NEW ORLEANS (AP) As disappointed as Clippers coach Doc Rivers was to see his team give up 80 first-half points, he now has evidence that his team can do that and still find a way to win - on the road.

Kawhi Leonard scored 39 points and the Clippers rallied to beat the recently resurgent New Orleans Pelicans 133-130 on Saturday.

“Clearly, the defense didn’t wake up for either team," Rivers said. "It was one of those games where, at halftime, I said, ‘Guys, first team that plays any defense will win this game.’