Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden shoots a layup against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) blocks Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. (55) shot in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

Los Angeles Clippers forward Derrick Jones Jr. attempts a layup against New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) tries to drive past New Orleans Pelicans guard Javonte Green (4) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Kris Dunn (8) dunks past New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden tries to make a move against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dejounte Murray (5) in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) intercepts a pass in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell attempts a layup against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones and guard CJ McCollum in the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)

New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III celebrates after making a three-pointer in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. (AP Photo/Peter Forest)