The New Orleans Pelicans take on the Los Angeles Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on Saturday night.

The Pelicans (36-37) remain in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race and head into Saturday's contest having won three consecutive games. Their most recent success came Thursday night, when they disposed of the Charlotte Hornets by a 115-96 score. Brandon Ingram led the way with 30 points, adding 11 rebounds, 10 assists and one steal. Jonas Valanciunas generated a 20-point, 19-rebound double-double that included three assists and one steal. C.J. McCollum matched Valanciunas' scoring and also recorded three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Trey Murphy registered 19 points, two rebounds, one assist and four steals. Naji Marshall totaled 16 points, four rebounds, three assists and one steal.

The Pelicans will remain without Jose Alvarado (leg) and Zion Williamson (hamstring) for Saturday's game. Murphy (toe) will carry a questionable tag.

The Clippers (39-35) are in better shape overall with respect to the postseason than their opponent, but Los Angeles needs to continue collecting wins in order to lock in a top-6 spot. They check into Saturday's matchup with three wins in the last five games, with the most recent coming via 127-105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday night. Kawhi Leonard led the way with 32 points, complementing them with six rebounds, six assists and four steals. Russell Westbrook managed 24 points, seven assists, two rebounds and one block. Bones Hyland turned in 16 points, seven assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block. Terance Mann went for 14 points, four rebounds and three assists.

The Clippers will list Paul George (leg), Norman Powell (shoulder) and Brandon Boston (lower body) as out for Saturday's game.

Saturday's contest marks the second of three meetings between the teams this season. The Pelicans hold a 1-0 series lead.