Chapter 1335 Shaking M

That night, the game between the Pelicans and the Rockets started at the New Orleans Arena.

What is relatively rare is that there are some vacancies in the main stadium that has always been full.

It can be seen that the recent sluggish performance of Durant and the team has made some fans extremely disappointed.

However, Tang Tian and Olsen still came to the sidelines to support them.

When they appeared on the big LED screen, there was a burst of cheers at the scene.

Although he retired and became a celebrity, Tang Tian's influence in this city is truly unparalleled.

To use an inappropriate metaphor, if Tang Tian can really run for mayor of New Orleans, being elected is an inevitable event.

The scene entered the entrance ceremony, and the starters of the two teams were also released one after another.

The Rockets have Westbrook and Harden on the outside, Danuel House and Tucker on the front, and Capela on the center.

The partner of Westbrook and Harden performed well. Although the strength is not as good as the Spurs, it is also ranked third in the West.

Both the record and the recent team performance are much better than the Pelicans.

For the Pelicans, Stevens made some adjustments to the lineup, and Gasol did not appear in the starting lineup.

Alexander and Brogdon on the outside, Durant and Siakam on the front, and Davis on the center.

This is clearly aimed at the Rockets' lineup.

From this, we can also see Stevens' mentality. This game is very critical for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans have suffered a two-game losing streak before. If they lose this time, the morale will be poor and the Spurs will probably lose if they play against the Spurs. That is a five-game losing streak.

So the Pelicans must win this game.

The game began immediately, and the two teams started to play one after another.

Stevens looked at Durant's back, then turned to look at Tang Tian on the stage.

Tang Tian told him that he had already talked with Durant, and whether it worked or not depends on tonight.

Tang Tian and Stevens had a tacit understanding, turned their heads to look at each other, and after a slight smile, they also turned their attention to Durant on the field.

He also wants to know whether Durant is simply not good, or just shaking his M personality.

Amidst the cheers of the fans, Davis turned the ball back to the Pelicans half, officially kicking off the new Pelicans battle.

Durant came up to run and catch the ball and shot a mid-range shot.

However, the ball was obviously a little bit off, and it hit the front of the basket and popped out.

I feel that this thing has been lost for a while, and it doesn't mean that I can get it back just by looking for it.

There was a commotion on the sidelines.

They were even more disappointed with Durant.

But Stevens' eyes lit up at this time.

Because he noticed that after the missed shot, Durant did not keep annoyed as he did in the past few games, but retreated quickly to prevent the Rockets from fast break.

Westbrook singled Alexander, and the violent layup after the breakthrough caused the latter's thug foul.

Walking to the free throw line, he made both free throws against interference.

The Rockets came out on top.

Looking back, Davis hit a low post and returned a goal.

The Rockets advanced to the frontcourt, Westbrook gave the ball to Harden, Harden broke through and caused Brogdon's defensive foul, and also got two free throw opportunities.

The lethality of the Rockets' two backcourts is second to none in the league.

Harden also had two free throws, and the Rockets scored 4 points in a row at the start.

Looking back, Davis was double-teamed in a low-post single, and his turn to the baseline was missed by interference.

Tucker protected the defensive rebound, the Rockets directly pushed the defensive counterattack, and Westbrook made a fast break and dunked.

6 to 2!

The Rockets' double super giant backcourt scored 6 points in a row, helping the Rockets establish a lead at the beginning.

There was a commotion on the sidelines.

Westbrook, Harden and Durant were the original three Thunder.

Now the second and third younger brothers have shown their bravery, but the eldest brother has been misfired.

This kind of scene really makes them very painful!

Some people even feel that they knew this would happen, and the team might as well chase Westbrook.

At least one inside and one outside, the lineup will not look as top-heavy as it is now!

Davis was low and then asked for a position and was circled forward, and the ball couldn't get in.

The restlessness on the sidelines was even worse.

Just then, Durant reached out again to pass the ball.

Instead of catching and shooting, he switched to attacking with the ball.

House, who defended him, was very tight.

He knows that Durant's offense is more inclined to shooting after losing weight, so when defending, he also focuses on anti-shooting.

However, Durant suddenly swung the ball to the right with a big loop, and then made a direct breakthrough from the right.

This breakthrough came a little suddenly, and it was too late for House to react.

Durant broke into the inside line, facing Capela, who was assisting in the defense, made an elegant shot and caused the latter's thug to foul.

There were sporadic cheers at the scene, and Durant's ball finally got a little harder.

Durant adjusted his breath at the free throw line and made two free throws.

And after retreating to halftime, Alexander's defensive position was wrong, and he directly yelled at Alexander to remind him.

Fans on the sidelines will not pay attention to these details, but Stevens has already nodded frequently when he saw this.

Durant's offensive and defensive performance during this period, although I don't know what Tang Tian said, but so far it has worked.

Durant's reminder was very timely. The Rockets' tactical cooperation did not come out. Harden missed a three-pointer with one foot in the final retreat, and Davis protected the defensive rebound.

Alexander advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, and Durant took the initiative to ask for the ball again.

House is still close.

Durant put up a three-threat this time, and then chose to change direction and break through.

This is also one of Durant's talents. Compared with his height, he can dribble and change directions.

This trick is not very effective against defenders at the level of Tang Tian and Leonard, but it is very useful against defenses at the level of House.

House slammed into the air, and Durant passed him clean.

Capela was slow to save, and Durant took a step and chose to pull out directly at the free throw line.

Unlike the previous catch and shoot, this ball was already open after he passed the man.

"Shua!"

With a crisp sound, he hit his first sports goal.

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

Durant scored 4 points in a row, and the "successor of Tang Tian" they were looking forward to finally came back!

Harden scored suddenly, Tucker missed a three-pointer from the bottom corner, and Siakam grabbed a defensive rebound.

The Pelicans went to the frontcourt and then played positions.

"Come on! Pelicans!"

The fans at the scene became emotional and began to actively cheer for the Pelicans.

Durant continued to play House singles with the ball.

This time before Durant passed House, Harden on the weak side came to help defend.

Durant was not in good form before and the Rockets have been using help defense, but now that Durant has scored consecutively, they have also used the defensive treatment they should use.

And D'Antoni also knows that Durant's shots are not very good.

But it's a pity that he made a mistake in his judgment this time. Durant had already observed the positioning of his teammates before the double-team formed.

When the double-team was formed, he flicked the ball to Brogdon who was in the open position.

Brogdon was also very decisive, and after receiving the ball, he shot an open three-pointer directly.

"Shua!"

With a crisp sound, the ball fell into the net!

The scene burst into cheers.

The Pelicans played a wave of 7-0 attacks in the past, and directly overtook the score 9-6!

D'Antoni reached out and called a timeout.

The cheers of the fans at the scene were even stronger.

Tang Tian also laughed at this time.

Durant, he really is an M!