Chapter 1056 The Last Challenger (2/5!)

Chapter 1056 The Last Challenger (25!)

In the previous 33 games, the Pelicans played the Spurs twice, the Mavericks twice, and the Rockets twice. Now after beating the Warriors, they will immediately play the Cavaliers.

And both the Warriors and Cavaliers are playing away games.

If the league or Xiao Hua didn't do it on purpose, probably no one would believe it.

The schedule was set by the league in the summer, and he really tried to find ways to make it difficult for the Pelicans.

However, this is not necessarily a bad thing for the Pelicans. If they gnaw the hard bones first, they can leisurely train their substitutes in the following games.

The next game was two days later, and the Pelicans returned to New Orleans early the next morning.

According to the arrangements of the coaching staff, they will arrange daily training in the afternoon of that day and the next morning, and then fly to Cleveland in the afternoon.

The time is very tight, and the continuous away games against strong opponents pose great physical and mental challenges to the players.

However, the Pelicans' morale is still very high.

This season, many people have focused on the Pelicans' four-star lineup, but have ignored another evolution of Tang Tian.

Tang Tian's current strength has given the Pelicans players unprecedented confidence.

Anyway, with Tang Tian here, no matter what situation or situation it is, it won't be a problem.

As long as everyone else performs normally, it will be another winning night for the Pelicans.

Even if the opponent is the Cavaliers.

The Cavaliers experienced a run-in at the beginning of the season and struggled a bit, but like the Warriors, they performed strongly after the run-in was complete.

Their record ranks first in the Eastern Conference, and they have just won seven consecutive games, with an average margin of victory over their opponents of 20+ per game.

Before 2K announced the updated ability values, the Cavaliers as a whole also improved.

James' 98 is higher than Durant, second only to Tang Tian.

George 93, Whiteside 87, Wade 86, Love 85.

In terms of average, the Cavaliers' five-star lineup is higher than the Warriors.

Although the Pelicans' morale is high, it will probably take a lot of effort to win against the Cavaliers.

The day before the game, the entire Pelicans team got on a plane to Cleveland.

On the plane, the team members were still talking about Christmas.

Because there are games on Christmas, most of them don’t spend the holidays with their families until after Christmas.

"This Hassan!"

Tang Tian was looking out the window to recharge his batteries when he suddenly heard Walker complaining.

He turned his head curiously.

Walker saw him turn his head and handed him the phone while complaining.

While listening and watching, he basically understood the reason for Butler's complaint.

"We are stronger than ever and I believe we can beat any opponent."

"Of course, this is God's opportunity for us and we're going to beat the Pelicans."

"It's nice to start a winning streak, but it's just as nice to end your opponent's winning streak."

…

What Whiteside said in the interview was really personal.

Compared to Green, he is even more unscrupulous.

Speaking of which, when Whiteside was with the Pelicans, his early performance was quite positive because of Tang Tian's pressure.

But after going to Miami, I started to let myself go, and when I went to Cleveland, I completely liberated my nature.

Regarding this matter, I have to say that James has a really good temper. No matter how much Whiteside tried, he never complained publicly.

He went to great lengths to maintain his personal image.

After reading it, Tang Tian returned the phone to Walker, but he just smiled and didn't say anything.

"Green, Whiteside, these guys are really over the top."

Tang Tian didn't speak, and Walker continued to complain.

"This is normal and something we have to learn to accept."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

However, Walker didn't understand some of his words.

"You see the Warriors lost and Green didn't get scolded by many people. The result for Whiteside is probably the same.

But that's where we are now.

Because we are strong enough, it is a matter of course that we win, and it is big news if we lose. "

Tang Tian then explained.

“It feels really fucked up.”

Walker continued.

"You'll get used to it."

Tang Tian said with a smile.

Walker has been losing in the Eastern Conference for the past few years and has long forgotten what it feels like to win.

And even when the NCAA won the championship, it was a counterattack all the way.

That's why he is a little sensitive.

But Tang Tian has been with the Pelicans for a long time. The Pelicans have had more wins than losses in the past few seasons, and even had a 74-win season.

So he has experienced this kind of thing a lot.

Walker has just started, as he said, as he wins more and more games, he will gradually get used to it.

The day after arriving in Cleveland, the game between the Pelicans and the Cavaliers officially started at Quicken Loans Arena.

Like Oakland, the whole city in Cleveland was reveling in the excitement. They wanted to win more than the fans in the Bay Area!

In the locker room before the game, players from both sides were making final preparations for the game.

Stevens left the locker room after laying out some game details.

"guys."

Tang Tian spoke rarely at this time.

As he spoke, everyone else turned their attention to him.

The current boss of the Pelicans' locker room is Diaw, but Tang Tian is the boss of the team and has the highest say.

"I don't know if you guys remember that list from ESPN before the season."

"Of course I remember, third in the league."

Boyan said with a smile.

What he said immediately caused a burst of cheers from others.

The joke of being third in the league is not only known to the fans, but also to them themselves.

Tang Tian also smiled.

He waited until everyone else's laughter had subsided before he spoke again.

"At the beginning of the season, we beat the Bucks, then the Thunder, then the Rockets, the Mavericks, the Warriors...

Have you noticed any rules here? "

Tang Tian continued.

"We are like challengers, fighting one by one. Now we have to fight the final boss! If you win, you will pass the level!"

Boyang's reaction was quick.

His words also caused a burst of cheers from his teammates.

This metaphor is very vivid.

Tang Tian shook his head.

"We are not the challengers, they are, and now we are about to usher in the final challenger."

As soon as Tang Tian finished speaking, there was a burst of excited cheers and whistles from the players in the locker room.

The meaning is similar, but the meaning is completely different.

One is a challenger, just like a player in a game.

But the other one is the challenger, the Boss, the Boss who has killed countless players!

"Tonight, let's beat the last challenger and tell ESPN how bullshit their list is!

Tonight, let us set a new NBA winning streak record and tell everyone that this is our season!

Tonight, as the Boss, let us defeat all players and tell them that they will never be able to pass this game! "

What Tang Tian said next made the team members shout excitedly.

Since coming to the Pelicans, Tang Tian has seldom given chicken soup to his teammates like he did in the NCAA or the Spurs.

Especially since the team has been strong in recent years, there is no need for that.

But just like a spear that has not been used for a long time, it can still be used to attack Huanglong.

This bowl of chicken soup is so exciting!