Early struggles in focus as Clippers meet Pelicans

Neither the Los Angeles Clippers nor the New Orleans Pelicans look exactly like the teams they expect to be this season.

Both squads have had to adjust to the absence of key players as they prepare to meet Sunday afternoon at Los Angeles.

The Clippers have lost their past three games, including consecutive games at Oklahoma City on Tuesday (108-94) and Thursday (118-110).

Kawhi Leonard missed those two games as mainten