In a Western Conference were every game is important, the Golden State Warrior just got another win to climbed up to the 6th place and out of the play-in tournament. They defeated the New Orleans Pelican (109 – 120) by rallying from 20-down.
It was a close game in the first quarter where both teams are just exchanging baskets, then in the 2nd qtr, the Pelicans were able to build a 20-point lead by the end of the 1st half (63-43). Five Pelican players have 2-digits points led by Brandon Ingram with 26 points, eight rebounds and seven assists, then Trey Murphy III who scored 21 points and CJ McCollum contributed 15 points. The lost snapped NO Pelicans five-game winning streak.
Final 📊
Stephen – 39p/8r/8a/3s
Jordan – 21p/5r/2a/1s/1b
Klay – 17p/2r/1a/2s/1b
Donte – 13p/7r/2a/1s
Jonathan – 13p/4r/1a/1b
Draymond – 8p/6r/13a/2s
Anthony – 4p/2a/1s
Kevon – 3p/8r/2a/1s/1b
Moses – 2p
Gary – 1r/1s
PBJ – 1a pic.twitter.com/ByUh4SeEU0— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) March 29, 2023
Warriors started their comeback in the 3rd qtr, scoring 29 points and holding the Pelicans to just 26 points. At the start of the 4th qtr, GSW where only down by 4-points (89-85) and the momentum was on their side as they overtake the Pelicans midway through the 4th qtr. At the last 2-min mark of the game, the Warriors was able to built a 12 point lead securing the win. The Golden State comeback was lead by Steph Curry who was flirting with a triple-double; 39 points with eight 3-pointers, 8 rebounds and 8assists, followed by Jordan Poole contributing 21 points, Klay Thompson scored 17, hitting five three-pointers. Draymond Green only scored 8 points but was a big factor in their comeback by dishing 13 assists, 6 reb and 2 steals in 33-minutes.
The win will help Golden State Warrior avoid being in the play-in tournament, which is a very dangerous position to be in.
The New Orleans Pelicans will visit Denver on Thursday night, while the Golden State Warriors will host the Spurs on Friday night, which is one of the remaining home game.
