The Golden State Warriors crushed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87, with Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg putting up impressive numbers. The loss marks a tough night for the Pelicans, who struggled to keep up with the Warriors' pace.
Final: Golden State Warriors 138, New Orleans Pelicans 87.
The Warriors' Dominance
As I watched the game unfold, it was clear that the Golden State Warriors were on a mission. They came out strong in the first quarter, setting the tone for the rest of the game.
By the Numbers: New Orleans Pelicans at Golden State Warriors
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Pelicans | 20 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 87 |
| Golden State Warriors | 35 | 37 | 40 | 26 | 138 |
Points by quarter
| Player | Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors | 5 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 25 |
| Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 8 | 1 | 16 | – | 25 |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | Golden State Warriors | 7 | 9 | 7 | – | 23 |
| De'Anthony Melton | Golden State Warriors | 4 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 16 |
| Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans | 2 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 16 |
| Dejounte Murray | New Orleans Pelicans | 4 | 2 | 6 | – | 12 |
| Charles Bassey | Golden State Warriors | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Jeremiah Fears | New Orleans Pelicans | 3 | 4 | 4 | – | 11 |
Top 5 by points
| # | Player | Team | Points | Line |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stephen Curry | Golden State Warriors | 25 | 25 pts · 5 reb · 2 ast · FG 6-10 · 21 min |
| 2 | Brandin Podziemski | Golden State Warriors | 25 | 25 pts · 2 reb · 4 ast · FG 10-19 · 26 min |
| 3 | Yaxel Lendeborg | Golden State Warriors | 23 | 23 pts · 7 reb · 4 ast · FG 8-10 · 27 min |
| 4 | Derik Queen | New Orleans Pelicans | 16 | 16 pts · 4 reb · 0 ast · FG 4-8 · 21 min |
| 5 | De'Anthony Melton | Golden State Warriors | 16 | 16 pts · 4 reb · 3 ast · FG 5-11 · 26 min |
Best on the night
- Yaxel Lendeborg (Golden State Warriors): 23 pts · 7 reb · 4 ast · FG 8-10 · 27 min
- Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors): 25 pts · 5 reb · 2 ast · FG 6-10 · 21 min
- Brandin Podziemski (Golden State Warriors): 25 pts · 2 reb · 4 ast · FG 10-19 · 26 min
Rough night
- Draymond Green (Golden State Warriors): 2 pts on FG 1-1, 2 turnovers, 1 fouls in 21 min
- Jordan Poole (New Orleans Pelicans): 7 pts on FG 1-5, 2 turnovers, 2 fouls in 34 min
- Karlo Matkovic (New Orleans Pelicans): 4 pts on FG 2-4, 1 turnovers, 0 fouls in 17 min
Fouls
Team fouls: New Orleans Pelicans 17 · Golden State Warriors 18. Foul trouble: Dejounte Murray (New Orleans Pelicans, 5).
Injuries and absences
- Will Richard (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Richard is out for Monday's game against the Pelicans due to a left thumb UCL tear.
- Kristaps Porzingis (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Porzingis announced on his social media that he's stepping away from basketball.
- Moses Moody (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Moody (knee) is progressing toward a potential return between December and January after rupturing his left patellar tendon in March, Anthony Slater of ESPN rep
- Jimmy Butler III (Golden State Warriors) — Out: Butler (knee) could return sometime between January and February as he continues recovering from a torn right ACL, Anthony Slater of ESPN reports.
- Yves Missi (New Orleans Pelicans) — Out: Missi (knee) is out for Friday's game against Minnesota.
- DeAndre Jordan (New Orleans Pelicans) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
- Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors) — did not play (COACH'S DECISION)
Injury update
Gary Payton II (Golden State Warriors) is listed out — Payton (knee) is out for Wednesday's game against Houston. (report of 2026-11-10), per the league's injury report.
Brandon Williams (Golden State Warriors) is listed out — Williams (hamstring) will miss at least one week, per Anthony Slater of ESPN.com. (report of 2026-11-10), per the league's injury report.
Warriors Hand Pelicans Crushing 138-87 Loss Defeat
The New Orleans Pelicans, on the other hand, struggled to keep up with the pace. Stephen Curry led the charge with 25 points, shooting 6-10 from the field.
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