Russell Westbrook had 12 points on 5/15 shooting as the Lakers fell against the Pelicans in a very important game that could determine the fate of the purple and gold this season.
Los Angeles is currently in eleventh place in the Western Conference with a game back behind the Spurs. The remaining schedule for the Lakers is quite tough, making it even more difficult for the team get in the play-in tournament.
During the New Orleans game the fans in attendance had their energy change when the Pelicans went on a 7-0 run in the fourth quarter.
Westbrook was asked what it feels like for a player to see the energy of the fans change like that. “I don’t pay attention to this crowd,” was his response.
