The Los Angeles Lakers extent their blazing streak with a 136-115 triumph over the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday night. Under the guidance of first-year head coach JJ Redick, the Lakers secured their seventh straight victory, strengthening their grip on the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference with a 39-21 record. The Lakers claimed the win despite an outstanding display from Pelicans forward Zion Williamson. In just 26 minutes, Williamson posted a game-high 37 points on 17-of-23 shooting from the field. The sixth-year star is averaging 27.5 points per game over his last 10 outings for New Orleans.

During the postgame press conference, Redick showered Williamson with high praise. “Zion creates a ton of problems. We made adjustments. He was moving tonight… We tried three different strategies on him and none worked. He was simply outstanding,” Redick said. Redick previously played alongside Williamson with the Pelicans from 2019 to 2021. “All in all, just a great team win for us.”

Redick is a leading contender for NBA Coach of the Year in his debut season on the sidelines. The 40-year-old coach has excelled at managing star power, successfully integrating Luka Doncic into the lineup alongside LeBron James.

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Paraphrased Headlines (4 Versions):

1. The Lakers aim to extend their impressive winning streak when they host the New York Knicks on Thursday before starting a four-game road trip against the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Tipoff against the Knicks is set for 10 p.m. EST.

2. The Lakers seek to push their winning run further on Thursday night against the Knicks at home, followed by a tough road stretch opening against the defending champion Celtics. The game starts at 10 p.m. EST.

3. Riding a dominant win streak, the Lakers will battle the New York Knicks on Thursday night at home before hitting the road for four games, starting with the Boston Celtics on Saturday. Thursday’s game tips off at 10 p.m. EST.

4. The Lakers aim to keep their hot streak alive when they face the Knicks at home Thursday night. The team will then embark on a four-game road trip, beginning against the reigning champion Celtics. Tipoff is at 10 p.m. EST.