Pistons97
Knicks111
Kings103
Spurs130Los Angeles Clippers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 18, 2026
Clippers vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on March 18, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 40 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 109 |
| Pelicans | 26 | 34 | 36 | 28 | 124 |
Top Performers
Clippers
- 25 PTS Kawhi Leonard
- 8 REB Kawhi Leonard
- 6 AST Darius Garland
Pelicans
- 25 PTS Saddiq Bey
- 8 REB Karlo Matkovic
- 11 AST Dejounte Murray
Clippers vs Pelicans Box Score
Los Angeles Clippers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Garland G | 28 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-12 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Brook Lopez C | 31 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-12 | 0-3 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. F | 29 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-3 | 0-2 | -2 |
| Kawhi Leonard F | 29 | 25 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 9-12 | 4-6 | 3-3 | -10 |
| John Collins FC | 24 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6-11 | 0-3 | 6-6 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Isaiah Jackson F | 19 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jordan Miller F | 23 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -15 |
| Kris Dunn G | 25 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Bogdan Bogdanović G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Sean Pedulla G | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Cam Christie G | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Kobe Sanders G | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -7 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Williamson F | 27 | 14 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6-8 | 0-0 | 2-2 | +11 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 39 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7-17 | 4-12 | 5-6 | +9 |
| Herbert Jones F | 26 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 2-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +3 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 34 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10-21 | 5-10 | 0-0 | +19 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 29 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 7-12 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 19 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-1 | 9-9 | +4 |
| Yves Missi C | 18 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 25 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-8 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +21 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 18 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4-6 | 1-2 | 2-2 | +6 |
Clippers vs Pelicans Recap
New Orleans erased a 14-point deficit to beat Los Angeles 124-109, with a dominant second half that turned the game around. The Pelicans fell to 24-46, while the Clippers dropped to 34-35.
The Clippers led 40-26 after the first quarter, but New Orleans outscored them 34-20 in the second to tie the game 60-60 at halftime. The Pelicans extended that momentum in the third, outscoring the visitors 36-25 to take an 11-point lead into the fourth. New Orleans shot 20 of 21 from the free throw line while Los Angeles managed only 10 of 13.
Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 25 points, matching Kawhi Leonard's output for the Clippers. Dejounte Murray orchestrated the offense with 11 assists for New Orleans. The Pelicans also dominated the boards, pulling down 40 rebounds to Los Angeles' 36.
The number to know: 16. New Orleans made 16 three-pointers to Los Angeles' 9, giving the Pelicans the perimeter advantage that powered their comeback.
Team Stats
| Clippers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 45-88 | Field Goals | 44-83 |
| 51.1% | FG % | 53.0% |
| 9-31 | 3-Pointers | 16-37 |
| 29.0% | 3P % | 43.2% |
| 10-13 | Free Throws | 20-21 |
| 76.9% | FT % | 95.2% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 24 | Assists | 32 |
| 10 | Steals | 12 |
| 2 | Blocks | 6 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 18 |
| 17 | Fouls | 14 |
| 18 | Biggest Lead | 20 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clippers | 56.3% | 13.8% | 34.1% | 0.114 |
 Pelicans | 62.7% | 16.3% | 37.1% | 0.241 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Clippers vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Wednesday, March 18, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Clippers KTLA 5 (11 games) · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Clippers vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Clippers last 5
- L vs Spurs 115-119 Mar 16, 2026
- L vs Kings 109-118 Mar 14, 2026
- W vs Bulls 119-108 Mar 13, 2026
- W vs Timberwolves 153-128 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs Knicks 126-118 Mar 9, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Mavericks 129-111 Mar 16, 2026
- L @ Rockets 105-107 Mar 13, 2026
- W vs Raptors 122-111 Mar 11, 2026
- W vs Wizards 138-118 Mar 8, 2026
- L @ Suns 116-118 Mar 6, 2026
Previous meetings
- Mar 19, 2026 Clippers @ Pelicans 99-105
- Mar 1, 2026 Pelicans @ Clippers 117-137
- Oct 31, 2025 Pelicans @ Clippers 124-126
More NBA Games on Mar 18, 2026
- Final
Boston Celtics3-1120Top: Brown 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0127
Indiana Pacers2-2119Top: Avdija 32 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0121
Brooklyn Nets0-492Top: McCain 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Utah Jazz1-3111
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1147Top: Sensabaugh 41 PTSBox score › - Final
Toronto Raptors2-1139
Chicago Bulls1-3109Top: Barrett 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Atlanta Hawks2-2135
Dallas Mavericks2-2120Top: Gafford 24 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2118
Memphis Grizzlies4-0125Top: Jokić 29 PTS, 14 REB, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0124
Houston Rockets4-0116Top: Dončić 40 PTS, 10 ASTBox score ›
That covers Clippers vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Clippers host the Lakers Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Clippers vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Clippers vs Pelicans on Mar 18, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 124-109 on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Saddiq Bey led the Pelicans with 25 points.
What are the Clippers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Clippers were 34-35 and the Pelicans were 24-46 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Clippers vs Pelicans?
Kawhi Leonard scored 25 for the Clippers. Saddiq Bey scored 25 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Clippers vs Pelicans season series?
The Clippers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season.
Who won the last Clippers vs Pelicans game?
The Pelicans beat the Clippers 105-99 on Mar 19, 2026 at home.
Where was Clippers vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Clippers vs Pelicans?
Clippers-Pelicans: Q1 40-26, Q2 20-34, Q3 25-36, Q4 24-28.
What is next for the Clippers and Pelicans?
Clippers host the Lakers on Wednesday, October 28 at 10:30 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.