Clinching a spot in the play-in tournament is going to have to wait for another day.
The Pelicans were blitzed right out of the gates by the Clippers en route to a 119-100 loss in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.
The Clippers made all eight of their 3-point attempts in the first quarter. While the Pelicans made five and only trailed by six, it was clear that Los Angeles was operating in a much better comfort zone on both sides of the ball.
All of L.A.’s shot attempts came in rhythm after getting New Orleans stuck in defensive rotations.