Clippers snap seven-game skid with home win over Pelicans
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — Darius Garland had 24 points and 10 assists, Brook Lopez added 20 points and the Los Angeles Clippers ended a seven-game losing streak with a 139-123 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at Intuit Dome. Gradey Dick and Keaton Wagler each scored 15 points, Rui Hachimura added 14 and Baba Miller had 12 for the Clippers, who improved to 2-7. Jeremiah Fears scored 25 points, Zion Williamson had 25 points and Trey Murphy added 26 points for New Orleans, which fell to 4-6. The Clippers shot 46 of 84 from the floor and 16 of 38 from three-point range while committing 11 turnovers. New Orleans shot 41 of 81 overall, 10 of 29 from deep and 31 of 35 from the free throw line. Los Angeles used a 15-6 run to open the fourth quarter and take control at 117-101. Attendance at Intuit Dome was 17,927.