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The Golden State Warriors maintained their unbeaten record on the road. Recently, they secured a commanding victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. The match marks the Pelicans’ first loss of the season, while the Warriors improve their overall record to 3-1. The Pelicans sorely missed the presence of Brandon Ingram. On the flip side, Klay Thompson‘s absence created the perfect stage for another Stephen Curry masterclass.

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Ultimately, Curry capped the game with an impressive 42 points. Furthermore, he received support from Chris Paul, Moody, and Trayce Jackson-Davis, who each chipped in with 13 points, collectively driving the Warriors to the win.

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A Pelicans rookie talks about Stephen Curry

To fill in for Ingram, the Pelicans turned to Jordan Hawkins – the game marked Hawkins’ first NBA start as he logged 35 minutes of action.

During the post-game interview, Hawkins was asked about his experience playing against Stephen Curry. In response, he said, “It was pretty cool. I don’t want to fanboy but yeah it was pretty cool.”

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Additionally, Hawkins mentioned that he watched Steph warm up and wished that Curry’s exceptional performance had been against a different team. Ultimately, he concluded by saying, “It was kind of a crazy moment.”

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Initially, the game witnessed six ties and six lead changes. By halftime, the game remained tightly contested, with the Warriors holding a slim 59-57 lead. However, in their trademark style, the Warriors seized control of the game from the Pelicans in the third quarter.

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Interestingly. in a recent video featuring his son, rapper Lil Wayne is also seen imparting valuable wisdom while drawing parallels between Stephen Curry and Tom Brady.

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Wayne confidently predicts Curry’s path to the Finals and emphasizes that underestimating Curry’s abilities is not a wise move.

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Drawing a connection between Steph and Brady, Wayne remarks, “The moment you rule Steph out, it resembles those times when you underestimated Brady. When you were certain that the Patriots wouldn’t win, there they were, dominating the Super Bowl.” Wayne believes that a similar mindset is essential when thinking about Stephen Curry.

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Remarkably, Stephen Curry has already notched up two 40-point games in just four appearances this season. At the age of 35, he continues to showcase his on-court excellence and his amiable personality, seemingly unaffected by the passing years.

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Tom Brady, including everything else, is also renowned for his remarkable longevity. Fans undoubtedly hope that Curry follows in Brady’s footsteps, especially, a late retirement from the game.

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Saahil Dhillan is an NBA Writer at EssentiallySports who discovered his basketball passion through the dynamic between Miami's LeBron James and Dwyane Wade. Years later, Kobe Bryant reignited his love, transforming him into an extensive contributor who savors the matches, covers games live, analyzes post-game pressers, and reports on injuries. With his stories, he aims at making readers feel the intense drama unfolding on the court every day. His inclination towards the sporting world fits him right into our News Center. Beyond the scoreboard, Saahil remains on the lookout for quant frames, all while navigating the humorous tantrums of his dogs and their four-legged co-stars.

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