The Los Angeles Clippers host the New Orleans Pelicans as both teams look to stabilize their records early in the season, according to reports from nowscore.com.
Los Angeles enters the matchup with a 1-7 record following a narrow 117-116 overtime defeat to the Miami Heat on Nov. 5, 2026. The Clippers managed a 67-52 halftime advantage in that game before a severe offensive drought in the second half.
During their recent loss to Miami, the Clippers suffered a prolonged scoring freeze that spanned the end of the third quarter and the start of the fourth, scoring just four points across seven minutes. The Heat capitalized with a 13-4 run to narrow the deficit.
Yuzuru Hachimura sank a pair of free throws late in regulation to tie the game for Los Angeles and force overtime. In the extra session, Darius Garland scored the first nine points for his side, but a late three-pointer from Klay Thompson secured the victory for Miami.
New Orleans stands at 4-5 after falling 115-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Nov. 7, 2026. The Timberwolves erased a six-point halftime deficit to take control in the second half.
Zion Williamson sparked a 12-0 run for the Pelicans with aggressive drives to the basket, helping his team reclaim a two-point lead. However, Minnesota responded late behind a 5-point burst from Ayo Dosunmu to seal the outcome.
Fers led the Pelicans with 24 points, five rebounds, five assists, and two steals against Minnesota. Karlo Matkovic added 18 points and three rebounds, while Saddiq Bey contributed 17 points and five assists.
Williamson finished that contest with 13 points, eight rebounds, four assists, and two steals.
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