Warriors vs. Pelicans player grades: Lindy Waters III and Buddy Hield save the day
Warriors player grades
Stephen Curry: B+
Curry had a solid game, finishing with 23 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists. He shot 9-of-21 from the field and 4-of-10 from three-point range, but he also had 5 turnovers.
Overall, it was a good performance from Curry, but he wasn't as efficient as he usually is. He'll need to be better in the playoffs if the Warriors want to make a deep run.
Klay Thompson: B-
Thompson struggled with his shot, finishing with just 16 points on 6-of-17 shooting. He was 2-of-8 from three-point range.
Thompson is still working his way back from a torn ACL, so it's understandable that he's not quite at his best yet. However, he'll need to be more efficient if the Warriors want to win a championship.
Draymond Green: A
Green had a great game, finishing with 11 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists. He also had 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Green was all over the court, making plays on both ends. He was a key reason why the Warriors were able to win this game.
Andrew Wiggins: B+
Wiggins had a solid game, finishing with 17 points and 7 rebounds. He shot 7-of-15 from the field and 3-of-7 from three-point range.
Wiggins has been playing well all season, and he's a big reason why the Warriors are one of the best teams in the NBA. He'll need to continue to play well in the playoffs if the Warriors want to win a championship.
Kevon Looney: A-
Looney had a great game, finishing with 12 points and 20 rebounds. He also had 3 assists and 3 steals.
Looney has been a key part of the Warriors' success this season. He's a great rebounder and defender, and he's also a good passer. He'll need to continue to play well in the playoffs if the Warriors want to win a championship.
Pelicans player grades
Zion Williamson: A
Williamson had a great game, finishing with 30 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists. He shot 11-of-19 from the field and 8-of-10 from the free throw line.
Williamson is a superstar, and he's only going to get better. He's a key part of the Pelicans' future, and he'll need to continue to play well if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Brandon Ingram: B+
Ingram had a solid game, finishing with 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. He shot 8-of-17 from the field and 4-of-9 from three-point range.
Ingram is a talented player, and he's still developing. He's a key part of the Pelicans' future, and he'll need to continue to improve if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
CJ McCollum: C-
McCollum struggled with his shot, finishing with just 14 points on 5-of-15 shooting. He was 1-of-6 from three-point range.
McCollum is a good player, but he's not a superstar. He's a key part of the Pelicans' rotation, but he'll need to be more efficient if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Jonas Valanciunas: B+
Valanciunas had a solid game, finishing with 16 points and 12 rebounds. He shot 7-of-12 from the field.
Valanciunas is a good rebounder and defender, and he's also a good scorer. He's a key part of the Pelicans' rotation, and he'll need to continue to play well if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Herb Jones: A
Jones had a great game, finishing with 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 4 assists. He also had 3 steals and 2 blocks.
Jones is a talented defender, and he's also a good scorer. He's a key part of the Pelicans' rotation, and he'll need to continue to play well if they want to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Conclusion
The Warriors won this game thanks to a late-game surge led by Lindy Waters III and Buddy Hield. Waters III hit a clutch three-pointer with 1:06 remaining to give the Warriors the lead for good, and Hield hit a pair of free throws with 10.3 seconds remaining to seal the win.
The Pelicans played well, but they couldn't keep up with the Warriors in the fourth quarter. Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 30 points, but he didn't get enough help from his teammates.
The Warriors are now 48-25 on the season, while the Pelicans are 30-43. The Warriors are currently the third seed in the Western Conference, while the Pelicans are currently the 12th seed.
