
Clippers forward Paul George, left, tries to corral a pass in front of New Orleans Pelicans guard JJ Redick during the second quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday during the first quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers center Ivica Zubac is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes during the first quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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Clippers coach Doc Rivers reacts during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers guard Patrick Beverley goes up for an uncontested layup against the New Orleans Pelicans in the first quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell, left, is fouled by New Orleans Pelicans center Jahlil Okafor during the first quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives to the basket against Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday during the second quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram, center, fights for control for a pass against Clippers forward Paul George during the second quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers coach Doc Rivers speaks with forward Kawhi Leonard in the fourth quarter during a win over the New Orleans Pelicans at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard isolates against New Orleans Pelicans guard Lonzo Ball during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)

Clippers forward Montrezl Harrell celebrates after scoring a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans in the fourth quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
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New Orleans Pelicans guard E’Twaun Moore drives between Clippers center Ivica Zubac and forward Paul George during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)