Draymond Green took a page out of his old book and joined his former assistant coach, Alvin Gentry, in the New Orleans Pelicans huddle during the first quarter — a sight so familiar that it look as if Gentry didn't even notice him there.

The Golden State Warriors forward was kindly removed from the huddle by an official right as it ended, but Green has already downloaded all the info he needed.

“I saw the play,” Green said, according to Melissa Rohlin of the San Jose Mercury News. “They were watching something of us. It was good.”

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Gentry didn't seem bothered by it at all, already having a strong rapport with Green from his Golden State days and knowing a player of his caliber doesn't need a leg up in these playoff situations.

“I didn’t see any reason to get upset about it or anything,” said Gentry after the game. “We’re talking and doing what we do. And that’s Draymond.”

The Warriors would finish the first quarter with only a 32-26 lead, but would do their damage, as usual, in the third quarter, carving a 36-19 differential that broke the game open.

Green was once again instrumental in a series-clinching win, putting up 19 points, 14 rebounds, nine assists, three steals, and two blocks — defending Anthony Davis beautifully throughout the game and forcing him to make tough shots.