NBA: Clippers defeat Pelicans to halt 3-game slide

INGLEWOOD, California — Kawhi Leonard scored 23 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the New Orleans Pelicans 137-117 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak in the NBA. Tenth in the Western Conference, the Clippers improved to 28-31. The Pelicans are 13th in the West at 19-43. READ: NBA: Desmond Bane scores