Match Overview
The Golden State Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans in the second-to-last game of their current homestand before beginning a four-game road trip. Both teams aim to strengthen their positions in the Western Conference standings as the regular season advances.
Injury Report
Golden State Warriors
- Draymond Green – Listed as questionable due to ankle soreness.
- Gary Payton II – Out with a lingering hamstring injury.
- Jonathan Kuminga – Available to return after recovering from a minor knee issue.
New Orleans Pelicans
- Zion Williamson – Day-to-day with a hip contusion; expected to be a game-time decision.
- CJ McCollum – Out due to a lung issue but has resumed light basketball activities.
- Trey Murphy III – Back from a minor leg injury and should be cleared for limited minutes.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Golden State Warriors
- Stephen Curry (PG)
- Klay Thompson (SG)
- Andrew Wiggins (SF)
- Draymond Green (PF)
- Kevon Looney (C)
New Orleans Pelicans
- Jose Alvarado (PG)
- Brandon Ingram (SG)
- Herb Jones (SF)
- Zion Williamson (PF)
- Jonas Valančiūnas (C)
Match Outlook
Golden State will look to maintain their offensive fluidity led by Curry’s playmaking and outside shooting, while New Orleans hopes for a healthy Zion to boost their inside scoring. The Warriors' defensive discipline will be key against the Pelicans’ fast-paced transitions.
“Every game matters now,” Stephen Curry said earlier this week. “We’re trying to find consistency before we hit the road.”
Author Summary
Golden State hosts New Orleans with both squads managing key injuries, and lineup changes may decide which side controls tempo and momentum on the court.
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