PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors bring their elite perimeter shooting to New Orleans, ranking first in 3-point attempt frequency at 51.1%, while the Pelicans enter as one of the league's worst three-point shooting teams at just 35.7%. Golden State arrives riding momentum from a dominant 128-117 victory over Denver without several key players , with Moses Moody, Al Horford, and De'Anthony Melton stepping up alongside Brandin Podziemski, who nearly recorded a triple-double with 18 points, 15 rebounds and nine assists. The Warriors face a significant injury challenge, with Curry, Butler and Porzingis ruled out and Green, Horford and Melton listed as questionable. Meanwhile, New Orleans relies on attacking the rim at the league's highest rate, though they rank poorly defensively against that same approach. The Pelicans welcome back Dejounte Murray from a year-long Achilles injury for his season debut , adding crucial depth to a roster that just defeated Philadelphia behind Jordan Poole's 23-point bench performance, Zion Williamson's 21 points, and Saddiq Bey's 20. New Orleans also brings elite passing ranked third in the league, paired with stellar turnover creation, though their defensive rebounding and perimeter defense remain significant weaknesses. This marks the third meeting between these teams this season, with Golden State winning both previous matchups . Both squads are searching for consistency at crucial points in their seasons, setting up an intriguing clash between a Warriors team fueled by role-player excellence and a Pelicans squad looking to capitalize on fresh talent in the lineup.