Pelicans Extend Home Streak to 7

Late-game surge lifts New Orleans over Clippers

Apr. 10, 2026 at 6:14pm

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The New Orleans Pelicans extended their home winning streak to seven games with a 105-99 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 27 points, including a pivotal late 3-pointer, while Zion Williamson added 15 points and helped drive the team's closing push.

Why it matters

The Pelicans' ability to close out tight games at home, led by the scoring punch of Murphy and the two-way impact of Williamson, suggests the team is developing the necessary composure and chemistry to be a legitimate playoff contender in the Western Conference.

The details

The Pelicans trailed 94-91 with 5:53 left, but a 14-5 run sparked by a Williamson layup and a Murphy 3-pointer allowed New Orleans to seal the victory. The Clippers struggled to stabilize their offense down the stretch, with Kawhi Leonard sitting out after playing the previous game.

  • The Pelicans extended their home winning streak to 7 games on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Trey Murphy III

A rising scorer for the Pelicans who poured in 27 points, including a pivotal late 3-pointer that sparked the team's decisive run.

Zion Williamson

The Pelicans' star forward who added 15 points and helped drive the team's closing push, showcasing his two-way impact.

Derrick Jones Jr.

A Clippers supporting player who scored 22 points in the loss.

John Collins

A Clippers supporting player who scored 18 points in the loss.

Bogdan Bogdanovic

A Clippers supporting player who scored 16 points in the loss.

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What’s next

The Pelicans will look to extend their home winning streak further as they continue their push for a playoff spot in the Western Conference.

The takeaway

The Pelicans' late-game surge, led by the scoring of Trey Murphy III and the two-way impact of Zion Williamson, demonstrates the team's growing confidence and composure in close games at home, a key ingredient for a potential playoff contender.