Golden State Warriors Edge Out New Orleans Pelicans in Smoothie King Center Duel

The Golden State Warriors, with a record of 12-3, secured a victory against the New Orleans Pelicans, who now stand at 4-13. The final score read 112-108 in favor of the Warriors, marking another successful outing for the team.

Game Highlights

The game was a showcase of skill and determination from both teams. The Golden State Warriors led for over 26 minutes and achieved their biggest lead of 10 points during the match. Their performance was bolstered by scoring 50 points in the paint and converting fast break opportunities with a success rate of 64 percent, resulting in 20 fast break points.

Andrew Wiggins stood out with an impressive display, scoring 30 points on a shooting efficiency of 64 percent from the field. His contribution was critical to maintaining the offensive pressure on the Pelicans throughout the game. Stephen Curry also played a pivotal role, adding 19 points and distributing seven assists while securing seven rebounds.

On defense, both teams were evenly matched with five blocks each. However, it was Golden State's ability to draw fouls and capitalize on them that made a significant difference; they drew 25 fouls and scored an essential part of their total from free throws at a rate of 76 percent.

Pelicans' Valiant Effort

Despite falling short, the New Orleans Pelicans displayed commendable resilience. They managed to keep pace with turnovers significantly lower than their opponents (10 compared to Golden State's 17) and matched up closely in total rebounds (52 each). Their bench contributed significantly as well, adding up to almost half their total score with contributions across various metrics.

Looking Ahead

The Golden State Warriors are set to face off against San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on November 23rd at8:30 PM EDT. Fans can catch this upcoming game live on NBCS-BA or FDSSW networks as both teams prepare for another exciting matchup.

This recent victory over New Orleans Pelicans not only adds another win to Golden State's impressive season but also sets up an intriguing encounter against San Antonio Spurs that fans will surely not want to miss.