Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) reacts after feeding an alley-oop pass for a dunk by Kevin Durant. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Draymond Green posted his fourth career playoff triple double as the Golden State Warriors rolled over the New Orleans Pelicans 123-101 in the opening game of their second round series.
Green finished with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 11 assists, and Kevin Durant tallied 26 points and 13 rebounds for the defending champion Warriors who took command of the contest in the second quarter.
"We knew we had to come out and get the ball moving," Green said. "Make sure everyone was a threat on the floor and we did. We knew we could pick them apart."
Golden State again played without two-time MVP Stephen Curry. Coach Steve Kerr said it was "very likely" Curry would play game two on Tuesday. Curry has been out since March 23 with a sprained knee.
"If he comes back he is our guy," said Green. "He will incorporate himself back into the offense. We will be ready to roll."
Anthony Davis paced the Pelicans' attack with 21 points and 10 rebounds while Jrue Holiday had just 11 points on a disappointing four-of-14 shooting. (Agence France-Presse)