The Warriors did what they were supposed to do, but not a lot more.
The top-seeded Warriors held home court, backing up a Game 1 win with a 97-87 victory in Monday’s Game 2 and sending the best-of-seven, first round series on the road to New Orleans with a newfound respect for the Pelicans.
After nearly blowing a 25-point lead Saturday, the Warriors went right down to the wire with the Pelicans again Monday. Klay Thompson scored five points in 92-second span to turn a one-point lead into a 92-86 advantage with 3:34 on the clock.