Pelicans aim to extend winning streak as Clippers battle for play-in positioning. Key players return, but injuries loom for both squads.
The New Orleans Pelicans got back into the win column their last time out against the Dallas Mavericks and will hope to keep that rolling into Wednesday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers
The Pelicans are now 23-46. They have the same number of wins as both the Mavericks and the Memphis Grizzlies, so they'll hope to keep stacking them to continue worsening the odds of their pick.
The Clippers are still trying as hard as they can, though, as they fight for seeding in the play-in tournament. They have the No. 8 seed and just one more win than the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers.
Here is a quick rundown of important information to know before the game tips off on Wednesday:
When is New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Date: Wednesday, March 18, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM CT
Location: Smoothie King Center (New Orleans, LA)
How to Watch New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers
Streaming: Pelicans+, NBA League Pass, NBA TV
TV Channel: Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
Local Radio: WWL 870 AM
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Betting Lines
Moneyline: NO -118
Spread: NO -1.5
Over/Under: 236.5
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Projected Starting Lineups
Pelicans: Dejounte Murray, Trey Murphy, Saddiq Bey, Herb Jones, Zion Williamson
Clippers: Darius Garland, Kris Dunn, Derrick Jones Jr., John Collins, Brook Lopez
New Orleans Pelicans vs. Los Angeles Clippers Injury Updates
Great news for New Orleans as Dejounte Murray has been promoted from questionable with an illness to available for this game. He will likely have to miss the next one, given that it's a back-to-back, but it'll be good to have him back on Wednesday.
Other than that, it's more of the same for the Pelicans. Bryce McGowens remains out with that same toe fracture.
There is also a positive update for Los Angeles: point guard Darius Garland was upgraded from questionable to available with toe injury management. He could be someone who misses the back-to-back, like Murray.
Kawhi Leonard is questionable with an ankle sprain. He missed the last game. Nicolas Batum is now questionable for rest.
Bradley Beal, Bennedict Mathurin and Yanic Konan Niederhauser have all been ruled out.
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