Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors to an easy win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals and matched his playoff career-high with nine triples. The New Orleans Pelicans got the No. 1 pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery.
Curry explodes for 36 points
Stephen Curry led his Golden State Warriors to the 116-94 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals with a game-high 36 points. Curry made nine triples in the process and matched his NBA Playoff career-high.
#SPLASH💦 x 9⃣@StephenCurry30 was feelin' it last night, matching his #NBAPlayoffs career-high with nine triples in the win ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/ystGR7i1jT
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 15, 2019
Lillard unhappy with defense
Damian Lillard voiced his displeasure after a massive defeat to the Golden State Warriors in the opening game of the Western Conference Finals and said that the defense had too many slip-ups and that you cannot beat the Warriors with such defense.
"We had too many moments where we had slip-ups defensively, 20 turnovers that led to over 30 points, and you can't allow that. If you allow that against this team, especially on the road, you're going to have a slim chance to win." – Dame pic.twitter.com/ny4mOHxGgw
— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) May 15, 2019
Pelicans get the No.1 pick
The New Orleans Pelicans were massive underdogs to win the top pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery but to the surprise of everyone, they got it.
#PELICANS TICKET OFFICE IS WILDIN!!’ 🔥🔥🔥 #BirdStrikes pic.twitter.com/meihqCrWdd
— New Orleans Pelicans (@PelicansNBA) May 15, 2019
Hands introduce himself
Former UCLA Bruins point guard Jaylen Hands declared for the upcoming NBA Draft and in the following video, he quickly introduced himself at the NBA Combine. Hands averaged 14.2 points, 6.1 assists, and 1.3 steals in 31.2 minutes per contest with the Bruins in last season.
🙌 @JHANDS08 introduces himself to #NBA fans at #NBACombine Powered by Under Armour! pic.twitter.com/wYBHijJIGo
— NBA Draft (@NBADraft) May 15, 2019
The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery order is set!
The 2019 NBA Draft Lottery took place last night and the world was shocked with the No. 1 pick going to the New Orleans Pelicans, who had minimal chances to get the top spot. The Memphis Grizzlies will have the No.2 pick, while New York Knicks are right behind with the third pick.
The 2019 #NBADraftLottery order is set. pic.twitter.com/PEbqipMVFL
— NBA (@NBA) May 15, 2019
