The New Orleans Pelicans dominated the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers, with Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson combining for 21 points. Ingram's impressive performance continued, outscoring the Clippers 16-12 and leading the Pelicans to a 33-12 lead late in the first quarter. However, the Clippers managed to close the gap, finishing the half on a 43-23 run and taking a 60-56 lead at the start of the third quarter. Ultimately, the Clippers secured a victory over the Dallas Mavericks with a final score of 107-88, led by Paul George's 25 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists.
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Clippers get the win vs. the Mavs 107-88. Paul George led the way: 🔹25 points 🔹9 rebounds 🔹4 assists https://t.co/dW1oamksJy
Clippers get back to winning, beating Dallas 107-88.
At the half, Clippers 56-45. PG has 15 pts, Powell 12. Zu has 6 pts and 11 rebs. Much more energy than last night.
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Brandon Ingram and Zion were too much for the Clippers 😤 https://t.co/T9lwejoRFv
Brandon Ingram on having big nights against the Clippers https://t.co/kkFdNLpLgC
Clippers take a 60-56 lead on PG's fourth 3-pter at the start of the third quarter.
Theis' 3-pointer cuts the lead to one as the first half ends, 56-55.
Clippers finish the half on a 43-23 run to close the gap to within at the break. They trailed 33-12 late in the first.
Pelicans 36, Clippers 23 at the end of the first qtr. Brandon Ingraham and Zion have combined for 21 pts.
Pels up 21 now with more than two minutes to play in the first quarter. Just carving up the Clippers defense. Brandon Ingram, back in LA, with 16.
Brandon Ingram has started this game against the Clippers on fire. He has hit 7-of-9 shots and has 16 points. Pels up 33-12 with 2:14 left in first. Clippers have misssed all six of their 3-point shots. Pels shooting 68.4% overall.
Brandon Ingram is outscoring the Clippers, 16-12. Ingram has made 7-for-9 shots, and the Clippers have gone 6-for-17.
Brandon Ingram beating up on the Clippers with his footwork, aggressiveness and shooting stroke
The Clippers are 0 of 5 from the 3pt range, 6 of 14 overall from the field so far in the first quarter.