The LA Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday, November 8, 2026, at Intuit Dome, with Darius Garland leading the winners with 24 points and 10 assists. LA paired efficient shooting with 34 assists, then outscored New Orleans 37-28 in the fourth quarter to secure the home victory.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Even at 28
Neither team established an advantage on the opening-quarter scoreboard, with the Clippers and Pelicans tied 28-28. It was the lowest-scoring period for LA, which produced at least 35 points in each of the remaining three quarters.
Second Quarter: Clippers Move Ahead
LA outscored New Orleans 39-32 in the second quarter, its highest-scoring period of the game. That seven-point advantage gave the Clippers a 67-60 halftime lead and supplied the first meaningful separation in the quarter-by-quarter scoring.
Third Quarter: Pelicans Keep Pace
Both teams scored 35 points in the third, leaving the Clippers ahead 102-95 entering the fourth. New Orleans maintained its offensive production but could not reduce the halftime deficit over the period.
Fourth Quarter: LA Pulls Away
The Clippers finished with a 37-28 fourth quarter, extending their seven-point lead to the final 16-point margin. LA scored 72 second-half points, while New Orleans totaled 63 after the break.
Key Performers
- Darius Garland, Clippers: Led LA with 24 points and a game-high 10 assists, providing a scoring-and-playmaking double-double.
- Brook Lopez, Clippers: Led the home team with seven rebounds as LA finished with a 36-35 advantage on the boards.
- Trey Murphy III, Pelicans: Led all scorers with 26 points and paced New Orleans with seven rebounds.
- Jeremiah Fears, Pelicans: Delivered 25 points, six rebounds and a team-high five assists.
NerdSports Stat: The Clippers gained 18 more points from three-pointers than the Pelicans, exceeding their entire 16-point winning margin. New Orleans actually held a 62-60 edge in two-point scoring, and both teams made 31 free throws.
Game Analysis: Three-Point Shooting and Playmaking Separate LA
The Clippers shot 54.8% from the field, making 46 of 84 attempts, and connected on 16 of 38 three-pointers for 42.1%. New Orleans also shot efficiently overall at 50.6%, but its 10-for-29 performance from beyond the arc left a significant gap in perimeter production.
LA’s 34 assists on 46 made field goals underscored a productive passing performance. Garland supplied 10 of those assists, and the Clippers finished with 11 more assists than the Pelicans, who recorded 23.
The free-throw line did not create the scoring difference. New Orleans converted 31 of 35 attempts, while LA went 31 of 38. Rebounding was similarly close, with just one board separating the teams. Instead, LA’s combination of greater three-point volume, better perimeter accuracy and a strong final quarter proved decisive.
Closing Context: Clippers Improve to 2-7
The Clippers improved to 2-7 overall and 2-3 at home in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans fell to 4-6 overall and 1-3 on the road. LA next hosts the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, November 10, at 6:00 p.m. PST. New Orleans has a quicker turnaround, facing the Golden State Warriors on Monday, November 9, at 7:00 p.m. PST.
Frequently Asked Questions
The LA Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on November 8, 2026.
Trey Murphy III scored a game-high 26 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the LA Clippers sit 2-7 in the Western Conference.
Darius Garland was the standout performer for the winning Clippers with 24 points and 10 assists.
