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Clippers vs Pelicans preview and analysis

By Evan Lovett

Jan 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (right) loses the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (left) attempts to steal the ball during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won in overtime 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul (right) loses the ball as New Orleans Pelicans guard Jrue Holiday (left) attempts to steal the ball during the fourth quarter at Staples Center. The Los Angeles Clippers won in overtime 114-111. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Anthony Davis vs DeAndre Jordan

Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis out with a left knee injury looks on from the bench during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Anthony Davis out with a left knee injury looks on from the bench during the first quarter of a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

Though the prospect of facing the Pelicans might be enticing on the surface, the threat of Anthony Davis always looms. The MVP candidate is averaging 31.4 ppg, 11.4 rpg and 2.8 blocks per game.

This is the first key matchup of the game.

Prospective All-Star DeAndre Jordan draws the unenviable assignment of stopping Davis. Jordan, a contender for DPOY recently, has slipped a little bit this year. So look for Davis to exceed last week’s numbers of 21 points and 6 rebounds.

Luc Mbah-a-Moute , former UCLA Bruin, will slide over and help, as he is the Clippers best defensive player.

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