Chapter 1157 Universe Tang

"You don't think we're going to lose with that look on your face, do you? Don't be like this! Guys, we have Don!"

After Bojan was traded away, Carter became the leader of the locker room.

Seeing the frustrated expressions on the team members' faces, he immediately stood up to encourage everyone.

Carter has been famous in the NBA for so many years, but his words still carry a lot of weight, and his words are also to the point.

With Tang Tian, ​​they have the resources to compete with all teams.

"If the condition is not good, we will work hard to adjust. If the feeling is not good, we will defend with all our strength!"

Carter's next words rekindled the team's fighting spirit.

Especially Alexander, he looked like he was going to fight someone with a gun.

The Pelicans signed two veterans in Parker and Carter this season.

As a veteran, Parker has a relatively reserved personality, but Carter's gangsterism is completely different here.

Tang Tian smiled happily when he saw this.

Carter was the last one to join the team, and now it looks like it was worth it.

Looking at Alexander again, this kind of spirit is also very much needed by young players.

Back in the second half, the Rockets made lineup adjustments, and Gordon replaced Ennis as the starter.

The Pelicans still maintained their first half lineup.

Stevens believes that Brogdon and the others can regain their touch in the second half.

But the touch thing is sometimes really mysterious. Green and Brogdon came up in the second half and made two shots. The angle and intensity were very good, but the ball didn't go in.

The Pelicans have high morale, but their own basket really blocked them tonight.

The Rockets seized the opportunity to overtake the score again. The two sides were really up and down tonight and were going to fight until dawn.

The others were not in shape yet, so Stevens could only send Crowder and Jeff Green on to the field again, and tried his best to create singles opportunities for Tang Tian as he did in the first half.

Tang Tian also lived up to him, scoring another 21 points in this quarter. At the end of the three quarters, his personal score had soared to 58 points.

The Pelicans also took advantage again, ending the third quarter with an 81-76 lead.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Stevens made further adjustments to the lineup, including Alexander, Carter, Jeff Green, Siakam, and Harrell.

This is to make sure that others are not in good condition, so all the players from the back of the bench are sent up.

However, this adjustment still didn't work. Except for Carter's two three-pointers, the others still felt sluggish.

If there is a God, God never wants the Pelicans to win tonight's game.

This quarter lasted for more than 4 minutes, and the Rockets once again tied the score at 90.

Stevens replaced the main players, including Tang Tian, ​​and the two sides entered the decisive battle ahead of schedule.

Harden and Paul's condition continues unabated, and the Pelicans continue to focus on Tang Tian.

The scores of the two teams increased alternately. When there were only 2 minutes left in the game, the score on the field was 105, and the outcome was still undecided.

Tang Tian's layup caused Capela to hit the ball and he went to the free throw line.

The scene resounded with MVP calls.

The rest of the Pelicans performed poorly tonight, but they are still in a stalemate with the Rockets. The main reason is Tang Tian.

When the fans shouted MVP, the big screen also showed Tang Tian's statistics tonight.

24 of 40 shots, 6 of 11 three-pointers, 10 of 11 free throws, 64 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, 1 block, and 2 turnovers.

This is already a god-level data.

Just like O'Neal said in the commentary box at halftime, the departure of Walker and Butler allowed them to see Tang Tian score like crazy again.

There were even two minutes left in the game, and Tang Tian still had a chance to score 70 points again.

Since reaching 70+ in the season when he first arrived at the Pelicans, Tang Tian has never touched this number again.

On the one hand, I didn’t brush it deliberately.

On the other hand, after the Pelicans became stronger, he was in good form and scored high points in many games, but the game was spent in three quarters and he would not play again in the fourth quarter.

But tonight the Pelicans were in a slump and the Rockets were in good shape. Only then did the fans see Tang Tian score high again.

After adjusting his breathing, Tang Tian steadily scored two free throws amidst the cheers of the MVP. Tang Tian scored his 66th point and helped the Pelicans take the lead again.

"Defend! Defend!"

The last two minutes are the two minutes that decide the outcome.

Harden stood on the outside and dribbled the ball slowly. He was pressing for time and recovering his strength.

When the timer entered 10 seconds, he called on Capela to put up the pick-and-roll, and then stopped for a three-pointer.

Unfortunately, this move has been used too much. Dedmon's save caused interference, and Harden's shot hit the edge of the basket.

Siakam turned around to protect the defensive rebound.

This round is crucial.

The Pelicans failed to start the fast break and changed positions, Tang Tian held the ball.

The entire Rockets team is staring at him.

Tang Tian passed Gordon with a butterfly step, but the other four members of the Rockets immediately rushed towards him.

This means that he is determined not to give him a chance to take action.

He passed the back pass to Brogdon, turned around and prepared to reposition himself.

Brogdon has had a tacit understanding with him for two years. He took the ball without shooting it, but waited a moment before returning the ball.

Tang Tian caught the ball as soon as he emerged from the siege. He turned around and made a layup, completing the shot under Capela's interference.

"Snapped!"

Capela blocked the shot and hit his hand.

The baseline referee whistle blows.

The ball hit the backboard and fell into the net.

2+1!

The cheers at the scene have already exploded. This goal is priceless!

Siakam and the others also rushed to Tang Tian and shouted, this goal basically killed the game!

Tang Tian adjusted his breathing and went to the free throw line, steadily hitting the extra penalty.

Tang Tian's personal score soared to 69 points.

110 to 105, the Pelicans had a 5-point lead.

There was more than 1 minute left in the game, and this point difference greatly increased their probability of winning.

Harden held the ball in the frontcourt, and the defensive shouts were deafening.

He has to score now, and preferably three.

The Rockets have played the Pelicans so many times before, but never as close to winning as they did tonight.

He must prove himself with performance!

The Rockets have become weaker and weaker in recent years, but his performance is getting better and better.

Beating the Pelicans was his breakout night.

He once again greeted Capela's pick-and-roll, and then stopped for a three-point fake shot. After seeing Dedmon save, he waited for a moment, then leaned forward and took the shot.

"beep!"

The referee blew the whistle and gave Dedmon a three-point foul.

This foul was very professional.

There were boos at the scene.

Dedmon fell to the ground and spread his hands helplessly, but he could no longer change the penalty.

And this was already his sixth foul of the game, and he was sent off.

This is a foul that can affect the flow of the game.

Stevens shook his head helplessly and could only replace Harrell.

Harden adjusted his breathing and made three free throws amid boos.

108 to 110, with 40 seconds left before the end of the game. With this point difference, the Rockets still have a chance.

The Pelicans' last offensive chance.

The ball was given to Tang Tian. Tang Tian pressed for time. When there were 20 seconds left before the end of the game, he swung Gordon away from the outside and made a three-pointer!