West Conf. Semis: New Orleans Pelicans 116-121 Golden State Warriors - 5 Talking Points

#2 Was this New Orleans' best shot?

New Orleans Pelicans v Golden State Warriors - Game Two

It was quite obvious that the Pelicans underwent an uncharacteristic offensive slump in Game 1. Nothing like that happened on Tuesday night, however, as they tallied 116 points as compared to just 101 in Game 1.

So there was an obvious improvement on offense. Given the fact that the Warriors welcomed Stephen Curry back this game, the fact that they scored less in Game 2 than in Game 1 has to definitely count as an improvement on the defensive end.

Not that it's a consolation if it wasn't, but was this the Pelicans' best shot at beating the Warriors even in this series?

If yes, then we could be headed for a sweep and if no, then it requires us to wrack our brains enough to find out what they could possibly have capitalized more of in this game - because on the surface, there doesn't seem to be anything.