Warriors Rout Pelicans 138-87 for Eighth Straight Win as Curry Passes DeRozan

The Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 at home, their eighth consecutive victory, with Stephen Curry and Brandin Podziemski each scoring 25 points. The win lifted the Warriors to 8-3 and closed an undefeated six-game home stand.

Warriors pull away early

Golden State led 72-43 at halftime and stretched the margin to 114-67 in the third quarter. The Pelicans struggled to keep pace in transition, and the Warriors' veterans helped set the tone. In the second quarter, 36-year-old Draymond Green stole the ball and sprinted downcourt, finishing with a pass to Al Horford for a layup.

Yaxel Lendeborg added 23 points and seven rebounds. De'Anthony Melton scored 16 points off the bench, and no Warriors player reached 30 minutes. Former Warrior Jordan Poole, who had gone six straight games without playing, checked in to cheers from the crowd and scored seven points.

Curry moves up the all-time list

Curry played only 21 minutes but scored 25 points, passing DeMar DeRozan's career total of 26,786 points and moving into 16th place on the NBA's all-time scoring list. The Warriors have been without several rotation players, including Will Richard, who is out with a thumb injury, and Gary Payton II, who is dealing with knee inflammation.

Injuries and a late flare-up

Brandon Williams left the game with a tweaked left hamstring in the second quarter and was ruled out at halftime. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI, and the team has not yet announced the results. Jimmy Butler, who is injured, attended the game in a coach-style outfit and held a marker and board.

Late in the third quarter, Lendeborg and Pelicans center Derik Queen were each assessed double technical fouls after a loose-ball foul led to words between the two players.

What's next

New Orleans was missing Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy and Yves Missi. The Warriors now begin a five-game road trip through the NBA's Southwest Division on Tuesday, when they face Houston, Curry's native city, and former Warrior Kevin Durant's team.