Pelicans take on the Warriors on 6-game skid
Golden State Warriors (8-5, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (4-10, 12th in the Western Conference)New Orleans; Monday, 8 p.
The New Orleans Pelicans are set to face the Golden State Warriors in a game that comes after the Pelicans have suffered six consecutive losses. The Pelicans are currently 4-10 in the Western Conference, while the Warriors have an 8-5 record and sit eighth in the conference. New Orleans leads the Western Conference in points in the paint, averaging 55.6 points per game, with Zion Williamson leading the charge at 14.0 points per game.
The Warriors, on the other hand, have a strong record against conference opponents, going 6-5. The Pelicans have struggled from the three-point line, averaging 9.4 makes per game compared to the Warriors' 12.8. This matchup is the second time these teams have faced each other this season, with the Warriors prevailing 138-87 in their previous encounter.
The Pelicans' top performers include Zion Williamson, Saddiq Bey, and Saddiq Bey, while the Warriors are led by Saddiq Bey and Saddiq Bey. Both teams are dealing with injuries, with the Pelicans' Bryce McGowens, Dejounte Murray, Bennedict Mathurin, Trendon Watford, and Trey Murphy III all listed as day to day, while the Warriors are without Brandon Williams, Moses Moody, Kristaps Porzingis, Stephen Curry, and Jimmy Butler III.
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