Who hit the game-winning shot for the Clippers?

Kawhi Leonard hit the buzzer-beater to give the Clippers the victory over the Pelicans.

How did the Pelicans' Zion Williamson perform?

Zion Williamson scored 29 points for the Pelicans, including tying the game with 9.6 seconds remaining before the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winner.

What was the final score of the Clippers vs. Pelicans game?

The final score was Clippers 126, Pelicans 124.

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Kawhi Leonard's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Clippers Over Pelicans

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Summary

Kawhi Leonard's game-winning buzzer-beater
James Harden's 24 points and 14 assists
Pelicans' Jordan Poole scores 30 points

Kawhi Leonard's Buzzer-Beater Lifts Clippers Over Pelicans

On November 1st, 2025, the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 126-124 in a thrilling NBA Cup group stage matchup. The game was decided in the final seconds when Kawhi Leonard hit a buzzer-beater to give the Clippers the victory.

Leonard finished the game with 34 points, including the game-winning shot that came after Zion Williamson had tied the game for the Pelicans with 9.6 seconds remaining. James Harden also had a strong performance for the Clippers, scoring 24 points and dishing out 14 assists.

Despite the Clippers' lead reaching as many as 17 points in the second half, the Pelicans kept the game close thanks to a strong shooting night from beyond the arc. Jordan Poole led the way for New Orleans, scoring 30 points and making seven 3-pointers. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Clippers' balanced attack, led by Leonard and Harden.

The loss drops the Pelicans to 0-5 on the season, their worst start since the 2016-17 campaign. The Clippers, on the other hand, have now won all three of their home games to begin the year.

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