The New Orleans Pelicans lost their fifth consecutive game on Friday in heartbreaking fashion, as Boston Celtics superstar Jayson Tatum nailed the game-winner to spoil a potential upset in New Orleans.

The Los Angeles Lakers looked to get back in the win column on Thursday night when they continued their road trip against the Washington Wizards. Anthony Davis was out for L.A., although Washington came in losers of 15 straight and holding the worst record in the league.

The Lakers handed the Washington Wizards their 16th loss in a row with a blowout win Thursday night. LeBron James scored 24 points and had 11 assists. Rui Hachimura had 22 points with four rebounds. Jaxson Hayes slipped into the starting five in place of Anthony Davis and ended with 10 points,

Bronny James played in 12 minutes on Thursday in a blowout against the Wizards in Washington, and while he was at the free-throw line, he was hit with MVP chants.

Bronny James - son of Los Angeles Lakers legend Lebron - is cheered by the Washington Wizards crowd as he scores a career-high five points against their own side.

Even on the road, Bronny James was quite a crowd favorite. Fans in Washington chanted for LeBron James’ son early and often, and with the Los Angeles Lakers