NBA: Curry Leads Warriors to 111-95 Victory Over Pelicans

Steph Curry returned from injury to score 23 points as the Golden State Warriors secured a 111-95 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night. Despite a slow start, Curry helped the Warriors (42-31) snap a two-game losing streak. Jimmy Butler III added 18 points and 10 rebounds, while Jonathan Kuminga and Quinten Post contributed 16 and 15 points, respectively. The Pelicans (20-54) started strong, taking a 14-2 lead, but Golden State gradually gained momentum. After trailing 53-50 at halftime, the Warriors took control in the third quarter, heading into the fourth with an 83-82 advantage. A dominant 28-13 final quarter sealed the win, with key contributions from Green and Podziemski. Bruce Brown led New Orleans with 18 points, while Yves Missi recorded a double-double. The victory completed a four-game season sweep for Golden State, solidifying their playoff push.

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Updated on: 29 March 2025 4:22 pm

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Keion Brooks Jr. (0) shoots against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates a three-point basket by Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) blocks the shot of New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Hawkins (24) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Buddy Hield (7) battle New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) for the ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Keion Brooks Jr. (0) shoots against Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post (21) of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) blocks a shot by Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) makes a basket after a foul by New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) attempts a shot against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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Golden State Warriors guard Moses Moody (4) dunks against New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.

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New Orleans Pelicans forward Kelly Olynyk (13), center Yves Missi, second from left, guard Jose Alvarad, second from right, and forward Bruce Brown (00) celebrate after a score against the Golden State Warriors during the first half of an NBA basketball game in New Orleans.