Warriors Archive: 73-Win Season, presented by Oracle began on Monday with a look back at the Warriors record-breaking 73-9 season. The first matchup of the archive series will highlight the team’s season opener vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on October 27, 2015, when the Warriors received their 2014-15 NBA Championship rings in a ceremony prior to a 111-95 victory over the Pelicans. The matchup was shown in its entirety on the Warriors’ Facebook page (available in the Bay Area only).
ABOUT THE GAME
Following a celebratory pregame championship ring ceremony, the Warriors earned a 111-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans and tipped off one of the most memorable season starts in NBA history. Stephen Curry had a hot hand from the start, hitting seven of his first nine shots, with four 3-pointers, for 24 first-quarter points. Curry finished with 40 points, seven assists and six rebounds in the season opener.