The Rockets have another game to play, and the Pelicans get more rest to adjust their time.
However, Stevens did not arrange for the team members to relax as before the first round, but took the time to train and maintain their status.
The Mavericks played very well in the last game. If it were not for Tang Tian, they would probably play the fifth game.
In terms of strength alone, the Mavericks in that game were actually similar to the Rockets behind.
The Big Three's Rockets are definitely not to be underestimated in the playoffs.
After training, Stevens and Brown finished talking, then turned to Tang Tian to talk about the next round of opener.
The opening game between the two sides is very important. The side that takes the lead first will take the initiative in the entire series.
The opinions of the two people were more consistent this time.
The starting strength, the two sides opened five or five; the tactics are targeted, and the regular season has played four games and knows the root;
The Pelicans have two advantages in the series, one is Tang Tian, who is stronger than any of the three giants;
The other big advantage is the bench.
On the Pelicans side, Boyang and Dinwiddie had plenty of playing time in the first round and were in good shape.
Coupled with Jokic's early rotation with substitutes, the Pelicans' current bench connection is their strong point.
On the Rockets side, second-year Capella is not enough to play, the strongest point is veteran David West.
And D'Antoni likes eight or even seven rotations, and Brewer, Andre Miller and others have fallen out of normal rotation.
Aiming at these two points, the Pelicans began to target training in advance.
The Pelicans are preparing for the game, and the first round of the other playoffs in the playoffs have gradually ended or reached the final stage.
The Raptors and Knicks have eliminated the Hornets and the Pacers one after another, and the Heat and the Eagles have not finished in the east. The Heat temporarily lead 3 to 2.
The Warriors and Rockets also eliminated the Clippers and Trail Blazers one after another. The Spurs pulled home at home and chased the big score to 2 to 3.
In the playoffs, the Cavaliers and the Warriors have to wait for the final two teams.
But the Pelicans have taken the lead in the division semifinals with the Rockets.
Regular season grudges, Chinese elements, head coach storm, star players get together ...
There are too many highlights in this group.
On TNT's show, O'Neal, who successfully predicted that the Pelicans swept the Mavericks, bluntly, this is the most exciting matchup in the playoffs this year.
Both Barkley and Smith agreed this time.
The first game of the two series was played in New Orleans. The day before the game, the Rockets' members arrived in New Orleans for public training.
The team members looked energetic and in good shape.
Head coach D'Antoni was interviewed by reporters on the sidelines.
"The Pelicans have been resting for five days, but you just finished the series. Will you be at a disadvantage in terms of his physical fitness?"
"Of course not. We played relatively easily in the first round. Our physical fitness is not a problem. On the contrary, we just finished the game and are in good shape."
D'Antoni smiled back, his mustache raised with confidence.
"Your record against the Pelicans in the regular season is 0 wins and 4 losses. Will this put you under psychological pressure during the game?"
"Of course not. We have spent a lot of time running this season and this is the playoffs. We have three superstars who have proven themselves and proved themselves."
D'Antoni continued to laugh back.
"Do you have defensive tactics against Don?"
The reporter asked the last question.
Carlisle failed to solve Tang Tian's defensive problems in the first round.
"Of course, we know how they play and we know how Tang plays, so we will see it in the game."
D'Antoni is still confident.
From beginning to end, he has always revealed his confidence to the outside world.
Such interviews also encouraged Rockets fans.
It is said that Stevens coached D'Antoni this season, but D'Antoni is not bad!
The original solar bombardment was a classic. The Big Three of the Rockets will definitely have to run in this season. It is already very good to get this record.
As for Stevens, picking ready-made peaches is the same as Cole!
Who knows if D'Antoni coaches the Pelicans better than this? Or what can Stevens coach the Rockets?
In a confident atmosphere, the first game between the Pelicans and the Rockets officially opened at the New Orleans Arena.
The stadium was full.
In the commentary area, in addition to the TNT Big Three sitting in the most prominent position, Zhang Weiping and Su Qun also sat in the next best position.
This round of the series is the Western Conference in the United States, and the domestic is a popular collision.
"Although D'Antoni was confident in the interview before the game, but the Pelicans 'strength is here. According to my understanding, if he can't limit Tang Tian's defense method, he will ignore the Rockets' superstars. The Pelicans should win or win. "
After Zhang Weiping became Weiping Tian, the familiar argument drove the domestic fans' appetite.
Before the opening ceremony, the award ceremony of the best defensive player was performed on site.
Tang Tian raised the trophy to ignite the atmosphere before the game.
After the opening ceremony, this atmosphere reached a peak.
As the playoffs get deeper and deeper, the atmosphere at the New Orleans Arena is getting better.
Davis beat Cousins and kicked off the Western Conference semifinals.
The Pelicans played the No. 1 tactic in the frontcourt. Tang Tiangang broke through with the ball. The Rockets' weak side Harden assisted the defense with double-teams.
Tang Tian gave the ball to Ariza, who made a 3-pointer in the corner and hit it.
Harden's breakthrough in frontcourt hits with color.
In the next round, Tang Tian made a breakthrough on the left, and Morris's defense came up as soon as possible.
Tang Tian gave the ball to Davis. Davis met Cousins and threw the ball to the top of the rim. Jokic jumped up and caught it slightly.
The opening rounds were the epitome of the first quarter.
The Rockets resolutely double-teamed on the defensive end, but Tang Tian's passing speed was fast, and the Pelicans' offensive rotation was also fast.
Basically every round they can find the Rockets' defensive loopholes.
The Rockets' own offense is no problem ~ www.novelhall.com ~ But this defensive strategy makes them lose points quickly.
"It's incomprehensible, there is no reason to clip it like this, you have to look at Tang Tian's touch first, right? It really doesn't make sense."
Su Qun shouted and couldn't understand.
"What did I say? The ones D'Antoni said were all false. This game is basically like this."
Zhang Weiping smiled aside.
The Rockets insisted on tying Tang Tian and even hitting the ball holders for the entire half-time, but the Pelicans' offense system was running in almost the same way. This approach was completely negative.
At the end of the half, the Rockets scored 45 points on their own, and the offense was not too big, but they let the Pelicans score 60 points!
This score refreshed the Pelicans' new record in the playoffs this season.
In the second half, D'Antoni finally made adjustments, no longer going to pinch Tang Tian, but it was too late.
The state of the Pelicans team has been raised in the first half, leading by 22 points in three quarters.
Fourth save Kiki took another 12-2 with the bench, the game ended directly in advance.
The final score on the court was 123 to 100.
The Pelicans scored in double figures with 7 players. Tang Tian easily scored 21 points, 10 assists and 7 rebounds in the third quarter.
When the final whistle sounded, the fans cheered.
Tang Tian and Stevens looked at each other.
This script is completely different from what they imagined!
They prepared so much that they thought it would be a fierce battle, but once D'Antoni operated, they were all busy!
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