The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Wednesday night as they host the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Wednesday’s game with a 30-32 record after losing on the road to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
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Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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In Monday’s loss to the Spurs, Darius Garland led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 25 points and 10 assists while Jordan Miller added 22 points, nine rebounds and three assists of his own off the bench.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on the road on Wednesday as they face off against a struggling Pelicans team.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Wednesday’s contest with a 23-46 record after defeating the Dallas Mavericks at home on Monday night.
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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Zion Williamson led the way for the Pelicans in Monday’s victory as he ended the game with 27 points and four rebounds while Saddiq Bey recorded 23 points, six rebounds and three assists.
While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Wednesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Clippers Injury Report: Will Kawhi Leonard, Darius Garland Play?
For the Clippers, they have five players listed on their injury report, including both Kawhi Leonard and Garland.
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Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles has listed Leonard as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and he is in danger of missing his second consecutive contest.
If Leonard is sidelined once again, Derrick Jones Jr. and John Collin could both continue to have increased roles.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10) D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images
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The Clippers have also listed Garland as questionable due to left toe injury management and they may elect to sit him on the first night of their back-to-back.
Bennedict Mathurin has been ruled out due to right toe injury recovery as he is set to miss the Clippers’ three-game road trip while Bradley Beal and Yanic Konan Niederhauser are both set to miss the remainder of the season.
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Pelicans Injury Report: Will Dejounte Murray, Bryce McGowens Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have two players listed on their injury report for Wednesday’s game against the Clippers.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayStephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has listed Dejounte Murray as questionable due to an illness and he is in danger of missing his second straight game.
If Murray remains sidelined on Wednesday, Yves Missi and Jeremiah Fears could both have larger roles once again.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
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The Pelicans have ruled out Bryce McGowens due to a right small toe fracture as he will miss his fourth consecutive contest.
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Fans can catch Wednesday night’s matchup between the Clippers and Pelicans from New Orleans at 8:00 p.m. ET.
This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 18, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.