Warriors Beat Pelicans 138-87 Behind Curry’s 25 Points

The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Chase Center, with Stephen Curry leading all scorers with 25 points. Golden State made 21 three-pointers and recorded 37 assists, improving to 8-3 with a convincing home victory.

Warriors vs. Pelicans: Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Golden State Takes a 15-Point Lead

The Warriors outscored the Pelicans 35-20 in the opening quarter, establishing an early advantage. New Orleans struggled to match Golden State’s scoring output, beginning a night in which the visitors never reached 25 points in any quarter.

Second Quarter: Warriors Extend the Margin

Golden State followed with a 37-23 second quarter to take a 72-43 halftime lead. The Warriors increased their advantage by another 14 points, leaving New Orleans facing a 29-point deficit at the break.

Third Quarter: A 40-Point Period Creates More Separation

The Warriors delivered their highest-scoring quarter after halftime, outscoring the Pelicans 40-22. That brought the score to 112-65 entering the fourth, with Golden State already 47 points ahead.

Fourth Quarter: Golden State Completes the Win

Golden State finished with a 26-22 fourth quarter to secure the 51-point victory. The Warriors outscored New Orleans in all four periods and finished regulation with 138 points in front of 18,064 fans.

Key Performers

• Stephen Curry, Warriors: Led all scorers with 25 points as Golden State’s offense produced 50 made field goals.
• Yaxel Lendeborg, Warriors: Contributed 23 points and seven rebounds, finishing just two points behind Curry.
• Charles Bassey, Warriors: Led Golden State with 10 rebounds, helping the home team establish a substantial advantage on the glass.
• Al Horford, Warriors: Recorded a team-high six assists on a night when the Warriors totaled 37.
• Derik Queen, Pelicans: Paced New Orleans with 16 points and added three blocks.
• Jeremiah Fears, Pelicans: Led the visitors with eight assists.
• Herbert Jones, Pelicans: Collected a team-high six rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State scored 63 points from three-pointers alone—five more than New Orleans scored from all of its made field goals combined (58).

Game Analysis: Shooting and Rebounding Set the Teams Apart

The perimeter shooting gap was a central factor. Golden State went 21-for-44 from three-point range, making 47.7% of its attempts, while New Orleans finished 8-for-28 at 28.6%. Those 13 additional made threes gave the Warriors a 39-point advantage from beyond the arc.

The difference extended to overall efficiency. The Warriors shot 54.9% from the field, converting 50 of 91 attempts. The Pelicans made 29 of 80 shots, finishing at 36.3%. Golden State paired that accuracy with 37 assists, compared with 21 for New Orleans, reflecting how effectively the Warriors shared the scoring opportunities.

Rebounding provided another clear advantage. Golden State finished ahead 50-31, with Bassey’s 10 boards leading the way. The Warriors also attempted 11 more field goals than the Pelicans, though the available statistics do not establish how much of that difference came from offensive rebounds or turnovers.

New Orleans did hold an edge at the foul line, making 21 of 24 free throws compared with Golden State’s 17 of 19. That four-point advantage could not offset the much larger gaps in field-goal production and three-point scoring.

What the Result Means and What’s Next

The Warriors improved to 8-3 overall and 6-1 at home, strengthening their early-season record in the Western Conference. The Pelicans fell to 4-7 overall and 1-4 on the road. Golden State next hosts the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. PST, while New Orleans hosts the Brooklyn Nets that day at 5 p.m. PST.

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