New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

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New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

November 29, 2021- by

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The New Orleans Pelicans (6-17) play against the Los Angeles Clippers (10-10) at STAPLES Center

Game Time: 10:30 PM EST on Monday November 29, 2021

New Orleans Pelicans 123, Los Angeles Clippers 104 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Christian Clark @cclark_13
Willie Green said Jonas Valanciunas has had to be talked into letting it fly from 3: “He’s starting to understand more and more.”
Valanciunas hit 7 triples in the first half, territory only Peja and Ryan Anderson have been before.
New 3 points. nola.com/sports/pelican… – 2:52 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Ty Lue on Clippers getting beat on backboards for second straight matchup vs. #Pelicans: “We couldn’t do anything. We played big; they got an offensive rebound. We played small; they got an offensive rebound… They just had it cooking tonight, they’re playing well.” – 2:20 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Steph Curry or Jonas Valanciunas? pic.twitter.com/mAdTOXJco6 – 2:07 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers will have a rest advantage entering their next game Wednesday, against Sacramento. Kings will be playing the second night of a back to back. – 2:06 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Brandon Ingram on @ESPNRadioNOLA postgame, joking about Jonas Valanciunas’ 7/8 three-point shooting night at Clippers: “I think he was disappointed he didn’t hit any threes at Utah (on Saturday), so he came out and hit about 10 tonight. That’s what it felt like.” – 1:50 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“I will do whatever coach tells me to do: setting the screens, getting guys open, taking the last shot or whatever – I am a team player,” – Jonas Valančiūnas pic.twitter.com/IxYZMzVAcy – 1:49 AM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Jonas Valanciunas on being called “Dirk Valanciunas.” pic.twitter.com/1hMvfT7GLw – 1:44 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“I have been with him every year of his career and he has gotten better every single year,” – Ingram on @Josh Hart pic.twitter.com/e6pQ4rvROK – 1:40 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Ingram on what he appreciates about Green as a head coach:
“I feel like I can hit him on anything…however I am feeling.” pic.twitter.com/D9CbnrOxW6 – 1:35 AM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Brandon Ingram on Jonas Valanciunas: “He was the head of the snake.” pic.twitter.com/Pzkz20Evik – 1:34 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
📸 See more photos from tonight’s win! >> https://t.co/ZfVFRecg4a
#WBD pic.twitter.com/z4rbGn58ph – 1:33 AM

Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I scoffed at the idea that Jonas Valanciunas could provide a stretch element for the Pels this year. He’s well on his way to proving me wrong. – 1:24 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Valanciunas’ incredible 1H & career-best 39-pt game, featuring seven 3PM, spearhead Pelicans to 123-104 win in L.A. over Clippers.
Read more from @Jim Eichenhofer in the @PanzuraStorage postgame wrap ⤵️
on.nba.com/3o26wZo – 1:24 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Paul George: “We know we’re not playing well. All of this is self-inflicted.”
Lamented the turnovers, saying that it starts with him. George had 15 turnovers today and yesterday. – 1:24 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Paul George: “It’s not time to panic, we know we’re not playing well but all of it is self-inflicted with our turnovers — starting with me. We clean that up, we give ourselves a chance.” – 1:24 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Asked if it was a “time to panic,” Paul George said it was not.
A lot is “self-inflicted,” he said. – 1:24 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Paul George bemoans all the extra possessions the Clippers are giving opponents recently. pic.twitter.com/FE1XyGP8sU – 1:23 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Even in garbage time on second night of back-to-back with both power forwards out, Justise Winslow was a DNP-CD tonight. – 1:23 AM
Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Is Jonas Valanciunas now a 🦄?
🤔 – 1:22 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Paul George (27 points, 7 turnovers) on the offensive boards disparity: “That’s honestly our kryptonite.” – 1:20 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Other teams hurting the Clippers on the offensive glass is “our kryptonite,” Paul George said. – 1:20 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
What is understood doesn’t need to be explained 😤
#WBD | @Gatorade pic.twitter.com/thB0gp02RA – 1:18 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Serge Ibaka, Valanciunas’ former teammate, said he wasn’t surprised by the shooting. pic.twitter.com/scvrdtPC3p – 1:17 AM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Serge Ibaka on his former Toronto teammate Jonas Valanciunas’s developed shooting prowess: “Not surprised.” Notes he’s been working hard on it for a while. – 1:16 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Serge Ibaka, former Raptors teammate of Jonas Valanciunas: “He’s been working on his shot for a long time.” – 1:16 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Final stats from tonight’s win!
@Jonas Valanciunas 39 pts, 15/24 FGM, 7/8 3PM, 15 reb, 3 ast, 2 stl
@Brandon Ingram 27 pts, 12/18 FGM, 7 reb, 4 ast
@Herb Jones 16 pts, 6/10 FGM, 4 reb, 2 stl
@willyhg94 9 pts, 4/6 FGM, 6 reb
@Devonte4Graham 8 pts, 3 ast, 3 stl
#WBD | @FDSportsbook pic.twitter.com/H4GISDuwjY – 1:08 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Clippers were averaging 115.3 ppg during their 7-game win streak to start this month. They close November by averaging 97.9 ppg in their last nine games. – 1:07 AM
Fred Katz @FredKatz
We interrupt this message to inform you that Jonas Valanciunas is shooting 52 percent from 3 this season.
No, not a typo. – 1:05 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pelicans had a 3.75 assist-turnover ratio tonight (30 assists, 8 turnovers).
That’s by far the highest this season by a Clippers opponent, along with most assists. Clippers had a season-low 2 steals.
Josh Hart led Pelicans with 9 assists tonight and was a game-best +28. – 1:05 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“Tonight is a glimpse of what we are capable of,” – Green pic.twitter.com/uy6wQTzAAp – 1:04 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers’ 51% shooting tonight was the first time they’d shot better than 50% since Nov. 13. – 1:03 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pelicans coach Willie Green on Jonas Valanciunas’ shooting outburst: “The guys were calling him ‘Dirk Valanciunas.’” – 1:03 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Coach Green’s opening statement after the win
#WBD pic.twitter.com/ippI9OX6eL – 1:03 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Willie Green said #Pelicans players have started calling their starting center “Dirk Valanciunas” – 1:03 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
YOU KNOW WHAT THAT WIN MEANS 🍻
Enjoy $10 off your @MichelobULTRA order when you use code PELICANS10 at https://t.co/UTkDgElKsA! pic.twitter.com/StaisXc6Bi – 12:58 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jonas Valanciunas’ incredible first half and career-best 39-point game, featuring seven three-pointers, spearhead #Pelicans to 123-104 win in Los Angeles over Clippers. New Orleans goes 2-1 on difficult West road trip. @PanzuraStorage postgame wrap: https://t.co/Ufz9bdMUIJ pic.twitter.com/iul1F7J7r6 – 12:53 AM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Brandon Ingram had his mid range working tonight. pic.twitter.com/nfZoMCT56z – 12:50 AM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas catches up with @JenHale504 after the win!
@BallySportsNO | #WBD pic.twitter.com/6Ch7aYImB4 – 12:50 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
Jonas Valanciunas is leading the entire NBA in 3-point shooting — 51.7% on 2.5 attempts per game.
He is on pace to be the first center in NBA history to shoot 45+ 3P% on 2+ attempts per game. pic.twitter.com/1dxM8R2v2p – 12:50 AM

New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Postgame Interviews (11/29 at LAC):
Willie Green
Brandon Ingram
Herbert Jones
Jonas Valančiūnas – 12:49 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas is the first player in Pelicans history to put up 35+ points, 10+ rebounds and 7+ 3-pointers in a single game. – 12:49 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Fun night at Staples Center! 🔥🔥🔥
#WBD | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/tOBRiXEIx0 – 12:49 AM

Ralph Lawler @Ohmeomy
A real stinker for the Clippers tonight. Never really in the game against New Orleans. Oddly, 0-2 v Pels this season. I do not want to over-react in as much as Kawhi is out, but the guys are just not playing well. Sac is next. – 12:47 AM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Final: Pelicans 123, Clippers 104
Valanciunas 39 pts (career-high) & 15 rebs
Ingram 27 pts & 7 rebs
Hart 4 pts, 12 rebs & 9 assts
Pels end their 3-game West Coast trip with an impressive win powered by JV’s career night and BI’s improved aggression. – 12:47 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas WENT OFF
39 PTS
7-8 from 3️⃣
15 REB
3 AST
2 STL
#WBD pic.twitter.com/yb3HXoRtbc – 12:47 AM

Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
That was some exceptionally fun basketball. More encouraging stuff from #Pelicans, who finish 2-1 on a very difficult road trip, beating Jazz and Clippers – 12:46 AM
The Vertical @YahooSportsNBA
Jonas Valanciunas went OFF tonight 🔥
39 PTS
15 REB
7-8 3PT
pic.twitter.com/8fLATgntyF – 12:45 AM

Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
The Pelicans sans Zion have won three of their past four games. pic.twitter.com/EzeDXexUiB – 12:45 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers were 11-2 last season on second night of back to backs.
They’re already 0-3 this season, including two blowout losses to the Pelicans after tonight’s 123-104 decision.
A month of November that started with 7 straight wins ends with the Clippers losing 6 of last 9 games – 12:45 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
FINAL: Pelicans 123, Clippers 104
– JV: 39p (career high), 15r, 7/8 3P (career high)
– Ingram: 27p, 7r, 4a, 12/18 FG
– Herb: 16p, 4r, 6/10 FG
– Hart: 4p, 12r, 9a
Pels have won 3 of 4 with the Devonte-Hart-Herb-Ingram-JV starting lineup. They move to 6-17. – 12:44 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Pelicans 123, Clippers 104
Jonas Valanciunas hit 7 3s and scored 39 points. Both were career highs.
Brandon Ingram had 27 points on 12-of-18 shooting.
New Orleans has won 3 of 4. – 12:44 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Final: Pelicans 123, Clippers 104
Clippers are 11-10. – 12:43 AM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Jonas Valanciunas did what now? – 12:43 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
I cannot even fathom what would happen to Locked On Pelicans if I wore a turtleneck while recording pic.twitter.com/TJH23NC9Yf – 12:42 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“I think I have to wear a turtleneck from here on out,”
– @adaniels33 | #TurtleNeckSZN pic.twitter.com/BpXmScu16Q – 12:42 AM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
The only question left that needs answering: Does @BallySportsNO postgame show start with @adaniels33 magical turtlenecks or Jonas Valanciunas’ career night??? – 12:41 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Jonas Valanciunas tonight:
39 PTS
15 REB
15-24 FG
7-8 3P
in 32 MINS
He is the first player in NBA history with 35+ points, 15+ rebounds, 7+ threes in fewer than 35 minutes. pic.twitter.com/LelYD9aSOy – 12:40 AM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Stepback threes never get old.
📺 @BallySportWest | @Paul George pic.twitter.com/3TfCHvEuel – 12:38 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
It’s garbage time with Pelicans up 114-95 with 2:25. Clippers never really threatened tonight.
On the other side, Brandon Boston has an opportunity to combine for 50 points today at Staples Center… – 12:38 AM
Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Is this the best Pelicans game of the last several seasons? – 12:38 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Take a pic. Brandon Ingram’s shot chart a thing of beauty tonight. pic.twitter.com/o2oWd8Drkb – 12:37 AM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers will lose for a fifth time in the last seven games after this one against New Orleans, where they truly never threatened one of the league’s worst road teams despite shooting 53% and 38% from 3.
PG: 27 points
Reggie: 19 points
Ibaka: 13 points – 12:37 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
LOOK OUT! 🙌
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/WGS8sYXodK – 12:35 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
If Willie Green takes Jonas Valanciunas out before he gets 40, Pelicans bench needs to boo him – 12:34 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jonas Valanciunas has more dunks than Stephen Curry this season – 12:33 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Love seeing BI get to the basket when the Pelicans need a bucket. – 12:32 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hart ➡️ Herb
3-point play ‼️
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/QXY9Jzxiyh – 12:31 AM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Jonas Valanciunas joins Stephen Curry as the only players this season with 35 points, 10 rebounds & 7 3-pointers in a game.
Both games came against the Clippers. – 12:31 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
That Herb Jones lay-in was Josh Hart’s 9th assist. He’s got 11 rebounds. Two steals also. But only two points on 0-8 from the field.
Hello Draymond! – 12:30 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
In addition to his usual defensive impact, Herb Jones has come up with some big buckets, especially cutting to the basket. His three-point play gives him 14 pts, three shy of his career high – 12:30 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
What a joke to overturn that call.
Refs owe the Pelicans a big whistle now. – 12:28 AM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Fantastic defense by Josh Hart. Charge on Paul George. Ty Lue knows he shouldn’t challenge that, but since it involves the star, he was stuck in no man’s land. 🤣 – 12:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tyronn Lue is challenging the offensive foul on Paul George that negated a FG ATO. – 12:24 AM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
T-Mann takin’ it coast-to-coast.
📺 @BallySportWest | @Terance Mann pic.twitter.com/iyl9KSRYh1 – 12:22 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are hanging around, sort of. They haven’t yet gone on “the run” yet. Pelicans are up 95-84 with 7:29 left to play.
That Thunder game is the feather in the cap that Clippers can lean on to know that it isn’t yet too late. Circle back in like 3 minutes. – 12:21 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Big timeout there for the Clippers for a number of reasons:
– Pelicans probably were going to call one if Clippers cut the lead to single digits.
– Allows Pels to get Herb back in the game
– Clippers have just one timeout for the final 7:29. – 12:21 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Josh Hart looks like he’s hampered by something. Looks like he has a slight limp – looked like something he did in the first quarter.
But he’s making up for his shot in other areas – 8 assists and 11 rebounds right now. – 12:19 AM
Chad Ford @chadfordinsider
Top Rookies on Mon
Franz Wagner, 27 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
Tre Mann, 17 pts, 7 reb, 1 ast, 2 stl, 1 blk
Jalen Suggs, 17 pts, 3 reb, 5 ast, 1 stl
Evan Mobley, 12 pts, 7 reb, 2 ast, 1 stl, 2 blk
Bones Hyland, 19 pts, 3 ast, 5-8 3P
Chris Duarte, 14 pts, 2 reb, 2 ast, 3-5 3P – 12:16 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Terance Mann has awoken. He’s got that runaway locomotive energy — and he’s helping the Clippers stay alive here in the fourth. They’re down 95-82, despite shooting 54.5% from the field and 40.7% from 3. – 12:15 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
New career high for Jonas Valančiūnas: 35 points and counting! pic.twitter.com/j21VKsN9Fz – 12:14 AM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas is up to a career-high 35 points – 12:13 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
That’s a career-high 35 points for Jonas Valanciunas — who could only shrug coming back down the court. – 12:13 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
12 point lead heading into the final 12! #WBD pic.twitter.com/wPmEhYyh8T – 12:13 AM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Chippin’ away.
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/DBIojtIt4Q – 12:12 AM

Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
And that’s a career-high (and counting) 35 points for Jonas Valanciunas with 11:30 to go in the fourth. – 12:12 AM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Jonas Valančiūnas up to a career-high 35 points and counting. – 12:12 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
HOLD THAT TIGER 🐯
@Garrett Temple closes out the 3️⃣rd
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/03dkRZr6Wh – 12:12 AM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers needed every possession they had in 3rd quarter to cut deficit to single digits… only for Garrett Temple to beat the buzzer with a 3.
Pelicans up 90-78 despite Clippers shooting 54.7% from field. Paul George has half of LA’s 12 turnovers, and Pelicans outrebounding LA – 12:10 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Terance Mann clenched his fist and let out a frustrated “(expletive)!” scream after Temple buried the 3-pointer to push Nola’s lead to 90-78 as the third quarter expired. – 12:10 AM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jonas and Ingram have combined for 52 points tonight but the Pelicans are holding on to a 12-point lead heading into the fourth quarter thanks to a Garrett Temple 3-pointer to end the third.
Pels 90, Clippers 78 – 12:09 AM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
End of the 3Q: Pelicans 90, Clippers 78
Reggie Jackson with 19 points, PG with 17, Ibaka with 13 and Bledsoe with 10. Valanciunas only four points in the third quarter. – 12:09 AM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
#Pelicans scrambling and anticipation of passes on defense has been at a near season-best level at times tonight vs. Clippers. NOLA has 9 steals and has forced 12 turnovers late 3Q – 12:08 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
2:57 left in 3rd quarter. Pelicans lead 84-70 and are outscoring Clippers 10-0 on second chance points. The mountain remains. – 12:03 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Hart saves it – 🆙 top to INGRAM! 🙌 pic.twitter.com/EbTesjuorL – 12:02 AM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers with some Shaqtin-a-Fool type turnovers on the last few possessions. – 12:02 AM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The Clippers have a floor-spacing big too, of course: Ibaka is 3 for 3 from 3 today — 13 points in 15 minutes on 5-for-6 shooting. – 12:00 AM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Pull up @Devonte Graham ‼️
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/M8y6YQXk1x – 11:59 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Threes all around. 👌
📺 @BallySportWest | #ClipperNation pic.twitter.com/iBadWzeWZQ – 11:59 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Definitely a shaky start to second half for Clippers, who turned it over three times before scoring.
But Jackson and Coffey combined for 3 3s to cut Pelicans lead to 12 and force Willie Green to use the timeout instead of Tyronn Lue.
Pelicans up 73-61 with 7:38 left in 3rd. – 11:53 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Despite this start to the third quarter the Clippers are *only* down 12. pic.twitter.com/VsNepa0uvB – 11:52 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
The Clippers have their first points of the second half. It took three minutes. – 11:50 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
From @ESPNStatsInfo: Jonas Valanciunas is the 1st player to go at least 7-7 on 3s in a half since Trevor Ariza did it on 3/1/14.
The only other players to go 7-7 on 3s in a half since 96-97: Ariza, Stephen Curry, Ben Gordon, Shawne Williams and Raef LaFrentz. – 11:47 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas made a career-high 32 3-pointers on 91 attempts with Memphis in 2019-20.
He’s now got 30 3-pointers on 57 attempts in his first 22.5 games with the Pelicans. – 11:44 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
With 7 made threes in the first half, Jonas Valančiūnas ties New Orleans’s franchise record for threes in a half.
Peja Stojakovic: 11/6/07
Ryan Anderson: 11/23/12 – 11:41 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas made one 3-pointer in his first five seasons. Asked him last week about why it was important for him to add that shot. pic.twitter.com/wNDaTuMMyn – 11:41 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas Valančiūnas
7-7 from 3️⃣
In the FIRST HALF 🤯
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/hqozTTzsDf – 11:39 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Win or lose the whole first segment of tomorrow’s show is on Jonas Valanciunas – 11:38 PM
New Orleans Pelicans PR @PelicansPR
Jonas Valančiūnas’s 29 points on 11-15 FG (7-7 3pt) marks the most points in a half by a Pelican this season and the third-highest first half scoring total in franchise history (A. Davis, 31; R.Anderson, 30). – 11:36 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clips defensive struggle wasn’t just about JV 3s. Really!
Pelicans made 57.8% FGs.
Pelicans outscoring Clippers 32-14 in paint
Pelicans outscoring Clippers 14-1 on fast break.
Might be too many issues to fix on second night of back to back. – 11:36 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of the 1st half: Pelicans 67, Clippers 52
Valanciunas 29 pts (7-7 on 3s)
Ingram 15 pts
Jones 7 pts
Pels caught fire in Staples Center after a terrible shooting performance in Utah two nights ago. JV put on a wild shot-making display for a guy his size. Only 5 pts off his CH – 11:35 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Brandon Ingram likes to say that the Pelicans need to punch first in games. Well, Jonas Valanciunas threw 7 haymakers. They all landed. And there was plenty of other good stuff.
Pelicans up 67-52 on the Clippers at halftime.
Aren’t you glad you stayed up to watch this game??? – 11:34 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jonas Valanciunas’ career high is 34 points. The 29 points is a career high for a half. – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers are in their largest deficit at halftime this season with Pelicans up 67-52.
Jonas Valanciunas (29 points) and Brandon Ingram (15 points) have made 18 of 23 field goals. Lithuanian Curry has made all 7 3s.
Clippers actually did well offensively. This could stay bad. – 11:33 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Nola 67, Clips 52 | Half | This Valanciunas fella put up 29 points, Brandon Ingram added 15 … but the Clippers have turned it over only five times (and once in the second quarter). PG helping the Clippers alive at least, with 17. Serge is 4 for 5 for 10 points + 5 boards. – 11:33 PM
JD Shaw @JShawNBA
Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas has 29 points and six rebounds at halftime of the team’s game against the Clippers. He’s shot 7-of-7 from three-point range. – 11:32 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Pelicans 67, Clippers 52
– Jonas: 29p, 6r, 11/15 FG, 7/7 3P (career high pts for half, career high for 3PM)
– Ingram: 15p, 4r, 3a
Pels: 57.8 FG%, 10/20 3P, 5/6 FT
Clippers: 52.8 FG%, 7/16 3P, 7/12 FT – 11:32 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
At halftime New Orleans leads 67-52 against the Clippers.
Jonas Valanciunas has 29 after those 7 three-pointers while Paul George scored 12 in the second quarter for 15 at the half overall. Clippers are shooting 52/43 overall and from 3 but five missed free throws, as well. – 11:31 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Hard to fathom the Pelicans could have a better first half offensively. – 11:31 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Incredible first half from Jonas Valanciunas.
29 points
11-15 FG
7-7 3s (!!!!!!!!)
6 rebounds
2 assists
Pels lead Clippers 67-52. – 11:31 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Dat NAW step back 3️⃣
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/OPe2qetrAF – 11:28 PM

Micah Adams @MicahAdams13
Meanwhile, in https://t.co/oaoVpxKnTW Arena…
Jonas Valanciunas is 7-7 from 3 and has 29 points with 4 minutes left… in the first half. 😳 pic.twitter.com/Xylfc64fpd – 11:28 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas Valančiūnas:
29 PTs
7-7 from 3️⃣
11-15 FGs
6 REB
Pelicans up 62-46 with 2:37 left in the first half
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/RLYco0yRBc – 11:27 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
The bench’s reaction to Jonas’ 7th 3️⃣
😁 pic.twitter.com/83CS0JPjqb – 11:25 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Jonas is 12-16 from three this season against the Clippers. – 11:22 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Jonas Valanciunas just made his 7th straight three and has 29 points in 15 minutes. I promise i’m not trolling. – 11:22 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“HOT HAND IN THE DICE GAME!”
Now 7-7 from 3️⃣
FEED JONAS!!!
📺: @BallySportsNOLA
📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/2JvDggshQU – 11:22 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Jonas Valanciunas is gonna get written about in so many trade articles tomorrow with just crap headed to New Orleans without those people realizing he cannot be traded this season – 11:21 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jonas Valanciunas omg
29 points
6 rebounds
11-15 FGA
7-7 3PA
15 minutes
He might set a new career high for points (its 34) in this first half as there’s 4:46 left. pic.twitter.com/hg5mbn6PFU – 11:21 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Jonas Valanciunas’ previous career high for 3-pointers in a game came earlier this month when he hit five against the Clippers.
7 for 7 SO FAR tonight.
Pelicans 60, Clippers 39 | 4:46 2nd – 11:21 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Jonas Valanciunas 7-7 on 3s…in the 1st half. pic.twitter.com/4Wyz0z7Sb3 – 11:21 PM

Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
⬆️ ↘️ ➡️ ↙️
📺 @BallySportWest | @Reggie Jackson pic.twitter.com/QZxxojKz4p – 11:20 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
With the way things are going, Jonas Valanciunas on pace to get “MVP” chants here at Staples Center a day after Steph Curry did – 11:20 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Jonas Valanciunas has hit seven 3-pointers. We’re in the second quarter. How do you say Splash Brother in Lithuanian? – 11:20 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
I can’t believe I’m typing this.
Jonas Valanciunas is 7-of-7 on 3-pointers.
Y’all. – 11:20 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
“HE OUT HERE EATIN RIGHT NOW”
Jonas with the smooth drive – up to 23 points!
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/hYGAJcLXgA – 11:20 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jonas Valanciunas has 7 3s and the Pelicans are up 21. #math – 11:19 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
JONAS VALANCIUNAS IS 7-FOR-7 FROM THREE – 11:19 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Jonas Valanciunas is a man possessed. – 11:19 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Jonas Valanciunas over here doing his best Brandon Boston Jr. impression: He’s 9 for 13 from the field and 6 for 6 from 3 — 26 points with 5 minutes to play in the SECOND quarter. – 11:19 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jonas Valanciunas Curry – 11:19 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Jonas Valanciunas just blew by Zubac with a pump fake en route to 20 points in the first half. Then he dropped a three for 23. – 11:18 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
FOUR OF FOUR FOR JONAS
3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣3️⃣ pic.twitter.com/Sn3CvMKPso – 11:18 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas Valančiūnas is up to game-highs of 15 points and 5 rebounds 👏
Pelicans lead 46-33 with 8:14 left in the 2nd 🏀
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/UCuikSRZEw – 11:15 PM

New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NAW to G-Temp for 3️⃣
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/6oSchWGRqr – 11:13 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Serge Ibaka shooting the ball well as the PF next to Isaiah Hartenstein, has 2 3s already to go with a drive FG.
Tyronn Lue calls timeout with 8:14 left in first half to get Paul George into the game. Pelicans up 46-33, shooting 54.5% FGs, and outscoring LA 26-8 in paint. – 11:13 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Almost no one posts up anymore so having a height disadvantage on defense isn’t the issue it once was. Ibaka is more comfortable these days shooting 3s than playing in the paint – 11:11 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
How valuable is Herb Jones to this team? Since he moved back into the starting lineup, Willie Green has him playing the whole first quarter. – 11:08 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
This is the fifth time that the Clippers have trailed by double digits after the first quarter. They came back to lead in the previous four instances, winning two.
Pelicans up 37-22 in LA. Or said another way, Valanciunas and Ingram are up 24-22 in LA. – 11:07 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Strong first quarter in LA 🔥 #WBD pic.twitter.com/pcvLT6Prnj – 11:07 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
End of the 1Q: Pelicans 37, Clippers 22
Clippers shot 52% but with four turnovers. Pelicans shoot 60% and 4-9 from three. – 11:05 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
The Pelicans – who had the 5th-best defensive rating (104.5) in the NBA since Nov. 19 (six games, also when they last played LAC) – limit the Clippers to just 22 in the first quarter.
Pels head into the second quarter up by 15. – 11:05 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Everything about this 😍
Pelicans up 31-14 in the first
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/opFn5MUrMT – 11:02 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Two points in the last five minutes for this Clippers offense. – 10:59 PM
Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
They might not win terribly often, but the Pelicans are at least not a doormat with this lineup at their disposal.
This is a group that can compete. – 10:59 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
NOT ON HERB 👋
leads to a jumper from Ingram 💪 pic.twitter.com/LlEywVv7xQ – 10:58 PM

Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Herb Jones already has a block and a steal in the 1st quarter against the Clippers.
Not on Herb. theathletic.com/2985223/2021/1… – 10:57 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
The Clippers made their first five shots … and have gone 1 for 6 since. – 10:57 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Out of this timeout, trailing 29-14, the Clippers are trotting out their two-center lineup for the second time this season and first since Friday. – 10:56 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Jonas now 3-3 from 3️⃣
“Respect ya gangsta” – top analysis from turtle-neck king @adaniels33
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/QulCZSqzHZ – 10:56 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Pelicans out-working the Clips by a wide margin in 1Q. – 10:55 PM
Jim Eichenhofer @Jim_Eichenhofer
Jonas Valanciunas dropped out of first place in #NBA in three-point percentage this weekend, but maybe he’s planning on getting it back tonight in L.A. against the Clippers. He’s 3/3 in 1Q, has 13 pts – 10:55 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jonas Valanciunas made 5 of 9 from 3-point range last time out against the Clippers. Already 3-3 with 11 points and we’re not 7 minutes in.
Pelicans up 21-15. – 10:54 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
Jonas Valanciunas was 1-of-10 in the last 3 games on 3-pointers.
He’s 3-of-3 tonight.
Remember, he was 5-of-9 from deep (both career highs in makes and attempts from 3) against the Clippers in the win back on Nov. 19. – 10:53 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
From deep… SPLASH! 💦
📺 @BallySportWest | @Reggie Jackson pic.twitter.com/6aKPMZiIxV – 10:52 PM

Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Jose Alvarado dancing a bit in the background of this @JenHale504 interview. 🔥🤣 – 10:52 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
It figures that amid one of the Clippers’ best offensive starts in some time, their constant of nearly top-of-the-league defense is getting shredded by the Pels’ shooting. – 10:50 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Excellent read by Herb leads to a 3-point play 🆙
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/Mt27jQRpOK – 10:49 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pelicans are on an 8-0 run to take an 18-11 lead five minutes in.
It could’ve been worse… the first Pelicans steal of the game almost led to a Devonte’ Graham fast break 3. – 10:48 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
So Brandon Boston Jr.s’ 46 points here earlier today? Made him the youngest player in G League history to score at least 46 points in a game.
Now, he’s back on his feet at the end of the Clippers’ bench.
Might he have a chance to get to 50 total today?
Ty Lue: “We’ll see.” – 10:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann: “Lately, Coach has told me he wants me to be more aggressive on offense, so that’s what I’ve been doing.”
Mann had a career high 17 points and a career high 7 rebounds. pic.twitter.com/sB0RFmA0zy – 10:47 PM

Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Coming off Sunday’s 26-turnover game, the Clippers scored on their first five possessions vs. NOP before a turnover on their sixth. – 10:46 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
The Pels started 0-20 on 3s on Saturday against Utah.
Jonas Valanciunas knocked down his first two 3-point attempts tonight and BI followed it up with another. Much different feel in LA. – 10:45 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
2-2 from 3️⃣ to start the game for Jonas
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📻: @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/JZnVhgjaim – 10:45 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
No one’s missing tonight: Clippers are 5 for 5 and Nola is 5 for 6 (OK, Valunciunas missed one). – 10:44 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Valanciunas cannot miss from 3 against the Clippers this season. – 10:43 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
There was not a turnover on the Clippers’ opening possession. – 10:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann: “He’s gonna be able to score in the NBA, he’s got that walking in the door.” – 10:36 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Nothing but net and all warmed up 🔥 pic.twitter.com/CnCjz6svVd – 10:35 PM

Jake Madison @NOLAJake
Oh let’s play our favorite game! Will Ballys New Orleans Work Tonight???? – 10:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Kawhi is in the building to watch his son Herbert Jones – 10:31 PM
Dakota Schmidt @RidicUpside
Earlier today, the AC Clippers beat the Salt Lake City Stars 130-97. Clippers assignee BJ Boston went off by putting up 46 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists on 15-20 from the field, 9-12 from 3, and 3-4 from the free throw line. – 10:31 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
OG @Luke Kennard fans in the house tonight!
Show us your best Clipper’s rookie card. 👇 pic.twitter.com/Zd3GLUYsNE – 10:25 PM

Scott Kushner @ScottDKushner
Nine rows off the floor tonight at the Staples, Crytpo, whatever for Pelicans v. Clippers. pic.twitter.com/ffznGHTU3v – 10:20 PM

Royce Young @royceyoung
Positive performance from Tre Mann tonight. You can see the steps he’s taken forward since the beginning of the season — assertiveness and decisiveness, and understanding space and separation much better. Career-high 17 points tonight against Houston. – 10:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Tre Mann tonight
17 points (career high)
7 rebounds (career high)
1 assist
2 steals
1 block
6-6 FT
Rough night for OKC, but nice to see a mini-Mann breakout. – 10:17 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
The Rockets have one 3 in a row after losing 15 in a row. They have pulled into a tie with New Orleans for 14th in the West and trail the Lakers by 6 games with 62 to play for the second play-in spot – 10:16 PM
Tom Orsborn @tom_orsborn
D White with a season-high 22 points at end of 3Q.
Derrick scored 18 on 7 of 9 (3 of 4 from distance) in the 3Q.
It’s his first outing of 20 or more points since tallying 22 in a win at New Orleans on April 24, 2021. He missed final 12 games last year with an ankle injury. – 10:16 PM
Los Angeles Clippers @LAClippers
Gearin’ up for game time.
🕢 7:30PM PT | 📺 @BallySportWest pic.twitter.com/4kzbYeLMBp – 10:12 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Career-high 15 points for Tre Mann tonight. – 10:07 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clips vs Nola tonight
LAC
Paul George
Amir Coffey
Ivica Zubac
Eric Bledsoe
Reggie Jackson
NOP
Herbert Jones
Brandon Ingram
Jonas Valanciunas
Josh Hart
Devonte’ Graham – 10:06 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
30 mins away – lock in! ☕☕☕
📺: @BallySportsNO
📻 @ESPNRadioNOLA pic.twitter.com/30Q66ObLp3 – 10:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
When I asked Tyronn Lue on what he can look forward to being better at after yesterday’s Warriors game and the Pelicans game from 10 days ago, he went through how the entire game in New Orleans went.
And then, as he does, he put it on himself to be better at setting up success. pic.twitter.com/ccQ8C1KQS8 – 10:01 PM

Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Ty Lue had all the numbers in pregame media today.
27th in iso
2nd in defense
29th in transition offense
Also mentioned how LAC had only 7 turnovers at GS in opener.
“We see the blueprint. And you do it right, and do it the right way, you score. And we don’t, things are hard.” – 9:55 PM
Jonathan Feigen @Jonathan_Feigen
House with a nice drive and jumper through a foul. OKC challenging the call on Tre Mann. Trouble with this if overturned is that Watson fouled him before the shot or the block/charge. – 9:48 PM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Starters
Devonte’ Graham
Josh Hart
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 9:48 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Pelicans starters tonight:
Devonte’Graham
Josh Hart
Brandon Ingram
Herb Jones
Jonas Valanciunas – 9:47 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Tonight’s starting 5️⃣
#Pelicans | @Verizon pic.twitter.com/QIt3QePQ51 – 9:47 PM

Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Tre Mann has done some really nice things tonight. He’s been a bright spot for the Thunder offensively. – 9:40 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Make your Pelicans Pick N’ Roll predictions before halftime for a shot at a $200 team shop gift card courtesy of @CaesarsRewards! 💰
Check it out on the home page of the Pelicans app: https://t.co/2LbNOG6ixX pic.twitter.com/5LJGRc6CKi – 9:36 PM

Allen Sliwa @AllenSliwa
‘Lakers Talk’ starts at 7p…
-The Good & the Bad so far thru 22 games
-Lebron since his return + teams dependency on him
-Latest ESPN Power Ranking and where they have the LakeShow
-Preview of Games this week (Kings & Clippers)
@ESPNLosAngeles pic.twitter.com/st13Z25Rjb – 9:31 PM

Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
New Orleans Coach Willie Green on his team’s improved defense since they faced the Clippers on Nov. 19: “I think we’re getting better … picking up more and more on our defensive principles.” Notes that “we’re gonna have to be clicking on all cylinders” against the Clips. – 9:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Three of the early season’s consensus top 15 rookies are playing in this game in Giddey, Sengun and Robinson-Earl.
Tre Mann is outplaying all three of them right now. – 8:52 PM
Jon Hamm @JonMHamm
Tre Mann jumps the passing lane, steals an errant pass and gets a 3-point play. Got himself a little G-League confidence boost. – 8:51 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Ty Lue on Marcus Morris Sr.’s rest night: “It’s not up to me, the medical staff, when they say a guy needs a rest … he’s been off a month, to try and play a back to back is tough.” – 8:46 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Clippers announce that Marcus Morris Sr. will rest tonight on second night of back to back.
With Nicolas Batum out, that should mean that Amir Coffey will start tonight vs Pelicans. – 8:43 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Marcus Morris is OUT tonight for rest according to the Clippers. – 8:41 PM
Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Clippers report: Marcus Morris Sr. will be out tonight (rest). – 8:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Tre Mann is going to be really good. pic.twitter.com/hOlPG7oGB9 – 8:39 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
Cali arrivals 🙌
@MichelobULTRA | #UltraDrip pic.twitter.com/QkHHOrpqyu – 8:36 PM

Mark Followill @MFollowill
News for Mavs vs Cavs tonight:
Jalen Brunson returns from left foot injury suffered in first half last Tues vs the Clippers.
Frank Ntilikina (out) – 3rd game missed (right calf)
Willie Cauley-Stein (out) – illness, non-Covid related. Moses Brown will start.
730p on BSSW. – 7:29 PM
New Orleans Pelicans @PelicansNBA
LAST CHANCE: Sign up to take a spin on our #CyberMonday ticket deals! https://t.co/KLTbnNtW5Y pic.twitter.com/TONs2CRENz – 7:04 PM

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on SGA leading Tre Mann in a personal workout: “Yeah, Shai’s the man.” – 6:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on the 200 shots workout SGA put Tre Man through “Shai’s the man” but clarifies “That wasn’t being put through the ringer, come on, it’s 200 shots!” He jokes with I believe Gallo who asked the question about Shai putting Mann through the ringer. – 6:55 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann: “We’re intentionally trying to give him some run. He’s certainly a priority.” – 6:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault on Tre Mann “You have to pick him up higher, you can’t go under on Pick and Rolls, you’re going to help less off of him. We don’t want him chucking, but his aggressiveness is a source of unselfishness.” Says being aggressive helps the team with spacing. – 6:52 PM
Utah Jazz @utahjazz
Don’t miss your chance to watch the Jazz take on the Clippers and the Hornets! 🔥🔥🔥
🎟 Get your Cyber Monday Pack now: https://t.co/gRUyFYIXmu pic.twitter.com/uV7zt7YbYA – 5:53 PM

Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Draymond Green getting his mid back looked at on the training table as the Warriors open practice in LA. He was hurting postgame after a hard fall against Clippers. Status update for Suns game coming soon. – 5:33 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“You have to emotionally strong and consistent. You watch the game yesterday, he ran off some 3s and you could see emotionally, it got to the Clippers and that was it.”
#Suns coach Monty Williams on the challenge of facing Stephen Curry. pic.twitter.com/r9O1ytCLxm – 4:50 PM

Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Clippers rule out Nicolas Batum again for tonight’s game vs the Pelicans because of health and safety protocols – 4:40 PM
Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Nico Batum (health and safety protocols) remains out for Monday’s game vs New Orleans. – 4:40 PM

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