The Los Angeles Clippers (24-13) will attempt to keep their eight-game winning streak alive when they meet the New Orleans Pelicans (11-24) at the Staples Center. Action begins at 3:30 pm ET on Sunday, Jan. 10 and can be seen on PRI, FSN and C+D.
The Clippers enter this game hoping for similar success after topping the Hornets 97-83 on Saturday. Chris Paul was the team’s leading scorer with 25 points on 11-for-19 shooting. The Pelicans, meanwhile, are feeling some disappointment after their 91-86 loss against the Pacers on Friday. Tyreke Evans had a game-high 27 points.
DeAndre Jordan and J.J. Redick have been better than usual over the last five games for the Clippers. During that stretch, Jordan has averaged 14.2 points, 15.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 2.6 blocks, while Redick has recorded 21.0 points, 1.4 rebounds, 1.0 assist, 0.6 steals, and 3.6 three-pointers a game. Evans has upped his play for the Pelicans. In the same five-game span, he is averaging 18.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 6.8 assists, 2.2 steals, and 1.8 three-pointers.
The Clippers could have their way today, as their prolific offense faces off against one of the league’s worst defenses. They currently rank fifth in the NBA in offensive efficiency while New Orleans ranks 28th in defensive efficiency.
The Clippers have emerged victorious in both games against the Pelicans this year, including a 95-89 win the last time these two teams met. In the victory, J.J. Redick led all scorers on the team with 26 points.
Notes
When giving up fewer than 100 points, New Orleans has a 4-5 record. When Los Angeles scores fewer than 100, they are a losing 4-7.
The New Orleans Pelicans have a losing 7-19 record in games where they have allowed at least 100 points. The Los Angeles Clippers are 20-6 when they hit the century mark.
The Pelicans have an offensive rating of 101.9 (ranked 18th), while the Clippers rank 11th for their defensive rating of 101.8.
The Los Angeles Clippers have one of the best field goal percentages this season, ranking fourth in the league with a FG% of 46.2%. When their opponents record a similar or higher FG%, the New Orleans Pelicans have an underachieving 3-13 record.
On average, the Los Angeles Clippers attempt 24.0 three point field goals per game and the New Orleans Pelicans attempt 24.0 per game. In games where they attempt at least 25 three pointers, Los Angeles has a winning record of 10-6, while New Orleans has a subpar record of 5-12.
Los Angeles ranks near the top of the league with an assist to turnover ratio of 1.78 (ranked fourth). New Orleans is ranked 15th, with an A/TO of 1.56.
The Clippers rank 22nd in rebounds per game with 42.5, while the Pelicans rank 24th with 42.2 per game.
Los Angeles is ranked 18th in defensive rebounds, while New Orleans ranks 30th in offensive rebounds.
On average, the Pelicans force a turnover rate of 13.0%. When the Clippers turn over the ball at a similar or higher rate, the team has a winning 12-7 record.
