In a night that had the Chase Center faithful erupting like it was Game 7 of the Finals, Moses Moody didn’t just drop bombs from deep—he obliterated a sacred Warriors record book entry reserved for legends. The 23-year-old sharpshooter torched the New Orleans Pelicans for a blistering 21 points in the first quarter alone, sinking seven threes on eight attempts. That’s right: Moody joined Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson as the only players in Golden State franchise history to drill at least seven triples in a single quarter. Talk about crashing the ultimate Splash Brothers’ VIP lounge!
Moody’s fireworks propelled the Warriors to a wire-to-wire demolition, cruising to a 124-106 smackdown over a shell-shocked Pelicans squad on Sunday night. In 33 electric minutes, the former Arkansas star erupted for 32 points, four boards, three steals, and a chasedown block that had Dub Nation chanting his name. He was surgical from everywhere: 10-of-16 from the field, an absurd 8-of-12 from beyond the arc, and 4-of-5 at the stripe. This wasn’t just a career night—it was a statement, Moody’s 14th 20-plus point explosion and his first-ever 20-spot quarter.
Golden State wasted zero time dictating terms, exploding out of the gates with a 44-28 first-quarter haymaker fueled by Moody’s heater. New Orleans, caught flat-footed on the perimeter, spent the rest of the night playing catch-up in vain. The Dubs’ vaunted ball movement and three-point barrage were on full display: 24 makes from downtown (on 46 attempts!) and a silky 34 assists as a team. The Pelicans? They mustered just eight triples and 22 dimes, looking like they were stuck in neutral while Golden State shifted into overdrive.
It was a total team takeover, with four Warriors in double figures lighting up the scoreboard. Sixth-man sensation Brandin Podziemski backed up the hype with 19 points on 8-of-13 shooting, including 3-of-7 from deep, plus three rebounds and three dimes. Jimmy Butler III (fresh off a summer shakeup) stuffed the stat sheet with 18 points and a game-high 10 assists, proving his playmaking prowess fits like a glove in the Bay. Buddy Hield chipped in 11 points and three steals off the bench, while the ageless Curry—ever the maestro—tallied nine points and five rebounds in a load-management masterclass.
With the W, the Warriors vault to 9-6 on the season, clinging to the No. 8 spot in the loaded Western Conference. They’re deadlocked with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns for sixth, a pesky 1.5 games ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers and a comfy 3.5 up on the Utah Jazz. In a conference where every possession feels like a playoff audition, Moody’s eruption is the kind of momentum-shifter that could catapult Golden State back into contender conversations.
The fun doesn’t stop here. The Dubs hit the road for a quick turnaround, squaring off against the surging Orlando Magic on Monday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m. ET. If Moody’s got any juice left in that hot hand, Paolo Banchero and the Magic might want to invest in some fire extinguishers. Buckle up, Warriors fans—this ride just got a whole lot spicier.