Warriors Torch Pelicans by 51 as Podziemski and Curry Hit 25

Golden State overwhelmed New Orleans 138-87, building a 29-point halftime lead and never letting the Pelicans back within reach. The Warriors opened with a 35-20 first quarter, then stretched the margin with a 37-23 second and a 40-22 third. Brandin Podziemski scored 25 on 10-of-19 shooting, including 5-of-11 from three, with 2 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, 1 block and no turnovers. Stephen Curry matched him with 25 points on 6-of-10 shooting, making 4 of 7 threes and all 9 free throws; he added 5 rebounds and 2 assists, with no steals or blocks and 1 turnover. Yaxel Lendeborg poured in 23 on 8-of-10 shooting and 4-of-4 from deep, alongside 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 2 turnovers. De'Anthony Melton added 16 points on 5-of-11 shooting, including 4-of-8 threes, plus 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 1 steal, no blocks and 1 turnover. Derik Queen led New Orleans with 16 points on 4-of-8 shooting and 8-of-10 free throws, adding 4 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Dejounte Murray scored 12 on 5-of-10 shooting, including 2-of-3 threes, with 3 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 turnover.