Chapter 979 Chapter 1017 + 8 The Cavaliers Will Win with Their Sad Soldiers and Live up to the Expectations of Pippen (Two-in-One)

After arriving in New Orleans, the Cavaliers still held open training sessions as in the past.

And what's different from the past few games is that after this training, the Cavaliers allowed reporters to interview!

The reporter was very excited when he heard the news. James, Whiteside and Lue were all surrounded by reporters.

Irving was a little embarrassed. He ended the training a little late. He wanted to be interviewed but found that no one was paying attention to him, so he went back to the locker room.

In fact, in the past two years since James came to the Cavaliers, reporters have paid less and less attention to him, and now it is even more dispensable.

"Why did the team give interviews today? Is it because this may be the last game?"

The FOX Sports intern reporter was young and strong. He was the first to seize the opportunity to ask questions and asked James directly.

"..."

After encountering a period of silence from James, the reporter was quickly squeezed out by others.

Things have to be done according to the occasion. This trainee reporter is obviously a bit green.

"Are you confident that your team will win tonight?"

The TNT reporter then asked a question, which was much softer.

"Yes, we have always maintained confidence. I know tonight's game will be difficult, but we have confidence."

James spoke back.

"I believe in my players, I believe in them."

After he finished speaking, he added another sentence.

This sentence seemed to be influenced by Jones' words on the plane, and it seemed to be said to himself.

"We will turn the game around 1-3, we almost did it last year and now we will do it, it's not a problem at all."

Whiteside was asked a similar question over there, but his answer was much more radical than James.

And the voice was loud, even James heard it.

This time he wasn't angry, just smiled helplessly.

After experiencing this kind of thing a lot, I seem to have become accustomed to it.

"What the hell, are you still shameless? Don't you know how you got to 3-3 last year? Do you think all the fans around the world are fools?"

"Hassan. I got my head caught in the door. Whiteside."

"I suddenly understood that when the Pelicans lost to the Warriors, Whiteside really couldn't carry him!"

"However, the Cavaliers' management gave him a maximum-salary contract! There are still three years left on this contract!"

"I feel sorry for LeBron. It's not just the players, but also the management..."

"My Majesty, please leave Cleveland. There is no hope here!"

"What are you talking about! The game is not over yet, our emperor will not give up easily, and don't show your rhythm. Since our emperor has chosen to come back, he will never leave again in this life, Cleveland champion!"

"Come on, the counterattack starts from this game, the first 1-3 reversal in the finals, my emperor will be crowned a god!"

…

After the Cavaliers' pregame interview was reported, it triggered a wave of controversy among fans on social media.

"Honey, do I want to wear a wedding ring?"

The game was about to start in the evening. Olson asked Tang Tian before setting off.

The Pelicans have got match point, which means they can win the championship at any time, including tonight at home.

If she succeeds in winning the championship, she will definitely bring her two sons on stage, and the wedding ring will be indispensable at that time.

"Take it with you."

Tang Tian replied with a smile, to be prepared.

But he looked at Olson after he finished speaking.

No matter how you look at this scene, it looks like you are raising a flag?

On the evening of June 12, the fifth game of the Finals officially kicked off at the New Orleans Arena.

The champion may be born tonight, and this game is watched by the whole world.

According to the real-time ratings released by ESPN, the global ratings have already set a new record before the game even begins.

Commentators from various countries have already taken their seats at the broadcast booth.

It is worth noting that ESPN, which purchased the rights to broadcast the playoffs this year, also invited the TNT Big Three to jointly broadcast the show tonight.

It seems that ESPN is optimistic about the Pelicans winning the championship at home tonight.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the New Orleans Arena. Let us give the warmest cheers to welcome the members of the Pelicans!"

The entrance ceremony began quickly. After a brief introduction to the visiting team's starting lineup, the lights dimmed and the host shouted at a high volume.

"No. 23, Anthony Davis!"

"No. 5, Montrez~Harrell!"

"No. 11, Jrue Holiday!"

"No. 1, Trevor~ Ariza!"

…

With the host's ultra-high-decibel shouts, the Pelicans' starters came out one by one.

As in the past three games, both sides still have not adjusted their lineups.

"Ladies and gentlemen, let us now use the warmest applause and cheers to welcome our number 31, Tang~~day!!"

The host was also in a very high mood tonight, and his protracted shouting at the end completely aroused the atmosphere of the scene.

The cheers were loud.

Everything indicates that the Pelicans will win the game tonight and successfully defend their title.

After the opening ceremony, the starters from both sides came on stage one after another.

James stood in the middle of the court and looked at Tang Tian. His eyes changed complicatedly several times, and finally he put the braces in his mouth and turned into a determined expression.

"beep!"

At the referee's whistle, Whiteside moved the ball back to the Cavaliers half, officially kicking off Game 5 of the Finals.

James passed the ball from Irving in the frontcourt, took the ball and rushed directly to the basket.

He was so fast that Davis' help defense didn't even catch up.

"Bang!"

James held his breath, threw Ariza away and smashed the ball into the basket with one hand.

He looked in great shape tonight.

Lu was excited on the bench. With James in this state, the Cavaliers will definitely win tonight!

In the third game of the series, Lue bluntly said during a timeout that Davis would not continue his hot streak, but was later slapped in the face.

But this time his hunch was right.

In a game where he would be eliminated if he didn't win, James seemed to be burning himself and played at his absolute peak.

Although Tang Tian and Davis were both online, James scored 17 points and 3 assists in the first quarter, helping the Cavaliers lead the Pelicans 35-26.

And in the second quarter, perhaps due to the influence of James's state, "Knife Guard" JR Smith was on the line, scoring frequently with sudden shots in the substitute transition period, and led the team to widen the point difference to more than 15 points.

These four words are best interpreted by the Cavaliers tonight.

And this situation remained the same in the third quarter.

Although Tang Tian launched a personal attack and once led his team to close the point difference to single digits, James stood up strongly and widened the point difference again.

At the end of the three quarters, the Cavaliers led the Pelicans by 95 to 80 by a full 15 points.

Tang Tian scored 30 points in the third quarter, and Davis also scored 16 points.

But for the Cavaliers, James scored 37 points alone, plus J.R. Smith's 17 points. These are completely different from the past few games.

They have a real chance to win this game now.

Olson clasped his hands in front of his chest on the sidelines and nervously turned his head to look at the Pelicans bench.

Over there, Stevens was making tactical arrangements for the fourth quarter. Tang Tian was listening from the outside wearing training clothes. It looked like he wouldn't be able to start the fourth quarter.

As she learned more about Chinese culture, just as Tang Tian said to her when joking, the more profound he felt it was.

For example, in terms of character, she now felt that she had ruined Tang Tian's character by saying she was wearing a wedding ring in advance.

But if Tang Tian knew about it, he would definitely slap her on the head and call her "little fool."

The media, fans, and even the commentators on the sidelines, as well as Jordan before him, are all here to support the Pelicans.

If there is a true theory of character, it is not her fault alone.

"The Cavaliers deserved a win tonight for their performance."

In the commentary box, O'Neal said.

These words attracted surprised looks from Buckley and Smith.

Although the Cavaliers played very well tonight, O'Neal has changed his mind.

"LeBron was in amazing shape tonight, and J.R. Smith, and he and the Cavaliers guys are going to continue to be like that in the fourth quarter."

But O'Neal's next words made Barkley and Smith laugh wildly.

Brin and Miller didn't react at once.

"He's helping the Pelicans."

What Smith said next woke them up.

It turns out that O'Neal is against the Cavaliers.

Several people in the commentary box were chatting, and at this moment, the fourth quarter of the game continued to kick off.

Both sides have two main players and three substitutes.

The closer the critical moment comes, the more severely the rotation of both sides will be compressed.

For the Cavaliers, James and Whiteside are on the court, plus Tristan Thompson, Dellavedova and J.R. Smith.

The Pelicans have Davis and Ariza, plus David West, Lou Williams and Brogdon.

One point worth noting is that Davis played the fifth position during this period, and he and Whiteside, two former teammates, directly faced each other.

The Cavaliers attacked first at the beginning of the fourth quarter, and James broke through the frontcourt and caused Davis' assisting foul.

He continued his hot streak and made two free throws.

His personal score reached 39 points, and the Cavaliers also extended their lead to 17 points, adding another point to the possibility of taking the game back to Cleveland.

There was a commotion on the sidelines.

Many people unconsciously looked towards the Pelicans' half and towards Tang Tian.

If the game continues at this pace, the game is likely to fail at the beginning of the fourth quarter. At this time, the team really needs Tang Tian.

Stevens stood on the sidelines with his hands crossed and his chest frowned slightly, but he had no intention of replacing Tang Tian.

The Pelicans' frontcourt attack failed to score. James then broke through to Whiteside, who knocked Davis' hands away and dunked hard to score.

After he dunked in, he roared at Davis.

Jokic was unable to play in the finals due to injury, and he could only vent to his former partner Davis.

The score difference has reached 19 points.

The game was very close to collapse.

Stevens looked back at Tang Tian, ​​but still had no intention of asking him to play.

The Pelicans' frontcourt attack still failed to score, and the sidelines were already in a state of agitation.

"We want Tang, we want Tang!"

Some fans even started shouting.

They could lose, but they couldn't lose like this, at least not when Tang Tian was not present.

Stevens finally moved, but instead of turning around and calling Tang Tian, ​​he glanced at the timer and shouted at Davis, who was retreating.

"Do something, I need you!"

Davis was a little annoyed after being yelled at by Whiteside for a while, but when he was yelled at by Stevens again, the murderous look in his eyes came out.

In the Cavaliers' offense, James broke through and forced the Pelicans to shrink and distribute to outside Smith.

Smith felt hot in the first half and made several wild shots. This ball may be his best chance of the game.

"Bang!"

But for a twitchy player, you never know whether he can score or not, because that may have nothing to do with the chance.

Smith failed to seize this great opportunity and the basketball hit the frame.

At this moment, Whiteside jumped up from the basket and grabbed the offensive rebound.

After losing weight, his resistance became weaker, but his bullet speed became faster.

He got the offensive rebound, took a dribble and got up to dunk.

However, Davis stood firm on the ball, and his dunk after the confrontation turned into a layup.

It was this change that gave Davis a chance, and Davis stretched out his arms.

"boom!"

Slap the ball back!

And the blocked ball just fell into Williams' hands!

Exchange of ball rights!

There was a burst of cheers at the scene, and this blocked shot greatly boosted morale!

Stevens also pumped his fist vigorously.

This is what he wants!

After Williams got the ball, he went on a fast break, showing off his ball-handling skills while on the move, passing Dellavedova for a layup, and also caused the latter's thug.

There were constant cheers.

They finally survived the brink of collapse!

Williams made an extra free throw and the point difference returned to 16 points.

James broke through and was double-teamed, and passed it to Thompson. Thompson took a dribble and tried to shoot off the board.

But the moment he took action, a long arm passed over his head.

"boom!"

A pegboard hat!

It's Davis again!

Continuous blocks!

And after blocking the shot, he also grabbed a defensive rebound!

The Cavaliers failed to score two consecutive attacks.

The fans on the sidelines were completely excited.

Since the third game of his career, Davis has become more and more stable.

Stevens's frown relaxed and his expression calmed down again.

He is gambling.

In the first three quarters of the game, neither Tang Tian nor James took a minute's rest. If they continued to play like this, even if they could hold on, their shooting percentage would be affected in the decisive moment.

So even if the fans booed him, he held it back.

When the score difference reached 19 points, he almost couldn't hold it back, but fortunately Davis was confident enough.

In the Pelicans' frontcourt battle, Lu opened his mouth and shouted on the sidelines. The Cavaliers' defensive intensity was very high.

Seeing that the offense was going to be in vain again, Holiday finally threw the ball to Davis.

Davis caught the ball and deceived Whiteside with a fake shot, and then broke through with the ball.

After all, he is a power forward and is much more flexible than Whiteside.

Whiteside chased from behind and jumped to block the shot the moment Davis shot.

He was hit in front of him, this was an eye for an eye!

But Davis suddenly accelerated and his layup turned into a dunk.

"Snapped!"

"Bang!"

Whiteside's block hit Davis' arm, and Davis dunked the ball into the basket with both hands.

A 2+1!

There were constant whistles.

Davis blocked another shot and 2+1 in this period, completely suppressing Whiteside!

Davis' extra penalty chance.

At this moment, Stevens turned around and called Tang Tian.

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