Clippers’ 37-Point Fourth-Quarter Surge Seals 139-123 Win

Earlier today, on Sunday, the Clippers beat the Pelicans 139-123 after both teams scored 28 in the opening quarter. Los Angeles seized control with a 39-32 second quarter, then widened its lead by outscoring New Orleans 37-28 in the fourth after a tied 35-35 third. Darius Garland led the Clippers with 24 points on 6-of-11 shooting, 10 assists, one steal, two turnovers, and no rebounds or blocks. Brook Lopez added 20 points on 8-of-11 shooting, seven rebounds, one assist, no steals or blocks, and zero turnovers. Zion Williamson scored 25 on 9-of-9 shooting with four rebounds, two assists, no steals or blocks, and two turnovers, while Jeremiah Fears also had 25, shooting 10-of-14 with six rebounds, five assists, two steals, no blocks, and two turnovers. Keaton Wagler chipped in 15 points on 4-of-5 shooting, with two rebounds, four assists, one steal, no blocks, and two turnovers. Trey Murphy III paced New Orleans with 26 points on 9-of-17 shooting, seven rebounds, three assists, one steal, no blocks, and three turnovers, but the Pelicans could not match the Clippers’ closing surge.