The New Orleans Pelicans will be as shorthanded as ever as they face off against a Golden State Warriors team returning to full strength as Steph Curry returns

The Pels led 28-21 after a first quarter in which the Warriors shot a woeful 1 for 14 on 3-pointers. The Warriors got some offense going in the second quarter, but the Pels still led 53-50 at the break. Curry led the Warriors with 23 points. The Pelicans used their 41st different starting lineup Friday.

On Friday night, the Golden State Warriors defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, winning 111-95. The Dubs were led by Stephen Curry, who scored 23 points. Off the bench, rookie Quinten Post offered 15 points of his own.

As the Pelicans entered Friday night's game shorthanded, the Golden State Warriors saw the return of Steph Curry. While Curry didn't put up his usual shooting numbers, he still had 23 points. After the game,

Stephen Curry scored 23 points in his return from a two-game absence and the Golden State Warriors beat the New Orleans Pelicans 111-95.

The Golden State Warriors may once again be without their superstar point guard Stephen Curry in Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Golden State Warriors have upgraded the injury status of star Steph Curry ahead of their game against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Golden State plays New Orleans for a Western Conference matchup Friday. Friday's matchup is the first of the season for the squads.