Clippers Beat Pelicans 139-124 to End Skid
Los Angeles snapped a seven-game losing streak behind strong three-point shooting and a 13-0 second-quarter run.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Basketball
The Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-124 in Inglewood, ending a seven-game losing streak. Darius Garland scored 24 points and Brook Lopez added 20 as Los Angeles shot 55% overall.
Why it matters
The win breaks a long slide for the Clippers and gives them their first victory in 19 days. It comes as the team leans on outside shooting to offset the Pelicans' strength inside.
The Clippers shot 42% from three and 55% overall in a box score that also showed Gradey Dick scoring 15 points on 6-of-7 shooting. Los Angeles allowed a league-worst 55.0 paint points per game entering the matchup, and it is unclear whether the injuries to Jackson and Missi will persist.
The players
Darius Garland
Darius Garland is a point guard for the Los Angeles Clippers who scored 24 points and recorded 10 assists in the win.
Brook Lopez
Brook Lopez is a veteran center for the Los Angeles Clippers who contributed 20 points in the victory.
Trey Murphy III
Trey Murphy III is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who led all scorers with 26 points in the loss.
Zion Williamson
Zion Williamson is a forward for the New Orleans Pelicans who scored 25 points in the defeat.
The details
The Clippers used a 13-0 run in the second quarter to take a 51-38 lead and later turned an 88-87 deficit into a 102-95 lead on a Dick three-pointer with 50 seconds left in the third quarter. Trey Murphy III and Zion Williamson each scored 25 or more for New Orleans, but Garland's 10 assists anchored the Los Angeles offense.
Timeline
Oct. 21: The Clippers' previous victory before this game.
Nov. 8: The Clippers defeated the Pelicans 139-124 in Inglewood.
The Big Picture
The Clippers leaned on outside shooting to neutralize the Pelicans' paint presence, a pattern consistent with the league's broader shift toward perimeter-heavy offenses. Their 42% three-point clip in this game reflects a strategy that prioritizes spacing over interior production.
The Clippers' 2-7 record is still the team's first win since Oct. 21, so fantasy managers tracking Garland and Lopez should note their production in this game. Jackson and Missi's status will determine rotation minutes in the coming games.
The takeaway
A single win does not reverse a losing stretch, but outside shooting gave the Clippers a path to victory that fans can watch for in future games.
Further reading
Find more coverage in Basketball for context on the Clippers and Pelicans.
