New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers — 124:109, NBA

The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109, pulling away over the course of the night to secure a 15-point win. New Orleans paired efficient shooting with consistent ball movement, finishing with 32 assists and 16 made three-pointers, which helped them create separation even as the Clippers shot well overall from the field. Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 25 points, while Trey Murphy added 23, giving New Orleans two perimeter scorers who capitalized on open looks created by the team’s passing. Dejounte Murray contributed 17 points and helped keep the offense organized as the Pelicans repeatedly generated quality shots from both the arc and inside. For Los Angeles, Kawhi Leonard scored 25 points to lead the Clippers, and John Collins added 18. The Clippers finished 36-for-57 from the field (63.0%), but their three-point output (9-for-31) and lower assist total (24) compared to New Orleans made it difficult to match the Pelicans’ scoring bursts. New Orleans also held a slight edge on the glass (40-36), limiting extra possessions that could have fueled a comeback. The result highlights New Orleans’ ability to win with pace, spacing, and shared creation, while the Clippers’ night underscored how a strong overall field-goal percentage can be offset when the three-point margin and playmaking battle tilt the other way. Going forward, the Pelicans can point to their assist and three-point numbers as a blueprint, while the Clippers will look to improve perimeter efficiency and generate more assisted offense to keep up with high-volume, high-efficiency opponents.