OAKLAND, Calif. _ The Golden State Warriors did not produce any records this time with any of their All-Star scorers. That is OK. Instead, the Warriors relied on their strength in numbers.
The Warriors cruised to a 131-121 victory on an NBA's season-best 39 assists over the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday at Oracle Arena by depending equally on star power and role players. As usual, Stephen Curry (37 points), Kevin Durant (24) and Klay Thompson (16) led the team in scoring. Their other players became just as valuable.
Warriors forward Draymond Green nearly logged his 23rd career triple double with 16 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists. Warriors forward Jonas Jerebko had 10 points on 3-of-6 shooting in only 17 minutes. Warriors veteran forward Andre Iguodala added nine points, while guard Alfonzo McKinnie added five points and five rebounds.
Neither team offered much defense. The Pelicans relied on Nikola Mirotic (22 points), Jrue Holiday (21 points) and E'Twaune Moore (17). But Pelicans center Anthony Davis had 15 points on only 5-of-14 shooting along with nine rebounds and seven assists.
The Warriors (8-1) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (4-4) on Friday at Oracle Arena.
