The Los Angeles Clippers pulled away for a 137-117 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, winning by 20 points in an NBA matchup. Los Angeles paired efficient shooting with consistent ball movement, finishing at 59.0% from the field (31-of-53) and knocking down 17 three-pointers on 36 attempts. New Orleans shot a solid 50.0% (28-of-56) and hit 12 threes, but couldn’t keep pace with the Clippers’ perimeter volume and overall efficiency.
Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 23 points, setting the tone as Los Angeles repeatedly generated clean looks through drive-and-kick action and quick decisions. Jordan Miller added 19 points, and Derrick Jones Jr. chipped in 17, giving the Clippers multiple scoring threats and helping them sustain runs whenever the Pelicans threatened to respond. Los Angeles also posted 29 assists, reflecting how often the ball found the open man.
For New Orleans, J. Fears delivered a game-high 28 points, while D. Queen added 19 in support. The Pelicans did win the rebounding battle 41-38 and recorded 22 assists, but they struggled to match the Clippers’ three-point output and overall shot-making. Over the course of the game, Los Angeles’ spacing and conversion rate from deep created separation that New Orleans couldn’t erase.
Going forward, the Clippers can point to elite efficiency and balanced scoring as indicators of a strong offensive night, especially with 17 made threes and nearly 30 assists. For the Pelicans, the scoring from Fears and Queen was a positive, but tightening perimeter defense and finding ways to limit opponent three-point volume will be key areas to address after allowing 137 points.