The biggest performance of the day, however, came from Warriors stud Brandon Podziemski, who went off for 27 points (just two off his career high) on 9-of-14 shooting, to go along with six rebounds, five assists and a steal in just 27 minutes of play.

The All-Star point guard fueled Golden State's offense against the Pelicans with 23 points and five made 3-pointers.

Steph Curry's return to the Golden State Warriors' lineup on Friday came despite some lingering pain after being diagnosed with a pelvic injury. Curry revealed that he suffered a "deep serious contusion" that was reminiscent of an injury he had in 2021. Curry said he can play but will "feel it for a while."