The Pelicans are 9-2 against the Clippers under third-year head coach Willie Green. They have performed better against the star-studded LA team in the past, but the Clippers had to deal with injuries in that period. The LA Clippers, are currently fourth in the Western Conference, thanks to their mid-season run, while New Orleans Pelicans are three games behind their Saturday opponent and stand fifth in the standings. Let us go deeper into NOP vs LAC Dream 11 players stats and injury reports,
Players Stats
Points Leaders: Zion Williamson 23.5 (NOP) and Kawhi Leonard 23.2 (LAC)
Assist Leaders: Brandon Ingram 5.8 (NOP) and James Haden 8.3 (LAC)
Rebound Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas 9.5 (NOP) and Ivica Zubac 9.1 (LAC)
Blocks Leaders: Jonas Valanciunas 1.0 (NOP) and Ivica Zubac 1.17 (LAC)
Steals Leaders: C.J. McCollum 1.00 (NOP) and Kawhi Leonard 1.68 (LAC)
NOP vs LAC Injury Reports:
The following players are injured as per the latest update,
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries:
1. Dyson Daniels – Out for the game (Knee injury)
Los Angeles Clippers Injuries:
- James Harden – Game time decision
- Russell Westbrook – Out for the game (Hand injury)
NOP vs LAC Players to Watch:
In their last meeting, the New Orleans Pelicans displayed great defensive gameplay to halt the ‘free-scoring’ Clippers at 106 and won the game by 10 points at Crypto.com arena. CJ McCullum and Zion Williamson led the scoring while Brandon Ingram delivered at both ends of the floor. James Harden and Kawhi Leonard did their best to win the game for the home team, but poor shooting by Paul George cost the side dearly.
Going into Saturday’s match, we can expect more offence from the Clipper’s trio – Leonard, Harden and George, while Brandon Ingram and CJ McCullum hold the key for Pelican’s overall game. In the frontcourt though, the Clippers have the advantage with Mason Plumlee and Zubac covering the paint area.
New Orleans Pelicans vs Los Angeles Clippers Predicted Rosters
New Orleans Pelicans (NOP) Possible Starting 8: 1. CJ McCollum, 2. Brandon Ingram, 3. Herbert Jones, 4. Naji Marshall, 5. Zion Williamson, 6. Jonas Valanciunas, 7. Cody Zeller 8. Jose Alvarado.
Los Angeles Clippers (LAC) Possible Starting 8: 1. James Harden, 2. Norman Powell, 3. Terance Mann, 4. Paul George, 5. Amir Coffey, 6. Kawhi Leonard, 7. Ivica Zubac, 8. Mason Plumlee.
NOP vs LAC Dream 11 Picks:
Backcourt: CJ McCollum and James Harden
Front Court: Brandon Ingram, Paul George, Kawhi Leonard
Reserves: Zion Williamson, Ivica Zubac, Mason Plumlee
