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Warriors Rally From 0-3 Start to Win Eight Straight

Stephen Curry’s hot scoring and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg’s emergence have powered the run while recent reserve injuries now threaten the team’s depth.

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Guard Jordan Poole (3) played the first four seasons of his career with the Warriors but has since played for Washington and New Orleans.
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Golden State Warriors center Charles Bassey and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole keep their eyes on the ball during the second half Monday at Chase Center.

Overview

  • The Warriors extended their streak to eight wins with a 138-87 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday, Nov. 9, flipping an 0-3 start into the NBA’s best run at the moment.
  • Stephen Curry has played at an elite level this season and produced multiple 40-point performances that stabilized the offense and kept opponents on their heels.
  • Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has become a clear secondary option, averaging about 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and earning early All-Star and Rookie of the Year attention.
  • Depth concerns rose after reserve guard Brandon Williams left the Nov. 9 game with a left hamstring injury and will have an MRI, and reserve Will Richard is out indefinitely with a torn UCL in his left thumb.
  • Veteran leaders and role players have sustained the vibe and production off the bench, with coach Steve Kerr praising Georges Niang and Jimmy Butler contributing sideline leadership while rehabbing his ACL.