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Match preview: New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers

The New Orleans Pelicans will face the Los Angeles Clippers on 3rd April 2022(USA), as the race to the playoffs tightens up with less than 10 games left for every team in the regular season.

New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) plays against the Miami Heat in the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022. (AP Photo/Derick Hingle)

Pelicans have been playing really well recently which has boosted their chances of making it to the playoffs and they are now in very good form to achieve that.

The Clippers on the other hand have been handed a boost with the return of Paul George as he can really help them to qualify for the playoffs.

The current record of both the teams:

  • The New Orleans Pelicans are currently having a record of 34-43 and are the 9th seed in the West
  • The Los Angeles Clippers are currently having a record of 38-40 and are the 8th seed in the West

Injury Report

Pelicans:

  1. Zion Williamson – Knee
  2. Kira Lewis Jr. – ACL

Clippers:

  1. Kawhi Leonard – ACL
  2. Jay Scrub – Toe
  3. Jason Preston – Foot
  4. Normann Powell – Foot
  5. Brandon Boston Jr. – Illness

Players to watch out for in New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers

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  • Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

He loves to play against the teams from LA and you can expect another masterclass from him in this matchup against the Clippers.

  • Paul George – Clippers

PG13 is back and he has already shown in the game against the Jazz what he can do and he will look to lead the Clippers to a big win in this game.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

Although the Clippers have been good but the Pelicans have just been simply very good which is why they can edge this one out.

Prediction:

  • New Orleans Pelicans to win the game.

You can watch the game via NBA LEAGUE PASS.

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