Pelicans vs Clippers preview: Darius Garland stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The New Orleans Pelicans (4-5) visit the LA Clippers (1-7) tonight, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 9:00 PM ET at Intuit Dome. Darius Garland headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Pelicans vs Clippers: game info
- Start: 9:00 PM ET, Intuit Dome.
- TV: ClipperVision, GCSEN.
- Records: New Orleans Pelicans 4-5, LA Clippers 1-7.
Recent form: last five games
Pelicans: W 132-120 vs SAC, W 121-99 vs ATL, W 135-134 (OT) at MEM, W 120-113 (OT) vs UTAH, L 115-109 vs MIN.
Clippers: L 103-87 vs LAL, L 127-101 at MIN, L 124-112 at GS, L 125-118 vs TOR, L 117-116 (OT) vs MIA.
Pelicans vs Clippers injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Pelicans: Yves Missi (C) out - knee.
- Clippers: Brandon Ingram (F) out - lower leg tendon; Isaiah Jackson (F) out - groin; Yanic Konan Niederhauser (C) out - foot; Bradley Beal (G) out - knee; Jordan Miller (G) out - shoulder.
Player trends to know
Zion Williamson (Pelicans): He is averaging 20.6 points across 9 games played (33.3 minutes a night), with 16+ points in 7 of 9. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 22-6-2, 15-6-4, 25-11-4, 23-4-2, 13-8-4.
Dejounte Murray (Pelicans): He is averaging 5.3 assists across 6 games played (34.8 minutes a night), with 4+ assists in 6 of 6. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 16-6-6, 22-6-6, 10-8-5, 20-8-4, 7-2-4.
Darius Garland (Clippers): He is averaging 20.9 points across 8 games played (33.8 minutes a night), with 16+ points in 6 of 8. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 14-1-5, 24-2-5, 15-0-7, 16-4-8, 26-1-7.
Rui Hachimura (Clippers): He is averaging 6.5 rebounds across 6 games played (31.2 minutes a night), with 5+ rebounds in 5 of 6. Last 5 games (points-rebounds-assists): 16-6-1, 5-4-0, 12-5-0, 24-7-0, 21-9-7.
Matchup angle
The Pelicans have won 4 of their last 5 and the Clippers have won 0 of 5. Over those games the Pelicans scored 123.4 and allowed 116.2 a game; the Clippers scored 106.8 and allowed 119.2.
What to watch
- Zion Williamson's points: 20.6 a game this season, 25, 23, 13 in his last three.
- Dejounte Murray's assists: 5.3 a game this season, 5, 4, 4 in his last three.
- Darius Garland's points: 20.9 a game this season, 15, 16, 26 in his last three.
- Rui Hachimura's rebounds: 6.5 a game this season, 5, 7, 9 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before tip-off.
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FAQ
Is Darius Garland playing tonight? ESPN's injury report does not list Darius Garland as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to tip-off.
What time is Pelicans vs Clippers tonight? The game starts at 9:00 PM ET at Intuit Dome. TV: ClipperVision, GCSEN.
How has Darius Garland played lately? Darius Garland is averaging 20.9 points this season and scored 15, 16, 26 in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.