The invincible kryptonite of basketball

Tang Tian also ended his journey in the fourth year of his professional career.

His scoring average has dropped compared to last year, but his statistics are more versatile and efficient.

他场均出战36.5分钟，场均得到28.3分7.1篮板6.5助攻1.3抢断1.5盖帽，50.6%的投篮命中率，44%的三分球命中率。

With the record of the Pelicans and his data, he is definitely a favorite candidate for this year's regular season MVP.

The Spurs also had a record of 60 wins and 22 losses, but because of their head-to-head records, they eventually ranked third in the West.

After failing to defend the title last season and GDP being one year older, this record can still be maintained through offseason signings. For Spurs fans, this is already a very good ending.

These three teams are the teams with more than 60 wins in the West, and they are also the first group in the West.

The Rockets finished fourth with 56 wins.

This record has been greatly improved compared to last year. If it weren't for the first three bug teams, they could have achieved a better ranking.

The Clippers ranked fifth with a record of 54 wins and 28 losses. They ultimately failed to grab home court advantage in the battle with the Rockets.

The Blazers ranked sixth with 51 wins, and Lillard's first trip to the playoffs was in hell mode.

The Grizzlies ranked seventh with a record of 50 wins, and the black and white duo tried to keep the team from missing the playoffs.

The Lakers entered the playoffs at the last moment with a record of 45 wins.

The Thunder had a record of 44 wins and 38 losses. They were unfortunately out and eventually ranked the lottery champion.

The Mavs are 35th with [-] wins.

The playoff matchups in the West will also be released.

Warriors VS Lakers

For the Warriors, after playing a brilliant regular season, they still need to prove themselves in the playoffs, and for the Lakers, they have the opportunity to use their experience in the playoffs to create miracles on the Warriors;

Pelicans vs. Grizzlies

This group of matches is the most interesting in the first round of the Western Conference. Last season, the Pelicans lost to the Grizzlies in the semifinals, but now they are facing each other in the first round. This situation can only be said to be an arrangement of fate;

Spurs vs Trail Blazers

For the Spurs, their dynasty failed last year, and this year the team has strengthened, and winning the championship is their only goal;

Rockets VS Clippers

Harden has not made it to the second round of the playoffs since he came to the Rockets, and the Clippers have not been able to make it to the Western Conference Finals after forming the Big Three. Both sides have things that must be broken, and it depends on who can finally get what they want.

There are still two days until the official start of the playoffs.

The Pelicans have the advantage of being at home, avoiding the fatigue of traveling and traveling, and waiting for work in New Orleans.

Against the Grizzlies, good news and bad news for them.

The good news is that the Grizzlies knocked them out of the playoffs last season, and there's no better chance for revenge.

The bad news is that the Grizzlies are the most difficult opponents in the playoffs. Meeting them in the first round is not difficult to play in this round. Even if they win, it will only be more difficult to play in the future.

Not to mention that in case of losing, it would be an absolute fatal blow to the team's morale. Just look at the Thunder next door's loss to the Grizzlies for two consecutive years.

After training for the day, the players rested in the locker room.

The mood of the players is relatively positive. The team's strength has improved significantly this year, and most of them are still looking forward to revenge.

Especially Davis, he cried when he was eliminated last year. After training, he went back to the locker room after practicing for a while. Now he is sitting there sweating and has not taken a shower.

"Guys, if you can win the championship this year, I invite everyone to go to Hawaii for a week on the 'Mars Project', and I will cover all expenses."

Tang Tian said.

It's not good to give too many gifts. This kind of offseason travel is a good choice.

And now he has a superyacht that, like he said, is absolutely crazy.

As soon as he finished speaking, there was a burst of cheers and whistles in the locker room.

Ci Shiping even brought Dinwiddie to an impromptu dance in the locker room.

Tang Tian's wave was like throwing a huge piece of candy to the Pelicans before the start of the playoffs.

"Don, is there a car model?"

Whiteside shouted at Tang Tian.

When he shouted, the other people in the locker room burst into laughter.

Tang Tian looked at Whiteside's longing eyes that didn't look like a joke, and couldn't help shaking his head with a wry smile.

This guy, was he addicted to playing car models last time?

"Don't worry, there will be no shortage of car models. If you win the championship, I can also invite some second- and third-tier stars for you!"

Tang Tian continued to speak.

After saying this, the whistle in the locker room sounded again.

They were joking about Whiteside, but Tang Tian always kept his word.

Second- and third-tier stars, Hawaii is free and crazy for a week, and the scene is exciting enough just thinking about it.

This is more useful than pouring chicken soup!

Two days later, the NBA playoffs officially kicked off.

The Eagles and Knicks in the East, and the Warriors and Pelicans in the West will all play.

This season's three dark horse teams all played, which made the first day of the playoffs a lot of attention.

Memphis is not far from New Orleans. They only arrived on the morning of the game day, and after arriving, they only did some field training in the training hall.

At the end of the training, a reporter interviewed Zach Randolph, the inner core of the Grizzlies.

"As the seventh seed and the second seed, do you have confidence in the game?"

"Of course, we beat them last year, and we are good at this kind of matchup. We have done black eights and black sevens. It doesn't matter where we start. The important thing is that we will win."

Randolph is quite confident in the game, and like those in his words, the Grizzlies have enough confidence and confidence.

On the night of the game, the New Orleans Arena was packed, and many fans held up the "Revenge" sign.

For the fans, the scene of Davis crying after losing last year made them feel extremely sad, and they will definitely win it back this year.

Before the game started, Tang Tian signed autographs for the fans in the front row.

A seven or eight-year-old girl handed him a jersey and asked childishly, "Don, we will have revenge, won't we?"

When the little girl was talking, everyone around looked at Tang Tian, ​​and they hoped to get that affirmative answer from Tang Tian.

Tang Tian smiled and shook his head.

"We won't take revenge, but we will win."

He signed his name on the jersey, smiled and said to the little girl.

Revenge is too heavy a word for a little girl like this, but the Pelicans are sure to win.

ps: I just found out that the title of this chapter is 666. I wish you all the best!

Chapter 667 The Grizzly Bear That Was Hammered (Second!)

After the opening ceremony, the starters of both teams came on stage one after another.

For the Pelicans, Holiday and Tang Tian's backcourt combination, Ariza and Davis' striker combination, and center Whiteside.

On the Grizzlies side, Conley and Allen partnered in the backcourt, Courtney Lee played the starting small forward, and Randolph and Gasol Jr. played the inside of the Bears.

Whiteside jumped and beat Gasol Jr., which opened the curtain for the Pelicans' playoffs this year.

Tang Tian received a pass from Holiday in the frontcourt, faced Allen's defense with a low body dribble, changed direction, and then accelerated to break through.

At this moment, Li Xie, who was on the weak side, came over.

When the two teams played against each other in the regular season this season, Jogel used Allen to single-handedly defend against Tang Tian, ​​and ended up blowing up every time.

In the playoffs, he finally learned how to behave. It was better to force the ball out of Tang Tian's hands than to let Tang Tian shoot directly.

Tang Tian immediately distributed the ball to Ariza, who caught the ball and made a direct shot before the help defense arrived.

"Shh!"

The ball crossed a high throw line in the air and then went hollow into the net.

Ariza's hands look very good.

Conley dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, gave the ball to Gasol Jr., cut to the basket by himself, caught the ball and flew to the basket.

"boom!"

Davis was not polite at the basket, and directly sent a help defense cap.

Whiteside turned around and grabbed the defensive rebound.

The scene burst into cheers from the fans.

With an offense and defense in the opening game, the Pelicans look very good tonight!

Although Tang Tian took care of the little girl and said that he would not take revenge, the whole Pelican team is still very honest!

Holiday dribbled the ball to the front court and continued to pass the ball to Tang Tian.

This time the Grizzlies changed the way of double-teaming, and Conley shrank the defense inside.

As a traditional strong defensive team, the Grizzlies have a hundred ways to defend.

Tang Tian still chose to pass the ball.

Fans can feel that the Pelicans are in good shape on the court, and he can feel it even more as a player on the court.

The ball was given to Holiday immediately.

Holiday didn't hesitate to catch the ball, and just raised his hand and threw it.

"Shh!"

The same is hollow into the net!

The Pelicans scored two three-pointers in the opening game!

And from two different people.

It's not just that Ariza feels good alone, but the whole team!

6 is better than 0!

Perfect start!

The emotions of the home fans were completely ignited by these two three-pointers.

"Defense! Defense!"

The fans have spontaneously cheered and cheered for the home team.

Randolph stormed Davis at the basket, and Davis suffocated.

Randolph turned and shot back, and Davis struggled to save the interference.

"boom!"

Another big take!

After the opening, he sent two big shots in a row!

Davis roared excitedly after blocking the shot.

In that state, it was really like in the game that the soles of the feet were on fire!

He never wants to go through the scene of sitting on the sidelines crying last season again!

The Grizzlies sent a sideline ball, and the mid-range of Gasol's free throw line also missed under the interference of Whiteside.

Davis grabbed the defensive rebound and threw it directly to Tang Tian. Tang Tian took the ball to avoid Li's early foul, and rushed to the frontcourt to score the ball against Conley's defense.

8 is better than 0!