Warriors observations: Jordan Poole, short-handed Dubs crushed by Pelicans

No Stephen Curry, no Draymond Inexperienced, no Klay Thompson, no Andrew Wiggins added as much as no likelihood for a Warriors victory Monday evening in New Orleans.

Overmatched from the beginning, falling behind 10 within the first six minutes and by 24 after 11 minutes, the Warriors absorbed a 128-83 beating by the Pelicans at Smoothie King Heart.

4 Warriors (8-10) scored in double figures, led by 26 factors from Jordan Poole and 18 from Jonathan Kuminga.

On the entire, this was about as dangerous because the Warriors can look. They’d virtually twice as many turnovers (27) as assists (16).

Listed here are three observations from 4 starters watched in road garments and the fifth, Kevon Looney, performed solely 5 minutes:

Warriors play Santa

Christmas could be 34 days away, however the Warriors didn’t wish to wait so lengthy to get within the spirit of giving.

Then once more, they had been in New Orleans.

Golden State dedicated 27 turnovers, handing the Pelicans 31 factors, eclipsing the earlier season excessive of 23 turnovers the Warriors delivered of their first journey to the Huge Straightforward in Nov. 4.

The Warriors wasted no time setting a charitable tone, committing seven giveaways within the first quarter, accounting for 9 of the Pelicans’ 35 factors within the first 12 minutes.

Most all people acquired into the act, with rookie Ryan Rollins committing 5 in 16 minutes and Poole committing 4 in 27 minutes. Ten gamers took the court docket, and all by Looney dedicated at the least two giveaways

The Pelicans, enjoying at close to full energy, didn’t want any assist. They acquired it anyway.

The flying Mr. Kuminga

Given the size, velocity and athleticism of the Pelicans, this recreation figured to be one which suited the most effective attributes of Kuminga.

 

And the 20-year-old ahead, in his second season, managed to showcase his presents a number of occasions, serving up high-quality video highlights.

The primary got here within the second minute of the sport, when the athletic marvel that’s Zion Williamson grabbed a rebound and set sail for a coast-to-coast voyage positive to finish with a straightforward bucket. Nope. Kuminga chased him down and slapped the shot off the backboard.

The second got here late within the second quarter, when Poole’s 3-point shot bounced excessive off the rim. Kuminga, flying in from the wing, grabbed the ball along with his proper hand and jammed it by means of, along with his hand narrowly lacking the backboard.

JK completed with 18 factors, three rebounds and a pair memorable moments.

Why not Wiseman?

Whereas the NBA Golden State Warriors had been frolicking in New Orleans, James Wiseman was toiling away in Salt Lake Metropolis with the G League Santa Cruz Warriors.

Insofar because the Warriors rested their starters, turning the sport over to gamers out and in of the rotation, it might not have been illogical give Wiseman just a few NBA minutes.

Requested earlier than the sport if there was any consideration for bringing Wiseman in for this recreation – rookies Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins – coach Steve Kerr stated there was not.

“No, not for tonight. We felt it was actually essential for him to get a very good stretch in Santa Cruz of practising,” he stated. “The apply is the massive factor. Once you get individualized consideration, like the blokes do within the G League, it’s simpler to make extra progress somewhat than the stops and begins that occur in the course of the NBA season while you’re not within the rotation.”

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It is a rational rationalization, on the floor, however would have extra credibility if the Warriors had not summoned rookies Patrick Baldwin Jr. and Ryan Rollins from Santa Cruz on Sunday night.

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