Golden State takes on New Orleans, aims to end 6-game skid
Golden State Warriors (2-11, 15th in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (3-9, 14th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST
Golden State comes into the matchup against New Orleans after losing six straight games.
New Orleans finished 33-49 overall and 23-29 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Pelicans shot 47.3% from the field and 34.4% from 3-point range last season.
Golden State finished 57-25 overall and 27-14 on the road during the 2018-19 season. The Warriors averaged 29.4 assists per game on 44 made field goals last season.
New Orleans and Golden State play for the second time this season. The Warriors won 134-123 in the last meeting between these two teams on Oct. 28. Stephen Curry led Golden State with 26 points, 11 assists and three steals, and Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 27 points, 10 rebounds, six assists and two steals.
Pelicans Injuries: Zion Williamson: out (right knee), JJ Redick: day to day (toe), Jahlil Okafor: day to day (left ankle), Darius Miller: out (achilles), Frank Jackson: day to day (neck), Brandon Ingram: day to day (right knee soreness), Derrick Favors: day to day (lower back spasms), Josh Hart: day to day (knee/ankle), Lonzo Ball: day to day (adductor).
Warriors Injuries: Klay Thompson: out (left knee acl tear), D'Angelo Russell: out (right thumb), Kevon Looney: out (neuropathy), Damion Lee: out (hand), Jacob Evans III: out (left abductor), Stephen Curry II: out (hand), Alen Smailagic: out (right ankle sprain).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.