Pelicans in New Orleans win against Los Angeles Clippers

We knew that every 82 years would not be as easy for the New Orleans pelicans as the first two, but they managed to win the game to stay undefeated during this young NBA season.

The New Orleans Pelicans take another win tonight beating the Los Angeles 116-109 Clippers and improve to 3-0 for the first time since the 2010-2011 season.

Key statistics of the game ….

9. This is the total turnover of pelicans tonight. It was important, the Pelicans only shot six for 24 on three points (25%) and missed 10 free throws. Not allowing the Clippers to have extra goods while you were attempting to attack your offense was essential to keeping the match tight before you could take control.

Pelicans were also able to make stops when they needed them. They finished with 9 block hits and 12 robberies. He was missing only the last to push the Clippers.

Turning …

The big 3rd quarter that the Pelicans had was essential as they turned a 3-point deficit at half-time into a 7-point lead as the fourth quarter approached. Even with that, the Clippers persisted until the end when Elfrid Payton made a three dagger with less than a minute to push the lead to 9.

Player of the game …

What about players? Anthony Davis was his most valuable player, with 34 points and 13 rebounds, but Elfrid Payton's contributions were also important. In what may have been his most complete game as a Pelican, Payton finished with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

Payton dominated the Clippers' starting zone 20-14 while Jrue Holiday had a horrible offensive night, shooting only 2 of 15 from the field. Payton's three daggers with less than a minute to go sealed the game for the Pelicans. Co-players of the game for this win tonight.

The New Orleans Pelicans are 3-0 and are gaining strength as they play the next 2 at home Friday and Saturday night. Wait for this momentum to continue, as Pelicans know they can win in a variety of ways.