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Golden State Warriors completely dominate Pelicans in Game 1

By Angelo Mendoza

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: The Golden State Warriors react during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 28: The Golden State Warriors react during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during Game One of the Western Conference Semifinals of the 2018 NBA Playoffs on April 28, 2018 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Garrett Ellwood/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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The Golden State Warriors made a statement to start the second round against the New Orleans Pelicans, taking Game 1 on Saturday 123-101.

The Golden State Warriors started the second round off on the right foot, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 123-101 on Saturday at Oracle Arena. The Dubs take a 1-0 lead in the series heading into Game 2, which is scheduled for Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. PDT.

The Warriors and the Pelicans looked to be pretty evenly matched shortly after tip-off, starting the game with a 35-34 lead for the blue and gold. All of sudden, the reigning NBA champions woke up after a long, 5-game slumber, dropping in a 41-21 second quarter to end the first half up by 21.

While GSW struggled a bit offensively in the third, they continued to suffocate the Pelicans, limiting New Orleans to just 19 points in the third quarter. Golden State finished off the night in extended garbage time, successfully putting away the Pels with another 20-point quarter.

Considering what we saw from the Warriors and the Pelicans this evening, this series is bound to be an incredibly high scoring affair. With both teams looking to play fast, there’s no doubt the second round will be far more entertaining than the first round against the San Antonio Spurs — especially with Stephen Curry set to make his 2018 NBA Playoffs debut in Game 2.

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Klay Thompson surprisingly led the scoring effort for the Warriors, pacing the Dubs for 27 points on 10-of-22 shooting from the field, 4-of-9 from behind the arc and 3-of-3 from the free throw line.

He also posted six rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes.

Kevin Durant recorded 26 points, 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 32 minutes. He shot 10-of-21 from the field, 3-of-6 from long range and 3-of-4 from the charity stripe.

Draymond Green was by far one of the most impressive players on the floor on Tuesday against the Pelicans (+28), finishing with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks on 5-of-9 shooting.

In yet another start for the Warriors, Andre Iguodala tallied 12 points, four rebounds and three assists, while Quinn Cook notched 11 points, three rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes off the bench.

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Shaun Livingston added 10 points, two rebounds and three assists on 3-of-6 shooting.

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