Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (February 24, 2026)

The Golden State Warriors play the New Orleans Pelicans on February 24, 2026, at the Smoothie King Center. Both teams are dealing with multiple injuries, which will affect rotations and minutes.Golden State comes in with the better record, but several key players are out. New Orleans has struggled this season, but they have some of their main pieces available for this game.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Injury report (February 24, 2026)

The Golden State Warriors are without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, and Kristaps Porzingis. Draymond Green is listed as probable with a back issue. De’Anthony Melton is available after knee management. Al Horford, Seth Curry, LJ Cryer, and Nate Williams are also out.The New Orleans Pelicans will be without Trey Murphy III and Yves Missi. Micah Peavy, Trey Alexander, and Hunter Dickinson are also out. Dejounte Murray is available as he continues his return from an Achilles injury.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Rosters (February 24, 2026)

The Warriors still have Draymond Green, Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody, Brandin Podziemski, Trayce Jackson-Davis, Buddy Hield, Gary Payton II, and Gui Santos available. There have been no major roster changes.

The Pelicans are built around Zion Williamson, with support from Dejounte Murray, Jordan Poole, Herbert Jones if available, Saddiq Bey, and Jordan Hawkins. Younger players like Jeremiah Fears and Derik Queen are also part of the group.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Season stats

Golden State is 21-18 and third in the Pacific Division. The team has scored 4,506 points this season. Curry has 833 points in 29 games, and Butler has 665. The team has 1,106 assists but has had some defensive issues.New Orleans is 16-42. They score 114.8 points per game and allow 120.6. Their field goal percentage is 46.4%, and rebounding has been a problem. Zion Williamson leads their scoring.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Head-to-head

The Warriors have the better record in this matchup over time. They have also won recent games between the two teams this season.

Golden State Warriors vs New Orleans Pelicans Game outlook (February 24, 2026)

Without Curry and Butler, Golden State will depend on Podziemski, Moody, and Green to handle scoring and playmaking.New Orleans will rely on Zion Williamson and Dejounte Murray to create offense. With players missing on both sides, the result will likely come down to which team manages its rotation better.