One of the main reasons for this is Curry.
Some experts have calculated that Curry's shooting percentage in the third quarter is a full 5 percentage points higher than the other three quarters.
This kind of metaphysical difference made the Warriors not worry about how many points they fell behind in the first half.
Davis missed the mid-range pass from Tang Tian, and Bogut protected the defensive rebound.
In the frontcourt, Curry ran off the ball and received a pass from Green for a three-pointer before shooting.
This time, Davis, who was helping to defend, completely blocked Curry's sight, but Curry still threw the ball.
The ball hit the back edge of the rim, but fell in on the second bounce.
Curry made consecutive three-pointers!
The point difference was instantly reduced to single digits!
There was a restlessness on the sidelines. This is a really unreasonable style of play, and the three-pointer is really quick to catch up.
"Number 1! Number 1!"
Stevens walked to the sideline at this time and yelled at Holiday, who was advancing with the ball.
Holiday nodded, and after reaching the frontcourt to signal others to pull away, he gave the ball to Tang Tian, who was outside the three-point line on the right, and followed him to take Curry away.
Stevens brought many tactics to the Pelicans, and different tactics are distinguished by different Arabic numerals.
The No. 2 tactic is Jokic's support at a high position. This is the tactic they have played more this season.
No. 3 is Tang Tian's off-ball. At the beginning of the game, Jokic played low and back. Tang Tian's cut is one of the many changes in this tactic.
No. 4 is Davis' low singles and more.
The No. 1 tactic was used a lot by the Pelicans last season, and it is also a tactic that will only be used at critical moments.
This tactic also has a rougher name, Tang Tian singles tactic.
Tang Tian caught the ball and glanced at Thompson, and immediately adopted a three-threat tactic.
Stevens' tactical system is definitely not one person playing four players. When Tang Tian assumed this offensive posture, there was also a pick-and-roll cooperation on the off-ball side to restrain the Warriors' defensive attention.
The Warriors' double team couldn't get up at once, and Thompson and Tang Tian, a pair of hard-working brothers, played one-on-one.
Tang Tian took a tentative step, but Thompson didn't jump forward.
He is too familiar with Tang Tian, and he has been training together for the past summer, and he is also very familiar with this three-threat.
He would rather give Tang Tian the chance to shoot than give Tang Tian the chance to easily pass him.
Tang Tian received the ball, and as he wished, he directly pulled out a three-pointer.
Thompson didn't have time to pounce.
"Shh!"
The three-pointer went through the heart and into the net.
Thompson was blasted by Tang Tian's three-threat all summer in the training camp. In the regular season, the first round also ended in the same way.
The scene burst into cheers.
Tang Tian returned an answerball to Curry at a critical moment!
The point difference was widened to 12 points again!
"Defense! Defense!"
This goal also boosted the morale of the scene, and the fans cheered loudly for the Pelicans.
The players of the Pelicans worked hard to defend, but they didn't give the Warriors a chance.
Seeing that the time was approaching, Curry came out and continued to catch the ball. He faked a three-pointer and directly deceived Ariza, who was helping to defend.
It's not Ariza, but Curry's shot speed is too fast, coupled with the two consecutive three-pointers in front, he just let it go.
After flying Ariza, Curry quickly broke through, and after seeing Jokic, he chose to throw from the free throw line.
As far as guards are concerned, Curry's offensive skills are really comprehensive, with layups and throws, and he can even play back in the low post.
Jokic's reaction was fast enough, but the ball's parabola was high, and the ball still flew past his fingertips.
"Shh!"
Curry's throw went in again.
He came back in the second half and scored 8 points in a row!
"Unbelievable!"
Breen exclaimed in the commentary booth, the goal was quite beautiful.
"The Pelicans are in trouble."
Miller said with a smile on the sidelines.
Although the point difference is still in double digits, Curry's state in this quarter is the same as the previous game, which is amazing.
With a jump of 9 points and 10 points in this period, the Warriors have chased at least 5 points.
According to this rhythm, it is not impossible for the Warriors to tie or even overtake in this quarter.
Stevens continued to signal the No. 1 tactic to Holiday on the sidelines.
Tang Tian went to the front court and then caught the ball to face Thompson, another three-threat.
Cole yelled from the sidelines at this time, and Barnes directly released Ariza to double-team Tang Tian.
Tang Tian is very strong, but he doesn't have Curry's abnormal three-point shooting ability. Double-teaming him and forcing him to take the ball is a better choice for the Warriors.
However, before Barnes' double-team came up, Tang Tian tricked Thompson into jumping up with a fake throw, then changed direction and accelerated to pass Thompson directly.
Thompson's defensive ability is also top-notch, but Tang Tian's shooting and breakthrough are top-notch. It is really difficult to defend against his three threats.
Tang Tian accelerated into the inside line, and Green from the bottom line came to help defend, and surrounded Thompson back and forth.
Tang Tian glanced at the basket and saw that Jokic and Bogut were stuck with each other, and suddenly threw the ball towards the basket.
This throw caught everyone off guard.
When Green reacted, Tang Tian had already run past him.
The ball bounced off the backboard, and Tang Tian flew up in one step.
He caught the bounced ball in the air, and smashed it toward the basket with his right hand directly across Jokic and Bogut.
"Oh!"
The ball was smashed into the basket.
This is a clasp!
In terms of dunk ability alone, Tang Tian is not high, but he is really smart and knows how to read defenses to make choices!
"holiy. shit!"
Brin exploded directly in the commentary booth. The ball was pushed in between two people. From the viewing point of view, it was really cruel!
"What did I say? They are the same level of players! They are both playing historic performances!"
Van Gundy was also amazed at this time.
Curry's three-pointer is every day, Tang Tian's three-pointer is not weak, Curry's throw is shocking, Tang Tian's dunk is also full of violence!
Tang Tian and Curry are fighting like gods!
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Chapter 749 If you can't beat it, kick the egg (first update!)
Curry continued his crazy performance in the third quarter of the season, throwing 5 three-pointers in a single quarter and scoring 19 points.
However, Tang Tian also scored 20 points in a single quarter with sudden shots from inside and outside.
The two staged an MVP-level duel, and the two teams also played evenly, but it was the Pelicans who finally had the advantage.
The Warriors chased 6 points at the beginning of the second half to narrow the point difference to single digits, but at the end of the third quarter, the score on the field was 92 to 81.
The Pelicans still lead by as many as 11 points.
The Warriors' crazy third quarter this season didn't help them turn things around this time around.
The situation was unfavorable, and Cole made a change. He replaced Thompson at the beginning of the fourth quarter, trying to recover the point difference during this period of time.
Stevens also reacted quickly, and also put Holiday on the court and asked him to mark Thompson.
The players on both sides played fiercely on the court, and the coaches of the two teams also confronted each other off the court.
But this time it was the Warriors who had the upper hand.
Thompson has played in the league for four years, and his strength has improved a lot. Coupled with the addition of hard training brothers training camp, his current strength has surpassed the average All-Star player.
Especially his projection, although the ability of Buddha's light is not commonly used, but it can always be used at critical moments.
In just three or four minutes, he made three three-pointers against Holiday's defense, and instantly chased the point difference to within 4 points.
Stevens called a timeout.
"Don, you go to defend Thompson, AD, you go to attack."
Stevens was quick to make adjustments.
Back from the timeout, Cole and Stevens both replaced the starters.
They cannot afford to lose this battle of the century.
"The decisive moment has come."
Brin said slightly excitedly in the commentary.
The Pelicans had the advantage in all three quarters, and the Warriors relied on Thompson's Buddha's light to bring the game back.
The 4-point difference is negligible for both teams, and the next 8 minutes will be the most exciting and exciting decisive moment.
The Pelicans' offense, after Davis went to the low post, Holiday followed and gave the ball in.
It should be said that Green also suffered a bit tonight. He was beaten by Jokic at the beginning, and now he will be beaten by Davis again.
However, he is more confident than in the opening game at this time. After all, there is Bogut behind him guarding the basket. It is not so easy for Davis to beat him.
He knows that Davis will most likely not forget to go to the basket, has no heavy heart, and is ready to interfere with Davis' turnaround shots at any time.
But he miscalculated. After Davis pushed it up, he turned to the free throw line and went to the basket.
This time, he was a little caught off guard, but fortunately, he was fast, and after taking a big step, he found his defensive position again.
Davis didn't turn around again. Seeing that Bogut was coming to help defend, he directly hit the rebound near the three-second zone and shot.
He was already 5 centimeters taller than Green, and his wingspan was 13 centimeters longer than Green's.
It is difficult for Green to interfere with this position's shot, not to mention that he made a mistake in judgment in front of him.
"Shh!"
The ball hit the backboard and shot diagonally into the net pocket.
Davis' low-post offense scored!
After scoring the goal, he pumped his fist and shouted excitedly.
Last season, he was not reconciled to losing to the Grizzlies, but it was because the team's overall strength was not good, and he could accept it in his heart.
But the loss to the Warriors last season, especially the sixth game, has a lot to do with his poor performance, which he cannot accept.
So after Tang Tian recruited him into the Training Camp of Hard Training Brothers, his training was more serious than ever before.
After hard training, his low post offense has improved a lot.
Especially with the careful guidance of Procopio, he knows how to use the psychology and reaction of defensive players to make offensive choices.
The ball played by Green is the effect.
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