NEW ORLEANS — — Zion Williamson scored 26 factors, Dejounte Murray added 13 in his first sport in practically 13 months, and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the injury-depleted Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Tuesday night time.
Saddiq Bey scored 18 factors, together with a reverse layup he spun off the glass whereas being fouled to offer New Orleans a 107-101 lead with 1:47 left. Former Warriors guard Jordan Poole added 12 factors for New Orleans, which gained its second straight and posted its fourth victory in six video games.
De’Anthony Melton scored a season-high 28 factors for Golden State, however missed a free throw with 1:23 left and his workforce trailing by simply 4 factors.
Moses Moody scored 24 for the Warriors, who’ve misplaced three of 4 whereas taking the courtroom lacking a number of key gamers.
The Warriors performed with out Stephen Curry (proper knee), Kristaps Porzingis (sickness) and Al Horford (left toe). Curry, who has missed eight straight video games, didn’t make the journey to New Orleans, coach Steve Kerr stated. Only 9 Warriors noticed motion within the sport.
Brandin Podzienski scored 16 factors and Gui Santos had 15 for Golden State, which made simply 24.4% of its 3s (11 of 45) however outrebounded New Orleans 59-53, scored 58 factors within the paint and likewise had 24 second-chance factors.
Murry was making his return from a ruptured proper Achilles tendon, an damage that occurred towards Boston on Jan. 31, 2025.
Murray performed about 25 minutes, hitting a clutch driving layup with 1:04 left to make it 109-104. He additionally had three assists, two rebounds and steal, however dedicated 5 turnovers.
Williamson’s highlights included his first 3 of the season. He had tried simply three beforehand this season and made his solely try from deep towards the Warriors.
He scored 10 of his factors through the fourth quarter.
Warriors: Visit the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night time.
Pelicans: Visit the Utah Jazz on Thursday night time.
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