Buddy Hield delivered a season-best 28 points, draining seven three-pointers as the Golden State Warriors (3-1) rallied from an early 20-point deficit to defeat the New Orleans Pelicans (2-2) 124-106. The Warriors, shorthanded without starters Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, showcased resilience with Hield leading the charge and a key contribution from Brandin Podziemski, who scored 19 points.
Podziemski ignited the Warriors’ comeback in the third quarter, hitting a crucial three-pointer with 8:22 remaining to tie the game before scoring again on the following possession.