The Golden State Warriors defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 108-99, at Chase Center on Friday evening.

The Pelicans got out to a strong start and led, 35-21, after one quarter, but the hosts bounced back in the second and cut it to a three-point game by halftime. The Warriors kept the momentum going in the third and gained a four-point edge heading into the final frame. The visitors kept up the fight in the fourth and grabbed a brief edge, but the Warriors answered once again and rallied to their fifth straight win.

Klay Thompson led the Warriors with 27 points, four rebounds and a steal, in 34 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga followed up with 19 points, seven rebounds, four steals and a block, while Kevon Looney finished with 10 points, 11 rebounds and three assists. The Warriors shot 51.3 percent from the field, including 10-of-31 from deep.

Meanwhile, C.J. McCollum led the Pelicans with 25 points, six rebounds, five assists and a block, in 40 minutes. Brandon Ingram followed up with 17 points, five rebounds, four assists and a steal, while Trey Murphy added 15 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal. The Pelicans shot 44.2 percent from the field, including 10-of-29 from long range.

The Pelicans (31-33) will look to bounce back as they face the Kings in Sacramento on Monday. The Warriors (34-30) take on the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday.