Pelicans-Warriors Preview

One of the enduring memories for Golden State Warriors fans last season came when assistant coach Alvin Gentry lightened up the mood in practice before an eventual title-clinching NBA Finals win in Game 6 by throwing down a dunk. Gentry has moved on from the newest NBA champions to take over a talent-laden New Orleans Pelicans team that Golden State insists is a threat to its throne. The Warriors will receive their championship rings before Tuesday night's opener against a Pelicans team that has dropped 14 of the last 15 meetings between the teams, including seven straight at the Oracle Arena.