Clippers vs. Pelicans preview: Pelicans are in a sluggish state, Beal returns, and Clippers strive to win

The Clippers made a big move in the offseason, sending away Powell and signing Bill, Paul, Collins, Da Luo and many other strong players. Although the overall age of the team is older, this lineup was generally optimistic before the season. However, after the start of the season, the team's performance was very average. With a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, it ranked 9th in the Western Conference. They lost miserably to the Jazz in the first game and were beaten by the Warriors in the last game, scoring only 79 points. The Clippers performed mediocre on both ends of the offense and defense, averaging only 107.5 points per game, ranking second to last in the Western Conference, and averaging 109 points per game.

Harden is the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.3 points, 8 assists and 4.8 rebounds per game. Leonard's condition has declined somewhat and his performance is unstable, averaging 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 3 assists per game. Zubac remains efficient, averaging 15.5 points and 8 rebounds per game, while new aid Collins averages 11.3 points and 6.5 rebounds per game. Veteran Paul's condition has declined significantly, averaging only 2.5 points and 4 assists per game, and shooting only 25% from the field. Beal was injured and only played two games, averaging 5.5 points per game. Bogdanovic's performance was like a disaster, scoring only 2 points on 1 of 9 in two games.

The Pelicans signed Poole, Looney, Saddiq Bay, DeAndre Jordan and others during the offseason. The core Zion lost weight significantly, and they also selected potential new stars such as Fells and Quinn in the draft. However, their start was also very bad. In the first 4 games before the game, the Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies, Spurs, Celtics and Nuggets one after another, suffering a 4-game losing streak and becoming the only team in the Western Conference to lose all. The Pelicans are very weak offensively and defensively, averaging only 104 points per game, last in the league, and conceding an average of 123 points per game, ranking third from the bottom in the Western Conference.

Zion, the leading scorer, averages 21.7 points, 6.3 rebounds, 4.7 assists and 3 steals per game. His personal data is very comprehensive. Poole averaged 17.3 points and 3.3 assists per game, but his efficiency was average. Rookie Fiers averaged 13.3 points per game and showed good potential. Murphy and Saddiq Bey also averaged double figures. In addition, Missy, Quinn and Herbert Jones also averaged more than 8 points per game. Judging from paper strength, the Pelicans are very good, but the team currently has certain internal problems. According to US media reports, the team is considering firing head coach Willie Green. This game will be his redemption battle. If he continues to lose, it is likely to accelerate his dismissal.

In terms of injuries, the Pelicans' Dejounte Murray, Dickinson and Trae Alexander are absent, and Looney is doubtful. For the Clippers, Bill will make his comeback. Jordan Miller and Sanders are absent, and the team's lineup is relatively complete.