US EditionWilliamson has 26 points in Murray’s return to help the Pelicans top the Warriors 113-109
- On Tuesday night, the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Golden State Warriors 113-109 at Smoothie King Center with Zion Williamson leading New Orleans with 26 points.
- Without Steph Curry and Kristaps Porziņģis, the Warriors shot just 31.3% in the first half and 23% from 3 over the first 24 minutes.
- Supporting the outcome, the numbers show Golden State committed 21 turnovers, shot 40% overall and 23% from 3, and outrebounded New Orleans 59-53.
- The Warriors will visit Memphis on Wednesday, then face the Lakers on Saturday, while the Pelicans earned their second straight win and their fourth in six games.
- Coach Steve Kerr said the Warriors must adapt without their usual two-man game and get Green down the floor, as spacing and execution issues caused missed layups and a disjointed offense.
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Pelicans beat shorthanded Warriors in Murray's return
The New Orleans Pelicans (17-42) rode a strong first quarter to a 113-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors (30-28) on Tuesday night at the Smoothie King Center in guard Dejounte Murray’s awaited return.
Zion Williamson Did This For The First Time in His NBA Career
For the first time in his career, Zion Williamson has started 26 consecutive games. Yes, you read that right. Williamson, now in his seventh NBA season, made his 26th straight start in a 113â109 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night. And he made the most of the milestone, too. The former Duke star and No. 1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft scored a team-high 26 points for the Pelicans in the victory. A Closer Look at Zion Willi…
Jonathan Kuminga returned after an injured month and debuted with the Atlanta Hawks in the 119-98 win over the Wizards. Dejounte Murray also returned, who competed his first minutes of the year in the Pelicans 113-109 win against the Warriors. In addition, Kon Knueppel contributed 21 points and three triples in the 131-99 Hornets against the Bulls.
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