New Orleans Pelicans Proving to Be Valuable Warm-Up for Golden State Warriors

When the first-round matchup between the Golden State Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans ends, the NBA stratosphere won't be talking about an upset for the ages. It won't be gushing over an upstart Pelicans squad that upended a title favorite. It won't be lamenting a Warriors outfit that almost bent to a distinctly inferior opponent.

It will, however, have just witnessed a postseason battle Golden State didn't see coming yet will be thankful it encountered.

After pulling out a 97-87 win in Game 2 on Monday n...

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