The New Orleans Pelicans (26 - 43) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (43 - 26) 109 - 105 on Sunday. The Pelicans led 102 - 88 with two minutes left and barely held on for a much needed win. The key for New Orleans was the rebounding, as they brought down 54 boards to the Clippers 35. That marks the 10tth - straight game that the Clippers have been outrebounded, with nine of those being by at least 12 boards. The Pelicans shot 49 percent from the field, while holding Los Angeles to just 40 percent in their victory. The Clippers continue to struggle and the return of Blake Griffin is becoming more envious every day. This marks their fourth loss in their last five games and their sixth loss in their last eight. Chris Paul had yet another superb outing though, as he tallied 24 points, 13 assists, six rebounds and four assists. J.J. Redick scored 24 of his own on 9 - for - 11 shooting. Up next for the Clippers is a rivalry match against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, so the tough times look likely to continue. New Orleans has had to play many games without Anthony Davis, but this may have been their best performance. They also played without Ryan Anderson and Tyreke Evans, so it was a true team effort. All five starters scored at least 14 points, with Jrue Holiday leading the team while also contributing eight assists. Omer Asik got the start and double - doubled, in a 15 - point, 14 - rebound effort. Toney Douglas flirted with a triple - double as well, as he accumulated 15 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. New Orleans will look to build off this win on Tuesday against the Miami Heat.
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 "TeamStat(G,'Clippers') has 40 Percentage of field goals ,has 26 Losses ,has 105 Total points ,has 35 Rebounds ,has 43 Wins ."]