Too bad for the Pelicans, they have just arrived at the playoffs but the chances for them against the Suns is really slim because their caliber is not the same as the Suns. Unfortunately, fate isn't their side as there's no way they can move to the 2nd round without getting a fight against the Suns.
McCollum and Ingram's points didn't amount so much because DeAndre and Booker already have that points covered, also CP3 almost got a triple double. That guy is really good at setting up the table for his team and if his team cannot make the shot, he can always make it.
Yeah, the Pelicans just don't stand a chance of winning the Suns in the first round of the playoffs. However, I would note Valanchunis' phenomenal performance in this match as the Suns couldn't handle him and allowed him to grab 25 rebounds, including 13 offensive rebounds. It's crazy stats! So this guy will most likely surprise us in the upcoming matches, and I guess the Pelicans will be able to win at least 1 game in this series, thanks to him.
It is too unfortunate for them because they got the spot of facing the Suns on the first round, I'm not underestimating there talent but it's just impossible to happen that they could defeat them in this series, but yes maybe they can have that 1 game in their favor.
Yes, it's impossible not to see Valanciunas where he did 25 rebounds. That man is a true warrior in the center and the Suns is struggling to guard him whenever his at his spot, maybe there will be some other teams that will offer him this summer as he will be a good asset to any team he will belong.