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Warriors vs Pelicans final: the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Golden State Warriors 113-109 on February 24, 2026 at Smoothie King Center, New Orleans.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warriors | 19 | 20 | 33 | 37 | 109 |
| Pelicans | 31 | 15 | 31 | 36 | 113 |
Top Performers
Warriors
- 28 PTS De'Anthony Melton
- 15 REB Brandin Podziemski
- 6 AST Draymond Green
Pelicans
- 26 PTS Zion Williamson
- 8 REB DeAndre Jordan
- 5 AST Jeremiah Fears
Warriors vs Pelicans Box Score
Golden State Warriors
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gui Santos F | 39 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6-13 | 1-4 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Pat Spencer G | 23 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Moses Moody G | 34 | 24 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 4-10 | 6-8 | +13 |
| Draymond Green F | 31 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5-11 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +8 |
| De'Anthony Melton G | 28 | 28 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-20 | 3-9 | 9-11 | +9 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Brandin Podziemski G | 31 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7-18 | 1-6 | 1-2 | -1 |
| Quinten Post C | 22 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -13 |
| Will Richard G | 17 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -19 |
| Gary Payton II G | 11 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-7 | 0-4 | 0-0 | -11 |
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones F | 30 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1-8 | 1-7 | 2-2 | +1 |
| DeAndre Jordan C | 22 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 2-3 | +11 |
| Dejounte Murray G | 24 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5-11 | 1-4 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 30 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6-13 | 1-6 | 5-5 | -2 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 26 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11-21 | 1-1 | 3-5 | -7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Derik Queen C | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4-13 | 0-3 | 0-1 | +8 |
| Bryce McGowens GF | 18 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 18 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4-6 | 1-3 | 1-2 | -5 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 21 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-10 | 1-3 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Jordan Poole G | 22 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4-11 | 3-10 | 1-1 | +3 |
Warriors vs Pelicans Recap
The Pelicans beat the Warriors after building a 12-point lead in the first quarter. New Orleans improved to 17-42, while Golden State fell to 30-28.
A 31-19 opening quarter gave the Pelicans their cushion. They led 46-39 at halftime and 77-72 after three. Golden State outscored New Orleans in the second, third and fourth quarters, but the gap from the first never closed, and the Pelicans won 113-109. The Pelicans also committed 17 turnovers to the Warriors' 20.
Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 26 points. De'Anthony Melton scored 28 for Golden State, and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 15 rebounds. The Pelicans made 43 of 101 shots, while the Warriors hit 40 of 97.
The number to know: 11 of 45. That is how Golden State shot from three, and it left the Warriors unable to erase the early deficit.
Team Stats
| Warriors | Stat | Pelicans |
|---|---|---|
| 40-97 | Field Goals | 43-101 |
| 41.2% | FG % | 42.6% |
| 11-45 | 3-Pointers | 10-40 |
| 24.4% | 3P % | 25.0% |
| 18-23 | Free Throws | 17-23 |
| 78.3% | FT % | 73.9% |
| 59 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 21 | Off. Rebounds | 21 |
| 26 | Assists | 20 |
| 8 | Steals | 12 |
| 6 | Blocks | 9 |
| 20 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 21 | Fouls | 19 |
| 4 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Warriors | 46.9% | 15.7% | 39.6% | 0.186 |
 Pelicans | 47.5% | 13.3% | 35.6% | 0.168 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Warriors vs Pelicans Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, February 24, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Warriors NBC Sports Bay Area · Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network
- Arena
- Smoothie King CenterNew Orleans
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Warriors vs Pelicans Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Warriors last 5
- W vs Nuggets 128-117 Feb 22, 2026
- L vs Celtics 110-121 Feb 19, 2026
- L vs Spurs 113-126 Feb 11, 2026
- W vs Grizzlies 114-113 Feb 9, 2026
- L @ Lakers 99-105 Feb 7, 2026
Pelicans last 5
- W vs 76ers 126-111 Feb 21, 2026
- L vs Bucks 118-139 Feb 20, 2026
- L vs Heat 111-123 Feb 11, 2026
- W vs Kings 120-94 Feb 9, 2026
- W @ Timberwolves 119-115 Feb 6, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 29, 2025 Pelicans @ Warriors 96-104
- Nov 16, 2025 Warriors @ Pelicans 124-106
More NBA Games on Feb 24, 2026
- Final
Philadelphia 76ers3-1135
Indiana Pacers2-2114Top: Maxey 32 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Washington Wizards2-298
Atlanta Hawks2-2119Top: Kuminga 27 PTSBox score › - Final
Dallas Mavericks2-2123
Brooklyn Nets0-3114Top: Jr. 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0116
Toronto Raptors2-1107Top: Wallace 27 PTSBox score › - Final
New York Knicks0-394
Cleveland Cavaliers2-1109Top: Mitchell 23 PTSBox score › - Final
Miami Heat0-4117
Milwaukee Bucks1-3128Top: Porter 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Charlotte Hornets3-1131
Chicago Bulls1-399Top: Buzelis 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Boston Celtics2-197
Phoenix Suns1-281Top: White 22 PTS, 8 ASTBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1124
Portland Trail Blazers2-0121Top: Edwards 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Orlando Magic1-2110
Los Angeles Lakers3-0109Top: Banchero 36 PTS, 10 REBBox score ›
That covers Warriors vs Pelicans: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Warriors visit the Timberwolves Oct 28; Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28.
Warriors vs Pelicans FAQs
Who won Warriors vs Pelicans on Feb 24, 2026?
The New Orleans Pelicans beat the Golden State Warriors 113-109 on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 26 points.
What are the Warriors and Pelicans records?
After this game the Warriors were 30-28 and the Pelicans were 17-42 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Warriors vs Pelicans?
De'Anthony Melton scored 28 for the Warriors. Zion Williamson scored 26 for the Pelicans.
Who leads the Warriors vs Pelicans season series?
The Warriors lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Warriors vs Pelicans game?
The Warriors beat the Pelicans 104-96 on Nov 29, 2025 at home.
Where was Warriors vs Pelicans played?
At Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, the home arena of the New Orleans Pelicans.
What was the score by quarter in Warriors vs Pelicans?
Warriors-Pelicans: Q1 19-31, Q2 20-15, Q3 33-31, Q4 37-36.
What is next for the Warriors and Pelicans?
Warriors visit the Timberwolves on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET.