NBA Playoffs 2018: Grading the New Orleans Pelicans players

#7 Ian Clark: B-

Ian Clark (right) drives to the basket

Ian Clark had captured the imaginations of many Warriors fans last season when he showcased his ability to play in almost a Steph Curry-esque way when Curry was on the bench, on his way to winning an NBA Championship with the Warriors.

Steve Kerr even commented on how Clark was one of his favorite players, and Clark definitely made his shots count for the Pelicans, putting up nearly 8 points at a 42.4% clip this postseason.

Clark was an excellent part of the New Orleans "bench mob", being in position for and hitting (some long) threes at important junctures throughout games as New Orleans powered through the first round versus the Blazers.

Despite being somewhat limited versus his old team, Clark was effective and was a big contributor for the Pels in their Game 3 win over the Warriors, scoring a playoff-career high 18 points. He provided the spark in the second half, going off for 14 of his 18 points off 7 of 11 shooting with 3 three-point FGs, as the Pelicans recorded a Franchise playoff record 14 three-pointers.