Chapter 1053: Exciting You, so Beautiful (4/5!)
Chapter 1053: Exciting you, so beautiful (45!)
"I know about 2K, but that won't trouble us. He basically chooses to break through from the right, which is easy to defend."
Green was afraid that reporters would not understand, so he emphasized it again.
"Aren't you worried about him taking the left path?"
the reporter asked.
"I'm afraid that he won't dare to go to the right. You can report this. If he goes to the right, I will guard him."
Green said, pointing to reporters.
This is not just a big mouth, but also some scheming.
Speak up through the media and let the media become your weapon.
If Tang Tian doesn't dare to go to the right, then he is giving in; if he only goes to the right, then his probability of successful defense will be greatly increased.
The media has long been accustomed to Green's loud mouth.
If he says the Warriors will definitely win, or that the Pelicans are bad, they won't react too much.
But the scheming clamor excited them.
Although there were still two days before the start of the game, the media all used this news as the front page headlines the next day.
This is the part that fans love to watch the most.
Sure enough, the fans went straight to the climax the next day.
Although Green is hateful, it has to be said that with his presence, the game becomes more interesting.
The day before the game, the entire Pelicans team traveled to Oakland to prepare for the Christmas Day game the next day.
Tang Tian did not take the same plane as the team. He, Olson and his two sons chartered another plane.
This year’s Christmas Eve can only be spent in Auckland.
Speaking of which, when Xiao Hua steps down, he will have to discuss the schedule with the new president.
The Pelicans are now a serious and wealthy team. They are among the best in terms of team strength and market. They cannot always play away games during such holidays.
After arriving in Auckland, Tang Tian was still in a good mood after carefully preparing Christmas gifts for his two sons.
The two sons have developed independent awareness of external things and will interact with him.
The blood-thicker-water relationship between father and son does not exist at the moment of birth, but more about the companionship during this growth stage.
After finally putting his son to sleep, Tang Tian then started fighting with Olson again.
They had to prepare for a second child. After having a son, they both wanted a daughter.
At this time, you have to look forward to being possessed by the Mamba Mentality.
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The next morning, the Pelicans arranged their daily shooting practice.
"Don, that guy Draymond is deliberately irritating you. His thoughts are too beautiful."
Because he didn't take a plane, Walker came over early in the morning to remind Tang Tian.
"I know."
Tang Tian smiled and nodded.
Everyone could see Green's little thoughts.
"Don't worry, I will blow him up."
Davis came over and said at this time.
What he has gained this season is not only stability, but also confidence.
They used to help Walker in Charlotte, and then served Butler in Dallas. Now in Oakland, it's time to give Tang Tian a try.
Tang Tian also smiled and nodded.
He didn't refuse Brother Kulian's kindness, but he also had his own plan.
When I was playing Mavericks before, because I had just acquired the skills, I wasn’t that skillful in using them yet.
Although he consciously broke through from the right, the passive skill "Unparalleled" was not triggered.
But as the game progressed, he had basically mastered the skills.
There is a lack of an opportunity to fully experience passive skills. Since Green wants it, it is most appropriate to use him as a background.
That night, Oracle Arena was packed.
In fact, not only the arena, but also major bars, restaurants, and wherever there is a TV, a large number of fans gather.
ESPN's prediction for this game is accurate. This scene is comparable to the NFL Super Bowl in the United States.
Whether the Pelicans can tie the Lakers' 33-game winning streak, whether the Warriors can win the game and complete the best play, Green's pre-game clamor, etc.
There are so many things related to the outcome of this game, and it is definitely highly anticipated.
Players from both sides entered the field to warm up one after another. Both sides were four-star lineups.
The staff at the arena were also very helpful. When the players were warming up, they gave both sides a 2K score on the large LED screen.
Such an intuitive comparison fully creates the atmosphere of this battle of the century.
After the warm-up, the scene quickly entered the opening ceremony, and the starting lists of both sides were gradually released.
The Pelicans have four stars here, Walker, Tang Tian, Butler, Davis and Dedmon.
The same goes for the Warriors, Curry, Thompson, Durant, Green and McGee.
It is worth mentioning that McGee was tossed around and eventually became the Warriors' starting center.
After the lineup was given, split shots of the starting lineups of the two teams were frequently shown.
Walker and Curry, Tang Tian and Thompson, Butler and Durant, Davis and Green.
Not to mention the two teams, this matchup alone is very interesting.
Durant seems to be in a good mood. The team has been in good shape recently and there is another opportunity in front of him.
If he can win, then everything before will not matter.
The game started immediately, with the starting lineups of both teams coming on stage one after another.
Tang Tian tossed the powder as usual before going on stage.
There was a commotion on the sidelines.
This action is now really bound to Tang Tian.
In the stands, Xiao Hua's face froze when he saw this.
He was there again, and he was more prepared than the last time.
McGee moved the ball back to the Warriors' half, officially kicking off the Christmas Day game.
Curry holds the ball to the frontcourt, and Durant sets a pick-and-roll.
The Warriors have greatly increased the number of Dooku pick-and-rolls this season. Against the Pelicans, they were even more direct and used it right from the beginning.
Curry walked out after the pick-and-roll and lobbed the ball to Durant.
Durant caught the ball with Walker behind him and quickly turned around and shot.
"Uh-huh!"
Durant leads the way for the Warriors.
In the Pelicans' frontcourt, Walker and Davis played a pick-and-roll. Davis walked out of the pick-and-roll, received Walker's pass from the free throw line and faced Curry for a mid-range shot.
Looking back, the Pelicans made defensive adjustments and switched to Butler to guard Durant and Tang Tian to guard Curry.
But the Warriors adjusted their offense and asked Thompson to hit Walker with a back in the low post. He then turned around and made a layup, causing Walker to commit a defensive foul.
After making two free throws, the Warriors continued to increase points.
The opening rounds became a microcosm of the first quarter.
The Warriors knew it would be difficult to guard the Pelicans, so they simply used attack against attack.
Walker was kind of targeted on the court.
His defense is above the league average, and he doesn't suffer against defenders alone.
But the Warriors have been looking for his mismatch, whether it is Durant or Thompson.
After all, Walker's height is only 1.85 meters, and he seems to be at a disadvantage in misplaced defense.
No one on either side could guard the other in the first quarter.
After one quarter, the score on the court was 41 to 40.
The two teams both scored 40+ points in one quarter, which is rare in history.
However, this scene made Xiao Hua in the stands very excited.
Previously, the Mavericks and Pelicans fought hard to defend, but couldn't prevent Tang Tian from losing in the end.
But when the Warriors and Pelicans fight hard to attack, that problem no longer exists!