New Orleans Pelicans 117, LA Clippers 137
NBA · 2026-03-01 · Winner: LA Clippers
LA Clippers defeated New Orleans Pelicans 137–117 on 2026-03-01 in NBA play, a 20-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:38 swung win probability 97% → 69%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why New Orleans Pelicans lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 32 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 117 |
| LA Clippers | 43 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 137 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 11:38 swung win probability 97% → 69%.
Why New Orleans Pelicans lost
- Lost Q1 32-43 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q4 4:01 (win probability 100% → 100% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 17-9.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q1 4:28 | 82% → 95% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 8–0 | Q2 7:32 | 97% → 86% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 12–0 | Q3 11:38 | 97% → 69% |
| LA Clippers | 8–0 | Q3 3:46 | 75% → 97% |
| LA Clippers | 13–0 | Q4 4:01 | 100% → 100% |
| New Orleans Pelicans | 9–0 | Q4 2:18 | 100% → 100% |