Golden State Warriors secure eighth straight win with blowout victory over Pelicans

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The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 138-87 on Monday, marking their eighth consecutive victory. This win makes the Warriors the first team in NBA history to start a season 0-3 and subsequently win eight games in a row.

Stephen Curry led the scoring with 25 points in just 21 minutes of play, a performance that moved him to 26,803 career points and into 16th place on the NBA all-time scoring list. Brandin Podziemski and rookie Yaxel Lendeborg also contributed 25 points each in the dominant team effort.

The Pelicans were playing without several key starters, including Zion Williamson and Trey Murphy III, who were rested. The 51-point margin of victory stands as one of the largest in Warriors franchise history.

During the game, sidelined player Jimmy Butler provided lighthearted entertainment by dressing in coaching attire and carrying a clipboard. He reportedly wrote “Pass to Steph” on the board, a gesture head coach Steve Kerr noted was in sync with the team's focus on Curry.