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.

Norman Powell scored 24 points and the Los Angeles Clippers held on to beat the slumping Golden State Warriors for the third time this season, 102-92 on Friday night.James Harden added 18 points and seven assists and Ivica Zubac had 17 points and 11 rebounds.

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,

Norman Powell finishes with 24 points and James Harden scores 18 points as the Clippers held off a late comeback push by Golden State in a 102-92 victory.

Jonathan Kuminga scores 34 points in 102-92 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers Friday night at Intuit Dome.Jonathan Kuminga highlights: Watch Warriors star drop 34 points vs. Clippers originally appeare

The Golden State Warriors are scheduled to face the LA Clippers on Friday, Dec. 27. Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II are both ruled out of the contest. Payton is dealing with a mild calf strain, while Curry will be out due to managing his knee tendinitis.