Chapter 498 Chapter 520+ Chapter 1 Who Abuses Whom? (Two in One)

"Don, you have to watch out for Barnes."

Before the game started, Davis reminded Tang Tian that the scene of Barnes abolishing Tang Tian was vivid in his memory.

During the regular season, they still had time to wait for Tang Tian to come back, but if Tang Tian was injured in the playoffs, the Pelicans would definitely be out early.

Tang Tian nodded.

He didn't expect Barnes to come like that before, but now he is prepared, the same thing won't happen again.

"Don't worry, if he dares to come again, this time I will definitely beat him to the point where he will lose his career."

Ci Shiping looked like I was a hooligan.

Tang Tian couldn't help laughing out loud after hearing this.

Jordan has a queen thug Oakley next to him, and beside him is a super bodyguard Ci Shiping.

"I wouldn't let him do that either."

Evans followed suit.

Although he is not a stabbing player like Ci Shiping, he has a rough appearance and looks fierce.

Tang Tian smiled and nodded.

In the past season, the Pelicans have completed the transformation, from a mild young team at the beginning of the season to a powerful team with a fierce style of play.

On game night, the Staples Center was packed.

Excitement was on the faces of the fans.

Yesterday, they just witnessed the Lakers bloody Warriors game at home, and they are looking forward to seeing the same scene tonight.

After the opening ceremony, the starters of the two teams were released one after another.

The Pelicans used a regular starting lineup, with Holiday plus Tang Tian on the outside, Aminuga Davis on the striker, and Reggie Evans at the center.

The same goes for the Clippers, with Paul and Redick on the outside, Barnes and Griffin on the front, and Jordan at center.

In the first game of the series, both sides are still in the trial stage.

Davis and Jordan's jump ball in the middle circle.

Amid the cheers of the fans, Jordan beat Davis and gave the Clippers the first chance to attack.

Rivers nodded in satisfaction from the sidelines.

That's the feeling, even the jump ball beats you, and the Clippers are determined to win tonight's home game.

Paul holds the ball and advances to the frontcourt organization.

Redick ran off the ball and came out with Griffin's pick-and-roll.

The catch scorer has always been a very important part of Rivers' offensive tactics, and Ray Allen during the Celtics period is the most typical representative.

Redick's running restrained the Pelicans' defense. After observing the Pelicans' defensive formation, Paul suddenly hit the ball to Griffin.

Griffin has already rushed to the basket after dismantling the ball, and this pass is a good one.

Evans switched out, and Griffin made a strong move and caused the latter's defensive foul.

Compared with the regular season, this Clippers team has stronger tactical execution, more complete running-in, and playoff-level focus and strength.

Griffin made two free throws.

The Clippers scored 2 points first.

Holiday dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. As soon as he gave the ball to Tang Tian, ​​Griffin double-teamed from the inside.

Rivers knew very well that Tang Tian was the strength of the Pelicans, so he didn't mean to be polite at all.

Tang Tian quickly passed the ball to Davis, and Davis' shot to the basket was blocked by Jr. Jordan.

"boom!"

The ball bounced out of the basket.

Evans grabbed the offensive rebound, but his unguarded shot slipped out of the basket!

Jordan turned around and received the defensive rebound.

After the opening two rounds, the Clippers' offensive and defensive strategies were revealed: the offensive end was inexperienced in hitting you, and the defensive end forced Tang Tian to take the ball, allowing the Pelicans to take shots at other points.

Rivers is really a veteran of the rivers and lakes, and he was playing with the Pelicans at the beginning of the game.

Tang Tian also realized it quickly, and when he retreated, he signaled to Williams to replace Anderson.

Being targeted in this way at the beginning, we can only sacrifice part of the defense in exchange for offense, otherwise the Pelicans will remain passive tonight.

The Clippers used the same tactics. Davis went to the basket early this time, Griffin blocked Aminu, and Redick made a three-pointer after receiving the ball.

What really plays is the inexperience of the Pelicans.

5 to 0!

The cheers from Staples Center continued.

The Clippers started the game like a rainbow, and they have a great chance to see the scene where the Lakers beat the Warriors last night!

Griffin's face was also full of excitement. Finally, they finally became stronger! The championship is theirs!

In the frontcourt, Barnes pestered Tang Tian not to let him catch the ball. His action was a little too big and he was called a defensive foul.

Paul immediately found the referee to complain, and Barnes and Griffin followed suit.

Tang Tian shook his head when he saw this.

The country is easy to change, and the nature is hard to change. Although it has become stronger, the characteristics of this team are still there.

The game went dead ball and Anderson came on to replace Evans.

The substitution was made less than two minutes into the game, and the Pelicans' substitution came surprisingly early.

Griffin's eyes became even more disdainful after seeing it. The Pelicans were beaten into a panic.

Go up against Anderson? Is it because he doesn't score enough points?

The Pelicans sent a sideline ball, and Holiday received it and passed it to Tang Tian.

Anderson is the future Mamba, and the three-point threat standing there is worth 20 million.

The Clippers didn't dare to double-team at will, and Tang Tian got the chance to play Barnes one-on-one.

Barnes is very tight, and the kind that goes directly to the body. His defensive ability is much worse than Tony Allen, but he is more aggressive.

However, Tang Tian also went up to fight, forcing out the space of the three threats.

In the playoffs, he has long been mentally prepared for hand-to-hand combat.

After confirming the center of gravity of Barnes' body during the confrontation, he suddenly changed direction to the left with one step.

Barnes was too tight, and Tang Tian stepped past him.

After Tang Tian had the space, he directly pulled out his hand.

The arrival of Rivers completely changed the Clippers' defense, and Jordan's defense came quickly.

But Tang Tian's dry pull is faster.

Scissor legs, the posture is picturesque.

"Shua!"

Tang Tian's dry pull hits against Jordan!

The Pelicans finally scored!

There was a burst of excited shouts from the Pelicans bench.

After the Clippers started the game, the Pelicans were overwhelmed by their offensive and defensive strategies. Tang Tian's goal finally let them release the pressure!

Griffin saw the reaction of the Pelicans bench, the corners of his mouth rose, and the disdain in his eyes grew stronger.

So happy with a goal? Sure enough, it is a team without a bit of a championship.

When Paul advances to the frontcourt with the ball, he leans back against Anderson and asks for the ball directly.

After Paul saw it, he motioned for his teammates to pull away, and then fed the ball in.

Griffin has an absolute advantage over Anderson.

Griffin received the ball and chipped Anderson hard.

Anderson obviously couldn't resist.

After Griffin chiseled to the bottom of the basket, he turned around and wanted to dunk.

However, Davis has already assisted in the defense, after the two confronted.

"boom!"

Davis' long arm slapped the ball in Griffin's hand!

In the competition for the floor ball, Aminu snatched the ball from the ground and threw it to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian dribbled the ball and made a fast break. After being defended by Paul, he made a long pass from the backcourt to Holiday, who was about to go down.

Holiday hit the frontcourt and made a shot after confronting Redick.

The ball was scored and also caused Redick's thugs.

2+1!

Another excited yell from the Pelicans bench.

This time Darius Miller jumped from his seat to the sidelines, sending the towel flying.

First was Tang Tian's dry pull, then Davis' block and Aminu's rush, and finally Holiday's 2+1.

Although they were a bit confused when they were targeted by the Clippers as the playoff fledglings, they quickly adjusted!

Holiday made a free throw and the Pelicans tied the score 5-5.

The Clippers played a perfect start, but it is not so easy to beat the Pelicans to death.

Although the Pelicans rank much lower than the Clippers, the difference in wins between the two teams is not much.

And more importantly, the Pelicans have fought a lot of tough battles like the Thunder, Lakers, and Spurs this season, and they all won.

They may not be a championship team yet, but they are definitely not weak!

The Clippers attacked in the frontcourt, and Griffin continued to sit on Anderson.

Tang Tian went inside to help defend at this time.

Griffin passed the ball to Barnes, and Barnes missed a three-pointer, and then passed it to Griffin after Tang Tian came out.

Griffin received the ball and Tang Tian retracted it.

After going back and forth like this twice, Barnes made another pass, but Tang Tian jumped up and broke the ball.

Barnes' defense is good, but his offensive ability is limited, and his three-pointers are only in his early 30s. His overall strength is similar to that of Aminu.

The Clippers retreated in time this time. The Pelicans went to the frontcourt and settled down. Tang Tian caught the ball and then played Barnes.

This time he dribbled the ball, changing direction continuously before shaking Barnes' shot.

Barnes did a good job of defending this time, rushing forward to interfere.

"boom!"

Tang Tian's dry pull missed.

In the battle for rebounds at the basket, Davis was stuck but couldn't beat Jordan, but he used his long arms to make up the basket and hit the ball in!

Davis looked great tonight!

Tang Tian gave Davis a thumbs up while retreating.

If Davis is in good condition, Tang Tian can ask him to play more pick-and-rolls, instead of being so hard on Barnes every round.

Playing the Lakers in the final game of the regular season almost didn't tire him out. After becoming the core of the team, the mask man is not enough.

The intensity of the playoffs is higher, and he must accumulate energy for the second half and even the fourth quarter.

Redick's second 3-point attempt missed.

Feng Shui took turns, and the Pelicans reacted. After the defensive strength came up, it was not so easy for the Clippers to score.

Davis received another defensive rebound.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt, and after Tang Tian caught it, he signaled Davis to go to the free throw line for a pick-and-roll.

Davis has a strong frame, and Barnes didn't go around.

Amid Rivers' shouts from the sidelines, Jr. directly pressed Tang Tian.

This is the strategy of double-teaming when the pick-and-roll is used.

Tang Tian directly lobbed the ball in.

Davis is in good condition, and when he walked in after dismantling, he looked back with anticipation.

Take the ball, take a step, and hit the frame with one arm.

"Boom!"

Davis did it in one go and scored a dunk directly!

Williams pumped his fist excitedly on the sidelines.

After Davis scored 4 points in a row, the Pelicans have surpassed 9 to 5!

The outside world doesn't think the Pelicans can win the first round, and even their opponent Griffin also showed contempt in interviews.

But it is this kind of pessimism that makes the entire Pelicans team suffocate.

They are young and inexperienced, and their lineup is not strong, but they will never give up easily!

"Come on! Clippers!"

The DJ at the scene saw that the situation was not right, and began to cheer for the Clippers in unison.

Paul dribbles to the frontcourt and continues to pass the ball to Griffin.

Tang Tian continued to double-team, and this time Barnes made a three-pointer after receiving a pass back from Griffin.

"boom!"

The ball was thrown a bit heavy and hit the back edge of the rim and bounced off.

Davis then protected the defensive rebound.

Rivers shook his head helplessly after seeing it from the sidelines.

Griffin has an absolute advantage over Anderson, but because of the high intensity in the playoffs, there will be a lot of double-teams. If one-on-one cannot complete the offense in a short time, the advantage will no longer be an advantage.

This is why the performance of many stars will shrink sharply in the playoffs.

And now Barnes missed a three-pointer, making the Pelicans double-team Griffin even more determined.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt, and Tang Tian continued to call Davis to play a pick-and-roll after receiving the ball.

The Clippers continued to double-team Tang Tian, ​​and Tang Tian played the ball very quickly.

Griffin recovered the basket and went to help defend Davis.

Although Davis is cute, his golf quotient is really not low. When he saw Griffin coming, he looked to the bottom corner.

Anderson is ready to catch the ball.

He flicked the ball out.

Anderson shot directly after receiving the ball.

His release speed is considered fast among big men, and the arc is very low.

"Shua!"

The basketball goes through the heart and into the net.

Although the defense is bad, his three-pointers are really accurate.

12 to 5.

After the Pelicans fell behind 0 to 5, they directly beat the Clippers 12 to 0!

Rivers was forced to call a timeout.

The Clippers had problems with their own offense, and the Pelicans opened up, and the situation was getting out of control.

"Keep up the intensity, they look down on us, we're going to beat 'em up tonight!"

When the timeout was about to end, Tang Tian pulled the other four people who were going to play and shouted.

Williams is good at interpersonal relationships and player training, but his coaching ability is relatively poor; although Borrego is good at tactics, he doesn't know how to boost morale. At this time, he needs to say these words of encouragement to his teammates.

The Pelicans are young and easy to make mistakes, but they are also easy to mobilize emotions.

After Tang Tian finished speaking, the others shouted a few times one after another, their morale high.

After the timeout, Paul and Griffin played a pick-and-roll, and after the split, he made a signature mid-range shot.

"Shua!"

Steady hit in the middle distance.

At the critical moment, Sao Paulo is still reliable.

"Defend! Defend!"

Paul's mid-range finally helped the Clippers continue to score, and the fans at home were excited again.

"Shua!"

However, after Tang Tian and Davis made a pick-and-roll hit, the cheers came to an abrupt end.

The Pelicans came tonight with determination!

In the Clippers' frontcourt tactics, Redick missed a three-pointer after receiving the ball.

Jordan grabs the offensive rebound to Paul.

Paul and Jordan's mid-range shot after the pick-and-roll.

"Shua!"

Paul's consecutive mid-range hits!

Paul goes into Grandpa St. Paul mode!

The 4 points he scored in a row allowed the Clippers to bite the score 9 to 14.

Looking back, Tang Tian continued to play the pick-and-roll with Davis. This time the Clippers switched defenses, and Tang Tian directly passed the ball to Davis who was cutting in.

Davis squeezes past Barnes and puts the ball in the basket.

16 to 9!

Regardless of whether Paul is a grandfather or not, the Pelicans continue to play!

After halftime, the Pelicans led the Clippers 48 to 36.

Fans at the Staples Center are having a hard time.

This game is completely different from the Lakers playing the Warriors yesterday!

This rhythm is not that the Clippers want to bloody the Pelicans, but that they will be beaten by the Pelicans in turn!

ps: Sorry for being late today, this is yesterday's fourth update combined with today's first update, and there are three more updates to follow.