The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Los Angeles Clippers, at Smoothie King Center on Thursday evening.

This marks the second night of a back-to-back for the Clippers (7-4), as they are coming off a loss in Houston on Wednesday. The Clippers have dropped their last three road games and are 1-3 on the road this season. Kawhi Leonard (rest), who led the Clippers on Wednesday night, will be sidelined for Thursday's contest. Lou Williams is the Clippers' second leading scorer, averaging 22.3 points, along with 5.6 assists and 3.7 rebounds per game. Montrezl Harrell was quiet, with just four points in Tuesday's loss, but is averaging 19.8 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. The Clippers average 9.7 three-pointers per game, which is sixth fewest in the league, however, they are attempting and average of 28.3 free throws, which is second most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans (2-8) have dropped two in a row at home and are 1-4 at home this season. The Pelicans are dealing with a list of injuries, as Josh Hart (knee) and Lonzo Ball (leg) will both remain sidelined, and Jahlil Okafor (ankle) and Brandon Ingram (knee) are questionable for action. Jrue Holiday is ready to go and is averaging 14.6 points, 7.3 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 steals per game. J.J. Redick has been solid through the early turmoil, averaging 12.1 points on 45 percent shooting from deep. The Pelicans are averaging 117.0 points per game, which is fourth most in the league. On the other hand, they are giving up a league-worst 122.4 points against.