[Live] Kawhi s winning game, the Clippers narrowly defeated the Pelicans and sent their opponents to a 5-game losing streak

Sports Weekly special reporter Wu Yinzhen reported from Los Angeles

On Friday evening local time in Los Angeles, the Clippers faced the challenge of the Pelicans at home. All members of the Clippers played, Bill returned to the starting position, and Paul continued to play as a substitute. On the Pelicans side, Jordan Poole also played off the bench. Most of the fans at the scene believed that this game would be a confrontation without any suspense.

The game was filled with a festive atmosphere on Halloween night, with fans on site dressed as various film and television characters. The players also showed off their cross-dressing skills in the entrance channel.

The Clippers team entered the state relatively slowly, and the Pelicans took a two-point lead in the first quarter. But back in the second quarter, the Clippers found their rhythm, scoring 41 points in a single quarter, leading the Pelicans by 10 points. Zubac scored 14 points, Harden had 16 points and 6 assists, and Leonard had 8 points and 5 steals.

The two sides were still in a stalemate in the third quarter, with scores going back and forth. Poole scored 19 points but also made 5 turnovers. Zion and Murphy both scored 14 points. It is worth noting that Fiers, the current rookie selected by the Pelicans, scored 8 points and 8 assists. At the same time, he also stole the Clippers' passes several times and made a huge contribution on the defensive end.

The Pelicans continued to chase points in the fourth quarter. They forced the Clippers to call timeouts many times and once tied the score at 107. The Clippers led by 2 points with 19.9 seconds left in the game. They served from the sideline and the ball came to Leonard's hands. He was about to run out the time, but the Pelicans' defense allowed him to knock the ball out of bounds, giving the ball to the Pelicans. In the Pelicans' subsequent attack, Zion caused a foul and hit two free throws. As the game was about to enter overtime, Leonard stepped forward and calmly completed the two-pointer after picking up two defensive players.

The Clippers finally defeated the visiting Pelicans 126-124. They will continue to face the Miami Heat at home on Monday, and the Pelicans will go to Oklahoma City to challenge the defending champion Thunder.