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NBA Playoffs Round 2, Warriors Vs. Pelicans Game 3 (May 4, 2018) Preview: Time Start, Channel, Series Schedule

The Golden State Warriors will visit the New Orleans Pelicans in Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Friday night, and here is what you need to know.

Pelicans vs. Warriors Game 3 Preview

The No. 6-seeded Pelicans lost the first two games of the second-round series in Oakland. New Orleans has struggled defensively, having allowed 122 points on average during road games.

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Stephen Curry returned for the second-seeded Warriors — who lead this series 2-0 — in Game 2 on Tuesday and put on an impressive performance. The two-time MVP finished with 28 points on 8-of-15 shooting. Curry also went 5-of-10 on three-pointers. It was his first game since March 23. Klay Thompson scored a game-high 27 points in Game 1.

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For New Orleans, Anthony Davis has been one of their top players. The all-star power forward is averaging 23 points, 12.5 points and 2.5 blocks this series.

Friday’s game in New Orleans will begin at 8pm EST and air on ESPN.

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Golden State has beaten New Orleans in 16 of their last 17 matchups.

Here is the full series schedule:

  • Game 4 in New Orleans: Sunday, May 6, 3:30 p.m. ET, ABC
  • Game 5 in Oakland: Tuesday, May 8, TBA, TNT (if necessary)
  • Game 6 in New Orleans: Thursday, May 10, TBA, ESPN (if necessary)
  • Game 7 in Oakland: Monday, May 14, TBA, TNT (if necessary)

 

Pablo Mena

Writer and assistant editor for usports.org. NY Giants and Rangers fan. Film and TV enthusiast (especially Harry Potter and The Office) and lover of foreign languages and cultures.

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