The Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 at Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday night, extending their winning streak to eight games, according to Sportradar and NBA game reports.
Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 25 points and five rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski added 25 points and five three-pointers, according to the NBA's game highlights and Legion Report. Derik Queen had 16 points and three blocks for the Pelicans. Golden State led 72-43 at half-time and never looked back.
The 51-point margin is the largest win by any team in the NBA this season and the fourth-largest victory in Warriors franchise history, according to Sports Now. Golden State led by as many as 51 points in the fourth quarter and outscored New Orleans in every quarter.
The win lifts the Warriors to 8-3 on the season, while the Pelicans fall to 4-7, according to the NBA. The Pelicans were short-handed on the night, and the Warriors took full advantage, with their bench and ball movement keeping the pressure on from the opening quarter.
Golden State will look to keep the run going in its next outing, while New Orleans will try to regroup before the sides meet again in New Orleans on Monday 16 November. For the Warriors, the challenge now is to carry this form into the tougher stretch of the schedule that follows.