Darius Garland posts 24 and 10 as the Clippers beat the Pelicans 139-123 to end a seven-game skid

Nov 9, 2026

Clippers 139, Pelicans 123

Darius Garland had 24 points and 10 assists as the Clippers ended a seven-game skid at Intuit Dome on Sunday. They improved to 2-7.

Garland's line

He shot 6 of 11, 3 of 7 from three and 9 of 12 at the line in 32 minutes. Brook Lopez added 20 points and 7 rebounds.

How it turned

A 16-4 burst in the second quarter made it 51-38, and Los Angeles led 67-60 at the half.

Pelicans lead briefly

New Orleans went up 78-77 in the third. Saddiq Bey's free throws made it 93-91, the last time the Pelicans led.

Bench takes over

A 19-4 run led by Kobe Sanders, Gradey Dick and Keaton Wagler made it 110-97, and the margin reached 20.

Supporting cast

Dick and Wagler scored 15 each. Rui Hachimura and Kris Dunn had 14, and the Clippers made 16 threes with 34 assists.

New Orleans' side

Trey Murphy III scored 26 and Zion Williamson was 9 of 9 from the field for 25. Jeremiah Fears added 25. The Pelicans fell to 4-6.

What's next

The Pelicans visit Golden State on Monday, Nov. 9. The Clippers visit Phoenix on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Photo credit

Zion Williamson of the Pelicans. Photo by New Orleans Pelicans, resized.

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