Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski scored a combined 50 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday night at Chase Center.
The Warriors came out fast, taking the first quarter 35-20. They led by as many as 51 points. A 13-0 run in the third quarter proved decisive.
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For Golden State, Stephen Curry finished with 25 points and five rebounds, Brandin Podziemski had 25 points and four assists, while Yaxel Lendeborg chipped in 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists.
For New Orleans, Derik Queen finished with 16 points, four rebounds and three blocks, and Dejounte Murray added 12 points. Jeremiah Fears had a rough shooting night, going 4 of 12 from the field and finishing with 11 points.
The Warriors improved to 8-3. The Pelicans dropped to 4-7.
The Warriors are second in the Pacific Division and have won eight straight. Golden State is 6-1 at home and 2-2 away from home. The Pelicans are 11th in the Western Conference and have lost three straight. New Orleans is 3-3 at home and 1-4 on the road.
The Warriors are back in action when they visit the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 9:30 p.m. ET. The Pelicans next host the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 8:00 p.m. ET.
