Pelicans Look to Continue Home Win Streak Against Clippers

Modern Orleans hosts Los Angeles on Thursday, aiming to extend its six-game home winning streak. The New Orleans Pelicans (24-46) will face the Los Angeles Clippers (34-35) at the Smoothie King Center at 8 p.m. EDT.

Game Details

Date: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Time: 8:00 PM EDT
Location: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
BetMGM Sportsbook Line: Pelicans -1.5; over/under is 233.5

Team Performance

New Orleans Pelicans

The Pelicans hold a 15-30 record in conference matchups. They rank seventh in the NBA with 16.8 swift break points per game, led by Trey Murphy III who averages 3.4 fast break points. Saddiq Bey is currently averaging 18.0 points over the last 10 games.

Los Angeles Clippers

The Clippers are 21-22 against Western Conference opponents. They are fifth in the Western Conference in points allowed, giving up just 112.8 points per game while holding opponents to 46.9% shooting. Kawhi Leonard is averaging 26.8 points and 6.0 rebounds over the last 10 games. Kris Dunn is scoring 7.7 points per game and averaging 3.3 rebounds for the Clippers.

Statistical Matchup

The Pelicans are shooting 46.6% from the field this season, slightly below the 46.9% the Clippers allow to opponents. The Clippers average 12.2 made 3-pointers per game, 2.1 fewer than the 14.3 the Pelicans concede.

Recent Form

Pelicans (Last 10 Games): 6-4, averaging 120.0 points, 47.2 rebounds, 26.2 assists, 8.5 steals, and 6.7 blocks per game, while shooting 48.0% from the field. Opponents have averaged 114.9 points per game.

Clippers (Last 10 Games): 6-4, averaging 121.0 points, 40.3 rebounds, 24.0 assists, 10.9 steals, and 5.4 blocks per game, while shooting 50.6% from the field. Opponents have averaged 115.9 points per game.

Injury Report

Pelicans: Bryce McGowens is out with a toe injury.
Clippers: Yanic Konan Niederhauser is out for the season with a foot injury. Bradley Beal is out for the season with a hip injury. Bennedict Mathurin is out with a toe injury. Nicolas Batum is out for rest.

Previous Matchup

The Pelicans defeated the Clippers 124-109 on March 19, 2026. Saddiq Bey led New Orleans with 25 points, while Kawhi Leonard led Los Angeles with 25 points.