Chapter 915

After the FOX reporter asked, everyone else looked at Whiteside.

Whiteside said nothing, just nodded.

He nodded!

All the reporters’ eyes widened, as if Magellan had discovered the New World!

Whiteside said that he would not let Tang Tian complete a triple-double. There is actually nothing wrong with this answer.

The FOX reporter loved to make trouble, misinterpreting his meaning, and even asked him if Tang Tian was a data brusher, a sensitive question that would be a scam to anyone with a discerning eye.

Ordinary people will definitely shake their heads in denial when they hear the reporter's question. Even if they are slow to respond, they will at least say, I didn't say that.

But Whiteside actually nodded!

It was such an obvious pit, and he actually jumped into it!

Whiteside really won't "disappoint"!

Seeing the excited expressions of the reporters, Whiteside realized that he seemed to have been cheated.

But if you say it out loud, it will be water thrown out, and you can never take it back.

"What do you think about Don and Westbrook, both of them are averaging close to a triple-double right now."

The FOX reporter was overjoyed and then asked more questions.

"We have played against the Thunder before. Rather than winning or losing, Westbrook is more about data. The biggest difference between Don and him is that he cares about wins and losses, but he also cares about data."

Whiteside said, he was justifying what he just said.

But after he said this, the reporters became even more delighted.

This is equivalent to saying that Westbrook and Tang Tian are both data brushes!

Sure enough, we made the right decision to interview Whiteside, as we can get exciting news from him every time!

James was being interviewed not far away. He turned his head unconsciously when he heard Whiteside's words, and his head was a little big.

He suddenly realized how Tang Tian felt back then, being tired of being Whiteside's big brother.

Whiteside's interview was reported by the media and quickly became a trending topic on social media the next day.

News headlines such as "Whiteside says Tang is just a data brush" are constantly forwarded.

There is no airtight wall in the world. James's original suggestion to the Heat management not to select Tang Tian will be exposed, and Tang Tian's original recommendation for Whiteside to stay with the team will naturally be exposed.

Including his subsequent guidance to Whiteside, those Pelicans players saw it.

It can be said that Whiteside was able to make a name for himself with the Pelicans entirely because of Tang Tian.

And now that he can get a 98 million contract, a large part of it is also Tang Tian.

But now, he turned around and said that Tang Tian was a data brusher!

Repay kindness with hatred!

During the training session on game day, the Pelicans players all looked angry.

Especially Davis and Holiday, who have been teammates with Whiteside.

It's okay to have a bad brain, but repaying kindness with hatred shows a person's character. Such a person will be despised!

After the training session, both Stevens and Gentry went back to the office to study game tactics. The players returned to the locker room and couldn't hold it in any longer and were filled with indignation.

"If I had known this was the case, Tang shouldn't have brought him to the Pelicans even if he begged on his knees!"

"If this were my son, I would regret that I would have just shot the wall!"

"We have to show him something today. Didn't this guy say that Tang is a data brush? Then we will show him!"

"Yes, beat them and let Tang get a triple-double. He will be so angry!"

"A triple-double is not enough, we want to get a big triple-double, 40 points, 50 points!"

"It's not like Tang hasn't taken it before!"

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The discussion quickly reached an agreement that they wanted Tang Tian to have a good fight.

They also have experience in this kind of thing. Tang Tian scored 70+ points against the Lakers three years ago.

Although his opponent is stronger now, Tang Tian is also stronger!

Tang Tian didn't say anything. Whiteside's words really made him feel uncomfortable.

Davis and the others are right. Faced with such provocative words, getting a triple-double or even a large triple-double is the most positive response.

And he has recovered from most of his injuries, so he has the ability to do it.

That night, the game between the Cavaliers and Pelicans kicked off at Quicken Loans Arena.

The arena was packed, and the number of online viewers on the hotline reached a new high.

It was a spotlight event in itself, and Whiteside's comments made it even more of a focal point.

Especially in China, the ratings are close to last year's finals.

For five thousand years, China has never been ashamed to treat ungrateful people.

They now wished that Tang Tian would give Whiteside a good beating.

After the pre-game opening ceremony, the starters from both teams took the stage one after another.

The regular five of the Pelicans, the Cavaliers, the Big Four of James, Irving, Whiteside, Love plus Shumpert.

At this moment, there was a very subtle detail on the sidelines.

James, who always throws magnesium powder before games, did not throw it before going on the court this time.

This move is very intriguing.

Amid the cheers of the fans at the scene, Whiteside moved the ball back to the Cavaliers half, officially kicking off the game.

The Cavaliers' style of play has not changed much from the beginning of the season. They still rely on the personal singles tactics of James and Irving.

James and Whiteside ran to the basket after a pick-and-roll, forcing Jokic and Ariza to double-team, and then passed the ball back to Whiteside.

Whiteside caught the ball and dribbled away from Davis, who was assisting in defense, and dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.

From catching the ball to dunking it in, he moved very quickly, as if there were small springs under his feet.

This is the change between him now and at the beginning of the season. After losing weight, he became more flexible.

The scene burst into cheers, and Whiteside ignited the atmosphere with a dunk at the beginning.

Whiteside also beat his chest in excitement and roared after dunking.

His journey to clear his name starts with this dunk!

In the Pelicans' offense, Tang Tian held the ball from the outside. After the others pulled away, Davis moved to the high post to cover Tang Tian.

In the season opener, the Pelicans relied on mismatches to beat Whiteside, which cost the Cavaliers $98 million in the summer.

Now that Whiteside has lost weight, it is definitely not wise to play him again, but the Cavaliers' breakthrough point is not only Whiteside, but also Love.

Under the new penalty scale, Love's strength has been further weakened, and it has turned from a breakthrough into a big hole.

The Cavaliers obviously knew this as well. Lovetti went inside to collect the ball, but Shumpert struggled to dive outside and refused to change.

But Tang Tian was faster. Davis took a step forward in the pick-and-roll and was already facing Love.

After Shumpert saw it, he directly pinched Tang Tian back.

The hole must be filled, otherwise Tang Tian can make it bigger than the sky.

However, after Shumpert double-teamed him, Tang Tian made a trademark back pass and pushed the ball from his waist to the free throw line.

The ball was accurately delivered to Davis.

Davis didn't hesitate when he got the ball and shot directly from mid-range.

"Uh-huh!"

With a crisp sound, the hand raised the knife and dropped it.

Davis continued his recent excellent form, making steady hits with the knife in hand!

Tang Tian received his first assist of the game.

After scoring the goal, Davis was a little excited, stretched out his hand and shook his fist violently.

What they are going to do tonight has already been decided in their locker room before the game.

He hit the target this time because he was executing his set goal!