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Warriors vs. Pelicans Prediction: Preview, Injury Report, Advantages, X-Factors

The New Orleans Pelicans have a pretty tough night ahead, as they’ll visit the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center on Monday, November 9, at 10:00 p.m.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated November 9, 2026, 9:16 PM UTC
Key points
  • He scored 19 of his 41 points in the fourth quarter and overtime against Orlando, hitting shot after shot when the Warriors needed him.
  • X-Factors Brandin Podziemski has been playing some of his best basketball, with 15.8 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game.
  • Golden State is allowing 113.6 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, so there should be chances for the Pelicans to score.

The Pelicans also played last night, while the Warriors had a day off.

Oct 26, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) reacts in the second quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena.

Additional details
  • Why The Pelicans Have The Advantage New Orleans might have a losing record, but its offense has actually been very good.
  • The Warriors have won seven straight and can keep the streak going against one of the weakest defenses in the league.
  • The Pelicans are scoring 120.5 points per game, second in the NBA, and shooting 48.6% from the field, also second.
  • The Pelicans also play fast, ranking fourth in pace, and they’re getting 11.2 steals per game, second in the NBA.
  • Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Coming into tonight’s slate, Stephen Curry just scored 41 points against the Orlando Magic, and now he gets to face a defense that gave up 139 points in its last game.

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