Key Takeaways:
- Golden State achieved their eighth straight win with a commanding 138-87 result against New Orleans
- Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski each tallied 25 points, while Curry advanced to 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list with 26,803 career points
- The Pelicans, missing Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, suffered their third consecutive loss after conceding 72 points by half-time
Warriors Assert Dominance from the Outset
The Golden State Warriors continued their remarkable surge on Monday night, overpowering a depleted New Orleans Pelicans squad 138-87 at Chase Center to register their eighth win in succession. Stephen Curry delivered an efficient 25 points in just over 20 minutes, while Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 23 points, seven rebounds, and four assists. Brandin Podziemski matched Curry’s scoring output, also registering 25 points as the Warriors established their superiority early in the contest.
EIGHT in a row, feeling GREAT https://t.co/dtgB2ZgrdY
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) November 10, 2026
Curry Climbs NBA Scoring Ranks
Fresh off a 41-point display on Saturday in Golden State’s 126-119 overtime victory against Orlando, Curry shot 6 for 10 from the field, including four made three-pointers. His performance saw him surpass DeMar DeRozan (26,800) to move into 16th place on the NBA’s career scoring list, now standing at 26,803 points.
Unselfish Offence and Team Statistics
Golden State finished with 37 assists, marking the third consecutive game and fifth occasion in their past six outings that the team has notched at least 30 assists. The Warriors are unbeaten, at 6-0, when reaching this milestone. Monday’s matchup also saw three Warriors players record at least 20 points for only the second time all season.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Curry | 25 | 5 | 2 |
| Brandin Podziemski | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| Yaxel Lendeborg | 23 | 7 | 4 |
| Charles Bassey | 12 | 10 | 1 |
| Derik Queen | 16 | 4 | 0 |
| Dejounte Murray | 12 | 3 | 1 |
Game Progression and Pelicans’ Struggles
The Warriors raced to a 35-20 advantage after the first quarter as New Orleans struggled to get going, converting just 7 of 23 field goals and missing 10 of 12 attempts from beyond the arc. Golden State extended their cushion to 23 points early in the second quarter, capitalising on Podziemski’s quick scoring spree, and entirely controlled proceedings by leading 72-43 at half-time. The Pelicans, who had previously pieced together a four-game winning run, have now dropped three consecutive fixtures.
Derik Queen led the way for New Orleans off the bench with 16 points, while Dejounte Murray supplied 12 points. Charles Bassey impressed with 12 points and 10 rebounds. De’Anthony Melton recorded 16 points, including four three-pointers.
Team News and Player Updates
New Orleans opted to rest Zion Williamson, following a heavy 139-123 defeat to the Clippers the previous night. Trey Murphy III also sat out to manage persistent knee troubles, having scored 26 points in Los Angeles on Sunday. Golden State’s Brandon Williams suffered a left hamstring injury and was scheduled for an MRI, according to head coach Steve Kerr. The team also lost second-year guard Will Richard to a torn ligament in his left thumb, with the club stating he would consider surgery or playing with a splint over the coming week.
Up Next
New Orleans will host Brooklyn on Wednesday night, while Golden State will travel to Houston for their next fixture on the same evening.
