Will the Clippers Sail Past the Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena?

As the LA Clippers prepare to host the New Orleans Pelicans at Crypto.com Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The upcoming clash, scheduled for February 8th, promises to be a pivotal moment in the Clippers' season.

The Clippers have had a turbulent run in their last few games. Despite showing offensive prowess with an impressive 120 points against Dallas and maintaining a high field goal percentage of 56 percent, they've struggled defensively. This was evident when they allowed 134 points against Oklahoma City Thunder and suffered a significant loss with a defensive rating of over 132 against both Thunder and Boston Celtics.

Their most recent game saw them outscored by Boston Celtics with an overwhelming difference in efficiency ratings; Boston's stood at approximately 179 while LA's was just over 107. The Clippers managed to score more than half of their two-point attempts but were outmatched in three-point efficiency by Boston, who shot at an incredible rate of nearly half made from beyond the arc.

However, there is hope on the horizon as they return home where they've historically performed better. The key for victory will lie in tightening up their defense and capitalizing on fast-break opportunities – areas where they've shown potential this season.

Fans should look for improvements in ball handling as well; turnovers have been costly for LA recently. If they can manage possessions more effectively and maintain their scoring efficiency inside the paint where they excel (scoring around 60 percent), it could tip scales in their favor.

The Pelicans will not make it easy though; thus, fans should brace themselves for an intense battle on court come game night.

Catch all action live from Crypto.com Arena or tune into ESPN channel 206 nationally or BSSC channel 693 locally on February 8th at what translates to February 7th,11:00 PM Pacific Time (PT).