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The Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137–117 on March 1 at Intuit Dome, cruising to a 20-point victory behind balanced scoring from Kawhi Leonard (23 points) and Jalen Miller (19 points). Los Angeles shot 53.9 percent from the field and made 17 three-pointers, controlling the pace with 29 assists against just 8 turnovers while holding New Orleans to 44.9 percent shooting and forcing 16 turnovers. The Clippers' defensive rating of 112.3 proved decisive, particularly in the third quarter when they outscored the Pelicans 31–24 to put the game out of reach. New Orleans' Jamal Fears led all scorers with 28 points and received 19 points from D. Queen, but the Pelicans' 41 rebounds and 22 assists could not overcome their inefficient shooting and turnover-prone offense. The final margin exceeded the Vegas total line of 222.5 by just over 31 points, with Los Angeles' offensive rating of 137.3 overwhelming New Orleans' defensive struggles. The victory solidifies the Clippers' positioning in the Western Conference playoff race.