LA Clippers at New Orleans Pelicans 1/13/22 - NBA Picks & Predictions

The Smoothie King Center will play host to a Thursday night NBA clash between the LA Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans. The Clippers (21-21) have won consecutive games and are trying to remain in playoff contention with All-Star G Paul George sidelined with an elbow injury. On Tuesday, LA outscored Denver by 13 points during the fourth quarter to rally for an 87-85 home victory.

Amir Coffey led five LA players in double figures with 18 points, seven assists, and four steals. Eric Bledsoe added 11 points and nine assists off the bench for the Clippers.

The New Orleans Pelicans have split their last ten games and trail Portland by 1.5 games for tenth place in the West. On Tuesday, New Orleans made the plays down the stretch to earn a 128-125 home victory versus Minnesota. The Pelicans (15-26) assisted on 33 of their 42 made field goals and shot a sizzling 55 percent overall.

New Orleans F Brandon Ingram poured in a game-high 33 points on 11-for-19 shooting and dished out nine assists. Josh Hart contributed 21 points, nine rebounds, and five assists for the Pelicans.