Warriors lead series 1-0
OAKLAND – After nearly an entire month without a defeat, Saturday proved to be a harsh return to reality for New Orleans. Facing the defending NBA champion Warriors, Golden State took advantage of every mistake by the visitors – and there were plenty – en route to a runaway win in the series opener. The Pelicans stayed close for only a period, before the Warriors broke it open by virtue of a 41-21 second-stanza edge.
In the week leading up to the series opener, New Orleans frequently mentioned the importance of reducing turnovers, and the Pelicans technically accomplished that by only committing seven through three quarters.