This would have been a lopsided game at the beginning of the season, but these are teams going in opposite directions right now. This marks the Pelicans fourth win in five games, while the Clippers have now lost four - straight. The biggest difference in this matchup was transition defense, as New Orleans won the fastbreak differential, 29 - 2. Chris Paul made his return from a two - game absence to tally 21 points, eight rebounds and six assists in the defeat. Austin Rivers led the team in scoring, as he dropped 22 points. DeAndre Jordan was a beast down low for Los Angeles, finishing with 13 points and 25 rebounds. Anthony Davis led the Pelicans in scoring, as he accrued 20 points, five rebounds and three steals. Buddy Hield was second on the team, as he scored 17 points on 7 - of - 11 shooting. New Orleans bench has been one of the worst in the league, but they had Langston Galloway, Terrence Jones, Tyreke Evans and E'Twaun Moore combine for 43 points off the bench in this win.
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