Kawhi Leonard's absence due to knee inflammation tilts the scales toward the Clippers' home-court edge in this tight matchup, where traders price them at a slim 51.5% implied win probability amid the Pelicans' extensive injury list. New Orleans remains depleted without CJ McCollum (Achilles), Brandon Ingram (ankle), and Herb Jones (shoulder), forcing reliance on Zion Williamson's scoring punch despite their 6-20 skid. LA's depth via James Harden and Ivica Zubac provides ballast, bolstered by a 5-2 recent home record against sub-.500 foes. Momentum could shift if Dejounte Murray (hamstring) returns for New Orleans or Norman Powell sits out for the Clippers, underscoring the fragility of Western Conference parity.
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If the Clippers win, the market will resolve to "Clippers".
If the Pelicans win, the market will resolve to "Pelicans".
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Market Opened: Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
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If the Clippers win, the market will resolve to "Clippers".
If the Pelicans win, the market will resolve to "Pelicans".
If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed.
If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, this market will resolve 50-50.
The result will be determined based on the final score including any overtime periods.
Market Opened: Mar 12, 2026, 10:00 AM ET
Resolution Source
https://www.nba.com/Resolver
0x65070BE91...Kawhi Leonard's absence due to knee inflammation tilts the scales toward the Clippers' home-court edge in this tight matchup, where traders price them at a slim 51.5% implied win probability amid the Pelicans' extensive injury list. New Orleans remains depleted without CJ McCollum (Achilles), Brandon Ingram (ankle), and Herb Jones (shoulder), forcing reliance on Zion Williamson's scoring punch despite their 6-20 skid. LA's depth via James Harden and Ivica Zubac provides ballast, bolstered by a 5-2 recent home record against sub-.500 foes. Momentum could shift if Dejounte Murray (hamstring) returns for New Orleans or Norman Powell sits out for the Clippers, underscoring the fragility of Western Conference parity.
Experimental AI-generated summary referencing Polymarket data · Updated
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