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Pelicans Rally Past Clippers, Extend Home Win Streak

PUBLISHED Mar 18, 2026, 11:37 PM ET

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NEW ORLEANS — The Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 Wednesday, overcoming an 18-point deficit as Saddiq Bey scored 25 and Trey Murphy added 23. Dejounte Murray had 17 points and 11 assists; Zion Williamson and Derrick Queen each scored 14. Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 and John Collins had 18. New Orleans made 16-of-37 three-pointers and 20-of-21 free throws. The teams met again Thursday, when the Pelicans won 105-99, sweeping the two-game set and extending their home streak to seven. Clippers’ injuries and recent losses affected their standing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Shahbaz A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Before matchup: Pelicans entered with a multi-game home winning streak.
Wednesday night: Pelicans overcame an 18-point deficit to beat Clippers 124-109.
Game details: Bey scored 25, Murphy 23; Pelicans shot 16-of-37 from three and 20-of-21 free throws.
Thursday night: Pelicans won 105-99, sweeping the two-game set against a short-handed Clippers team.
Aftermath: Clippers fell below .500 and logged multiple consecutive losses while Pelicans extended their home streak to seven.

News Intelligence

The Pelicans' comeback shows the power of persistence, even when the odds are stacked. If you're a sports fan, it's a reminder to never count a team out. For those who enjoy a flutter, it's a lesson to consider the underdog.

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Who Benefited

The New Orleans Pelicans benefited from improved perimeter shooting, bench contributions and momentum, extending their home winning streak and securing consecutive victories over the Los Angeles Clippers.

Who Impacted

The Los Angeles Clippers suffered from injuries to key players and late-game defensive lapses, dropping below .500 and losing consecutive games that weakened their playoff positioning.