LOS ANGELES, USA – Na here we dey talk about one sweet NBA matchup wey go happen for New Orleans as Los Angeles Lakers go face New Orleans Pelicans this Friday, November 14, 2025, for Smoothie King Center. This one no be just any kind match o, e dey serious as both teams dey compete hard for Western Conference, and dem wan prove say dem ready for the current season.
The game kick-off na 8:00 PM ET, and fans fit catch am live for Gulf Coast Sports Network and NBA League Pass. Lakers dey waka enter the match with big hopes and high expectations, especially with veterans wey don see am all. The team dey ginger to make a strong statement and show dem na championship material. Pelicans, on the other hand, dey try build around young stars, but wetin be dey go on? Dem dey scatter like jollof rice wey don burn.
Last encounter wey both team get na back in March 2025, when Lakers carry the match go by 136-115. E be like say dem dey ready for revenge, as Pelicans wan show say dem fit compete with the big boys this time. The tension dey rise, and fans fit expect some hot action, some tactical battles, and maybe tears from fans if any team mess up.
Lakers (8-4) dey fresh after one heavy loss to Oklahoma City Thunder wey end 121-92. Dem don suffer some serious blow, especially with LeBron James on the sidelines because of sciatica (no be small wahala). Meanwhile, Luka Doncic dey try carry the team on him back, but no be easy as him too dey struggle with shooting. Pelicans (2-9) no dey find ground at all. Dem dey sit at the bottom of the Western Conference, and e no good. Injury don scatter dem plans as Zion Williamson, Jordan Poole, and Dejounte Murray dey miss.
For the last game, Derik Queen come out shine small, scoring 26 points, and at least bring some glimmer of hope for Pelicans. Dis match go serve as good test for both team – can Lakers recover fully from dem last defeat? Can Pelicans pull away from dem losing ways? E go sweet to watch!
Expect fireworks from stars and significant contributions from role players. Whether you be Lakers or Pelicans fan, you no go wan miss this one. Na basketball be this, full of drama, the suspense, and especially the fun! Mark your calendar, get your palm wine ready, and prepare for one thrilling night of NBA ball!
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