New Orleans Pelicans fall to Los Angeles Clippers in high-scoring game
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 4:44 AM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026
The New Orleans Pelicans suffered a 139-123 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night. This defeat marks the Pelicans' second consecutive loss, bringing their season record to 4-6. The bench unit, previously a strength, struggled significantly against the Clippers, who had lost their last seven games prior to this matchup. Individual performances from Jeremiah Fears, Trey Murphy, and Zion Williamson featured prominently, but the team faced challenges with turnovers and rebounding. This game was critical as the Pelicans prepare to face the Golden State Warriors, who have won seven straight games, on Monday night.
- •Pelicans drop second straight game, now 4-6 this season.
- •Clippers had lost their last seven games before this win.
- •Bench performance was poor, impacting overall results.
- •Jeremiah Fears scored 25 points; Trey Murphy added 26.
- •Pelicans face the Golden State Warriors next with a 9 pm CT tipoff.
- 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — New Orleans Pelicans Normally Reliable Bench Falls Apart In Loss To Clippers
"The New Orleans Pelicans dropped their second straight with a 139-123 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday night.
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