In a stunning turn of events on November 16, 2025, the Golden State Warriors extended their winning streak to three games with a commanding 124-106 victory over the beleaguered New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, marking the Pelicans’ fifth straight loss and their first under interim head coach James Borrego after the shocking dismissal of Willie Green. NBA data from ESPN and NBA.com reveals this clash as a pivotal early-season matchup in the 2025-26 campaign, with Golden State improving to 9-6 overall and 4-6 on the road, while New Orleans slumped to 2-11 and 1-5 at home. Stephen Curry, fresh off back-to-back 40+ point explosions against the Spurs (46 and 49 PTS), endured a rare off-night shooting just 3-of-11 for 9 points in 28 minutes, yet the Dubs’ depth shone through as Moses Moody erupted for a career-high 32 points on 10-of-16 shooting including 8-of-12 from deep – his 7 threes in the first quarter alone sparked a 44-28 opening surge. Research from Sportskeeda highlights Moody’s efficiency at 88% true shooting, underscoring Golden State’s bench resilience amid injuries to Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and De’Anthony Melton (shoulder), both ruled out per official injury reports. Jimmy Butler III, in his seamless integration post-trade, notched 18 points and 10 assists with 3 steals on 6-of-8 shooting, becoming the first Warrior since 2022 to post a double-double in a road win over New Orleans, while Draymond Green anchored defense with 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 blocks, limiting the Pelicans to 38% from three. For the Pelicans, the absence of Zion Williamson (questionable hamstring, ultimately sidelined) proved costly, as the team leaned on Trey Murphy III’s 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 steals – his efficient 8-of-14 shooting echoed his recent 35-point outburst against the Lakers. Rookie sensation Jeremiah Fears added 17 points and 6 rebounds in 22 minutes, flashing All-Rookie potential, while Jose Alvarado’s bench spark of 18 points couldn’t stem the tide against Golden State’s 24-of-55 three-point barrage (44%). Willie Green’s firing after a dismal 2-10 start – his 150-190 tenure since 2021 now history – signals a desperate rebuild, with Borrego’s debut yielding defensive lapses that allowed 124 points, the most surrendered at home this season per CBS Sports analytics. Head-to-head, the Warriors now lead 51-28 all-time, dominating recent series 4-1 last year, but unique insights from Times of India previews note New Orleans’ 13.4 offensive rebounds per game (4th in West) as a silver lining, led by Williamson’s usual 3.2 average when healthy. Betting trends from BetMGM show the over (226.5) hitting easily, with Golden State covering as 9.5-point favorites in 8-of-14 games this year. Environmental factors: Smoothie King’s humid court favored Warriors’ up-tempo style (102 possessions), per Second Spectrum tracking, boosting their 7-4 Western Conference record. Post-game buzz on X (formerly Twitter) exploded with 50K+ mentions of Moody’s “Curry takeover,” while Pelicans fans lamented Poole and Murray’s long-term outs (quad and Achilles, return January). Looking ahead, experts at The Athletic predict Warriors’ road trip finale could cement playoff contention if Curry rebounds, while Pelicans face a grim rematch in March. Here’s a quick stats table for the game:
| Player/Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3PT% | Key Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moses Moody (GSW) | 32 | 4 | 2 | 62.5 | 66.7 | Career-high 8/12 3PT |
| Jimmy Butler (GSW) | 18 | 5 | 10 | 75.0 | 50.0 | Double-double, 3 STL |
| Stephen Curry (GSW) | 9 | 3 | 4 | 27.3 | 20.0 | Off-night after 49 PTS |
| Trey Murphy (NOP) | 20 | 7 | 3 | 57.1 | 40.0 | 4 STL, led NOP |
| Jeremiah Fears (NOP) | 17 | 6 | 2 | 50.0 | 33.3 | Rookie spark off bench |
| Team GSW | 124 | 48 | 28 | 50.0 | 43.6 | 24 3PM, 20 TO forced |
| Team NOP | 106 | 42 | 22 | 44.0 | 27.6 | 8 3PM, Zion out |
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Warriors demolish Pelicans 124-106 in thriller! Stephen Curry’s off-night (9 PTS) vs Moses Moody’s career-high 32 (8/12 3PT). Zion out, Willie Green fired – key stats, injuries & predictions for NBA 2025-26 rematch. Click for exclusive insights!
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