The Pels led 28-21 after a first quarter in which the Warriors shot a woeful 1 for 14 on 3-pointers. The Warriors got some offense going in the second quarter, but the Pels still led 53-50 at the break. Curry led the Warriors with 23 points. The Pelicans used their 41st different starting lineup Friday.

Golden State plays New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Friday. Friday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads.

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 111-95. The Dubs were led by Stephen Curry, who scored 23 points. Off the bench, rookie Quinten Post offered 15 points of his own.

The New Orleans Pelicans will be as shorthanded as ever as they face off against a Golden State Warriors team returning to full strength as Steph Curry returns

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The Warriors aim to avoid a third consecutive loss. Coming into the game, Golden State (41-31 ... On the other hand, New Orleans has already been eliminated from postseason contention with ...

Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95.

Their offense seemed revitalized, but the Warriors soon rallied back. Guard Moses Moody sparked the team's momentum with an energizing dunk, leading them to aggressively attack the paint and cut into the deficit.