The Clippers face New Orleans Pelicans at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans at 8 p.m. ET. This will be the fourth and final matchup in their season series with the Pelicans leading 2-1 and is included in the NBA’s six-game slate.
The Clippers are 42-23 and are No. 4 in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans are 39-26 and are No. 5.
After earning a 126-111 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Thursday, the Clippers will take the court for the second straight night. Conversely, the Pelicans will look to bounce back from a disappointing 116-95 home loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite entering the game as 6.5-point favorites.
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LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Injury Report
LA Clippers injury report for March 15
The Clippers have two players on their injury report: James Harden (shoulder) and Russell Westbrook (hand).
New Orleans Pelicans injury report for March 15
Dyson Daniels has a knee injury. All other Pelicans players are listed as available.
LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart vs. New Orleans Pelicans
LA Clippers starting lineup and depth chart for March 15
New Orleans Pelicans starting lineup and depth chart for March 15
LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans Preview
The Clippers have played well lately, winning five of their last eight games. In their last matchup, they beat the Bulls on the road 126-111.
Paul George scored 28 points for the team while shooting 11 of 12 from the field, including six while making six 3-pointers. Kawhi Leonard scored 27 points, grabbing five rebounds and dishing out three assists.
Statistically, the Clippers demonstrate offensive prowess, ranked 11th in the NBA, averaging 117 points per game. Conversely, the New Orleans Pelicans have a formidable defense, ranked eighth, allowing only 111.2 points per game.
When playing at home, the Clippers are scoring 116.8 points per game, slightly higher than their GF of 117.3 points per game on the road. On defense, they have a GAA of 112.7 points per game, which ranks them 11th in the league.
Regarding player availability, Russell Westbrook remains out due to injury, while James Harden’s participation in the next game is uncertain.
New Orleans has had some strong performances recently, winning five of their last seven games. However, the team will look to bounce back in their next game after their 116-95 loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. The loss ended the Pelicans’ four-game winning streak.
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 33 points, shooting 13 of 21 from the field. Brandon Ingram contributed 20 points along with five rebounds and five assists. Despite the setback, the Pelicans have a GF of 116.1 points per game, slightly higher than the Clippers’ GAA of 112.7 points per game.
On the defensive side, New Orleans has a GAA of 111.2 points per game, ranking eighth in the league.
