The Golden State Warriors are the hottest team in the NBA right now. On Monday night, they thrashed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 at Chase Center in San Francisco, extending their winning run to eight games and completing one of the most remarkable turnarounds of the young season.
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Warriors Score: 138-87 Win Over the Pelicans
The final score tells the story. Golden State led 35-20 after the first quarter and never looked back, building a 40-point lead in the third quarter before closing out a 51-point victory. The margin was the largest by any team in the NBA this season, the fourth-largest win in Warriors franchise history, and the Pelicans’ heaviest defeat ever.
Stephen Curry led the way with 25 points in just over 20 minutes of action, shooting 6 for 10 from the field with four three-pointers. It came two days after his 41-point display in Saturday’s 126-119 overtime win against Orlando. Brandin Podziemski also scored 25 points, while Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists in a breakout performance.
An NBA First After an 0-3 Start
The win made Golden State the first team in NBA history to start a season 0-3 and then immediately win eight games in a row. The Warriors now sit at 8-3, a remarkable recovery from a start that had some fans questioning whether the season was already slipping away.
The numbers behind the streak are impressive. Against New Orleans, Golden State shot 55 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range, making 21 of 44 attempts. The team recorded 37 assists on 50 made field goals, the third straight game with 30 or more assists, and Golden State is now 6-0 this season when reaching that mark.
Curry Climbs the All-Time Scoring List
Curry’s 25 points also moved him to 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, with 26,803 career points. It was another milestone in a season that is already shaping up to be one of the most memorable of his career, even by his own high standards.
Podziemski’s form has been a major part of the run. The young guard has grown into a reliable second scoring option, and his partnership with Curry has given the Warriors a backcourt that can hurt teams from anywhere on the floor.
Short-Handed Pelicans Had No Answer
New Orleans arrived at Chase Center short-handed and running on empty. The Pelicans rested Zion Williamson after a heavy 139-123 defeat to the Clippers the night before, and Trey Murphy III was also missing. They shot poorly from the start, making just 7 of 23 attempts in the first quarter, and the game was effectively over by half-time with Golden State leading by 29.
The Pelicans’ third straight defeat leaves them at 4-7, while the Warriors’ victory completed a perfect 6-0 homestand.
Injury Worries Despite the Win
The night was not without a setback for Golden State. Second-year guard Will Richard suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb, the team announced, and fellow guard Brandon Williams was scheduled for an MRI on a left hamstring injury, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The Warriors were already missing Jimmy Butler and Moses Moody, so the depth of the squad will be tested in the coming games.
What Comes Next for the Warriors
Golden State now travels to Houston for their next fixture on Wednesday night, looking to extend the streak to nine games. The Rockets will be a much sterner test than the depleted Pelicans, but the Warriors’ current form suggests they will arrive full of confidence.
For a team that started the season 0-3, the mood around the Chase Center has changed completely. Eight wins in a row, a record-setting margin, and a superstar climbing the all-time scoring charts: the Warriors’ season has turned into one of the early stories of the NBA year. Stay with Celebrity Hub for the latest Warriors score and news as the streak continues.