5 Questions with Golden State of Mind
Bradt Klopfer drops in for a very important Sunday Game
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It all comes down to a Sunday afternoon game between the Grizzlies and Warriors. The winner will get the important ‘8’ spot in the Western Conference.
It should be a fun one today, and to get the perspective of the other side, I reached out to Brady Klopfer of SBNation and he gave us what we need to know now, as well as a glimpse into the future.
1. The Grizz/Warriors game will decide the 8 seed in the West. What are 3 keys to a Warriors victory?
May 16, 2021 - 12:24 AM
Los Angeles Lakers (41-30, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (31-40, 11th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Lakers take on New Orleans.
The Pelicans have gone 18-23 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is fifth in the Western Conference scoring 114.8 points while shooting 47.7% from the field.
The Lakers are 24-17 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 49.8 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 11.8.
The teams meet for the third time this season. The Pelicans won 128-111 in the last matchup on March 23. Brandon Ingram led New Orleans with 36 points, and Montrezl Harrell led Los Angeles with 18 points.
Los Angeles plays New Orleans on 4-game win streak
by The Associated Press
Last Updated May 16, 2021 at 3:28 am EDT
Los Angeles Lakers (41-30, seventh in the Western Conference) vs. New Orleans Pelicans (31-40, 11th in the Western Conference)
New Orleans; Sunday, 9 p.m. EDT
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles looks to keep its four-game win streak intact when the Lakers take on New Orleans.
The Pelicans have gone 18-23 against Western Conference opponents. New Orleans is fifth in the Western Conference scoring 114.8 points while shooting 47.7% from the field.
The Lakers are 24-17 against Western Conference opponents. Los Angeles is fourth in the Western Conference scoring 49.8 points per game in the paint led by Anthony Davis averaging 11.8.
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