What a difference a few weeks makes. The last time the Golden State Warriors were visiting the New Orleans Pelicans, back on November 4, the Dubs rested the bulk of their starters and let the youngsters take the wheel. They lost, but it was close, encouraging, and fun.
Back in NOLA on Monday night, the Dubs once again rested their stars, giving Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green the night off on a road back-to-back. Only this time the loss was not close, encouraging, or fun. It was just dull, emphatic, and lifeless.