The Pelicans played at a high level for 44 minutes. Then their relative inexperience reared its ugly head.
The New Orleans Pelicans came out in the first quarter absolutely on fire. Eric Gordon made three quick threes as the Pels raced out to an early lead. Even the shots the missed were high quality looks; open threes, Anthony Davis pull ups, and shots at the rim. Blow opportunities kept the lead smaller than it could have been. Anthony Davis missed a possible highlight dunk which immediately led to a wide open Stephen Curry three in transition.