In the second half, neither Durant nor Davis played again for the Pelicans, while Curry and Thompson also stayed out for the Warriors.
Clearly, after a hard-fought first half, both sides had tacitly begun testing their reserves.
That was only natural. Both teams had seen considerable changes to their benches over the summer, and they needed the Pre-season to find their new Rotation Lineup.
Ding Yanyuhang was particularly eye-catching in the second half.
Like Durant, he had been one of the players who excelled at the World Cup, and he had carried that form into the new season.
In the end, the Pelicans defeated the Warriors 103 to 93, claiming their first Pre-season victory.
For the Pelicans, Durant led the way with 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Ding Yanyuhang had 15 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Kuzma added 13 points and 5 rebounds.
It was a successful Pre-season game, with both sides identifying their respective issues and strengths through the matchup.
The enthusiastic atmosphere created by the on-site fans also gave NBA headquarters a full sense of the Chinese market's tremendous potential.
It was foreseeable that the NBA's investment in the Chinese market would only continue to grow in the future.
For fans, having more opportunities to connect with the stars they loved was also a blessing.
It was a strong sign of mutual benefit and shared prosperity for both sides.
Fans from China and the United States were also optimistic about the future on social media.
"The Pelicans have replaced the Rockets as the new link between the NBA and the Chinese market, and they're doing an even better job."
"Tang's presence makes the Pelicans different, and more and more Chinese players are entering the NBA. That's good news for everyone."
"Further success in the