After two consecutive home wins, the outside world has much less doubts about the Warriors.
However, some people still sing the opposite, saying that winning at home is normal and that the Pelicans should show off their power in away games.
The result of the subsequent game slapped these people hard in the face!
The Warriors' condition in the away game did not decline, but the Pelicans returned to the home court and couldn't let go!
The Pelicans have not made it to the playoffs for several years, and now they have finally made it to the playoffs. Their opponent is the Empire State Warriors. The New Orleans fans are very excited and the scene is quite lively.
On the contrary, this put too much pressure on the Pelicans teammates, their shooting touch was abnormal, and they repeatedly failed to make shots in the opening game.
Fortunately, Pelicans head coach Monty Williams reacted very quickly. He adjusted his tactics in time, focusing on the inside and driving hard into the penalty area!
But the Warriors are already prepared!
The Pelicans' biggest advantage is Davis, the big-browed brother. If they want to win, they will definitely focus on him, so Deng Fang made arrangements in advance.
The old trick, double-teaming, crazy double-teaming!
Mark Eric Gordon on the outside, double-team Davis on the inside, and leave Evans and Pondexter open!
Although it is at home, although the referee will take care of the Pelicans a little, it cannot be too much!
Besides, the Warriors didn't give the Pelicans a chance. They double-teamed very promptly. As soon as Davis got the ball, they double-teamed him!
Let's compete in shooting and see who is accurate!
If you can rely on Holiday, Evans and others to surrender to me, then I will admit it!
Fortunately, after a few missed shots, the Pelicans players regained their touch and hit consecutive shots from the outside.
Although the Pelicans' offense is a little better, the Warriors are still in the lead!
Why?
Because the Warriors are more accurate from the outside!
The Pelicans still double-team Curry, but Barnes and others have a good touch and a high shooting percentage!
Curry attracts flankers and creates conditions for his teammates, who can shoot three-pointers from outside or choose breakthrough layups. The Warriors have been using this tactic for many years, and everyone is very familiar with it.
This is the advantage of having a set of established tactics - after getting familiar with it, everyone has a tacit understanding, the ball comes to everyone, the rhythm of shooting is also good, and the shooting rate is of course high!
Shooting is a muscle memory, a conditioned reflex, and all you need is rhythm!
As long as you are jumped by the defender, your shooting percentage will not be very high!
If the shooter fakes a move to dazzle the opponent, but fails to dodge the opponent, then the hit rate of the forced shot will not be high!
Why?
It’s because I lost my rhythm!
If the team plays wherever it goes and takes a shot at the last minute when it sees an open space, the hit rate will not be too high.
Why are players like Klay, Redick, and Korver so accurate?
In addition to solid basic skills, their shooting rhythm is very good!
The shooting percentages of both teams are not low, but the Warriors are obviously more efficient!
Because the Warriors' defense is better, the offensive players are also prepared, and the rhythm is better.
In other words, the Warriors' basic shooting skills are better than the Pelicans!
Needless to say, Curry and Clay, Barnes' three-pointers are actually very reliable. Although Iguodala and Green's three-pointers are average, they both have strong organizational skills and physical fitness.
The conditions are good, and the threat of attacking the inside is great enough!
After the first quarter, the Warriors led by 8 points.
This is the best result the Pelicans can accept.
The first half of the second quarter was substitute time. In order to equalize the score, Monty Williams asked Holiday to play as a substitute.
Now that you are resurrected with full health, use it more often!
However, it is difficult for Holiday to solve the fact that the Pelicans' substitutes are weak, and the point difference is still slowly widening.
The Pelicans changed into the starting lineup after a while in the second quarter.
Deng Fang was also unequivocal, persisting for more than 2 minutes before changing into the starting lineup.
After a game of warm-up, both teams felt good and scored very efficiently, and they started an offensive battle.
At halftime, the Warriors led by 16 points.
This game must not be lost for the Pelicans. If they lose again, there will be no suspense in the series.
As soon as the third quarter started, the Pelicans were full of energy and attacked the inside like crazy!
Not only that, the Pelicans also made a fuss about Curry.
Since I can't guard you, I'll get rid of you!
Holiday singled out Curry, Gordon singled out Curry, and even Evans stared at Curry!
Despite Deng Fang's repeated warnings, Curry quickly received his fourth foul and had to take a rest.
After all, this is the home court of the Pelicans, so a certain home whistle is understandable.
Besides, as a warrior is so strong, he should take care of the weak...
Curry left the game and Deng Fang was replaced by Livingston.
Five people about two meters long, let’s see how you fight alone!
The Warriors rely on defense to support the game.
After the third quarter, the Warriors' lead became 7 points.
The Pelicans' strategy still worked.
However, the Pelicans also paid a heavy price. The main players played for a long time and were exhausted and out of breath when the game ended.
At the beginning of the fourth quarter, it was supposed to be substitute time, but the Pelicans didn't expect Deng Fang to bring Curry up!
Curry and Barbosa played as double guards, constantly attacking the Pelicans inside.
Facing the bench lineup, Curry finally found a flaw in the Pelicans' defense!
A three-pointer after a feint, a super-long three-pointer, a dunk after breaking into the penalty area, and another three-pointer after running without the ball...
In just three minutes, Curry scored 15 points!
The score difference quickly widened to 16 points!
The Pelicans had no choice but to call a timeout, and after the timeout, they replaced the main force.
Curry went off to rest!
I won't play with you!
I only need three minutes!
The Warriors sent out Livingston again, and the five death defenses came on!
At this stage of the game, the Pelicans' players also had physical problems. Their success rate began to decrease and their mistakes increased.
The Warriors' fast break counterattack is nothing to boast about!
Relying on defensive counterattack, the Warriors widened the point difference by 5 points!
With more than three minutes left in the game, the Pelicans trailed by 21 points!
Monty Williams had to replace the main player and announced defeat.
In the end, the score was fixed at 132:112, and the Warriors won by 19 points!
Curry only played 26 minutes, made 4 three-pointers, scored 24 points, sent out 10 assists, and had 11 rebounds!
Another triple-double is obtained!
After winning this game, the series score between the two teams became 3:0, and the Warriors are expected to advance.
Trailing 0:3, there is no suspense in the series. Next, the Pelicans will just fight for dignity.
In the fourth game, Deng Fang did not deliberately pursue winning. Curry only played 24 minutes, two quarters, and spent a lot of time on the bench.
If you lose, you lose. Why fight with others?!
It won't be worth it if Curry gets injured.
The Warriors and Pelicans don't have any deep hatred.
Unexpectedly, the Pelicans failed to live up to their expectations and did not take much advantage against the Warriors' substitutes. They ultimately lost the game 119:114.
It can only be said that the Pelicans players have lost confidence after falling behind 0:3, or that the Warriors' substitute strength is not bad!
In the end, the Warriors swept the Pelicans with a big score of 4:0, taking the lead in advancing to the Western Conference semifinals.
