Kevon Looney of the Golden State Warriors knocks down the rim in the game, Friday, March 3, 2023, against the New Orleans Pelicans (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Klay Thompson scored 27 points and hit the go-ahead 3-pointer as the Golden State Warriors capped a perfect homestand by beating the New Orleans Pelicans 108-99 on Friday night.

The Warriors went 5-0 in those home games despite the absence of injured star Stephen Curry. Thus, they have established themselves in their playoff position within the disputed Western Conference.

Jonathan Kuminga added 19 off-reserve points to help the Warriors overcome a 17-point first-half deficit. Golden State has risen from double-digit deficits to win the last four games – the first time they have done so since at least the 1997-98 season.

CJ McCollum scored 25 points and Brandon Ingram added 17 for New Orleans, which has lost five of six games.

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