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NBA·PREVIEW·November 8, 2026 09:02 AM ET

Pelicans travel to face Clippers in Sunday Western matchup

New Orleans enters at 4-5 while Los Angeles is 1-7.

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What happened: The New Orleans Pelicans visit the LA Clippers on Sunday for an 8 p.m. Central contest. New Orleans looks to bounce back after a 115-109 defeat to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Clippers return to the floor following a 117-116 loss to the Miami Heat on Nov. 4.

Why it matters: Los Angeles aims to halt a seven-game losing slide that dropped the team to 13th in the Western Conference standings. New Orleans enters sitting 11th in the conference and looks to even its record through 10 games.

By the numbers: The Clippers enter on a seven-game losing streak at 1-7 through eight games in 2026-27, ranking 13th in the Western Conference. New Orleans is 4-5 through nine games, holding the conference's 11th seed.

What to watch: Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. Central time, with local broadcast coverage on GCSEN, Pelicans+, and WWL Radio.

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