Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors Capture Hard-Fought Victory over New Orleans Pelicans

Warriors Maintain Unbeaten Streak with Gritty Performance

The Golden State Warriors extended their unbeaten streak to 5-0 in the 2023 NBA season with a hard-fought 128-126 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. The game was a tale of two halves, with the Warriors dominating the first half and the Pelicans rallying back in the second.

Wiggins and Curry Lead the Charge

Andrew Wiggins led the Warriors in scoring with 26 points, while Stephen Curry added 25 points and 7 assists. Klay Thompson also contributed 22 points, and Kevon Looney grabbed 21 rebounds.

Pelicans Show Resilience

The Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram, who scored 34 points. Zion Williamson added 25 points and 10 rebounds, and De'Anthony Melton chipped in with 23 points.

Warriors' Dominant First Half

The Warriors jumped out to a 22-point lead in the first half, shooting 58.1% from the field. They held the Pelicans to just 39.5% shooting and forced 7 turnovers.

Pelicans' Second-Half Surge

The Pelicans came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Warriors 39-20 in the third quarter. They cut the deficit to just 3 points with 5:27 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Warriors Hold On

The Warriors managed to hold on for the victory, thanks to some clutch shooting from Curry and Wiggins. They hit some key free throws down the stretch to seal the win.

Post-Game Reaction

After the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised his team's effort and resilience.

"We didn't play our best tonight, but we found a way to win," Kerr said. "Our guys showed a lot of heart and determination."

Pelicans coach Willie Green was disappointed with the loss, but he was encouraged by his team's second-half performance.

"We showed a lot of fight in the second half," Green said. "We just need to be more consistent for 48 minutes."