Warriors Face Pelicans Amid Injury Crisis

The Golden State Warriors, holding a strong 11-3 record, will face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans, who sit at 4-12 and are currently battling a significant injury crisis. The Pelicans, missing key players like Zion Williamson, Brandon Ingram, and CJ McCollum, are coming off a heavy defeat to the Cleveland Cavaliers and have lost three straight games. In contrast, the Warriors have excelled offensively, averaging 119.6 points per game, making them one of the top teams in the league. The Pelicans have struggled to score, averaging only 103.5 points per game, the lowest in the NBA, which poses a considerable challenge against the Warriors' defense. As they meet at the Smoothie King Center, the Warriors will aim to maintain their unbeaten streak in the NBA Cup while the Pelicans hope to break their losing streak. The matchup highlights the stark contrast in both teams' current forms and injury situations.