Pelicans Warriors Game

Pelicans soar past Warriors, 141-105, behind Valanciunas' 21-point performance

Warriors struggle to keep pace in home game

New Orleans improves to 27-21, while Golden State falls to 22-26

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - The New Orleans Pelicans continued their impressive run of form on Friday night, defeating the Golden State Warriors 141-105 at Chase Center. Jonas Valanciunas led the way for the Pelicans with 21 points and 9 rebounds, while Zion Williamson added 19 points and 7 rebounds. Brandon Ingram also chipped in with 18 points for New Orleans. The Warriors were paced by Stephen Curry's 25 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Pelicans' hot shooting. Golden State shot just 39.7% from the field, compared to 52.8% for New Orleans. The Pelicans took control of the game in the third quarter, outscoring the Warriors 37-20. New Orleans continued to pour it on in the fourth quarter, extending their lead to as many as 36 points. The win improves the Pelicans' record to 27-21, while the Warriors fall to 22-26.

Pregame analysis and predictions

Before the game, many experts predicted a close contest between the Pelicans and Warriors. Both teams entered the game with similar records, and they had both been playing well recently. However, the Pelicans were able to pull away from the Warriors in the end, thanks to their superior shooting and rebounding. Valanciunas was a force in the paint, and Williamson was able to get to the rim at will. The Warriors, on the other hand, struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Curry was held to just 25 points on 9-of-24 shooting, and the rest of the team couldn't pick up the slack. The Pelicans' win is a big one for their playoff hopes. They are now just two games out of the sixth seed in the Western Conference. The Warriors, on the other hand, are now in danger of missing the playoffs altogether.