The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the host New Orleans Pelicans, 114 - 96, at Smoothie King Center on Friday. The Clippers are the far superior team and they showed why in this win. In fact, they led for the entirety of the second half, leading by 20 points at times in their victory. Los Angeles was lights - out from the field, shooting 51 percent from the field, 42 percent from three - point range and 88 percent from the free - three line. Turnovers really killed the Pelicans, as they committed 14, while forcing just nine from the Clippers. The Los Angeles starters controlled the game, outscoring the New Orleans starters, 77 - 48. The Clippers (16 - 5) were playing the second half of a back - to - back, but that did n't appear to slow them down a bit. Blake Griffin was the player of the game, as he accumulated 27 points, 10 rebounds and four assists in the win. Chris Paul flirted with a triple - double, amassing 17 points, eight rebounds and 13 assists. DeAndre Jordan scored just six points, but grabbed 13 rebounds and recorded two blocks. Jamal Crawford dropped 21 important points off the bench as well. On deck for Los Angeles is a home matchup against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. The Pelicans (7 - 13) have been much better recently, but this was a tough task against an elite Clippers team. Anthony Davis was the only starter in double figures, as he tallied 21 points, six rebounds and four assists. E'Twaun Moore was second on the team, scoring 15 points off the bench. Tim Frazier accrued eight points and eight assists as the starting point guard. Terrence Jones had a nice game off the bench, totaling 12 points and nine rebounds. The Pelicans will return to action on Sunday, when they face the Oklahoma City Thunder on the road.
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