INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night, snapping a three-game losing streak.
The Clippers rank tenth in the Western Conference with 28 wins and 31 losses. The Pelicans currently have a record of 19 wins and 43 losses, ranking 13th in the Western Conference.
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New Orleans star Zion Williamson injured his right ankle during Utah’s game on Saturday night and is sidelined. He played 35 consecutive games, a career high.
Los Angeles never lags behind. After one quarter, the team led 43-32 and led 76-70 at halftime. After three quarters, the Clippers led 107-94. In the fourth quarter, the Clippers widened the point difference to 26 points.
Jordan Miller added 19 points for Los Angeles. Derrick Jones Jr. had 17 points, Brook Lopez had 16 points and John Collins had 15 points.
Leonard made 1 of 7 three-pointers, while the Clippers made 17 of 36 three-pointers. Lopez went 4-for-6 from the field, and Jones and Kobe Sanders each shot 3-for-4.
Jeremiah Fiers made 5 of 6 three-pointers and scored a New Orleans-high 28 points. Derek Quinn scored 19 points, Dejounte Murray scored 17 points and Trey Murphy III scored 16 points after missing five games with a right shoulder injury.
Next
Pelicans: Play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.
Clippers: Play against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
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