Warriors vs. Pelicans Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors
Golden State looks to keep its winning streak going against a Pelicans team missing Trey Murphy and struggling on defense.
October 26, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) demonstrated his scoring prowess against the Denver Nuggets, amassing 41 points during the second quarter. The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on November 9 at 10:00 p.m. ET. The Warriors are currently 7-3 and hold a 5-1 home record, while the Pelicans sit at 4-6 with an 11th-place standing in the West. The Pelicans have recently lost to the LA Clippers, suffering a 139-123 defeat.
Injury reports indicate that several key players are sidelined for both teams. For the Warriors, Gui Santos is probable with left knee tendinitis, Gary Payton II is questionable due to left knee inflammation, Jimmy Butler III is out with a right ACL repair, Moses Moody is out with a left patellar tendon repair, Kristaps Porzingis is missing, Will Richard is out with a left thumb UCL tear.
For the Pelicans, Trey Murphy III is out with bilateral patellar tendinopathy, Malik Dia is sidelined in the G League two-way, Yves Missi is out with a left knee contusion/bone bruise, Jaron Pierre Jr. is also absent due to a G League two-way stint, and Trendon Watford is out with a right ankle sprain.
The Warriors' main advantage lies in their three-point shooting, which ranks first in the NBA at 39.5%, with 16.0 threes per game. In contrast, the Pelicans struggle at 32.9%, ranking 24th, and have made only 9.2 threes per game, dead last. Curry has been impressive, scoring 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and overtime against Orlando, hitting shot after shot when it mattered most.
Over their seven-game winning streak, the Warriors have averaged 121.6 points per game, the highest in the league during that period, while shooting 41.9% from three, also first.
The Pelicans, however, have shown offensive strength, scoring 120.5 points per game, the second-highest in the league, and shooting 48.6% from the field, also second. They have a fast pace, ranking fourth in the league, and boast a strong bench with 45.3 points per game, second in the NBA. Zion Williamson leads the charge, shooting 62.8% from the field and going 9-of-9 for 25 points against the Clippers.
Draymond Green is likely to guard him, but Zion remains dangerous. The Pelicans have notable players like Fears and Saddiq Bey, who are contributing significantly to the team's success.
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