Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans: Play-in Tournament – Match Prediction, Injury Report & Players to watch out for

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15/4/2022 12:15 PM

Match Preview: Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans

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The Los Angeles Clippers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on 15th April 2022, on 15th April 2022, in what will be a ‘Win or Go Home’ match, in which the winner will qualify for the playoffs as the 8th seed in the West. This will be a home game for the Los Angeles Clippers as they finished with a better record in the regular season.

This is the biggest game of the season for both these teams and we can expect both of them to be at their extreme best in order to qualify for the playoffs.

Injury Report:

Clippers:

Kawhi Leonard – ACL
Jay Scrub – Toe
Jason Preston – Foot

Pelicans:

Zion Williamson – Knee
Kira Lewis Jr. – ACL

Players to watch out for in Los Angeles Clippers vs New Orleans Pelicans

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Brandon Ingram – Pelicans

BI usually steps up big time whenever he is up against a team from LA, and in the biggest game of their season, he is likely to have a big game.

Paul George – Clippers

This is a big game for Paul George, as he will be required to step up big time to lead this Clippers team to the playoffs.

Match Prediction & Telecast Details:

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Even though the Pelicans have looked great, this is a big game and the Clippers have experience of playing in such games, which is why they will be favored it win it.

Prediction:

Los Angeles Clippers to win the game.

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