The Los Angeles Clippers snapped a three-game losing streak Sunday night with a 137-117 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at the Intuit Dome.
Kawhi Leonard led the charge with 23 points, five assists, and three steals, while Jordan Miller added 19 points to help the Clippers improve to 28-31.
Los Angeles never trailed, building a 43-32 first-quarter lead and holding a 76-70 advantage at halftime. The margin grew to 107-94 after three quarters, and the Clippers finished with a 26-point lead.
Brook Lopez contributed 16 points, John Collins 15, and Derrick Jones Jr. 17 as the Clippers shot 54% from the field and 47% from three, with Lopez going 4-for-6 from beyond the arc.
New Orleans, missing star Zion Williamson due to a right ankle injury, struggled to keep pace. Jeremiah Fears scored a team-high 28 points with five 3-pointers, while Derik Queen added 19 and Dejounte Murray had 17.
The Pelicans fell to 19-43 and were outscored in every quarter after the first. Trey Murphy III returned from a five-game absence and added 16 points, but Dallas’ defensive lapses allowed the Clippers to control the paint and perimeter.
Los Angeles dominated the boards with 38 rebounds and forced 16 turnovers. The Clippers’ balanced attack featured five players in double figures, ensuring consistent scoring throughout the game.
The victory gives the Clippers a morale boost before visiting the Golden State Warriors on Monday, while New Orleans begins a road trip against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday.
