The New Orleans Pelicans were on a five-game winning streak but were unable to extend it against the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday. The Warriors raised their game in the second half, thanks to Stephen Curry's 39 points and Jordan Poole's 21 points, securing a crucial victory in their Western Conference playoff battle. With this win, the Warriors climbed to sixth, while the Pelicans stayed at eighth place in the conference rankings.

The Pelicans vs Warriors showdown lived up to its promise as both teams fought hard to improve their playoff seeding. The first half saw the Pelicans go on an impressive 20-point lead, but the Warriors fought back with a third-quarter inferno, outscoring the Pelicans 39-25 in the period. Draymond Green's tactical fire-up in the second quarter became a turning point for the Warriors, putting some life back into the team after a bad start.

The Warriors' win was crucial as it kept them afloat with the congested playoff race, but the Pelicans will still be confident in their abilities moving forward as they've put together a solid stretch of victories recently. Will they be able to continue their hot streak and secure a playoff spot? Only time will tell.