Green finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, three steals and two blocks and just with his hustle and energy helped the defending champions pull away with a superb, decisive second quarter. Jrue Holiday was held to 4-for-14 shooting and 11 points. Golden State again played without two-time MVP Curry, who has been sidelined since March 23 with a sprained left knee. Once Golden State got going in transition, the crowd became deafening and the Pelicans couldn’t keep pace — with tempo being something the Warriors know is key this series. Golden State shot 13 for 20 in the second, making four 3s and 11 of 14 free throws.

Source: Philippine Star April 29, 2018 06:00 UTC