Clippers pull away late to beat Pelicans 139-123

The Clippers beat the Pelicans 139-123 at Intuit Dome and moved to 2-7. A second quarter of 39 points set the early gap, and an 11-2 run in the fourth closed the game.

The teams were level at 28 after one quarter. Los Angeles outscored New Orleans 39-32 in the second to lead at the half. The Pelicans matched the Clippers 35-35 in the third, so the margin held. Then came the fourth. With the Pelicans down 99-95, the Clippers ran off 11 of the next 13 points and led 110-97. New Orleans scored 28 in the quarter, the Clippers 37.

Darius Garland was the player of the game with 24 points and 10 assists. Brook Lopez led the Clippers with 7 rebounds. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 26 points and 7 rebounds. Jeremiah Fears had 5 assists. The Pelicans fell to 4-6.

Chirp's Sim had favored the Pelicans at 61% over 10,000 simulations, so this one went against the model.