The Golden State Warriors (9-6) made quick work of the New Orleans Pelicans (2-11), cruising to a 124-106 win and securing their third-straight victory on November 17.
Here are the key stats and the top performers of the game.
BEST PLAYER OF THE GAME:
Jimmy Butler GSW SF 18 PTS | 10 AST | 3 STL | 39.6 FPS
Butler has been a steadying presence for the Warriors. He scored at least 18 points for the fourth time in his last five games, posted 3 steals in three of his last four, and recorded a season-high in assists to complete his second double-double.
BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE:
Moses Moody GSW SG 32 PTS | 8-12 3PT | 3 STL| 47.8 FPS
Moody exploded for a career-high in points and three-pointers, marking his fifth game with 5 threes and his fourth 20+ point game this season.
SCORING MACHINES:
Trey Murphy NOP SF 20 PTS | 6-13 FG | 6-6 FT | 39.6 FPS
Murphy delivered on both ends of the floor, posting his fifth-straight 20-point game on offense and coming up with a season-best 4 steals on defense.
Jeremiah Fears NOP PG 17 PTS | 7-15 FG | 3-4 FT | 24.5 FPS
Fears finished with his fifth-straight 15-point performance.
STAT SPECIALIST:
Draymond Green GSW PF 8 PTS | 10 REB | 6 AST | 33.0 FPS
Green’s production had declined last week as he now scored under 10 points in seven of eight games this month. But he’s starting to pick it up, averaging 9 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 stocks in his last two games.
DEFENSIVE STANDOUT:
Derik Queen NOP C 7 REB | 6 AST | 2 BLK | 31.4 FPS
Queen delivered on defense, consistently providing solid value in rebounding and tying his season-high in blocks. He also showed potential as a playmaker, recording his fourth 5-assist game this month.
THE SHARPSHOOTER:
Buddy Hield GSW SG 11 PTS | 4-8 FG | 3-6 3PT | 24.4 FPS
Hield posted his best scoring output in his last seven games and his fourth 10-point game this season.
THE X-FACTOR:
Brandin Podziemski GSW SG 19 PTS | 3 REB | 3 AST | 27.1 FPS
Podziemski delivered his tenth 10-point game of the season and his second-highest scoring output. He’s also hit 3 triples in his last two games.
PLAYER TO WATCH:
Saddiq Bey NOP SF 11 PTS | 7 REB | 1 STL | 21.9 FPS
Saddiq has scored in double-figures and hit at least 2 triples in seven games this month.
BIGGEST DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE GAME:
Stephen Curry GSW PG 9 PTS | 1-6 3PT | 4 TO
Steph was explosive in two games vs the Spurs, averaging 47.5 points, knocking down 14 threes, and going 23-for-24 from the line. However, he had a tough time against the Pelicans, finishing with season lows in both points and three-pointers.
