If the New Orleans Pelicans are to pull off the upset and advance over the Golden State Warriors, what will be the single biggest reason for the unexpected Western Conference Finals trip?
Kevin Barrios: Role players knocking down open perimeter shots
E’Twaun Moore, Ian Clark and Darius Miller shoot 40% on open threes. Golden State has the length and defensive versatility to give the Pelicans’ Big Three more problems than most teams and that is where the Warriors will be focused. Like the Pels lived with Aminu, Turner and Harkless getting clannish looks, Golden State will do the same with our “other guys.