Chapter 1240 Unprecedented Appearance Ceremony

After the timeout, the Lakers serve from the frontcourt.

The only way they can keep the game going is to hit a three-pointer and then foul on the spot and send the Pelicans to the free throw line.

Simmons served a sideline ball, the Lakers played a starburst tactic, and Middleton came out to feint.

Durant, who followed Lopez's pick-and-roll, was the real shot.

Simmons' pass was spot on, and Durant turned around and shot after receiving the ball.

Time is running out and they must cherish every second.

However, Gasol's prediction of the ball was successful, and the blocked shot provided enough interference.

"Bang!"

Durant failed to hit a three-pointer.

Lopez successfully grabbed the offensive rebound at this time. After receiving the ball, he observed for a while and passed it to Durant who ran out of position again.

Durant made his second three-pointer.

"Uh-huh!"

The basketball enters the frame.

But the red light on the sidelines also turned on.

It's game time!

120 to 117!

The Pelicans finally defeated the Lakers with a 3-point advantage, changing the score to 2-1!

The fans at the scene were in a state of excitement.

Tang Tian's magical three-pointer in the last game, Carter's magic weapon in this game, the Pelicans, without Davis, were stunned to suppress Zandu's Lakers!

On the Pelicans bench, the players were also celebrating.

Especially Carter, his teammates hugged and yelled at him.

If he hadn't made the last shot, Durant's three-pointer would have been tied, and the two sides would have had to play overtime.

At the post-game press conference, Stevens brought Tang Tian and Carter to attend.

"I believe you when you say Vince is 24 years old. I even look forward to him showing off a dunk in the game now."

Tang Tian praised Carter generously.

Carter's performance today really shocked him. It is a miracle that he can still play in the NBA at the age of 42, let alone play so well.

The last person who made him feel this way was Scola in the 2019 World Cup in history. At the age of 39, he led Argentina to the World Cup finals as the core of the team.

But Carter is 3 years older than him.

"He was our best player tonight."

Stevens was even more exaggerated.

After Carter heard this, he glanced at Stevens in surprise, and then pointed at Tang Tian.

He was considered a surprise player at best, and the basis for winning the game was still Tang Tian. The final ball was also passed by Tang Tian.

"I wouldn't say Don, because if he scores less than 50 points, his performance can only be considered average."

But what Stevens said next made not only Carter but also the reporters in the audience laugh.

Stevens is bragging about Tang Tiandu now with foreshadowing.

With a big score of 2-1, the next game will be at home. The situation is very good for the Pelicans.

Two days later, the fourth game between the two teams continued at the New Orleans Arena.

With the experience of the last game, Vogel obviously had a defensive focus on Carter, but the Pelicans still failed to open other points.

Although Tang Tian scored 50+ points, the stable performance of James and Durant gave the Lakers the last laugh.

The two scored 80 points together and performed their best in the most critical game.

Winning this game is also very important to them.

If they lose again in this game, they will fall behind 1-3 in the big score. Every subsequent game will be a match point for the Pelicans, and the psychological pressure will become great.

After winning this game, they not only equalized the score, but also regained the home court advantage.

In the next Tianwangshan game, they play at home and have a greater chance of winning than the Pelicans.

The two teams competed fiercely and attracted unprecedented attention.

Every time we play, we are refreshing the ratings.

The next match in Tianwang Mountain, which determines who gets the match point, is even more of the focus.

The day before the battle at Tianwang Mountain, the entire Pelicans team set off for Los Angeles.

Compared with after the third game, the mood of the players has obviously dropped.

Tangtian averaged close to 50 points per game in the series, and Carter also played a role as a surprise player.

Without Davis, and the outside touch of other players has not been found, Tianwangshan will be very difficult for them.

Tang Tian noticed the emotions of the players and chatted with Stevens alone for a while after the training.

"You want to create a new entrance ceremony?"

After listening to what Tang Tian said, Stevens was full of surprises, especially the new method Tang Tian said was really weird.

Tang Tian nodded seriously.

"Okay, I'll tell you."

Seeing that Tang Tian was serious, Stevens didn't say much.

Whatever Tang Tian said, that's all.

On the match day, the players arrived at the arena one after another.

Stevens also came to the locker room early to lay out the tactics for the night.

After setting up, he did not leave immediately, but announced something.

The team will have a unique appearance ceremony tonight.

After hearing this, the expressions on the team members' expressions were even better than those of Stevens, especially Parker, who looked completely disturbed.

But the players finally accepted it, after all, this was what Stevens asked for.

For them, there is no big loss.

On the contrary, Kuzma and Brogdon looked very excited after hearing this.

That night, the Pelicans and Lakers series began at the Staples Center.

With half an hour left before the start of the game, players from both sides entered the stadium one after another.

Not long after the warm-up, the opening ceremony was held.

The Pelicans took the lead as the visiting team.

The lights at the scene did not change. Under the bright light, the fans at the scene discovered that the Pelicans were performing a very special appearance ceremony.

The substitutes stood on both sides, and the starters came on one by one.

Gasol, Siakam, Brogdon, Carter.

There is nothing strange about this. What is strange is that after they came out, they stood in two rows very close to each other on the left and right, with their hands intertwined in front of the gear and their heads lowered.

That way, it's like receiving some kind of baptism!

Then under everyone's stunned eyes, Tang Tian finally stood up from the bench, then stretched out his hands and touched from the front to the back of the queue.

Two steps at a time, and in the blink of an eye he had touched the heads of all 12 people on the active list!

Mohawk, short hair, curly hair, even a bald head.

After touching it, the feelings are different.

Of course, in the end, Tang Tian touched himself and ended the opening ceremony.

The scene was already in an uproar.

This opening ceremony is truly unprecedented!

They knew that Tang Tian had a habit of touching his head, but this habit was used in the opening ceremony.

They had no other reaction except to say 666 to the Pelicans.

"Are they performing some kind of ritual?"

Even the Big Three of TNT in the commentary booth were amused.

"Maybe they need some confidence."

Kenny Smith came up with the only possible explanation.

"Whatever that is, I'm sure that's going to work."

O'Neal's brainless blow made Barkley and Smith laugh even more.

If such an appearance ceremony can really bring anything to the Pelicans, I believe it will definitely cause a storm of public opinion after the game.