LeBron James Leads Los Angeles Lakers to Playoff Berth with Win Against New Orleans Pelicans.

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LeBron James Leads Los Angeles Lakers to Playoff Berth with Win Against New Orleans Pelicans.

LeBron James contributed 23 points as the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans with a score of 110-106, securing their spot in the NBA playoffs.

James, 39, also contributed nine rebounds, nine assists, and three steals to help the Lakers secure the seventh seed in the Western Conference. They will face the defending champions, the Denver Nuggets, in the first round of the playoffs.

"We've got a strong team right now," James commented. "We knew they would come at us hard after our last game, and they did. It was a tough win, but we're heading to the postseason."

This marks James' 17th appearance in the playoffs over his 21-season career.

In other news, the Sacramento Kings defeated the Golden State Warriors 118-94, ending the Warriors' playoff hopes. 

Keegan Murray scored 32 points with nine rebounds, including eight three-pointers, while De'Aaron Fox added 24 points for the Kings.