Warriors-Pelicans Preview

Even with the Golden State Warriors leading the eighth-seeded New Orleans Pelicans 2-0, expecting a runaway in this series might not be justified. The first two games weren't decided until the final minutes and the series shifts Thursday night to New Orleans, the city where the Warriors last lost. "We know that we can beat this team," Anthony Davis said after his Pelicans led by 13 in Monday's 97-87 loss, which was a two-point game with four minutes left. "We were right there." The series opener wasn't as close, but Davis made it a game by scoring 20 of his 35 points in the fourth quarter as New Orleans fell 106-99 after trailing by 25 in the second half.