Chapter 1361 Tang Tian: You Can Do More

This time around, there was less arguing among fans on social media.

Unlike the previous Lakers, the Spurs showed a dominant pressure that the Lakers and even the Bucks did not have.

This Spurs team is even stronger than last season, very championship-like.

The Pelicans didn't play so well with Tang Tian last season, needless to say Tang Tian has retired now.

The score of 0 to 2 has already explained everything.

It is too difficult for the Pelicans to beat this Spurs.

The next two games of the series will be played in New Orleans.

For the Pelicans, Game 3 is a game they must win if they want to keep their hopes of advancing.

Although it looks hard now.

The situation was unfavorable, but the foundation of Tang Tian's four consecutive championships was here, and the fans cheered for the Pelicans together on social media.

This is also a very rare scene, which shows the popularity of the Pelicans.

However, the training after the Pelicans returned to New Orleans was closed.

When Tang Tian arrived at the training hall, he could see the pressure on the faces of the coaching staff and players.

This is the biggest of the season.

The strength of this Spurs team is much stronger than that of the Bucks. The fact that the Pelicans can pass shows that they are good enough, and there is nothing to say if they fail.

But no matter how difficult it is, people will try their best to try.

After the training, Tang Tian didn't look for Durant, but took Davis to chat alone.

Davis has played very steadily since entering the playoffs, averaging 24+11 per game, making him a very qualified second-in-command.

Even after the whole season, he was not dissatisfied with Durant's airborne, which can be said to be perfect.

"AD, you need to do more."

But the first sentence Tang Tian communicated with him was unexpected.

Davis didn't expect Tang Tian to say that to him.

"I know you've done a good job, and I can't even ask for more, but I think you can do better because you're AD."

What Tang Tian said next was very chicken soup.

"Boss, it's really hard for us to win this Spurs team without you."

But after all, Davis stayed with Tang Tian for a long time, and he was immune to hearing too much chicken soup.

And what he said was the truth.

Leonard, George, and Durant are all restricted, and no one can break it except Tang Tian.

Taking a step back, the Spurs formed this lineup, and it was their turn to win the championship.

"I know."

Contrary to Davis' expectations, Tang Tian nodded calmly.

"But the opportunity for five consecutive championships is in front of you, are you willing to give up?"

Tang Tian looked at Davis as he spoke.

"I don't want to, but..."

"No but, AD, I know you and Tim have learned a lot, and Tim has taught you a lot, but Tim never gives up."

Tang Tian directly interrupted Davis' words.

"I will never forget the scene where he shot the floor that year. You will never know the result until the last moment. If you don't work harder, you don't know how good you can be. AD, as I said, I think You can do better because you are AD."

Tang Tian repeated what he said before, but when he tasted it carefully at this time, the feeling was completely different.

After being taken aback for a moment, Davis nodded seriously.

To be honest, for so many years, because of Tang Tian, ​​he has been winning, and he has become dependent on Tang Tian unconsciously.

Even if Tang Tian retires, he is determined to prove himself.

But when he really encountered a predicament like the one in front of him, he still retreated instinctively.

That's right, without Tang Tian here, it's impossible for me to win against such a powerful Spurs team.

This is a completely normal person's idea.

But Tang Tian's words reminded him that he is Anthony Davis, the No. 1 power forward selected by the American media, and the No. 1 insider in the United States. He can do more than what he is doing now.

Especially when Durant is restricted, he has to stand up.

Seeing the change in Davis' eyes, Tang Tian knew that his words had worked.

He smiled and patted Davis on the head.

With this attitude, even if they really can't win against the Spurs in the end, it's an honor to lose and die without regret.

Two days later, Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was played at the New Orleans Arena.

The New Orleans arena was packed, and the slogans of "Pelicans reversed" and "five consecutive championships" could be seen everywhere.

Just like speaking together on social media before, despite the unfavorable situation, Pelicans fans' support for the team has not diminished.

This also cheered up the depressed look of the Pelicans fans.

And during the warm-up before the game, the Pelicans had a rare scene.

Davis, who had always been low-key, took the initiative to call the players together, raised their hands together and said some morale-boosting words.

Seeing this, Tang Tian felt that the Pelicans had a chance to win the game tonight.

After the warm-up, the scene quickly entered the opening ceremony.

The starting lineups of the two teams have also been released one after another.

The Spurs are the same as the previous games, with White and Forbes on the outside, George and Leonard on the striker, and Aldridge at the center.

The Pelicans have changed, with Brogdon and Holiday on the outside, Durant and Ariza on the front, and Davis at the center.

Stevens took the initiative to lower his altitude, which was going to kill the Spurs.

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

The Pelicans came up to Durant to attack first, but as soon as he caught the ball, Leonard came to help defend.

Durant preemptively pulled out his hand.

"Boom!"

It's a pity that George interfered, and his shot didn't hit!

Aldridge protected the defensive rebound.

The Spurs advanced to the frontcourt, Leonard singled out Ariza, turned around and shot backward with a Kobe-style bottom line.

"Shua!"

The ball is securely in the bag.

Leonard is playing more and more like Kobe, but his shooting percentage is not Mamba.

Durant continued to be double-teamed with the ball in the frontcourt. This time he distributed the ball in time. Holiday's fake shot that caught the ball beautifully swayed Forbes into the inside.

Facing Aldridge who was helping to defend, he accelerated and decelerated with a change of rhythm, and squeezed his hand beautifully.

This goal perfectly reflects the value of Holiday.

But at the moment when he just made a move, a big hand directly covered him.

"boom!"

A chasing cap from Leonard's help defense!

There was a commotion at the scene.

Leonard's offense has evolved, but the defense is still unsolvable.

When Tang Tian was around, his defense was on par with Tang Tian's. Now that Tang Tian retired, he was the one with the strongest defense.

After chasing the cap, he grabbed the rebound and turned around for a fast break.

After passing Holiday and Ariza consecutively, Leonard made a fast break to the frontcourt and scored the ball against Brogdon's defense.

4 to 0.

A large part of the oppression of the Spurs comes from Leonard, and Leonard also confirmed this again with his excellent offense and defense at the beginning.

Even if the Pelicans are playing at home, it is very difficult to win.