Chapter 1214 The Distressing Villain

The opening game of the series between the two sides was played at the New Orleans Arena.

On the match day, both teams held open training sessions.

The Warriors' training here is particularly interesting.

Every season of Yu Yong’s battle against the four seasons is full of highlights, but it is no exaggeration to say that this year should be the one with the greatest disparity in strength.

Although the Pelicans won 80 games last year, the Warriors also had a four-star lineup, so they weren't worried on paper.

But this year Durant left and Green's style changed drastically, causing a serious decline in the team's defense.

The outside world said it was a gathering of enemies, but in fact everyone knows that the Warriors are at a disadvantage this year.

Especially when Tang Tian reaches the peak of his career.

After the Warriors' practice, Green was swarmed by reporters.

There is a huge disparity in strength, and they hope to hear some words of humiliation from Green, just like in the past.

In this case, it will also make the game more interesting.

"Draymond, the outside world now believes that the Warriors will be eliminated, and ESPN also believes that the Warriors are the weaker side. What do you think of this?"

The reporter from TNT was the first to ask questions, and his questions were quite mouth-watering.

Other reporters also pointed their recorders at Green.

They are looking forward to Green's next words, which will most likely be a war of words.

"Yes, we are indeed weaker."

But what Green said next surprised everyone.

Because of his mediocre performance during the season, reporters didn't like him much when interviewing the Warriors in the past. Instead, they went to the Splash Brothers.

It’s been a long time since I was interviewed by so many reporters this time.

But Green's answer really shocked them.

Green actually admitted that the Warriors are weaker?

Is this still the big-mouthed Greene who is fearless? !

"But we will work hard to win and I believe we can win."

Although Green added some words later, it was more like explaining his previous words.

Other reporters asked some questions one after another, but received similar answers.

Green, it seems that he is really not Green anymore!

The contents of these interviews were quickly reported by the media.

In the afternoon of game day, Pelicans players went to the locker room one after another to prepare for the game.

As soon as Tang Tian sat down, Danny Green came over and talked to him about the interview with Draymond Green.

"Did he do this on purpose? To provoke a verbal spat in another way?"

Danny Green is also full of curiosity. The Green Draymond he knows is not such a person. These words are really strange.

Tang Tian smiled.

"Do you believe that people's personalities can change?"

After laughing, he did not answer directly, but asked a question.

Green didn't expect that Tang Tian would suddenly ask this question. After thinking about it for a while, he shook his head and then spoke.

"Part of a person's personality is innate, and part is determined by the environment in which he or she was raised. Once formed, it is difficult to change."

Tang Tian nodded. Green was still very mature and had a comprehensive view of human nature.

"I used to think so, but I don't think so now."

But after nodding, Tang Tian expressed a different point of view.

"Why?"

Green looked confused.

"Kevin Durant."

Tang Tian didn't explain, but said a person's name.

Green was stunned for a moment, thought for a while, and then nodded.

Durant is Tang Tian's opponent, but his character this season has really changed a lot from the past.

As he said, a person's personality is partly determined by the environment in which he grew up, but after experiencing some major events, his personality will also change.

Durant will change, Green will naturally change, and the change should be more natural.

After all, he has a physical defect.

In fact, some signs can already be seen from the change in his playing style at the beginning of the season.

As for when he was still a big mouth, just like Durant, the change of personality also requires a process.

Just like Tang Tian has a system plug-in, it also takes time to train for him to acquire a skill.

That kind of instant transformation can only be found in fantasy novels.

"So don't worry, the first round will be good."

Tang Tian smiled and said to Green.

Green looked at Tang Tian in surprise. Tang Tian rarely cared about him so much.

But Tang Tian dared to say this because he really knew it.

That night, the Pelicans were at home for their first playoff game, and their opponent was the Warriors.

The New Orleans Arena was packed to capacity, and even the live broadcast screen outside the arena was packed with people.

This year is the year when the Pelicans are aiming for four consecutive championships, and their opponent is the Warriors. This is the first game in the series, and it is likely to be a game that determines the trend.

It's hard for them not to pay attention.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of the two teams were announced one after another.

On the Warriors' side, the splash brothers of Curry and Thompson are on the outside, Iguodala and Green Draymond are on the forward line, and Cousins ​​is on the center line.

Since Green's style of play changed, Cole's five-small lineup can no longer be used, and Green has also swung from the original fourth and fifth positions to the third and fourth positions.

For the Pelicans, they have Brogdon and Tang Tian on the outside, Danny Green and Davis on the forwards, and Gasol on the center.

Both sides are regular lineups.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Gasol beat Cousins ​​in the jump, officially kicking off the game.

As soon as Brogdon advanced to the frontcourt with the ball, Davis was in the low post, and then the Pelicans opened up both wings.

Brogdon lobbed the ball to Davis, who hit Green with his back.

This is obviously Stevens' tactical arrangement.

Davis moved continuously, finally shook Green away, wiped the board and scored.

Green couldn't guard Davis when he was at his peak, let alone after his style of play changed drastically.

The Pelicans took the lead first, but Curry used Iguodala to use the pick-and-roll and hit a three-pointer from the outside.

He's in really good shape this season.

In the Pelicans' frontcourt position, Davis continued to hit Green in the low post.

The Warriors haven't been double-teamed yet.

After Davis felt that Green's defensive strength was weak in the previous round, he directly stepped up this time.

After a few hard chisels, he turned around and squeezed Green away.

"Bang!"

Direct dunk with both hands to score!

The scene burst into cheers.

Davis hit Green twice in the opening game, and the second one was a dunk.

It seems that this time, Green was rarely right before the game. The Warriors are indeed weaker!

The Warriors failed to score in a wave of offense, and Gasol protected the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans went to the frontcourt to play again, and Davis continued to play Green.

But this time Iguodala took it in.

The Warriors rotated to help defend, and the Pelicans' ball finally ended up in Tang Tian's hands.

Tang Tian accelerated and rushed to the free throw line, and the Warriors all shrank.

Tang Tian was well prepared and sent a moving through ball to Davis on the baseline.

Davis took a step with the ball and jumped directly into the air to face Green who was returning to defend.

"Bang!"

Amid the explosive cheers of the fans at the scene, Davis directly dunked on Green!

Green is still called Draymond, but he has been completely ravaged by Davis!

In the Warriors' offense, Green holds the ball at the top of the arc to organize, while Thompson and Curry move around the pick-and-roll.

Green saw the right moment and passed the ball to Thompson.

"Snapped!"

However, he didn't pay attention to Tang Tian's movement. The ball didn't reach him and Tang Tian rushed out and intercepted it!

After Tang Tian stole the ball, he accelerated a one-stop fast break.

The Green man was at the top of the arc, turning around and retreating quickly.

The two people arrived at the front court one after the other.

Tang Tian rushed to the free throw line and jumped into the air. Green jumped up to block the shot.

However, after jumping up, there were many painful memories in his mind. The original action of blocking the shot was retracted and turned into hiding.

But it was too late.

"Bang!"

Amid the cheers of the fans at the scene, Tang Tian directly smashed the ball into the basket through Green!

There were constant cheers at the scene, but some fans on the hotline couldn't bear to watch.

It doesn't matter if he is beaten by Davis, he still needs to be dunked. It doesn't matter if he is dunked by Davis. After all, Davis is an inside man.

But now he is still being detained by Tang Tian!

From the opening to now, Green's situation is really distressing!