Warriors Crush Pelicans 138-87 to Make NBA History

The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 in their home game. With this win, the Warriors completed a 6-0 home stretch. The team became the first in NBA history to start a season 0-3 and then win eight consecutive games.

The margin reached 51 points. This is the Warriors' fourth-largest margin of victory in franchise history and their biggest since April 2023, when they beat the Portland Trail Blazers 157-101 on the road. The Pelicans were playing their second straight road game and decided to rest Zion Williamson. The Warriors ended the first quarter 35-20 and led 101-61 in the middle of the third quarter, a 40-point lead.

Lendeborg scored 23 points and Podziemski scored 25. Lendeborg also grabbed 7 rebounds and made 8 shots. Curry scored 16 of his 25 points in the third quarter. Charles Bassey stood out with 10 rebounds and 12 points. For the Pelicans, Derik Queen scored 16 points with three blocks, and Dejounte Murray added 12 points. Jeremiah Fears scored 11 points and had the most assists in the game, with eight. The Pelicans suffered their third straight loss. The margin was the second time New Orleans has lost by 50 or more points in its history.