Clippers end 7-game skid with 139-123 win over Pelicans

The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 139-123 on Sunday night, ending a seven-game losing streak, CBS News Los Angeles reported. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 24 points and 10 assists, while Brook Lopez contributed 20 points. Gradey Dick and rookie Keaton Wagler each scored 15 points, and Rui Hachimura added 14 points to the effort.

The Clippers took control in the fourth quarter with a 15-6 run, establishing a 117-101 lead. This marked an improvement after losing leads in their previous two games. The team shot a season-best 54.8% from the floor and led 67-60 at halftime, shooting 52.3%.

The Pelicans, who were on a two-game California trip, had a strong shooting night at 50.6% but were limited to 52 points in the paint, down from their usual 61.6 points per game in that area. Trey Murphy III scored 26 points, while Zion Williamson and Jeremiah Fears each added 25 points. New Orleans lost their second straight game after a four-game winning streak.

Los Angeles played without center Isaiah Jackson due to a groin injury and former Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, who is close to debuting for the Clippers, was sidelined with a heel issue.

The Clippers secured their lead with three free throws from Garland, pushing the score to 124-107 with under five minutes remaining, and maintained the advantage to close out the game.