This time, there has been less debate among fans on social media.
Unlike the previous Lakers, the Spurs showed the dominant pressure that the Lakers and even the Bucks did not have.
This Spurs team is stronger than last season and very champion-like.
Last season, the Pelicans had not played so smoothly with Tang Tian, needless to say Tang Tian has retired now.
A score of 0 to 2 has it all.
It's too difficult for the Pelicans to beat this Spurs.
The next two games of the series will be played in New Orleans.
For the Pelicans to retain their hope of promotion, the third game is a game they must win.
Although it seems difficult now.
The situation is unfavorable, but the foundation of Tang Tian's four consecutive championships here is here. Fans cheer for the Pelicans on social media.
This is also a very rare scene, which shows the popularity of the Pelicans.
However, the Pelicans' training after returning to New Orleans was closed.
When Tang Tian arrived at the training hall, he could see the pressure from the coaches and team members' faces.
This is the biggest since the season.
This Spurs team is a lot stronger than the Bucks. The Pelicans can say that they are good enough, and there is nothing to say.
However, no matter how difficult it is, people will try their best.
After the training, Tang Tian did not find Durant, but took Davis alone to chat.
Davis has been very stable since entering the playoffs, averaging 24 + 11 data per game, and is a very qualified second master.
Even throughout the season, he has not been dissatisfied with Durant's airborne, and it can be said that he did it perfectly.
"AD, you need to do more."
But the first sentence that Tang Tian communicated with him was unexpected.
Davis didn't expect Tang Tian to say so to him.
"I know you've done well and can't even ask you more, but I think you can do better because you are AD."
Tang Tian continued with chicken soup.
"Boss, we really have a hard time winning this Spurs without you."
After all, Davis and Tang Tian have stayed for a long time, and chicken soup has become more immune.
And what he said is true.
Leonard George, Durant are very restricted, and no one can break it except Tang Tian.
Take a step back and say that the Spurs make up this lineup and it's their turn to turn to their championship.
"I know."
To Davis' surprise, Tang Tian nodded calmly.
"But the opportunity for five consecutive championships is here. Are you willing to give up?"
Tang Tian said looking at Davis.
"I don't want to, but ..."
"No, but AD, I know you and Tim have learned a lot, and Tim has taught you a lot of skills, but Tim never gives up."
Tang Tian interrupted Davis directly.
"I never forgot the scene of the floor shot that year. If you do n’t hit the last minute, you will never know the result. If you do n’t work harder, you do n’t know how good you can be. You can do better because you are AD. "
Tang Tian repeated the previous words, but at this time, he went to fine-grained, and felt that it was completely different.
After dazing for a moment, he nodded earnestly.
Honestly for all these years, because of Tang Tian, he has been winning, and he has unconsciously become dependent on Tang Tian.
Even if Tang Tian retires, he has made up his mind to prove himself.
But when he really encountered such a dilemma, he instinctively flinched.
Yeah, Tang Tian is not there. I ca n’t win such a powerful Spurs team.
This is completely normal.
But Tang Tian's words reminded him that he is Anthony Davis, the current active power forward selected by the American media, and the No. 1 in the United States. He can do more than this.
Especially when Durant is restricted, he must stand up.
Seeing Davis's eyes changing, Tang Tian knew that his words worked.
He smiled and touched Davis' head.
With this attitude, even if the Spurs can't win in the end, they will still be defeated and die without regret.
Two days later, the third game of the Western Conference started at the New Orleans Arena.
The New Orleans Arena was full, with the "Pelicans Reversing" and the slogan "Five consecutive championships" everywhere.
Just like speaking on social media before, despite the unfavorable situation, the Pelicans fans support the team.
This also made the Pelicans fans look downturned.
And when warming up before the game, the Pelicans had a rare scene.
Davis, who had always been low-key, took the initiative to bring the players together and held up his hands and said some morale-inspiring words.
Seeing this, Tang Tian felt that the Pelicans had a chance to win the game tonight.
After the warm-up, the scene quickly entered the opening ceremony.
The starting lineups of the two teams have also been released.
The Spurs were the same as in the previous games, with White and Forbes on the perimeter, George and Leonard on the front and Aldridge at center.
The Pelicans have changed, with Brogden and Hollo on the outside, Durant and Ariza on the front, and Davis on the center.
Stevens took the initiative to lower the altitude, which was to kill the Spurs.
In the cheers of the fans, Davis moved the ball back to the Pelicans half, officially kicking off the game.
The Pelicans came up with Durant first, but as soon as he received the ball, Leonard assisted.
Durant's first dry pull.
"Dang!"
It's a pity that George interfered. He didn't hit the shot!
Aldridge protected a defensive rebound.
The Spurs advanced to the frontcourt, Leonard singled out Ariza, turned the Kobe bottom line and shot back.
"Oh!"
The ball is firmly in the bag.
Leonard is playing more and more like Kobe, but the shooting rate is not very impressive.
Durant continued to be double-handed with the ball in the frontcourt. This time, he split the ball in time. Holloday's fake slam shot made Forbes into the paint.
Facing the assisted Aldridge, he accelerated and decelerated with a rhythm change and squeezed his shot beautifully.
This ball perfectly reflects the value of Hollodi.
But the moment he shot, a big hand came over him.
"boom!"
A chasing cap by Leonard's defense!
There was a restlessness at the scene ~ www.novelhall.com ~ Leonard's offense evolved, but the defense was still unsolved.
When Tang Tian was here, his defense was comparable to Tang Tian. Now Tang Tian retires, he is the one with the strongest defense.
After chasing the hat, he took the rebound and took a quick turn.
Passing Hollodi and Ariza in a row, Leonard made a fast break to the frontcourt and scored the ball against Brogden's defense.
4 to 0.
Much of the Spurs' oppression comes from Leonard, who again confirmed this with an excellent offense and defense.
Even if the Pelicans play at home, it's hard to win.