Timberwolves125
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Thunder125
Pacers102
Hawks110
Rockets120
Grizzlies110
Warriors134
Nuggets114Los Angeles Clippers @ New Orleans Pelicans: Mar 19, 2026
Clippers vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-99 on March 19, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clippers | 26 | 26 | 32 | 15 | 99 |
| Pelicans | 28 | 27 | 32 | 18 | 105 |
Top Performers
Clippers
- 22 PTS Derrick Jones Jr.
- 8 REB Jordan Miller
- 5 AST Jordan Miller
Pelicans
- 27 PTS Trey Murphy III
- 11 REB Yves Missi
- 6 AST Saddiq Bey
Clippers vs Pelicans Box Score
Los Angeles Clippers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jordan Miller F | 37 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-8 | 0-3 | 7-11 | -17 |
| Kris Dunn G | 34 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3-8 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +3 |
| Brook Lopez C | 28 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2-9 | 0-3 | 2-6 | -8 |
| John Collins FC | 27 | 18 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7-14 | 3-8 | 1-3 | -4 |
| Derrick Jones Jr. F | 33 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-11 | 1-2 | 7-7 | -3 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kobe Sanders G | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Isaiah Jackson F | 19 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6-9 | 0-2 | 1-3 | +2 |
| Bogdan Bogdanović G | 27 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6-9 | 3-5 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Cam Christie G | 12 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -5 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddiq Bey F | 35 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6-11 | 3-4 | 5-5 | +1 |
| Herbert Jones F | 30 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-11 | 3-7 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Yves Missi C | 27 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5-5 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -12 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 34 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-17 | 5-11 | 4-4 | +4 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 5-7 | +12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 23 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0-6 | 0-4 | 3-4 | +6 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 23 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-10 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jordan Poole G | 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-6 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Derik Queen C | 15 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +4 |
Clippers vs Pelicans Recap
The Pelicans beat the Clippers by outscoring them 18-15 in the fourth quarter. New Orleans improved to 25-46, while Los Angeles fell to 34-36.
The Pelicans never trailed after the first quarter, and every period was close. They led 55-52 at halftime and 87-84 after three quarters. The winners made 13 of 34 from three-point range, against 10 of 32 for the Clippers, and went 18 of 22 at the free throw line.
Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 27 points, and Yves Missi grabbed 11 rebounds. Derrick Jones Jr. scored 22 for the Clippers, and Jordan Miller added 8 rebounds and 5 assists. The Pelicans made 37 of 78 from the field. Los Angeles made 35 of 76.
The number to know: 19 of 32. That is the Clippers' free throw shooting, and 13 missed attempts at the line left them short in a game decided by 6.
Team Stats
| Clippers | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 35-76 | Field Goals | 37-78 |
| 46.1% | FG % | 47.4% |
| 10-32 | 3-Pointers | 13-34 |
| 31.3% | 3P % | 38.2% |
| 19-32 | Free Throws | 18-22 |
| 59.4% | FT % | 81.8% |
| 39 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 8 |
| 20 | Assists | 21 |
| 11 | Steals | 11 |
| 2 | Blocks | 2 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 8 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Clippers | 52.6% | 14.3% | 22.0% | 0.250 |
 Pelicans | 55.8% | 15.4% | 21.1% | 0.231 |
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
- Thursday, March 19, 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 @ Pelicans 109-124 Mar 18, 2026
- 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
Pelicans last 5
- W vs Clippers 124-109 Mar 18, 2026
- 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
Previous meetings
- Mar 18, 2026 Clippers @ Pelicans 109-124
- Mar 1, 2026 Pelicans @ Clippers 117-137
- Oct 31, 2025 Pelicans @ Clippers 124-126
More NBA Games on Mar 19, 2026
- Final
Orlando Magic1-2111
Charlotte Hornets3-1130Top: White 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0117
Washington Wizards2-295Top: Duren 24 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Phoenix Suns1-2100
San Antonio Spurs1-2101Top: Wembanyama 34 PTS, 12 REBBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Lakers3-0134
Miami Heat0-4126Top: Dončić 60 PTSBox score › - Final
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1115
Chicago Bulls1-3110Top: Harden 36 PTS, 9 ASTBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-396
Utah Jazz1-3128Top: Bailey 33 PTSBox score › - Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1139
Sacramento Kings0-3118Top: Edgecombe 38 PTS, 11 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 19, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Los Angeles Clippers 105-99 on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans with 27 points.
What are the Clippers and Pelicans records?
After this game the Clippers were 34-36 and the Pelicans were 25-46 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Clippers vs Pelicans?
Derrick Jones Jr. scored 22 for the Clippers. Trey Murphy III scored 27 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 124-109 on Mar 18, 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 26-28, Q2 26-27, Q3 32-32, Q4 15-18.
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.