With Mark Jackson anchoring the three - man booth calling the game, the Golden State Warriors (10) defeated the New Orleans Pelicans (0 - 1), 106 - 99. Tyreke Evans suffered a left knee contusion in the first half and did not return. It was the 124th consecutive sellout at Oracle Arena and the Warriors’ 40th home win this season. MVP contender Stephen Curry recorded his sixth playoff game of at least 30 points, concluding with 34 points, five assists, four rebounds, three steals, and four three - pointers in 40 minutes. The Warriors struggled from the free - throw line, converting 21 - of - 34. Andrew Bogut and Draymond Green each recorded a double - double, highlighted by Green’s playoff career - high and game - high seven assists. Sharpshooter Klay Thompson was held to 6 - of - 17 from the field but compiled 21 points in 37 minutes. David Lee was unavailable due to a lower back strain, and his availability for the next game is uncertain. The Pelicans erased a 25 - point third quarter deficit, closing to within four in the waning moments. In his playoff debut, Anthony Davis scored 35 points, grabbed seven rebounds, blocked four shots, recorded one assist and chipped in one steal in 40 minutes. He scored 20 of the team’s 33 fourth - quarter points, almost single - handedly outscoring the Warriors in the final period. Even though he picked up a technical foul, Quincy Pondexter scored 20 points and recorded team - highs of nine rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes. The Warriors and Pelicans play Game 2 on Monday night at Oracle Arena. The Warriors only lost two home games during the regular season.
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