Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Mar 18, 2026

Saddiq Bey and Trey Murphy III carried New Orleans to a 105–99 victory over Los Angeles, combining for 48 points in a defensive grind that fell well short of expectations. Bey finished with 25 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Murphy added 23 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists to lead the Pelicans past the Clippers in a matchup that underdelivered on the scoreboard.

The game stayed sluggish throughout. New Orleans and Los Angeles combined for 54 points in the first quarter and 53 in the second, establishing a pace that would define the contest. The third quarter provided the only real burst—a combined 64 points—but the fourth collapsed entirely, with just 33 combined points as both offenses sputtered down the stretch. The 1st half's 107 combined points set the tone for what became a 204-point final, a sharp departure from recent head-to-head meetings between these teams: their last two matchups combined for 254 and 250 points, respectively.

Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assist, while Dejounte Murray anchored New Orleans with 17 points and 11 assists. DAGGER leaned over at the open of 228.5—a call that missed decisively. The total climbed to 237.5 by tipoff but never materialized; the final combined score of 204 finished under the market by 24.5 points.