Red-hot Curry scores 53 as Warriors crush Pelicans (AFP)

Stephen Curry continued his explosive start to the season, scoring 53 points to lead the undefeated Golden State Warriors to a 134-120 win over New Orleans. The Pelicans had no answer for Curry's swagger as the reigning league MVP picked up right where he left off last season. It was the third straight NBA win for the Warriors and the third consecutive double-digit loss for the Pelicans, who were playing their home opener at Smoothie King Center.