Zion Williamson's Triple-Double Powers Pelicans Past Clippers 127-120
New Orleans ends four-game losing streak as Clippers lose ground in Play-In Tournament race.
- Zion Williamson recorded his second career triple-double with 22 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds, dominating the fourth quarter with key plays to secure the win.
- The Pelicans snapped a four-game losing streak, overcoming a brief loss of a 21-point lead and shooting an impressive 55% from the field, including 17-for-31 from three-point range.
- Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with a game-high 29 points, while James Harden contributed 25 points and 17 assists, but the team struggled early, missing 13 of their first 14 three-point attempts.
- Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue missed his second consecutive game due to back pain, with assistant coach Brian Shaw stepping in to lead the team.
- New Orleans rookie Karlo Matkovic and new signee Mo Bamba made notable contributions, while CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III added 23 and 21 points, respectively, to bolster the Pelicans' offense.