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The Pelicans erased an 18-point deficit to beat the Clippers 124-109. Saddiq Bey (25 points) and Trey Murphy (23 points) led New Orleans' offensive charge in this sixth consecutive home victory.
Mar 18, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard/forward Saddiq Bey (41) screens against LA Clippers guard Jordan Miller (22) during second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The New Orleans Pelicans delivered a remarkable performance by overcoming an 18-point deficit to win 124-109 against the Los Angeles Clippers. Saddiq Bey led the attack with 25 points, while Trey Murphy added 23 points in an impressive collective display.
Dejounte Murray contributed 17 points and 11 assists, while Zion Williamson and rookie Derrick Queen each scored 14 points. This victory marks the Pelicans’ sixth consecutive home win and their ninth victory in the last 13 games, a performance celebrated with a standing ovation from the New Orleans crowd.
A spectacular comeback fueled by 3-point shooting
The Pelicans had a difficult start to the game, committing eight turnovers in the first nine minutes. The Clippers took advantage to jump ahead 33-18, with Kawhi Leonard scoring 12 points during that stretch. Los Angeles even led by 18 points in the first quarter.
New Orleans’ response was built around their 3-point accuracy. The team finished 16-for-37 (43.2%) from beyond the arc, with Bey hitting 5 of his 10 attempts. Murphy crossed the 200 3-pointer mark for the season late in the third quarter, giving the Pelicans an 89-81 advantage.
The decisive turning point came with Murphy’s dunk over Brook Lopez following an Herb Jones steal, extending the lead to 117-101 with 4:43 remaining. New Orleans dominated the final minutes with leads of up to 20 points, confirming their rise in form.
TREY MURPHY DOUBLE CLUTCH SLAM pic.twitter.com/7LChrXqUDB
— Pelicans Film Room (@PelsFilmRoom) March 19, 2026
For the Clippers, Leonard finished with 25 points and John Collins added 18 points, but it wasn’t enough. This loss drops Los Angeles below .500 (34-35), though the team holds the 8th spot in the Western Conference with a half-game lead over Portland. The two teams will meet again Thursday night in New Orleans for the rematch.
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Nicolas Flamecourt
With a background in sports management, Nicolas Flamecourt covers NBA news with a particular passion for the North American league, which he has been following for several years. He also covers the NCAA, including news and scouting of future prospects, and regularly conducts interviews with French players as well as players competing in Europe.
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