New Orleans at Los Angeles

Great expectations have been the norm around New Orleans of late. With a 7-1 run in their last eight, the Pelicans appear to have finally started to meet them. They have reached the 120-point mark in their last six with a philosophy of running and gunning. Right now they have been rewarded for that style, but hitting better than 50% in their last two may work against them tonight. The Clippers are on an extended run that has them at 23-10 in their last 33 games, including 21-12 ATS. Once upon a time the Pelicans dominated this series with a 16-1 run, but things have changed with the Clippers at 16-6 in the last 22. They have dominated this series on home hardwood, where they are 10-1 in the last 11 here. Play on LA.