Chapter 619 Like a Dish in Water James (3rd Update!)

"One more thing, we need something to stimulate Hassan and let him get his focus back on the court."

Tang Tian went on to add something.

Jokic has a shy personality and has no problem playing as a substitute, but Whiteside has some problems with his attitude because of potential competition.

At this time, sign another player with a similar style and come back, and you can beat him.

Dempsey nodded after listening to what Tang Tian said.

The Pelicans' lineup is actually relatively complete, and signing players is just more insurance.

Therefore, whoever signs the contract will not have that much influence. Tang Tian's analysis is still very convincing.

After talking with Tang Tian, ​​Dempsey went to contact McGee's agent.

But the result was not as smooth as expected.

McGee and the 76ers bought out, not just for the playoffs, but also for playing time.

After all, if he sits on the bench for a season, he may not have a contract next summer.

The Pelicans have two solid rotations of Whiteside and Jokic, and with Biyombo in front, it is difficult for him to get a chance to play.

This is also a reasonable thing.

The suggestion was given by Tang Tian, ​​but whether it will work or not is not up to him.

The contact between the Pelicans and McGee continues. Demps knows that McGee has a particularly bad impression on the general managers of other teams in the league, so he can wait and see.

The two days passed quickly, and the players who were bought out in the past two days all signed with other teams one after another.

Stoudemire went to the Cavaliers, Ish Smith to the Mavericks, Jason Richardson to the Suns...

McGee is in a state where rumors broke out with the Pelicans, but no one cares about it.

Because of the five great embarrassments, he does have a feeling of being scary right now.

McGee's matter has not yet been finalized. The 14-man roster of the Pelicans ushered in a challenge with the Cavaliers at home.

This game is highly anticipated.

The two teams ranked second in the East and the West, a strong duel; the grievances and entanglements between James and Tang Tian; the fans' debate on the MVP rankings on social media; the live broadcast of the game across the United States, etc.

All of these make this game a lot of attention.

TNT also sent their Big Three to the scene for commentary.

"Guys, do you guys think the Pelicans can get their revenge at home? Can Don prove he deserves to be ahead of LeBron in the MVP rankings?"

Before the game started, Barkley opened his mouth wide in the commentary and started to warm up.

"sure!"

O'Neill is now a hardcore Tang Chuan, and he slapped the table immediately and said.

Barkley glanced at O'Neill and laughed, he couldn't stand his partner now.

Smith shook his head again and again.

"The recent situation of the Pelicans is not good. Don doesn't seem to be so focused. The competition between Whiteside and Jokic seems to be developing in a bad direction."

Smith is more professional.

"Yeah, Shaq, you gotta use your head."

Barkley grinned in agreement.

He still admires Tang Tian, ​​but he prefers to confront O'Neill.

"No, no need."

O'Neill smiled and spread his hands, that expression was really brainless, which made Smith and Barkley yelled that they couldn't stand it.

While the three were chatting in the commentary booth, players from both sides came out of the player channel one after another.

After the opening ceremony, the starting lineups of both sides were released one after another.

Both sides played with full force in this game.

The starting lineup for the Pelicans here is Holiday plus Tang Tian on the outside, Ariza plus Davis on the striker, and Whiteside on the center.

On the Cavaliers' side, Owen Gardion Waiters on the outside, James Garreford on the striker, and Mozgov on the center.

After the opening ceremony, Tang Tian and Owen greeted each other in the midfield.

The Pelicans and Cavaliers are potential opponents in the finals, and the grievances between Tang Tian and James may also be staged again after the Spurs career.

But Tang Tian and Owen are hard-working brothers, and their relationship has not been affected by these.

The two were talking and laughing, and James, who was sitting on the sidelines, frowned.

Amid the cheers of the fans, the game started immediately.

Whiteside jumped over Mozgov to give the Pelicans the lead.

Tang Tian received the ball in the frontcourt and was double-teamed by Irving. He passed the ball to Holiday, who made a three-pointer.

"Boom!"

Holiday's first shot hit the iron.

Whiteside grabbed the offensive rebound with his long arms.

Tang Tian speeded up to get rid of Waiters and went inside to catch the ball.

But Whiteside didn't give it. He looked a little anxious, and after a hard shoulder to Mozgov, he shot at close range.

Mozgov is 2.16 meters tall and 115 kilograms. He is a big meat shield. Whiteside does not have an advantage in static confrontation, and the ball goes out of the basket.

Love took the opportunity to grab a defensive rebound.

The Pelicans' first offense went nowhere.

Love gave the ball to James.

James dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and directly charged Ariza, Davis came to help defend, he gave the ball to Love in the corner, and the latter made a three-pointer.

The Cavaliers took the lead.

In the Pelicans' offense, Davis caught the ball and stormed Love, but was blocked by James' defense, and Mozgov protected the rebound.

The Cavaliers played a counterattack, and James passed the ball to Irving in a fast break.

"Shua!"

Come in too!

The Cavaliers got off to a hot start.

In the Pelicans' offense, Tang Tian ran without the ball, and broke through to Ariza after receiving the ball.

Ariza's open three-point chance.

"beep!"

"Shua!"

With a three-pointer, Ariza responded with an answerball.

But before the ball was scored, the baseline referee's whistle sounded.

Whiteside was a little anxious when he got stuck with Mozgov, and directly overturned the latter to the ground.

The referee indicated that the foul occurred before Ariza shot, the goal was invalid, and Whiteside was charged with an offensive foul.

There was booing.

Tang Tian walked up to Whiteside to remind him a few words.

His energy was focused on Olsen before, and he didn't notice that Whiteside's state fluctuated so much.

The opening few rounds became the epitome of the first half of the game.

The Cavaliers team is in hot form, and James feels like a fish in water, with a sense of presence.

Tang Tian's reminder from the Pelicans didn't help, and Whiteside was still playing in a hurry.

This emotion was also transmitted to the players, and the entire Pelicans team played a little frizzy.

About 7 minutes into this quarter, Whiteside suffered his second personal foul while defending. The Cavaliers have already led 20-9 by 11 points.

"What did I say? Shaq, you gotta use your head."

Barkley laughed and said that winning the bickering with O'Neill is his greatest joy when explaining now.

"It's only seven minutes into the game, man."

O'Neill didn't panic.

Whiteside was substituted and Jokic got up from the bench.

When the two passed by, Jokic wanted to high-five but Whiteside ignored him, and he withdrew his hand in embarrassment.