What We Learned as Warriors’ Historic Win Streak Continues With Blowout vs. Pelicans

Warriors Roll Past Pelicans for Eighth Consecutive Victory

Stephen Curry scored 25 points in just over 20 minutes of play, shooting 6 for 10 from the field with four three-pointers, following his 41-point performance against Orlando. During the game, Curry surpassed DeMar DeRozan’s 26,800 career points to claim 16th place on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, bringing his career total to 26,803 points, according to Sky Sports.

“And we haven't created that identity yet,” Draymond Green said.

Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists for Golden State, while Brandin Podziemski also finished with 25 points. The victory marked the Warriors’ fourth-largest win in franchise history and their largest win overall since April 9, 2023.

“I didn't learn anything. All I learned was once you're on the court with Stephen Curry, give Stephen Curry the ball. That's all I learned. Bad coaching by him, man,” Yaxel Lendeborg said.

How the Blowout Unfolded

The short-handed Pelicans fell behind early after resting Zion Williamson following a loss to the Clippers, while Trey Murphy III also sat out to manage his knees. New Orleans shot just 7 of 23 in the opening period and trailed 35-20 after the first quarter. By halftime, the deficit grew to 72-43 on the way to the Pelicans’ largest regular-season loss in team history, as detailed by Sports Illustrated.

Derik Queen led the Pelicans with 16 points off the bench, and Dejounte Murray added 12 points as New Orleans suffered its third consecutive defeat following a four-game winning streak.

Golden State capitalized on ball movement, recording 37 assists. This marks the third consecutive game and fifth time in the last six outings that the Warriors have reached at least 30 assists; the team holds a 6-0 record when hitting that threshold. Charles Bassey added 12 points and 10 rebounds off the bench, and De’Anthony Melton contributed 16 points with four three-pointers.

Curious Coaching Staff and Roster Updates

An unusual sight unfolded on the Golden State bench as injured guard Jimmy Butler dressed identically to the coaching staff, wearing a team quarter-zip and holding a clipboard that read “PASS TO STEPH.” Warriors head coach Steve Kerr recounted that the matching outfits came about by coincidence when Butler walked out dressed like the coaches.

The Warriors are managing several health concerns. Guard Brandon Williams suffered a left hamstring injury during the game and was scheduled for an MRI scan. Second-year guard Will Richard sustained a torn ligament in his left thumb and will decide next week whether to undergo surgery or play with a splint.

The victory moves the Warriors to an 8-3 record, maintaining an eight-game winning streak after starting the season with three losses. According to NDTV Sports, no team in NBA history has ever started 0-3 and won eight consecutive games.

Both teams return to action on Wednesday night. The New Orleans Pelicans will look to bounce back when they host the Brooklyn Nets, while the Golden State Warriors travel to face the Houston Rockets in an away game.