Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans (02-24-2026) game preview: When and where to watch, expected lineup, injury report, prediction, and more

This Tuesday, February 22, the Golden State Warriors will travel to Louisiana to play the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center, their home venue. After defeating a Western Conference opponent in their previous game, the Dubs will try to continue their winning ways in that game. After pulling off an upset against an Eastern Conference opponent in their most recent game, the Pels will be hoping to do the same.

The Dubs are currently eighth in the Western Conference rankings with a 30-27 record. They are both vicious teams. Of the 39 games Golden State has been selected as the favorite in this season, it has won 23, or 59%. Of the 49 games New Orleans has been selected as the underdog in this season, it has won 10, or 20.4%. Now, their fans are waiting to see them in action.

Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans - When and where to watch the game

The Golden State Warriors vs. the New Orleans Pelicans match is set to tip off at 5:00 p.m. ET at the Smoothie King Center on Tuesday, February 24. NBC Sports Bay Area will telecast the entire match. Additionally, Fubo and Prime Video will stream the match for online users.

Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans - Expected Starting Lineups

Golden State Warriors

PG Pat Spencer
SG De'Anthony Melton
SF Moses Moody
PF Gui Santos
C Draymond Green

New Orleans Pelicans

PG Dejounte Murray
SG Bryce McGowens
SF Herbert Jones
PF Zion Williamson
C Derik Queen

Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans - Injury Report

Golden State Warriors

• Al Horford- Out (Toe)
• Draymond Green- Day-to-day (Back)
• Kristaps Porzingis- Out (Illness)
• Stephen Curry- Out (Right knee injury re-evaluated by medical staff in 10 days)
• Seth Curry- Out (Sciatica)
• L.J. Cryer- Out (Hamstring)
• Jimmy Butler III- Out (Underwent successful surgery)

New Orleans Pelicans

• Micah Peavy- Out (Toe)
• Yves Missi- Out (Strained left calf)
• Trey Murphy III- Out (Shoulder)

Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans - Game Prediction

On February 24, 2026, the New Orleans Pelicans (16-42) took on the Golden State Warriors (30-27) at Smoothie King Center. The Warriors are slender 1.5-point favorites over the Pelicans on Tuesday. The game has a 227.5-point over/under. Even though tonight's Golden State Warriors vs. New Orleans Pelicans game might not be very popular, Golden State should be concerned about a spread within a bucket as it looks to qualify for the postseason.

This season, 34 (out of 57) Warriors games have exceeded 227.5 points scored, the current matchup's over/under. In 40 of their 58 games this season, the Pelicans have scored more than 227.5 points. Each of these teams averages 230.4 points per game, which is 2.9 greater than the game's total of 227.5 points.


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