Steph Curry's Record 13 Treys Lead Warriors Past Pelicans
Golden State guard lights up Oracle with 46 points in 116-106 victory
By CSN Bay Area ••
OAKLAND – Stephen Curry aside, it was pure downright tedious at times. But the Warriors found a way to prevail.
Despite blowing a 21-point second quarter lead to the scrappy Pelicans, the Warriors recovered well enough behind Curry to scratch out a 116-106 victory before a sellout crowd Monday night at Oracle Arena.
Curry poured in a game-high 46 points – including a single-game record 13 3-pointers – while Klay Thompson finished with 24 and Kevin Durant 22 as the Warriors (5-2) kept the Pelicans (0-7) winless.
Forward Draymond Green scored only 4 points, but did spectacular blue-collar work, totaling a team-high 12 rebounds and game-high 11 assists.
The Pelicans opened the second half with a 24-9 run to take a brief lead before the Warriors, behind Curry, gathered themselves down the stretch.
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Draymond Green #23 high fives Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers holds his face after being fouled by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors has a shot blocked by Tristan Thompson #13 of the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - JANUARY 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates with the bench after he made a shot against the Cleveland Cavaliers at ORACLE Arena on January 16, 2017 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kevin Durant #35 talks to Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors reacts during their game against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Terrence Ross #31 of the Toronto Raptors goes up for a shot against Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 28: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors high-fives Draymond Green #23 during the first quarter against the Toronto Raptors at ORACLE Arena on December 28, 2016 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Channing Frye #8 of the Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: Tristan Thompson #13 sets a pick as Kyrie Irving #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers drives around Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 109-108. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 25: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers lets the clock run during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Quicken Loans Arena on December 25, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Warriors 109-108. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors celebrates his dunk with Stephen Curry #30 during a 115-98 win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Head Coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors argues during a 115-98 Warriors win over the LA Clippers at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors drives on Blake Griffin #32 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors steals an inbound pass from Chris Paul #3 of the LA Clippers during the first half at Staples Center on December 7, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 21: Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball during the game against the Indiana Pacers at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on November 21, 2016 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Andre Iguodala #9 of the Golden State Warriors drives to the basket as Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Drake cheers from his courtside seat during the first half of an NBA game between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Steph Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball as DeMarre Carroll #10 of the Toronto Raptors defends during the first half of an NBA game at Air Canada Centre on November 16, 2016 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors passes the ball around his brother, Seth Curry #30 of the Dallas Mavericks, at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Harrison Barnes #40 of the Dallas Mavericks shoots over Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a shot against the Dallas Mavericks at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 09: Klay Thompson #11 high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors after Thompson made a basket against the Dallas Mavericks at ORACLE Arena on November 9, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Anthony Davis #23 of the New Orleans Pelicans is surrounded by David West #3, Stephen Curry #30 and Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Stephen Curry #30 high-fives Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors during their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - NOVEMBER 07: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against Dante Cunningham #33 of the New Orleans Pelicans at ORACLE Arena on November 7, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Shaun Livingston #34 of the Golden State Warriors shoots and scores a basket against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up to shoot and gets fouled by Pau Gasol #16 of the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors dribbles the ball up court against the San Antonio Spurs during the second quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Prior to an NBA basketball game between the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors is seen in detailed view of Craig Sager-Themed T-shirts on the back of the seats provided for all fans in attendance by City National Bank as a tribute to the iconic TNT sideline reporter and his ongoing fight against leukemia. at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA - OCTOBER 25: Tony Parker #9 of the San Antonio Spurs shoots over Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter in an NBA basketball game at ORACLE Arena on October 25, 2016 Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
STANDOUT PERFORMER: One game after he went 0-for-10 beyond the arc, Curry found his long-distance shot and was the clear star of the night.
Curry’s line: 46 points (16-of-26 from the field, 13-of-17 from deep), five assists and five rebounds. He played 36 minutes and finished plus-7 for the night.
TURNING POINT: After a Langston Galloway 3-pointer pulled New Orleans within two (88-86) with 9:41 remaining, the Warriors responded with a 12-5 run to go up 100-91 on a Shaun Livingston dunk with 4:46 left.
The Pelicans never got closer than five over the final four minutes, as the Warriors outscored New Orleans 16-11 over the final 3:43 to close it out.
INJURY REPORT: Warriors: G Pat McCaw (L ankle sprain) was listed as probable and upgraded to available prior to tipoff. C Damian Jones (R pectoral surgery recovery) was listed as out.
Pelicans: G Tyreke Evans (R knee recovery), G Jrue Holiday (family leave) and F Quincy Pondexter (L knee recovery) were listed as out.
WHAT’S NEXT: The Warriors return to action Wednesday night, when they play host to the Dallas Mavericks at Oracle Arena.
