Golden State’s 29-point halftime cushion is powered by a 37-point second quarter and Yaxel Lendeborg’s hot hand from deep.
On Monday, Golden State ripped through two quarters for a 72-43 halftime lead, scoring 35 in the first and 37 in the second. Yaxel Lendeborg supplied 16 points on 5-of-7 shooting and went 4-for-4 from three, while Brandin Podziemski added 15 points and a +25 plus-minus. The 7-3 Warriors, ranked eighth in the power index, have built a massive edge over the 4-6 Pelicans, ranked 18th. Derik Queen has 10 points and three blocks for New Orleans, while Jeremiah Fears has seven assists. After the break, watch whether the Pelicans can chip away at the 29-point deficit and whether Golden State can sustain its scoring pace.
Key Performers
Yaxel Lendeborg: 16 points, 5-of-7 FG, 4-of-4 from three Brandin Podziemski: 15 points, +25 plus-minus Derik Queen: 10 points, 3 blocks