No Rest for the Ballers: Pels vs. Warriors Showdown Stuns Fans
Only 24 hours post a grand win, the New Orleans Pelicans swooped down to San Francisco eyeing a secure playoff spot—facing the ever-intimidating Golden State Warriors. Surprising no one, fatigue hit the visiting squad early on, trailing by 11 at the end of the first quarter.
From Weary to Wary: Pels Shoot Their Way to Victory
As if a switch flipped, CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III got the Pelicans flying high with astonishing long-range accuracy—10-for-13 from downtown! They turned the game on its head to lead by 16 at halftime. With resilience and clutch plays in the bag, they thwarted a late Warriors surge, claiming a thrilling 114-109 win on rival turf.
"The tenacity of McCollum and Murphy III gave the Pelicans the firepower they needed and left the Warriors' arena in shock."
Pelicans Clutch Victory Against Warriors
The New Orleans Pelicans, on a hectic back-to-back schedule, swooped into San Francisco hungry for a win against the Golden State Warriors, eyeing that coveted sixth seed spot in the playoffs. Despite heavy legs from their recent victory, the Pels staged an incredible second-quarter comeback, flipping the script with a three-point barrage led by CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III.
Golden State, fuelled by Steph Curry's sharpshooting, kept things close, but New Orleans held their ground. The Pelicans, with a stunning 114-109 win over the Warriors, not only showed their resilience but also kept their playoff dreams burning bright. Zion Williamson struggled, yet his teammates stepped up, providing the firepower needed to claim the crucial win.
Crunch-time heroics from Curry and Klay Thompson weren’t enough, as the Pelicans' deep shooting and ability to close out the game proved superior. McCollum’s late-game magic sealed the deal, and the Pelicans zoomed off with a victory that keeps the postseason in clear sight. Dive into the action with us at Statbet, where the drama never stops!
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