The Warriors lit up the Pelicans with a huge shooting night, raising fresh questions about whether a new Splash Brother has finally arrived.

The Golden State Warriors played the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night. The game itself was a wash, with the Warriors grabbing a comfortable 124-106 victory. However, some of the evening’s best moments came before the game even began.

Both the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans may be without multiple key players in Sunday night's matchup.

The New Orleans Pelicans played their first game since firing head coach Willie Green on Saturday when they faced the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night in the Smoothie KingCenter. Vice President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars said he hadn’t seen any signs of what the Pelicans’ identity is when he explained Green’s dismissal.

The Pelicans suffered their fourth straight defeat Friday, losing 118-104 to the LA Lakers as a 9.5-point underdog as the Under (227) hit. G Trey Murphy III was the lone bright spot for New Orleans, scoring 35 points on 13-for-21 shooting. The Pelicans, despite their 2-10 record, are 4-6-2 ATS. They are 3-2-1 ATS over their last 6 performances.

The Golden State Warriors continue their road trip with Sunday night’s matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans. The game will be played at 4:00 PM PT in New Orleans and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area.

The Golden State Warriors face the New Orleans Pelicans on November 16, 2025, amidst significant injury concerns and coaching changes. New Orleans, un