- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Sunday, November 16, 2025
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The Golden State Warriors (7-6) are set to visit the Smoothie King Center on Sunday for a showdown against the struggling New Orleans Pelicans (2-9).
The Warriors faced off against the Spurs in their last outing, securing a narrow victory with a final score of 125-120. In terms of fouls, Golden State committed 18 while San Antonio tallied 24. From beyond the arc, the Warriors successfully made 14 of their 39 three-point attempts. San Antonio, meanwhile, shot a solid 87.5% from the free-throw line, nailing 14 out of 16 attempts. The Spurs collected a total of 49 rebounds (13 offensive, 36 defensive) and recorded 3 blocked shots. San Antonio also dished out 30 assists while forcing 5 turnovers. On defense, Golden State allowed their opponent to shoot 48.9% overall, with San Antonio making 46 of 94 shots. The Warriors achieved 30 assists in the contest, forced 20 turnovers, and collected 13 steals. In rebounding, they secured 40 boards, with 8 being offensive. From the line, Golden State converted 32 of 36 for an impressive 88.9% rate, finishing with a field goal percentage of 42.4% (36 of 85) and hitting 21 of 57 three-pointers.
Stephen Curry was instrumental in the recent victory. He shot 52.0% from the field, dishing out 5 assists, playing 34 minutes, and grabbing 5 rebounds. Curry finished the match with an impressive 46 points on 13 of 25 shooting.
Heading into this game, Golden State’s record stands at 7-6. They average 16.5 turnovers per game and commit 20.9 personal fouls. As a unit, the Warriors are securing 41.8 rebounds and tallying 358 assists this season, ranking 6th in the NBA for passing efficiency. The Warriors connect on 37.0% of their three-point attempts (206 of 557) and have an 83.0% free throw percentage. They average 115.5 points per game (21st in the league) while shooting 45.7% from the floor.
Defensively, the Warriors force 16.4 turnovers per game and commit 19.8 fouls. Opponents shoot 36.3% from the three-point range, and the Warriors rank 11th in the league for opponents’ points per game (115.1). Defensively, they allow a field goal percentage of 47.6% (546 of 1,147) and average 43.3 rebounds per game. Currently, they rank 25th in assists allowed to their opponents, with 342 given up this season.
In their previous outing, the Pelicans fell to the Trail Blazers, losing 125-117. Regarding rebounding, New Orleans permitted Portland to grab 39 boards (9 offensive). They ended the match shooting 35.1% from three-point range, making 13 of 37 shots, and managed 16 of 17 attempts at the free-throw line for a conversion rate of 94.1%. The Pelicans allowed the Trail Blazers to execute 48 out of 83 field-goal attempts (57.8% overall). In total, New Orleans shot 47.3% for the game, converting 43 of 91 attempts from the field. From beyond the arc, they connected on 13 out of 39 shots (33.3%) and hit 18 free throw attempts, resulting in an 85.7% success rate. Portland committed 22 fouls, allowing the Pelicans 21 free throw opportunities. New Orleans recorded 10 turnovers and came away with 6 steals, while gathering 20 defensive rebounds and 15 offensive boards for a total of 35 rebounds.
Derik Queen emerged as a key player for the Pelicans in the last game, shooting 12 of 18 for a 66.7% field goal percentage, alongside 7 rebounds. He finished with 26 points in 38 minutes and added 4 assists.
New Orleans currently holds a record of 2-9 this season. They average 20.5 fouls per game and convert 75.8% of their free-throw attempts. Their assist rate is at 22.7 per game (30th in the league), with an average of 14.6 turnovers. The Pelicans have scored 1,197 points this year (108.8 per game) while averaging 41.3 rebounds per game. Offensively, they are shooting at 43.6%, ranking 27th in the league.
Defensively, New Orleans surrenders 35.4% on three-point attempts (160 of 452) and allows opponents to shoot 81.1% from the free-throw line. They give up an average of 26.8 assists and 45.8 rebounds per game, which ranks them 17th and 21st in the league, respectively. The Pelicans are 25th in points allowed per game, averaging 121.6. They manage to force 15.0 turnovers per game while permitting teams to shoot 50.5% from the field (28th in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Back Golden State
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