Chapter 1355 My Fate Is up to Me

In the training session of the Pelicans game day, many media reporters came to the venue.

After the training was over, they gathered together as soon as possible.

As a former Laker player, Durant was the main subject of their interviews.

Although Durant would refuse interviews most of the time, they still did not give up trying.

To their delight, Durant did not refuse this time.

"What do you think of tonight's game, you played for the Lakers last season, and now you meet them in the semifinals?"

"The lineup of the Lakers this season has not changed much from last season. Will you feel pressure in the face of many former teammates?"

"You've never beat LeBron before, are you confident this time?"

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The reporter's questions were like cannonballs, one after another.

After Durant signaled to come one by one, he answered one by one.

"It's pretty cool, but it's good that I have experience with it before."

Durant's self-deprecation made the reporters laugh instantly.

They also feel that Durant has really changed a lot compared to before, and he has really matured a lot.

"There will definitely be psychological pressure. I am familiar with them and they are familiar with me. The competition will be fierce."

"I will work hard to try (beat LeBron), my friends told me this is my destiny, I believe in myself."

However, Durant's character has not changed, and he still speaks very honestly.

Because Durant had already revealed that his "friend" was Tang Tian, ​​this interview caused heated discussions after it was reported.

At least the fans knew that Tang Tian also regarded Durant as a friend, and they were on the same front.

This time, the game is more exciting.

That night, the second quarter of the Pelicans War officially kicked off at the New Orleans Arena.

After the appearance ceremony, the starting lineups of both sides were released one after another.

The Lakers have Simmons + Middleton + James + Randall + Horford.

For the Pelicans, Holiday + Durant + Ariza + Davis + Gasol.

Stevens changed his lineup this time, pushing Ariza into the starting lineup and Durant into the second position.

Ariza has been in good form since he arrived at the Pelicans. This change will improve the height of the lineup and can also match the Lakers.

Some old fans at the scene were also quite emotional when they saw this starting lineup.

The last time Holiday, Ariza, and Davis appeared in the starting lineup together was five years ago.

Durant is the top scorer, and Gasol is the inside support axis. Regardless of strength, the roles of the two are very similar to Tang Tian and Jokic back then.

This lineup is really full of memories.

The game started immediately, the two teams started to play, and the on-site photographer gave James and Durant a cut shot.

This scene is also very similar to the past, except that the Pelicans have changed from Tang Tian to Durant.

James had a serious expression on his face. If Tang Tian could not win the championship after he retired, let alone Tang Tian and Jordan, he would almost be unable to catch up with Kobe's taillights.

Durant's expression was also very serious, just like Tang Tian said, this might be his only chance to change his destiny.

The referee whistled, and Gasol turned the ball back to the Pelicans half, officially kicking off the game.

At the beginning of the game, James was in a brave state, and the Lakers quickly took the initiative on the court.

Compared with the Rockets, the Lakers' internal strength is obviously much stronger. Coupled with James' help defense from time to time, Davis has limited room to play.

Durant was stalked by Middleton and Simmons.

In the Pelican Lake battle last season, Middleton was extremely embarrassed because of Tang Tian.

But that was Tang Tian. Facing the others, he was tall and long-armed, and he was good at both offense and defense.

Coupled with Simmons' quick defense, Durant was also pinched to death.

After three quarters, the Lakers lead the Pelicans by as much as 15 points 85 to 70, and they have great hopes of winning.

James contributed 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in three quarters, which is extremely brave.

On the Pelicans side, whether it was Davis' 17 points and 8 rebounds or Durant's 19 points and 4 rebounds, they did not play their due strength.

What's more terrible, the Lakers' substitutes played bravely in the third and fourth quarters.

When the main players of both sides came back, they extended their lead to 15 points 90 to 75.

With just over 7 minutes left in the game, the Pelicans have little hope of a comeback.

Moreover, the first game of the series has a great impact on the morale of both sides. Those who win will not only gain their first victory, but also their morale and confidence.

Tang Tian in the stands also had a slightly helpless expression.

The Lakers' lineup doesn't look as good as last season, but it's more reasonable. In addition, Simmons has a certain three-point threat, which is as difficult to play as last season.

If the Pelicans can win with him on the court, Durant has played hard, but still almost.

But when he saw the lineups of both sides, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he felt that there was still a chance.

Stevens' decisive lineup has changed from before. He replaced Gasol and Ariza and replaced Brogdon and Kuzma.

This is a lineup of one big and four small, and it is very offensive.

If you describe this as a war, this is what the final charge feels like.

In the first wave of charge after returning, Durant took the ball and rushed directly to James without any hesitation.

James' defense is in place, but there is a gap between Durant's speed and weight loss.

Durant drove to the free-throw line, swung the ball away from him with a giant loop and scored.

There was a burst of cheers.

Durant's charge style of play is very passionate.

James controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Instead of playing hard, he signaled to pull away and let Randall put on the pick-and-roll.

After the demolition, he directly forced Kuzma and made a layup that caused the latter's thug to foul.

Seeing this, Tang Tian felt that if the Pelicans lost this year, they would not be wronged. James is really calm this year.

Knowing that the weakness of the Pelicans lineup is Kuzma, he found it immediately.

The idea is very good, but it is a pity that his free throws are a bit stable, and he made two free throws steadily.

Davis protected the defensive rebound.

14 points difference.

Durant ran off the ball, crossed screens with Kuzma, and took a pass from Davis for a three-pointer.

"Shua!"

Have!

11 points difference!

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

Tang Tian also extended his hands to applaud. Durant's 5 points in a row in this period are very tough!

But looking back, James rushed to Kuzma again, and scored directly this time.

The point difference returned to 13 points.

Kuzma missed a three-pointer from the outside, and James didn't break through and was not interfered by Davis.

Davis' attack at the basket was also sabotaged by James. James scored Randall, but unfortunately the latter's close-range shot also came out of the frame.

The two teams have strengthened the defense rotation, and have not scored for several consecutive rounds.

The Pelicans didn't cooperate in the frontcourt, and there was not much offensive time left.

There was a restlessness at the scene, and now the Pelicans are behind. The more stalemate, the smaller the chance of reversal.

Durant wanted the ball to face James at the last moment and signaled his teammates to pull away.

Shaking and changing direction, making an emergency stop for a three-pointer, Durant's technical movements were completed in one go.

However, James' defense was in place, and he finally saved enough to interfere.

There was a pause in the air for Durant, and James' hand hit him.

He lost his balance and fell to the ground.

The referee blew his whistle to signal James' foul.

"Shua!"

Just after that, he hit the basket with his shot before landing.

3+1!

The scene was silent, and then exploded directly.

Durant, who was pulled up by Davis, also beat his chest and roared excitedly.

This scene really resembles the appearance of stretching out three heads and six arms in the anime "Nezha".

I control my own life!