NBA · Final

Warriors Defeat Pelicans in New Orleans Showdown

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Sunday, November 16, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Smoothie King Center

Golden State Warriors 124, New Orleans Pelicans 106, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Golden State Warriors beat New Orleans Pelicans 124-106 at Smoothie King Center on November 16, 2025.

The Golden State Warriors secured a commanding victory over the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 124-106 at the Smoothie King Center. This result extends the Warriors' lead in their season series against the Pelicans to 2-0, having previously defeated them earlier in the season. The Warriors now boast a solid away record of 9-6, while the Pelicans struggle with a home record of 2-11.

The Pelicans entered the game on a four-game losing streak, having not won since November 6. Their recent form has seen them record just two wins in their last ten games, averaging 106.3 points scored while allowing 120.8 points. In their last five games, their average scoring dipped slightly to 107.8, with an average of 117.8 points allowed. Their home record reflects their struggles, with a 1-3 record in their last four home games.

In contrast, the Warriors have shown a more balanced performance lately, with a 5-5 record in their last ten games and a two-game winning streak heading into this matchup. They averaged 110.5 points scored and allowed 110.7 points during this stretch. Their recent victories included a narrow win against the San Antonio Spurs, where they won 109-108 on November 15, and a more decisive 125-120 win against the same team just two days prior.

Historically, the Pelicans have struggled against the Warriors, losing their last four meetings. Their most recent encounter on March 29, 2025, ended in a 95-111 defeat for the Pelicans at home. This ongoing trend adds to the pressure on the Pelicans as they search for answers to their current woes.

In terms of player availability, the Pelicans listed Micah Peavy and Bryce McGowens as day-to-day due to rest and a toe injury, respectively. The Warriors, however, were without Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee injuries. The absence of key players on both sides could have impacted the dynamics of the game.

Betting lines from the market indicated that the Warriors were favored to win, reflecting their stronger performance this season compared to the struggling Pelicans. The conditions for the game were typical for a late fall evening in New Orleans, with no significant weather factors affecting play.

As the game progressed, the Warriors established their dominance, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they outscored the Pelicans significantly. Key scoring plays included a 25-foot three-point jumper from Gui Santos and a dunk by Trayce Jackson-Davis, which highlighted the Warriors' offensive prowess. The Pelicans managed to score a few points late in the game, but it was not enough to close the gap.

Overall, this matchup showcased the disparities in form and performance between the two teams, with the Warriors capitalizing on the Pelicans' struggles to secure a convincing win.

Injury report

Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans
Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors

Leaders

PointsTrey Murphy III20New Orleans Pelicans
AssistsDerik Queen6New Orleans Pelicans
ReboundsTrey Murphy III8New Orleans Pelicans
PointsMoses Moody32Golden State Warriors
AssistsJimmy Butler III10Golden State Warriors
ReboundsDraymond Green10Golden State Warriors

Recent form

New Orleans Pelicans

Last 10: 2-8Streak L4106.3 scored · 120.8 allowed per game1-3 at home

L104-118vs Los Angeles LakersNov 15
L117-125vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 13
L98-121at Phoenix SunsNov 11
L119-126at San Antonio SpursNov 9
W101-99at Dallas MavericksNov 6
W116-112vs Charlotte HornetsNov 5
L106-137at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 2
L124-126at LA ClippersNov 1
L88-122at Denver NuggetsOct 30
L90-122vs Boston CelticsOct 28

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2110.5 scored · 110.7 allowed per game2-5 away

W109-108at San Antonio SpursNov 15
W125-120at San Antonio SpursNov 13
L102-126at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 12
W114-83vs Indiana PacersNov 10
L104-129at Denver NuggetsNov 8
L116-121at Sacramento KingsNov 6
W118-107vs Phoenix SunsNov 5
L109-114at Indiana PacersNov 1
L110-120at Milwaukee BucksOct 31
W98-79vs LA ClippersOct 29

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25

Box score

Stat	Golden State Warriors	New Orleans Pelicans
Field goals	43-94	38-83
Field goal %	46	46
Three-pointers	24-56	8-29
Three-point %	43	28
Free throws	14-17	22-29
Free throw %	82	76
Rebounds	47	45
Offensive rebounds	16	15
Defensive rebounds	31	30
Assists	34	22
Steals	14	11
Blocks	4	4
Turnovers	21	20
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	20	27
Fast-break points	21	14
Points in the paint	36	56
Fouls	23	16
Largest lead	25	4

How the scoring went

4th Quarter87-71Moses Moody makes driving layup (Draymond Green assists)
4th Quarter88-71Moses Moody makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter88-73Jordan Hawkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Jose Alvarado assists)
4th Quarter88-75Jose Alvarado makes two point shot (Trey Murphy III assists)
4th Quarter88-76Jose Alvarado makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter89-76Moses Moody makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter90-76Moses Moody makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter92-76Jimmy Butler III makes 13-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter92-78Bryce McGowens makes driving layup (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter93-78Jimmy Butler III makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter94-78Jimmy Butler III makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter94-80Karlo Matkovic makes 1-foot dunk (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter97-80Draymond Green makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jimmy Butler III assists)
4th Quarter97-82Derik Queen makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter100-82Quinten Post makes 27-foot three point jumper (Brandin Podziemski assists)
4th Quarter102-82Moses Moody makes 2-foot dunk (Jimmy Butler III assists)
4th Quarter105-82Brandin Podziemski makes 23-foot three point jumper (Al Horford assists)
4th Quarter105-84Trey Murphy III makes 3-foot driving dunk (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter108-84Brandin Podziemski makes 28-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter108-86Derik Queen makes 2-foot driving dunk (Herbert Jones assists)
4th Quarter108-87Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter108-88Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter111-88Buddy Hield makes 25-foot three point jumper (Al Horford assists)
4th Quarter111-90Bryce McGowens makes 3-foot layup (Micah Peavy assists)
4th Quarter114-90Pat Spencer makes 24-foot three point step back jumpshot (Al Horford assists)
4th Quarter114-92Jose Alvarado makes 3-foot layup (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter117-92Will Richard makes 23-foot three point shot (Trayce Jackson-Davis assists)
4th Quarter117-94Jeremiah Fears makes layup (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter117-95Jeremiah Fears makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter117-96Bryce McGowens makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-97Bryce McGowens makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter117-99Bryce McGowens makes 1-foot dunk
4th Quarter117-100Derik Queen makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter117-101Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter120-101Gui Santos makes 25-foot three point jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter122-101Will Richard makes 20-foot jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter122-103Jeremiah Fears makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter124-103Trayce Jackson-Davis makes dunk
4th Quarter124-104Jeremiah Fears makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter124-106Yves Missi makes two point shot

Win probability

Above the line favours New Orleans Pelicans, below favours Golden State Warriors.