Montrezl Harrell (Los Angeles Lakers) with a dunk vs the Golden State Warriors, 01/18/2021

LeBron James had 21 points, 11 assists and eight rebounds, and Anthony Davis added 17 points against his former team in the Los Angeles Lakers' fifth consecutive victory, 112-95 over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope hit four 3-pointers while scoring 16 points, and Montrezl Harrell also had 16 for the defending NBA champions. Los Angeles fell behind by 15 points early, but rallied ferociously in its first game back at Staples Center after a perfect three-game trip.

LeBron James had 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers overcame the absence of two injured starters for a 117-115 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Friday night. Zach LaVine scored 38 points, but the UCLA product missed a 17-foot jumper with 4.7 seconds left that would have put Chicago ahead. Montrezl Harrell had 17 points and 14 rebounds for the defending NBA champions, who have won five of six.

Wesley Matthews' four three-pointers, Montrezl Harrell's relentless force and LeBron James' usual excellence helped the Lakers win 117-115 over Chicago.

Montrezl Harrell (Los Angeles Lakers) with an alley oop vs the San Antonio Spurs, 01/07/2021