Pelicans vs. Warriors: Zion Scores 23, But Klay's 30 Leads Warriors to Victory
Pelicans Fall Despite Zion's Big Night
Golden State Warriors defeat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-108 at the Chase Center in San Francisco, California.
Despite a strong performance from Zion Williamson, who scored a team-high 23 points, the New Orleans Pelicans fell to the Golden State Warriors 123-108 at the Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday night. The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson, who scored 30 points, including 8 three-pointers.
The Pelicans led by as many as 8 points in the first quarter, but the Warriors rallied to take a 32-26 lead at the end of the period thanks to 10 points from Thompson.
New Orleans closed the gap to 60-58 at the half, but Golden State again extended the lead to double-digits in the third quarter. The Warriors led by 5 with just under five minutes remaining, but Williamson scored the Pelicans next 5 points to pull them within 108-103.
Stephen Curry then drained a three-pointer to put the Warriors up 111-103. The Pelicans would get no closer, as Golden State hit their free throws down the stretch to secure the victory.
In addition to his 23 points, Williamson also had 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Ingram added 21 points and 8 rebounds, and McCollum scored 17 points.
For the Warriors, Curry finished with 21 points and 7 assists, while Green had 18 points and 10 rebounds.
With the win, the Warriors improve to 30-29 this season, while the Pelicans fall to 26-33.
Key Takeaways:
- Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 30 points, including 8 three-pointers.
- Zion Williamson scored 23 points for the Pelicans, but it wasn't enough to overcome Golden State's hot shooting.
- The Warriors have now won 3 of their last 4 games.
- The Pelicans have lost 3 of their last 4 games.
Looking Ahead:
The Warriors will host the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. The Pelicans will host the LA Clippers on Thursday night.
