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The New Orleans Pelicans defeated the Golden State Warriors 113–109 on February 24 at Smoothie King Center, holding off a fourth-quarter surge that saw Golden State outscore them 37–36 in the final frame. Zion Williamson led New Orleans with 26 points while Shea Bey added 18, though the Pelicans shot just 42.6 percent from the field and made only 10 three-pointers. Golden State's DeVaughn Melton paced the visitors with 28 points and Moses Moody contributed 24, but the Warriors' 20 turnovers proved costly despite a 26-assist performance. New Orleans controlled the glass with 53 rebounds to Golden State's 59, and their defense held the Warriors to 41.2 percent shooting and a 105.5 offensive rating. The game fell well short of the Vegas total of 229.5, with both teams combining for 37 turnovers and defensive intensity dominating stretches. The Pelicans' second-quarter collapse—scoring just 15 points—nearly cost them, but their dominant third quarter (31 points) provided the margin of victory. This win keeps New Orleans competitive in the playoff race while Golden State's fourth-quarter heroics weren't enough to steal the road contest.
