What we liked:
New Orleans gave Golden State all they could ask for. Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins put up a combined 70 points, 30 rebounds, and 10 assists. Against most teams that’ll be enough to win, against one of the greatest NBA teams ever created, not so much. If New Orleans can play this way most nights with a little help, this is a playoff team. The question remains if they can actually perform in that manner every night.
What we didn’t like:
With a team that possesses the two best big men in basketball, the Pelicans decided to get into a shooting contest with Golden State.