Pelicans vs Warriors player stats
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The gist
Warriors guard Stephen Curry, averaging 31.3 points, leads Golden State against New Orleans at Chase Center.
Golden State is 7-3 after an 0-3 start; New Orleans is without Zion Williamson.
Background
Stephen Curry, the Warriors' two-time league MVP guard, is second in the NBA in scoring at 31.3 points per game and is coming off a 41-point outing against Orlando. Golden State opened the season 0-3 but has since won seven straight and sits at 7-3, closing a six-game homestand against New Orleans. The Pelicans lost their first four games, then won four in a row before dropping their last two, and enter on the second night of a back-to-back after a loss to the Clippers. Last season New Orleans went 26-56 and Golden State 37-45.
How it unfolded
- Nov 7, 2026Curry scored 41 points on 13-of-19 shooting with six rebounds and six assists in the Warriors' 126-119 overtime win over the Magic, scoring 19 in the fourth quarter and overtime.
- Nov 8, 2026The Pelicans lost to the Los Angeles Clippers, allowing 139 points, on the second night of a back-to-back before facing Golden State.
- Nov 9, 2026Pelicans (4-6) visit the Warriors (7-3) at Chase Center, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. PT on NBA TV and NBC Sports Bay Area.
- Nov 9, 2026The line is Warriors -9.5 with an over/under around 231.5 to 232.5, per DraftKings.
- Nov 9, 2026Warriors list Jimmy Butler III, Kristaps Porzingis, Moses Moody and Will Richard out, with Gui Santos probable; Pelicans list Yves Missi, Trey Murphy and Trendon Watford out and Gary Payton II questionable.
Key terms
- over/under
- A bet that the combined score of both teams will be higher than a number set by the sportsbook.
- true shooting percentage
- A basketball advanced statistic measuring a player's overall shooting efficiency, accounting for two-pointers, three-pointers, and free throws.
Source: Wikipedia
Who’s saying what
- Official
- The Warriors' team preview notes Curry is averaging 33.8 points on 73.3 true shooting percentage during the seven-game winning streak.
- Analysts
- Golden State Of Mind notes New Orleans is playing without stars Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy.
- Caution
- Hard Rock Bet notes Draymond Green has scored under six points in nine of his last 10 games, including each of his last five.
Still unverified
One betting preview listed the Pelicans' injury report as not yet submitted, and Gui Santos' status was listed as probable/day to day with the Warriors' injury and roster notes listed as TBD.