New Orleans Pelicans (36-37) vs. Los Angeles Clippers (39-35)
The 2022-23 NBA season continues on Friday, March 25, 2023, when the New Orleans Pelicans travel to take on the Los Angeles Clippers in this Western Conference battle at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles enters as a 5.0-point favorite, but the total was not available at the time this analysis was written.
New Orleans won the only contest between these teams this season, winning 112-91 in Los Angeles on October 30. The Pelicans were 1.5-point underdogs in that contest with the total set at 226.0.
The New Orleans Pelicans (36-37, 34-39-0 ATS) knocked off the Charlotte Hornets on Thursday, 115-96. That was the third straight victory for the team, who are now in 10th in the Western Conference standings, tied with Dallas, the Los Angeles Lakers, and Oklahoma City. New Orleans is 12-24 on the road this season, but are just 1-3 in their last four road games and the team is 3-0 ATS in their last three games.
“I just wanted to set the tone,” said Brandon Ingram. “These games are important for us to be in the postseason. I’m just thinking that every possession counts on offense and defense, and I had to have a sense of urgency.”
triple-double. no turnovers.
a look into the locker room after tonight's win ?? pic.twitter.com/S1eDt1PHqi
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) March 24, 2023
Ingram finished with 30 points, as he recorded a triple-double with 11 rebounds and 10 assists. New Orleans jumped out to a 13-point first-quarter lead, only to see Charlotte pull within five before the half. However, the Pelicans dominated the final quarter in earning the 19-point victory. A 52-38 advantage in rebounding proved to be the difference in this game.
New Orleans is only 13th in the NBA in rebounds per game (43.6), and they are right on that mark on the road this season (43.4). The club is averaging 113.5 points per game on the road while allowing 116.5 points per contest. They have held three of their last four road opponents to 114 or fewer points.
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