On Wednesday, the New Orleans Pelicans (2-1) face off against the Golden State Warriors (2-1) at Chase Center in San Francisco, California. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions.

Golden State comes into this matchup on a one-game losing streak, but has won two of their first three games of the season prior to their first game against New Orleans on Tuesday. In their recent 112-104 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, Andrew Wiggins was a standout for the Golden State Warriors, contributing a notable 29 points to the team’s effort. Reflecting on last season's performance, Stephen Curry was Golden State's top scorer, averaging an impressive 26.4 points per game. Behind him was Klay Thompson, who added an average of 17.9 points per game, making him the second-highest scorer for the team. On the defensive side, Draymond Green made his mark by leading the team in rebounds, pulling down an average of 7.2 per game. Chris Paul also shone defensively, leading Golden State in steals with an average of 1.2 per game last season. So far this season, the Warriors have started strong offensively, averaging 123.7 points over their first three games. As they look ahead, Golden State aims to secure a crucial home victory against the New Orleans Pelicans. Last season, the Warriors averaged a total of 117.5 points per game, showcasing their high-scoring capabilities.

New Orleans enters this game on a one-game losing streak, but has won two of their first three games of the season prior to their first game against Golden State. In their 125-103 defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers, the New Orleans Pelicans saw CJ McCollum emerge as their top scorer, contributing 27 points. Looking back at the previous season, Zion Williamson was the Pelicans' leading scorer, boasting an average of 22.9 points per game. Close behind him, Brandon Ingram was the team's second-highest scorer, averaging 20.8 points per game. When it came to rebounding, Jonas Valanciunas was the standout player for New Orleans, pulling down an average of 8.8 rebounds per game. On the defensive side, Dyson Daniels and Herbert Jones were pivotal in stealing the ball, each averaging 1.4 steals per game. As the new season kicks off, the Pelicans have averaged 110.3 points over their first three games, aiming to secure a critical victory against the Golden State Warriors on their home court. Reflecting on the entire last season, the Pelicans averaged 113.7 points per game.

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