Series Thread: New Orleans Pelicans vs Golden State Warriors

[bksballer89]

Game 1 - Sat. April 18, New Orleans at Golden State, 3:30 PM, ABC/R
Game 2 - Mon. April 20, New Orleans at Golden State, 10:30 PM , TNT
Game 3 - Thu. April 23, Golden State at New Orleans, 9:30 PM, TNT
Game 4 - Sat. April 25, Golden State at New Orleans, 8:00 PM ,ESPN
Game 5 * - Tue. April 28, New Orleans at Golden State, TBD
Game 6 * - Fri. May 1, Golden State at New Orleans, TBD
Game 7 * - Sun. May 3, New Orleans at Golden State, TBD

 

[bksballer89]

Warriors dominated the 2 home games but the Pelicans won the final meeting at home and the previous meeting in New Orleans went to OT

 

[bksballer89]

Another important factor to remember is that the Pelicans just got back Holiday who was out since early January

 

[bksballer89]

ANother important factor to remember is that the Brow only played in 2 games against GSW this year and absolutely destroyed them in those 2 games.

 

[Hambombs]

That's mouthpiece coach

 

[Arizona_Sting]

Dubs in 6. Pelicans are a scary team with a healthy roster… they've been hurting all year but now they got Jrue and Anderson back. Could make things a little interesting, but GS is just too good.

 

[logic]

I think it is a sweep. Yes, the Pelicans have talent, but I think Golden State will be out to prove that they are not just a regular season team as some have been inclined to say.

 

[TDs3nOut]

Interesting matchup. Haven't seen NO play much, but Anthony Davis is obviously one of the most promising young players in the league. I did get to see Tyreke Evans play a few times in college and he looked to me as if he had the ability to become a pretty good defender. Any chance that he and the other NO guards can slow down Curry and Thompson?

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

They remind me of the 2010 Grizzlies. They are a talented pain in the ass team finally getting into the playoffs with nothing to lose.

The Warriors are in for a brutal series.

Warriors beat the Scrimmages in 6 tough games.

 

[trojanfan12]

They remind me of the 2010 Grizzlies. They are a talented pain in the ass team finally getting into the playoffs with nothing to lose.

The Warriors are in for a brutal series.

Warriors beat the Scrimmages in 6 tough games.

^^^Pretty much this^^^

 

[Hambombs]

Ok here goes. Warriors in 5 tough games

 

[podsox]

I expect game 1 to be the best game of the series

 

[gordontrue]

The Warriors home court advantage might be the best in the league right now.

I think GSW blows them out in Game 1 and/or 2 and goes up 2 - 0.

Games 3 and 4 are going to be where the Pels have a chance to make a long series of it.

 

[purguy12]

GS in 5 but show their weakness with Davis owning them inside. Davis just doesn't have a team around him to get a big upset like this. maybe next year Davis.

 

[Hambombs]

GS in 5 but show their weakness with Davis owning them inside. Davis just doesn't have a team around him to get a big upset like this. maybe next year Davis.

Doesn't Davis own everyone inside? lol

 

[purguy12]

Doesn't Davis own everyone inside? lol

Very true. LOL

 

[GenJac]

The Pelicans are an inconsistent team, but they have the talent to play with anyone, when fully healthy, which they are now. The Spurs were almost at full strength (only Splitter was out) and needed that win, but New Orleans beat them pretty convincingly. If they can beat the Spurs they can beat the Warriors.

 

[Demonjoe93]

Warriors in 5.

 

[Hornsstampede2.0]

The Spurs were almost at full strength (only Splitter was out) and needed that win, but New Orleans beat them pretty convincingly. If they can beat the Spurs they can beat the Warriors.

Having a 7 foot center help defend Davis might have helped a little tiny bit.

Splitter is a very effective 2 way player. He can defend at a decent level and has enough offense to stay on the court.

The SPURS winning percentage when he plays at 100% this year is very high. Kawahi Leonard/Tiago Splitter have been the two engines that determine the Spurs most of the season.

 

[bksballer89]

No David Lee