Moses Moody’s impressive night played a key role in the Golden State Warriors’ win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Moody set a new career high with 32 points, hitting seven threes in the first quarter alone, as Golden State took home a 124-106 victory. This year, Moody is putting up 13.2 points per game along with 2.8 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
He’s also been hot from beyond the arc lately, shooting 45.3% from deep over his last five games, compared to last season’s mark of 37.4%.
Moses Moody’s impact on the Warriors goes beyond just shooting
Moses Moody has already started five games this season after missing the first two through injury, proving his value extends beyond scoring. His performance earned him three consecutive starts, all resulting in victories for the Warriors.
His performance earned him three consecutive starts, all resulting in victories for the Warriors. Moody deserves consistent starting minutes not just because he’s one of the team’s most effective shooters, but because he rarely turns the ball over.
The 23-year-old guard averages just 1.2 turnovers per game, the lowest among Warriors players averaging at least 20 minutes.
Steve Kerr highlights turnover problem following Pelicans game
This ball security proves crucial for Golden State, as they are currently the league’s seventh-worst team in turnovers.
Kerr spoke about this problem after a game against New Orleans where Golden State gave up possession 21 times, with Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry, and Draymond Green accounting for 15 of them combined.
“That was just too much for us to find a rhythm,” Kerr said. “But I think there are games like this where it feels loose and free and as a result people get a little bit careless with the ball.”
This is why having someone like Moody on the floor makes such a difference. He keeps control of possessions without rushing or taking unnecessary risks—a quality that stands out even more when the rest of the team is struggling to do so.
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