The invincible kryptonite of basketball

That's the difference between being a player and a management.

Saying this as a player is obviously setting a flag, but as a management, it is an expression of confidence and encouragement for the team.

In an away game and facing the impressive Rockets, the Pelicans need more momentum.

The first thousand and 390 chapters of New Orleans away dragon

After the interview, Tang Tian turned his head and discussed with Stevens about the tactics for the next game.

The Rockets are good at three-pointers. The Pelicans' defensive strategy in the past two games has been to defend the 3-2 zone defense, and the overall defensive focus is out of focus.

This approach was very successful. The Rockets' three-point shooting percentage in both games was only about 33%, which was significantly lower than the regular season.

But Harden is not only good at shooting three-pointers, he is very capable of breaking through and drawing fouls. How to shrink the Pelicans after expanding is a problem.

In terms of intuitive data, the Rockets have averaged 47.8 points per game in the penalty area in the past two games.

Stevens did not solve this well, which is also an important reason for the stalemate between the two teams.

"The 3-2 zone defense strategy is correct, but I think Westbrook's area can be properly placed to allow the defender to recover in advance."

Tang Tian told Stevens his little suggestion.

The biggest shortcoming of Westbrook is his unstable shooting, especially the three-pointer, which is at the same level as the early riser Rondo Wade.

"And the person who shrinks early, if Harden breaks through with the ball, he can also attack earlier."

After Tang Tian finished speaking, Stevens' brows stretched out.

"I think as a coach, you will be better than me."

Stevens sighed.

This is not just because of a proposal now, but because of the emotions I have been in contact with for so many years.

"You're already good, I think you're better than Popovich."

Tang Tian's business bragged about each other.

In fact, Popovich's on-the-spot performance is indeed not as good as that of Stevens, especially when the World Cup was exploded by Li Chunjiang.

Stevens smiled and shook his head. Tang Tian became the boss, but he was still as unassuming as before.

Stevens made defensive adjustments, and the Pelicans also took time to practice.

Because it was only fine-tuning, the players adapted quickly.

At this time, what Tang Tian said in front of the reporters was exposed by the media, which aroused another wave of heated discussions among fans on social media.

"Haha, what a mouthful of tainted milk, I think I'm ready for the semifinals!"

"What does Tang mean, five consecutive championships without him? Does that mean he is not important? ┗(▔, ▔)┛"

"Tang's face is swollen to pretend to be a fat man. Just watch, I will teach you how to be a man, and let your dream of five consecutive championships be shattered early!"

"With the addition of this tainted milk in the home game, I won't talk about winning the championship. This wave of two home games won't run away. The optimistic prediction is that I will advance 4-1."

"It's really not good for Tang to be the boss. I can't understand the situation. The two teams were evenly matched in the first two games. Now they are back at my home court, and they are still dancing like that!"

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Rockets fans on social media elicited a wild frenzy.

From their point of view, Tang Tian's words were completely flagging the poisonous milk, which was changing direction to help the Rockets.

The next night, Game [-] of the series between the Pelicans and the Rockets took place at the Toyota Center in Houston.

The scene was full of seats, and there were many Chinese fans.

As in the past, they are all rooting for the Pelicans.

When Yao Ming and he first retired, the Rockets were the home team for Chinese fans, but after Tang Tian played, the Pelicans were their only home team.

This is also the constant pain of Harden and the Rockets players.

Houston has a huge Chinese market, but it's a pity that it's all elbows out now.

Rockets owner Phil Tati appeared in the VIP box.

Tang Tian also appeared in the stands with Olsen and his two sons, Downs and Yongqi.

Their appearance also attracted a lot of scenes before the game.

This game is a watershed in the series, and both sides attach great importance to it.

The scene soon entered the opening ceremony, and the starting lineups of the two teams were released one after another.

Neither team made any adjustments to their rosters.

On the Rockets' side, Westbrook and Harden on the outside, House and Tucker on the front line, and Capela in the mid-term exam.

House has a mediocre touch outside the three-point line in the past two games, but his three-point shooting percentage in the regular season is as high as 43%, which is the highest among the Rockets.

For the Pelicans, Brogdon and Holiday on the outside, Durant and Davis on the front line, and Gasol Jr. on the center.

The game starts soon.

Gasol Jr. jumped the ball for the Pelicans, and Durant broke through House and made a jumper when he came up.

Looking back, the Pelicans continued to defend the 3-2 zone defense, but Westbrook was completely emptied from the outside.

He made a three-pointer, but the ball popped out at the front and Gasol took the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans turned around and played a defensive counterattack. Gasol assisted Brogge to make a layup and caused a foul by Westbrook.

Brogdon also had a penalty.

The Pelicans turned away and took a 5-0 lead in the opening game.

There was a commotion on the sidelines.

Although Rockets fans are optimistic on the hotline, it seems that the Pelicans are not only unaffected, but are full of momentum.

This is very unreasonable.

The Rockets' offense, Westbrook continued to be emptied.

He continued to choose to shoot.

When Kobe Bryant hadn't retired in his early years, he once said in an interview that Westbrook was the most like him in this league.

Westbrook's Mamba attributes are still quite strong.

The ball was a bit on the heavy side and hit the back edge of the rim, but luckily, it bounced and then fell into the rim.

His three-pointer made it!

There was cheers at the scene.

D'Antoni also punched excitedly.

As the head coach, after a few rounds, he has already seen the Pelicans' defensive strategy.

From the opening point of view, this defensive strategy was very successful.

At this time, whether Westbrook can make a three-pointer is very critical.

Now that he scored on his second shot, the Pelicans will definitely not dare to defend like this anymore.

However, the cheers of the fans at the scene have not yet fallen. Durant landed in the frontcourt to catch the ball, quickly turned over and made a jump shot.

He made his first two shots after the start!

Tang Tian couldn't help laughing out loud at this moment.

After this season, Durant has matured visible to the naked eye.

The Rockets attacked the frontcourt again, and what everyone, including D'Antoni, did not expect was that the Pelicans were still playing Westbrook!

Stevens has a bit of a head!

Westbrook was more head-to-head than he was, opening with his third straight [-]-pointer.

"Dangdang!"

The basketball hits the frame!

Westbrook's three-pointer was unstable, and his two shots after the opening were either small or large.

The second goal was scored with a lot of luck, which is also Stevens' judgment.

Now it seems that he bet right!

Davis protected the defensive rebound, and the Rockets' offense failed again!

In the frontcourt position of the Pelicans, Durant was double-teamed again. He turned and fell back early, but unfortunately the ball failed to make a shot.

There is still a gap between his strength and Tang Tian's. If it were Tang Tian, ​​he felt that he felt good at the beginning, and he had already eaten the Rockets alive.

But Davis jumped high and smashed the ball into the basket across Tucker.

The bottom line referee whistled to signal Tucker's defensive foul.

This is still a 2+1!

The scene was restless.

The current score on the court is 9 to 3. The Pelicans swept away the stalemate in the past two games and took the lead at the beginning.

And it's an away game!

Tucker and the referee's theory did not change the penalty, and there were boos on the scene.

Davis adjusted his breath and made a free throw against the boos all over the sky.

"Shh!"

The basketball is firmly in the frame, and Davis also has additional penalties!

New Orleans' away game Dragon, it's a real hammer!

ps: Special thanks to John for his reward!Congratulations on becoming the master of this book! !

Chapter 390 Xiaoshuai: I followed my friend's advice

D'Antoni's head was a little itchy, he reached out and scratched, then got up and walked to the sidelines.

He made a tactical gesture to Harden, which is an improved attacking routine.

The Rockets advanced to the frontcourt, the Pelicans still used the previous defensive method, and Westbrook continued to be emptied.

This time Harden wanted to pass the ball, motioned Westbrook to cut in early, and then took the ball and started to break through.

But as soon as he broke through, he was defended by Brogdon on the weak side, and Gasol at the basket was also ready to move.

Westbrook cuts in from the right and runs to the left corner with Capela's screen.

This is a defensive containment movement, but the Pelicans simply ignored it and continued to go short!

Stevens' tactical thinking tonight is very clear, I just let you Westbrook's three-pointer, if you have the ability, you shoot me to death.

This idea is exactly the same as the strategy of putting Antetokounmpo in the finals of last season.

This is also a point where Westbrook is not as good as Paul before. Paul is not strong in three-pointers, but the opening is stable, and Westbrook is not stable no matter what.

Harden broke through to the free throw line and encountered heavy siege. He forced his way up to make a foul but failed, and hit the backboard with his shot.

Davis jumped high and grabbed the defensive rebound, and the Rockets' offense returned without success again!

Looking back, Durant missed another shot, but Gasol made a tip-up and scored the ball.

The Pelicans are not as good as the Rockets on the outside, but the two big men on the inside obviously overwhelm the Rockets.

12 to 3, the point difference ran to double digits.

Harden continued to break through the frontcourt. This time he successfully fouled Holiday and won two free throw opportunities.