Golden State Warriors at New Orleans Pelicans
Feb 24, 2026
New Orleans Pelicans Edge Golden State Warriors 113-109 in Close Contest
Game Summary
The New Orleans Pelicans secured a narrow 113-109 victory over the Golden State Warriors. Despite the Warriors outperforming their typical defensive metrics, their struggles from beyond the arc, hitting just 24.4% on three-pointers, significantly hampered their efforts, contributing to their downfall against a Pelicans team that played solid defense and capitalized on the Warriors' mistakes.
Top Performers
Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 26 points, showcasing his scoring ability while also contributing defensively with two steals. Saddiq Bey added 18 points, providing a steady presence, while Dejounte Murray chipped in with 13 points and three assists. For the Warriors, De'Anthony Melton scored 28 points, demonstrating his offensive prowess, supported by Moses Moody's 24 points and Brandin Podziemski's double-double of 16 points and 15 rebounds, although their combined efforts fell short.
Odds Recap
Listed as 1.5-point underdogs, the New Orleans Pelicans stunned the Golden State Warriors with a four-point margin of victory. The game fell under the total of 227.5, highlighting a lower-scoring affair than expected.
Prediction Recap
The model correctly predicted the game would go under the total but missed on the moneyline and spread, inaccurately favoring the Warriors as winners. The predicted spread winner was incorrect, and the actual outcome differed from the forecasted winner.
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