- Matchup: Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans
- Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2026
- Venue: Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA
- Broadcast: Gulf Coast Sports
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The Golden State Warriors (30-27) are set to face off against the New Orleans Pelicans (16-42) at Smoothie King Center this Tuesday.
Most recently, the Warriors secured a victory over the Denver Nuggets, winning the game 128-117. In terms of fouls, Golden State committed 24 while Denver had 11. The Warriors hit 8 out of 31 three-point attempts, while the Nuggets excelled at the free-throw line, achieving 86.2% with 25 baskets from 29 attempts. Denver managed to gather 44 rebounds (14 offensive and 30 defensive) and recorded 2 blocks. They also tallied 25 assists and 13 steals during the game. Defensively, the Warriors allowed their opponents to shoot 46.2% from the field, as the Nuggets converted 42 out of 91 shots. Golden State dished out 42 assists, forced 17 turnovers, and made 14 steals, while collecting 44 rebounds, including 9 offensive boards. From the charity stripe, the Warriors sank 11 of 12 attempts for an impressive 91.7% success rate, finishing the game with a field goal percentage of 51.1% (48 of 94) and nailing 21 of their 52 three-point shots.
Moses Moody made a substantial impact in the match, achieving a shooting accuracy of 56.3% and contributing 5 assists. Over 35 minutes, he grabbed 7 rebounds and scored 23 points with a shooting 9 of 16.
The Golden State Warriors enter this contest with a record of 30-27. They average 115.6 points per game, ranking 15th in the league, while shooting 46.2% from the field. The team has a three-point shooting percentage of 36.3% (938 of 2,586) and hits 80.8% of their free throws. Collectively, Golden State secures 42.5 rebounds per game and ranks 6th in the NBA with a total of 1,660 assists this season. Their average turnovers stand at 15.6 per game, accompanied by 19.8 personal fouls each night.
On defense, the Warriors force approximately 16.1 turnovers per contest and commit 18.5 personal fouls. They allow opponents to shoot 35.2% from three-point range and are ranked 11th in points allowed per game (113.9). Their defense permits an opponent shooting percentage of 47.2% (2,385 of 5,051) and allows 44.9 rebounds per game. Golden State ranks 16th in total assists allowed, with 1,535.
In their previous matchup, the Pelicans achieved a 126-111 win against the 76ers. New Orleans allowed Philadelphia to grab 47 rebounds overall (12 offensive). The Pelicans shot 26.1% from beyond the arc, converting 12 of 46 attempts, and went 27 of 33 from the free throw line (81.8%). Philadelphia shot 36 of 94 for a percentage of 38.3%. The Pelicans, on their part, managed 40 of 81 from the field, achieving a shooting percentage of 49.4%, while successfully making 17 of their 34 three-point attempts (50.0%) and 29 free throws (76.3%). They forced Philadelphia into 15 turnovers and achieved 5 steals, gathering a total of 49 rebounds (39 defensive and 10 offensive).
Jordan Poole shined for the Pelicans in this game, hitting 53.3% of his shots (8 of 15) and collecting 3 rebounds. He delivered 23 points in 24 minutes on the floor, along with 5 assists.
The New Orleans Pelicans hold a record of 16-42 for the current season. They average 19.9 personal fouls per game and hit 78.3% from the charity stripe. The team averages 25.0 assists, ranking 24th in the league, and turns the ball over 14.1 times per game. New Orleans has scored a total of 6,661 points this season, averaging 114.8 points per game while grabbing 43.6 rebounds. They shoot 46.4% from the field, placing them 18th in the NBA.
Defensively, the Pelicans allow 35.3% shooting from three-point range (844 of 2,390) and 78.2% from the free throw line. They yield 28.0 assists and 45.9 rebounds on average per game, ranking 27th and 25th in the league respectively. New Orleans is ranked 27th in points allowed per game, giving up 120.6, while forcing opponents into 14.7 turnovers per contest and allowing 47.9% shooting from the field (25th overall).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA match against the spread?
Prediction: Back New Orleans
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