The Los Angeles Clippers are on the road on Thursday night as they travel to take on the New Orleans Pelicans in a Western Conference matchup.
Los Angeles enters Thursday’s game with a 34-35 record after losing on the road to New Orleans on Wednesday night.
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LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) © Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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In Wednesday’s loss to the Pelicans, Kawhi Leonard led the way for the Clippers as he recorded 25 points and eight rebounds while John Collins added 18 points and seven rebounds of his own.
Now Los Angeles will try to bounce back on Thursday as they face off against the Pelicans once again on the road.
On the other side, New Orleans enters Thursday’s contest with a 24-46 record after defeating the Clippers at home on Wednesday night.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Saddiq Bey (41)John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Saddiq Bey led the way for the Pelicans in Wednesday’s victory as he ended the game with 25 points, five rebounds and four assists while Trey Murphy III recorded 23 points, seven rebounds and five assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Thursday 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 Leonard and Darius Garland.
Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2)© Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Los Angeles has listed Leonard as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and while he was able to play in Wednesday’s victory, they may elect to sit him on the second night of their back-to-back.
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If Leonard is sidelined, Collins and Derrick Jones Jr. could both be in line for increased roles.
The Clippers have ruled out Garland due to left toe injury management as they will sit him in the second game of their back-to-back.
Los Angeles Clippers guard Darius Garland (10)Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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With Garland sidelined, Kris Dunn and Jordan Miller could both have larger roles against the Pelicans.
Bennedict Mathurin has also been ruled out due to right toe injury recovery 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 Play?
On the other side, the Pelicans have two players listed on their injury report, including guard Dejounte Murray.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte MurrayStephen Lew-Imagn Images
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New Orleans has ruled out Murray due to right Achilles injury management as he will sit out the second game of their back-to-back.
With Murray sidelined, Jeremiah Fears and Yves Missi could both be in line for increased roles.
New Orleans Pelicans guard Bryce McGowens (11)Stephen Lew-Imagn Images
(Stephen Lew-Imagn Images)
The Pelicans have also ruled out Bryce McGowens as he will miss his fifth consecutive contest due to a right small toe fracture.
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Fans can catch Thursday 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 19, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.