Anticipation is about to be at its highest point as the first-ever NBA In-Season Tournament reaches the semi-final round in Las Vegas. The LA Lakers have a record of 13-9 this season and the New Orleans Pelicans are at 12-10. The showdown guarantees entertainment as eyes follow Zion Williamson vs Lebron James and Anthony Davis reclaiming control. The tension arises from the fact that both teams are fighting for a chance to win the NBA Cup and a good standing in the Western Conference.

Expected starting line-up for Lakers vs. Pelicans Clash

As the basketball world braces for the Lakers-Pelicans showdown, attention inevitably turns to the starting lineups that will dictate the tempo of the game. The Pelicans will have a lineup of CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, and Jonas Valanciunas. These experienced players, combined with upcoming young athletes, will make it hard for the Lakers to survive.

On the other hand, the Lakers counter with the starting 5 – D’Angelo Russell, Taurean Prince, Cam Reddish, LeBron James, and Anthony Davis. The matchup of these starting five will be an exciting game, with the fans looking forward to the tactical moves and exceptional plays that will play out on the court.

The Lakers-Pelicans semi-final will be a defining moment of the inaugural NBA In-season tournament, as the fans gear up to see who will finally get their hands on the $500,000 cash prize.

Lakers and Pelicans Gear Up for a Spectacular In-Season Tournament Clash

The journey to the semi-final has been anything but smooth for both teams. Although the Lakers and Pelicans experienced uneven starts and injuries to their star players, they have still won eight of their last 12 games. 39-year-old LeBron James is showing perhaps his best season and AD is still there providing the defense as the fans await the rematch.

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After extremely thrilling quarter-final rounds, the scene now shifts to the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Lakers, along with the Indiana Pacers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Milwaukee Bucks, will play for a place in the final round of the tournament. With such high stakes involved, fans and analysts are curious to see who will finally end up with the first-ever NBA Cup. Who are your favorites for the title race? Let us know in the comments.

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