Clippers vs Pelicans
Sun, Mar 1
Final
Clippers
Clippers
(27 - 31)
137
-
117
Pelicans
Pelicans
(19 - 42)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 43 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 137 |
| Pelicans | 32 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 117 |
Venue: Intuit Dome
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Kawhi Leonard
LAC | #2 | F
23
3
5
Jeremiah Fears
NOP | #0 | G
28
3
4
Smart Game Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Clippers hold a significant advantage due to three days of rest compared to the Pelicans' grueling back-to-back set following a game in Utah last night.
Key Analysis
- • New Orleans star Zion Williamson left last night's game with an ankle injury and is highly unlikely to play, leaving the Pelicans without their offensive engine.
- • The Clippers enter this matchup with fresh legs having not played since Thursday, while the Pelicans are on zero days rest with travel.
- • Kawhi Leonard has been cleared from the injury report, giving Los Angeles the undisputed best player available on the court.
- • New Orleans struggles defensively, allowing 120.5 points per game, which offers a breakout opportunity for the Clippers' 27th-ranked offense.
- • The Pelicans are missing key secondary scorers with Dejounte Murray and Trey Murphy III also ruled out or doubtful due to injuries.
- • Los Angeles boasts a top-10 defense (9th in points allowed) that should stifle a depleted Pelicans roster relying on rookie Jeremiah Fears and Saddiq Bey.
