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The New Orleans Pelicans (23-46) and Los Angeles Clippers (34-34) are slated to square off on Wednesday at Smoothie King Center, with a tip time of 8 p.m. ET. When these two squads hit the floor, Derik Queen and Kawhi Leonard are two players to watch.
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Pelicans vs. Clippers: March 18 Viewing Options
- Game day: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
- Game time: 8 p.m. ET
- TV channel: Gulf Coast Sports, Pelicans+, and FDSSC
- Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
- Arena: Smoothie King Center
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Pelicans' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 46.5% | 16 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 47.4% | 23 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.2 | 12 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 45.7 | 24 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.5 | 12 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.8 | 16 |
Clippers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.3% | 4 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.8% | 11 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 40.7 | 29 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 42.1 | 7 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.7 | 15 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 19 |
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Pelicans vs. Clippers Top Players
Pelicans
- Queen averages 11.5 points per game and adds 7.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists so far this season for the Pelicans.
- Trey Murphy III scores 21.9 points per game, also adding 5.7 rebounds and 3.9 assists.
- Murphy hits 3.3 threes per game to lead active Pelicans.
- New Orleans' blocks tend to come from Yves Missi, who records 1.5 per game. Murphy is a primary source of steals for New Orleans, averaging 1.5 steals an outing.
Clippers
- Leonard has the top Clippers spot in two categories among active players: scoring (28.3 points per game) and rebounding (6.3 rebounds per game). He also has 3.7 assists per contest.
- The Clippers have gotten 7.7 points, 3.6 assists and 3.3 rebounds out of Kris Dunn this season.
- Leonard knocks down 2.6 threes per game.
- The Clippers' defensive efforts get a lift from Dunn's 1.6 steals and Brook Lopez's 1.1 blocks per game.
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Pelicans vs. Clippers Injury Report
Pelicans
Pelicans:
Bryce McGowens: Out (Toe)
Clippers
Clippers:
Bradley Beal: Out For Season (Hip),
Yanic Konan Niederhauser: Out For Season (Foot),
Bennedict Mathurin: Out (Toe),
Nicolas Batum: Questionable (Rest)
Pelicans' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6/2026 | Suns | L 118-116 | Away |
| 3/8/2026 | Wizards | W 138-118 | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Raptors | W 122-111 | Home |
| 3/13/2026 | Rockets | L 107-105 | Away |
| 3/16/2026 | Mavericks | W 129-111 | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 3/19/2026 | Clippers | - | Home |
| 3/21/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Home |
| 3/24/2026 | Knicks | - | Away |
| 3/26/2026 | Pistons | - | Away |
| 3/27/2026 | Raptors | - | Away |
Clippers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9/2026 | Knicks | W 126-118 | Home |
| 3/11/2026 | Timberwolves | W 153-128 | Home |
| 3/13/2026 | Bulls | W 119-108 | Home |
| 3/14/2026 | Kings | L 118-109 | Home |
| 3/16/2026 | Spurs | L 119-115 | Home |
| 3/18/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 3/19/2026 | Pelicans | - | Away |
| 3/21/2026 | Mavericks | - | Away |
| 3/23/2026 | Bucks | - | Home |
| 3/25/2026 | Raptors | - | Home |
| 3/27/2026 | Pacers | - | Away |
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