The LA Lakers made it look easy against the hapless New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at Crypto.com Arena. The Lakers extended their winning streak to seven after beating the Pelicans, 133-121. The final score makes it look like the game was close, but it was actually pretty lopsided. Luka Doncic led the way for the Lakers, finishing with 34 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists. Austin Reaves wasn't far behind with 33 points, five rebounds and eight assists. Deandre Ayton dropped a double-double of 22 points and 12 rebounds, plus four blocks. Meanwhile, Bryce McGowens had a team-high 23 points and added seven rebounds and five assists. Saddiq Bey contributed 22 points, 11 rebounds and three assists, while Jeremiah Fears added 21 points and three assists. Derik Queen put up 15 points, seven rebounds and three assists. New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Lakers Game Player Stats and Box ScorePelicansPlayersPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKPFMIN+/-Derik Queen154-120-07-873110528-22Yves Missi21-50-00-061200424-1Saddiq Bey229-133-41-2113110033-6Bryce McGowens239-183-52-475000333-15Jeremiah Fears217-141-36-623110227-4Kevon Looney63-30-00-032010415-4Jose Alvarado125-122-80-002000428-5Micah Peavy135-103-50-021220329-1Trey Alexander73-41-10-023101221-2DeAndre JordanDNPHunter DickinsonDNPJordan HawkinsDNPTEAM12146-9113-2616-20402386127--LakersPlayersPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKPFMIN+/-Rui Hachimura146-142-80-020000233-3Deandre Ayton227-90-08-812100402714Gabe Vincent62-52-40-02401032515Luka Doncic349-224-1212-141272110358Austin Reaves339-154-711-1258511139-2Maxi Kleber20-00-02-21000011314Jake LaRavia104-142-70-0521011254Dalton Knecht41-41-31-21200121713Adou Thiero00-00-00-00001013-1Jaxson Hayes84-40-00-162002321-2Jarred VanderbiltDNPMarcus SmartDNPNick Smith Jr.DNPTEAM13342-8715-4134-394626841014--New Orleans Pelicans vs. LA Lakers Game SummaryThe New Orleans Pelicans visited the LA Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on Sunday, as part of the NBA's eight-game slate. The Pelicans are coming off a tough loss to the Golden State Warriors, while the Lakers were looking to extend their six-game win streak.Coach JJ Redick had to make a slight adjustment to his starting five after LeBron James was ruled out due to injury management. Redick inserted Gabe Vincent into his starting five, which also featured Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura and Deandre Ayton.Meanwhile, interim coach James Borrego also had to make changes to his starting lineup because Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III were ruled out. Borrego went with a starting five of Jeremiah Fears, Bryce McGowens, Saddiq Bey, Derik Queen and Yves Missi.The LA Lakers dominated from start to finish and never trailed against the New Orleans Pelicans. They were up by as much as 22 points in the first quarter and had a 19-point lead heading into the second period. The lead ballooned to 26 points at one point before the Lakers took a 20-point advantage at halftime. New Orleans did show a little fight toward the late third quarter by bringing down the lead to just 11 points. However, they didn't have enough firepower to counter Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The Lakers improved to 15-4 for the season, occupying second place in the West standings. The Pelicans, on the other hand, dropped to 3-18, which is the worst record in the West and second-worst in the NBA.