Curry is expected to make his 2018 playoff debut in Game 2 Pelicans try to escape Golden State with split Warriors getting it done in the playoffs with defense That thud you heard was the New Orleans Pelicans crashing back down to earth in Game 1 of their Western Conference semi-final against the Golden State Warriors. After suffering their first loss of the playoffs, they’ll try to salvage a split in the Bay area in Game 2 Tuesday, in what is expected to be the return of two-time NBA MVP Steph Curry. Playing without Stephen Curry for the sixth straight playoff game in Game 1 of this series, the Warriors’ other three stars shined bright. Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson pumped in 53 points combined, while Draymond Green played his do-everything role to perfection. These Warriors are also getting it done on the defensive side of the court, showing that there’s little correlation to regular season and postseason. They are locked in. Golden State is allowing just 97.5 points per g