The Golden State Warriors will play host to the New Orleans Pelicans in San Francisco in what promises to be an intriguing matchup.
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Wednesday night marks the encounter of two teams that have had a 48-hour window to rebound from unexpectedly lopsided results. The Golden State Warriors will play host to the New Orleans Pelicans in San Francisco in what promises to be an intriguing matchup.
After inaugurating a five-game road journey with a resounding 133-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, the Pelicans are now enjoying a well-deserved two-day break in California. CJ McCollum spearheaded the triumph with an impressive 30-point performance, coupled with a remarkable 61.0-percent shooting accuracy by the team.
Following a scenario where New Orleans surged to a staggering 50-point lead, the Golden State Warriors found themselves trailing the visiting Toronto Raptors by 27 before halftime, ultimately succumbing to a 133-118 home defeat. The Pelicans’ 133-point performance and the Warriors conceding the same amount marked the third-highest totals for both teams this season. Notably, both CJ McCollum and the Warriors’ star Stephen Curry were succinct and direct in expressing their reactions to these divergent outcomes.
For the Warriors, Paul (hand injury), Payton (hamstring injury), and Santos (ankle injury) will not be playing the game. As for the Pelicans, Alvarado (illness), Ryan (elbow injury), and Williamson (leg injury) will be sitting this one out.
The upcoming match between the Pelicans and Warriors signifies their second meeting this season. The initial clash took place in October at New Orleans, resulting in a lopsided 130-102 victory favoring the Golden State Warriors.
Draymond Green played a vital role in the triumph, contributing with six points, six rebounds, and seven assists. He had been absent for the previous 13 games, serving an NBA suspension for the initial 12 and subsequently focusing on conditioning after his reinstatement on Sunday.
Draymond Green is now eligible to rejoin the game, a decision that Golden State coach Steve Kerr indicated would be made based on his physical readiness. Following three days of dedicated workouts post-suspension, Green’s availability for upcoming games, including the matchup against New Orleans, will be determined on a game-day basis this week.
The Warriors concluded their homestand on Wednesday, having faced four losses in their last six games. In contrast, the Pelicans are riding a positive momentum with victories in five of their last six matches. Notable wins include a commanding 20-point triumph over the Los Angeles Lakers at home and an 11-point victory in Minnesota.
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