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The Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 104–96 on November 29 at Chase Center, holding the visitors eight points below the Vegas total of 228.5 in a defensive grind. J. Butler III led Golden State with 24 points while G. Payton II contributed 19, as the Warriors shot 40.9 percent from the field and made 12 three-pointers to control pace. New Orleans countered with Zion Williamson's team-high 25 points and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 21, but the Pelicans managed only a 37.2 field-goal percentage and committed 13 turnovers against Golden State's deliberate nine. The third quarter proved pivotal—Golden State outscored New Orleans 31–34 in that frame—though the Warriors' defensive rating of 98.0 held firm throughout, limiting New Orleans to just 16 assists and forcing seven steals. Despite out-rebounding Golden State 50–47, the Pelicans' offensive rating of 98.0 reflected their struggles in shot efficiency and ball security. The result keeps Golden State competitive in the Western Conference standings while exposing New Orleans' inconsistency on the road.
