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Golden State Warriors Primed for Home Court Duel with New Orleans Pelicans

As the Golden State Warriors gear up to host the New Orleans Pelicans at Chase Center, fans are eager to see if their team can replicate the success from recent games. The Warriors have been on a notable streak, showcasing their ability to dominate on both ends of the court. In their last game against the San Antonio Spurs on March 31st, they emerged victorious with a score of 117-113, demonstrating resilience and strategic prowess.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 10:  Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors goes to the basket during the game on January 10, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The statistics from that game paint a picture of a well-rounded team performance. With an impressive 34 assists and only 16 turnovers, GSW displayed exceptional ball movement and control. Their shooting was efficient across the board: 49 percent from the field, 41 percent from beyond the arc, and an excellent free throw percentage at 85 percent. Notably, they capitalized on second-chance points with a total of 21 and maintained control for nearly 24 minutes of game time.


Defensively, GSW was just as formidable. They racked up an impressive number of steals (15), which contributed to their ability to keep pressure on opponents and create scoring opportunities off turnovers (23 points). Their defensive rating stood at around 113 points per hundred possessions – not perfect but certainly effective enough when paired with their offensive output.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 10: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on January 10, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Pelicans will be no easy opponent; however, they bring their own set of challenges that GSW must be prepared for. NOP's previous performances have shown them capable in various aspects of play – but consistency has been an issue.


Looking back further into GSW's recent games provides more insight into how they might approach this upcoming matchup. Against Charlotte Hornets on March 29th, they secured another win (115-97) by dominating inside with a staggering number of points in paint (64) while maintaining high efficiency in shooting: field goals at 54 percent and three-pointers at a solid rate as well.


SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JANUARY 10:  Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors look on during the game on January 10, 2024 at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

In contrast to these victories stands one closer contest against Orlando Magic on March 27th where GSW won by just eight points (101-93). Despite lower overall shooting percentages compared to other games mentioned here – including just under half from field goal range – it was still enough for victory thanks largely due to strong rebounding numbers (62 total rebounds) which allowed them multiple scoring chances.


As we look ahead towards April 12th's clash between these two teams in San Francisco’s Chase Center arena at precisely seven o'clock Pacific Time Zone evening hours; it is clear that if Golden State maintains its current level performance particularly regarding ball movement coupled with efficient scoring then there stands good chance another win could be added onto record books before home crowd fans who can catch action live via NBCS-BA or WVUE networks depending upon preference viewing platform choice.

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