Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers will go head-to-head with the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. LA is off to an 8-4 start in 2024-25, and Davis is playing at an MVP-caliber level. However, the Lakers star is dealing with an injury.

Anthony Davis stars for the Los Angeles Lakers as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104-99 for their fifth consecutive win.

Reddish, who’s in his sixth NBA season and second with the Lakers, entered Saturday with averages of 4.7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. He started in the previous four games after first entering the rotation in the Nov. 4 road loss to the Detroit Pistons.

J.J. Redick’s group was 3-1 against New Orleans last season and has won six of the last eight meetings overall. Last season, the Lakers won nearly 70% of their games as a moneyline favorite. The Pels are still without Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray, so L.A. shouldn’t have any problems taking care of business.

The Los Angeles Lakers have hit their stride over the last week, winning four straight games including one over the San Antonio Spurs to start their road trip.