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Pelicans Defeat Clippers in Late-Season Surge
New Orleans rallies from early deficit to continue recent hot streak at home
Mar. 19, 2026 at 8:10am
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The New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point deficit to defeat the visiting Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday. Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and Trey Murphy III added 23 for the Pelicans, who have now won six straight at home and four of their last five overall. Dejounte Murray recorded a season-high 11 assists for New Orleans, which shot 53% from the field and 43.2% from 3-point range.
Why it matters
The win continues a late-season surge for the Pelicans, who are looking to build momentum heading into the offseason after a disappointing campaign. Meanwhile, the loss is a setback for the Clippers, who are still jockeying for playoff position in the Western Conference.
The details
The Clippers raced out to a 40-18 lead in the first quarter, but the Pelicans stormed back in the second period to tie the game at halftime. New Orleans then took control in the third quarter, outscoring Los Angeles 36-25 to take a double-digit lead. The Pelicans maintained their advantage in the fourth quarter, going on a 12-0 run to seal the victory.
- The game was played on Wednesday, March 19, 2026.
- The Pelicans have now won six straight home games and four of their last five overall.
The players
Saddiq Bey
Scored a team-high 25 points for the Pelicans.
Trey Murphy III
Added 23 points for New Orleans.
Dejounte Murray
Recorded a season-high 11 assists for the Pelicans.
Kawhi Leonard
Scored a game-high 25 points and grabbed 8 rebounds for the Clippers.
John Collins
Logged 18 points for Los Angeles.
What they’re saying
“We must continue to build on this momentum and finish the season strong.”
— Saddiq Bey, Pelicans Forward
“This was a tough loss, but we'll regroup and get ready for the next one.”
— Kawhi Leonard
What’s next
The Pelicans and Clippers will face off again on Thursday in the second game of their back-to-back set.
The takeaway
The Pelicans' late-season surge has them playing their best basketball of the year, providing hope for the future, while the Clippers' loss is a setback in their quest to solidify their playoff positioning in the West.
