The New Orleans Pelicans struggled for a second night in a row, falling to the Golden State Warriors 104-89. Despite a strong performance from rookie Jordan Hawkins, who led with 23 points while battling through back spasms, the Pelicans were visibly outmatched. Key absences, including CJ McCollum and Herb Jones, were felt deeply, particularly as Golden State’s bench showed up in full force.
Warriors’ Buddy Hield led with 21 points, while Trayce Jackson-Davis added a double-digit scoring performance with 15 points and nine boards. Zion Williamson, who had been dominant the previous night, was held to just 12 points on a tough 5-for-20 shooting stretch, underscoring a challenging night for the Pelicans.
Golden State’s quick start set the tone, with the Warriors shooting over 52% in the first quarter to jump ahead 28-20. While the Pelicans attempted to keep up, poor shooting and a lack of cohesion in the early quarters proved costly. For New Orleans, securing a win will require a refreshed approach as they prepare to host Indiana in a homestand beginning Friday.
Player
Position
Status
Injury Update
Yves Missi
C
Day-to-day
Scoreless (0-5 FG), 3 rebounds, 1 assist in 12 mins vs. Warriors.
Daniel Theis
C
Out
Exited with right ankle injury; status TBD.
Herbert Jones
SF
Out
Shoulder injury; missed game vs. Warriors.
CJ McCollum
SG
Out
Inactive due to right adductor soreness.
Dejounte Murray
SG
Out (4-6 weeks)
Recovering from hand surgery; expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
