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LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Lakers extended their longest winning streak in four years to seven games with a 136-115 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. LeBron James finished with 34 points after becoming the first player to score 50,000 combined points in the regular season and playoffs. Luka Doncic had 30 points, 15 assists and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who have won 17 of 20 to move into second place in the Western Conference at 39-21. Zion Williamson scored 37 points for the 14th-place Pelicans, who went 2-2 on an encouraging road trip.
