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Pelicans Overtake Clippers to Continue Late-Season Surge
The Pelicans hit 43.2% of their three-pointers and made 20 of 21 free throws to overcome an 18-point deficit and secure their sixth consecutive home win.
- On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109, overcoming an early 18-point deficit in New Orleans for their sixth consecutive home victory.
- After trailing 36-18 in the first quarter, the Pelicans rallied as Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers' early surge, scoring 12 points during that opening stint when Los Angeles built an 18-point lead.
- Saddiq Bey scored 25 points and Trey Murphy III added 23 as the Pelicans shot 53% from the floor and 43.2% from 3-point range, fueling the comeback.
- Dejounte Murray recorded 17 points and 11 assists as the Pelicans extended their home winning streak to six games, while the Clippers dropped to 34-35 and fell further from playoff contention.
- The teams face each other for a second straight game in New Orleans on Thursday night, with the Clippers holding a tenuous eighth-place position in the Western Conference standings.
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Bey scores 25 points and Murphy 23 to pace Pelicans to 124-109 victory over Clippers
Saddiq Bey scored 25 points, Trey Murphy added 23 and the New Orleans Pelicans overcame an early 18-point hole to beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109.
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What led Pelicans to beat Clippers?
What happened The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 124 109 while extending their late season surge. New Orleans overcame an early 18 point hole and maintained control long enough to win by 15. Why it mattered Momentum shift: Coming back from a large early deficit signals…
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