Warriors vs Pelicans || First Take gm5 ||

They were doubling, just thought he didn’t touch the ball enough during the their run. That’s what he lives for, those momentum breaks.

Athletic Alchemy

I don't think KD is at fault for not stepping up late. It appeared that he was getting doubled routinely by the Pels. He did his job, others have to make plays when that happens.

Agree you try and sign and trade Boogie. I have thrown out Terry Rozier and Jalen Brown and one of their picks for AD. Just not sure you can attract guys to come play with AD in NO. They will have to attack Clint with the intent of drawing fouls.. I think we will see a different Steph 6 days form now...but maybe thats just wishful thinking from a Dubs fan.

Athletic Alchemy

Agreed 😐 tho I have confidence in Warriors, Rockets looking pretty scary offensively and hungry for that Trophy. Hoping Dubs neutralize them😝 Go! Warriors!! 👍

DaniellieeE

Great prediction about benching Rondo to open up their offence, but it was indeed too late like you said. Gentry is too nice/monotone of a coach to inject fire and vigor in his troops. I feel bad for rondo finishing up this way since he's looking for a nice last NBA contract of his career. I think pelicans are 1-2 marksman away from being a championship contender as long as AD is healthy. Forget giving cousins amazing contact coming off an Achilles injury. AD needs to be more aggressive, but he's got no Mamba blood in him. Holiday has that more than him. Yo, alchemy, how can Warriors make Clint Capella sing Acapella by himself on defence and since he's kinda puppy/jordan Bell-like going after every shot blocks. I hope Draymond studies game film and realizes he's too pass happy and we'll need every field goal (avoid TO) against the rockets in order to win the series. They are a force to be reckoned with. I was really frustrated watching curry except game 2 of this series. How much of this is his MCL injury vs curry not being the dominant player during the playoffs vs reg season throughout his career? Not once have I ever thought curry should be the MVP of any series in my recent memory. 🤔

Walter Kim

Aside from a sloppy 4th quarter, this was a nice end to the series. And man, I'm so nervous about the matchup against Houston. Feels like it's the final...

Michel ten Voorde

I think you're right about Bell, against the Rockets, Steve will stay small with the majority minutes for guarding Capella to Draymond and Looney but he'll want a third body if fouls necessitate and that will probably be Bell. Draymond neutralized Davis by making him take uncomfortable shots, turning him away occasionally, using his body to harass him in the vertical lob game, and keeping him from the offensive clean ups, that's exactly what they'll need to do to Capella.

Steven Stanley