The third game of the Pelicans and Rockets will not take place until three days later.
During this period, the other two Western Conference semifinals also ended.
Lowry recovered, and scored 20 + 10, helping the Raptors pull back a city, and the Knicks drew 1: 1.
After losing Leonard, the Spurs completely couldn't resist the Warriors' offense, defeating their opponents 91-121.
Whether Pachulia deliberately stepped on is still controversial, but there is no dispute that his kick has made the Spurs out early.
Also at the same time, the league announced the third batch of season awards, this time announced the best sixth man of the season.
The Rockets' Eric Gordon overtook the Warriors' Iguodala and Pelicans' Louis Williams with 39% of the votes, and was successfully elected as the Sixth Man of the Season.
After the award was announced, Tang Tian also sent his congratulations to Gordon.
This was originally selected by the Los Angeles Clippers and is expected to become a new future player, because of injuries to New Orleans, Brooklyn, New York, and then to Houston, finally found his place there.
This honor is the affirmation of his best performance of the season, and also a great encouragement.
That same day, the Pelicans team flew to Houston.
On the day of the resistance, the team continued to carry out training, which was similar to the previous two days. It responded to Jokic's singles tactics.
D'Antoni's stance after the second game of the series gave the Rockets fans confidence, and also gave the Pelicans a shot in advance.
Stevens and Tang Tian are both tactical masters, and they certainly won't sit still.
The Rockets still closed training throughout the course. Although D'Antoni said on the court that there will be tactical adjustments, there is no news before the game.
It can be felt that they are clearly struggling to start a Jedi counterattack at home.
That night, the attendance at the Toyota Center in Houston was full.
For the Toyota Center, which has always been famous for its occupancy rate, this is very rare.
It was just that a lot of Chinese audiences who supported Tang Tian came to the scene, giving the game a little different taste.
The Rockets are stronger and the stars are more, but as long as there is Tang Tian, this city that was originally opened by the Chinese market by Yao Ming is not a complete home.
Since Tang Tian appeared in the stadium, it was felt by the cheers of a considerable number of fans.
After the warm-up of the two teams before the game, the award ceremony for the best sixth person was held.
"... I want to thank every teammate I used to and now, as well as everyone in this city. Your support has brought me to this day. I love this city and I am willing to play for the Rockets forever. "
Gordon's speech is very sensational. For a player who has been given high hopes but wandered, it is very difficult to find the second spring in the NBA to regain value.
Gordon's speech not only cheered the fans on the spot, but also encouraged the Rockets.
They will really do their best tonight.
After the opening ceremony, the two teams started one after another.
The Rockets have made adjustments in the starting lineup, Paul, Harden, Gordon, Tucker, Cousins.
They replaced Morris starting with Gordon!
When Gordon started, the cheering continued, and the Toyota Center was imposing.
This starting lineup came out, both Tang Tian and Stevens were surprised.
If the Pelicans continue to play Cousins with Tang Tian, then Tucker's defense will come out.
But letting Davis play Tucker back, the Pelicans' offensive efficiency will decline.
D'Antoni's starter adjustment this time was quite spiritual.
And they didn't disclose a bit of wind before the game, which was a surprise to the Pelicans.
After the opening ceremony, the two teams started one after another.
In the cheers of the fans, Cousins jumped to win Davis, giving the Rockets a chance to lead the offensive.
Harden dribbled to the frontcourt, calling Cousins' pick-and-roll.
Cousins blocked Ariza, Harden misplaced and beat Jokic, and changed continuously to make a breakthrough and retreat after an emergency stop.
Jokic couldn't keep up with the rhythm, because Gordon's three-pointer, the Rockets' co-defense did not dare to arbitrarily.
"Oh!"
This time the Rockets came out on top.
Cheering at the Toyota Center, this is a good start!
For the Pelicans' offense, Holloday went to the front court to open the ball and gave the ball to Davis.
Although Tucker has a good defense, this season he is mainly playing small forward and the defense against Davis is too obvious.
This is a natural misalignment and is not inappropriate.
Davis catches the ball and hits it hard, Tucker cannot hold it.
However, the weaker Gordon has already assisted in advance, and the Rockets are clearly prepared before the game.
Davis turned around and forced a layup, rushing ahead of the defense.
Although Tucker couldn't resist the bottom, but given enough physical confrontation, Davis shot out of the basket.
However, Davis responded quickly, grabbing offensive rebounds with his long arms, and quickly making up for scoring.
This matchup is indeed a bit difficult for Tucker.
At this time, Booz Derek exchanged a few words with D'Antoni. D'Antoni nodded, got up and shouted to Cousins, and it seemed that there was a defensive adjustment.
The Rockets' frontcourt attack, Harden continued to misplace him for Jokic.
The Pelicans didn't change, Harden stepped back and made a three-pointer.
"Oh!"
The ball echoed into the net.
Harden's hands are a bit hot tonight!
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Stevens meditated on the sidelines, which is obviously not good news for the Pelicans.
The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt again. With the same idea, Davis continued to drop.
However, the Rockets' defense has changed. They used Tucker to top the arc to defend Jokic, Cousins couldn't get out of the basket!
Davis can only play Cousins in a low post. If he doesn't, he can cope with Tucker's defense speed and mid-range position.
And the middle distance is definitely not as good as the offense.
D'Antoni, this clever ghost, is really spiritual tonight!
Holloday asked Davis to make a pick-and-roll, and after he opened it, he gave it to Davis.
This ball is a good one, Davis' chance in the middle distance.
However, Paul's concealed small movements continued at the bottom. Davis didn't have a good rhythm when he tried to hide and the ball hit the frame.
Cousins received a defensive rebound.
This offense and defense, the Rockets have the upper hand!
"The Rockets really have a chance tonight!"
At the commentary, Jeff Van Gundy exclaimed.
"They are much stronger than last year and they should pull back a city."
Brin also echoed.
The Rockets lost another 0 to 3. The Rockets and Pelicans are not so different in strength.
The commentator for this game was McGrady, and he nodded with a smile after hearing Van Gundy and Brin.
However, when he was laughing, he unconsciously turned his eyes to the Pelicans' halftime and to Tang Tian.
From the opening to the scene, Tang Tian seems to have not shot yet?
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