Pregame analysis and predictions of the LA Clippers vs. New Orleans Pelicans NBA game to be played on December 30, 2024 on ESPN.

Just 24 hours earlier, the New Orleans Pelicans put together a lackluster performance that head coach Willie Green described as “soft.” Things didn't look as bleak Friday, but it still was not enough as the Pelicans fell to the Memphis Grizzlies 132-124 at the Smoothie King Center.

Facing the 19-point deficit, the Warriors relentlessly turned the Clippers over with ball pressure. In a 90-second span, Golden State forced four straight giveaways. Lindy Waters III intercepted Harden then stripped him — two of four turnovers in the final frame for the Clippers guard.

With Steph Curry and Draymond Green sidelined on Friday in the first leg of a back-to-back against the Los Angeles Clippers, Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors started Buddy Hield and Kyle Anderson alongside Dennis Schroder,

Norman Powell scored 26 points and James Harden added 18 as the Los Angeles Clippers took advantage of Stephen Curry's absence to hold on for a 102-92 victory over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Friday at Inglewood,

The 22-year-old forward recorded a new career-high in scoring during the Warriors' loss to the Clippers on Friday.

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