Chapter 985: The Pelicans are eliminated
The cheers and applause of the audience resumed.
However, from Tang Tian's words, he can also see his changes.
In his speech before getting married, the last thing he thanked was the fans, but now he is thanking his wife.
Just like he brought his two sons to the post-match press conference before, he has moved from a young man after crossing over to a middle-aged uncle.
It was a new experience for him, who had been single all his life in his previous life.
The award ceremony was followed by the opening ceremony, with the starters of both sides coming in one after another.
Both teams continued their starting line-ups from the past three games, still using small lineups.
After seeing the Pelicans' lineup, Kerr's face gradually became confident.
The Pelicans didn't make a big move, which is good news for him and the Warriors.
Davis jumped over Green to kick off the game.
Tang Tian broke through with the ball in the front court.
The Warriors' strategy was the same as in previous games, sticking to the pack.
Tang Tian gave the ball to Davis under the basket, and Davis pressed Green's close-range shot.
The rhythm of the ball is good, and it is in good shape as it is during the day's training.
But the ball slid around the hoop and rolled out again!
Green grabbed a defensive rebound.
The first wave of the Pelicans' offense came back in vain!
In retrospect, Curry made a defensive foul on a shot from under the basket and made both free throws to open the scoring for the Warriors.
Tang Tian hit one by himself in the front court, and the ball's trajectory and strength were very good, but the ball still rolled out after two spins on the basket.
The Warriors countered, and Green squeezed past Davis and Ariza to shoot in the double pack.
The ball was very difficult, and Green's shot was noticeably a little off.
But the ball rolled in after a few bounces on the basket!
The opening rounds became a microcosm of the entire first half of the game between the two sides.
The Pelicans' players were in good form, but a lot of the required goals didn't go in.
On the other hand, on the Warriors' side, the bumpy balls ended up in a daze.
At halftime, the Warriors led the Pelicans by as many as 15 points, 50-35.
It was also the biggest half-time margin of the series.
If the last two goals in the previous two games just made people feel that they might have something to do with Jordan's mouth, then this one is a complete hammer.
The Pelicans are in good shape, but the ball just can't go in as if it's being manipulated.
One game is okay, for the third game in a row, Jordan is really toxic!
Tytum shook his head helplessly as he watched from the stands.
He had already tried his best to help Tang Tian, but this metaphysical thing was really not something that human beings could compete with.
The fans at the scene were extremely excited, and the Warriors had a high probability of getting the match point 3-1 tonight and grasping the initiative for the entire series!
In the Pelicans' locker room at halftime, the mood of the players was unusually depressed.
If you're not in good shape, you can adjust yourself, but if you can't shoot a goal when you're in good shape, you really feel like you have nowhere to reason.
"Michael!"
Stephenson couldn't hold back a little and burst out directly.
On the one hand, because of the team's backward situation, on the other hand, he is also out of the rotation now, and it is normal for him to be irritable.
Tang Tian sat beside him, and he reached out and patted Stephenson's shoulder, signaling him not to be so excited.
Immediately after, he stood up from his seat.
The performance in the first half can really only be described by metaphysics, and it is not even solved by pouring chicken soup.
So instead of talking to the players, he got up and walked straight out of the dressing room and went to the coach's office.
He knocked on the door and entered, inside Stevens and Gentry were discussing what to do for the second half.
Seeing that it was Tang Tian, Stevens directly motioned for him to sit down.
The two have been together for two years and have a tacit understanding, and there is no need for too many polite words.
It was Gentry who was a little surprised to see Tang Tian come in.
The Pelicans' tactics this season are relatively simple, and he has not seen Tang Tian and Stevens discuss tactics before.
"We had to start defensively, force the Warriors to make turnovers, and then play the counterball."
Tang Tian opened his mouth and said his thoughts.
If there is metaphysics, try to minimize shots, dunks and layups will always go in.
"If you get caught in a positional battle, try to hit the basket as much as possible, so that you won't be counterattacked by the opponent."
Stevens quickly knew what Tang Tian was thinking, and then spoke.
Tang Tian nodded, the tacit understanding between the two of them was about to catch up with the two couples, and they would know what they were going to do by slapping their butts.
Gentry was a little stunned, but he thought about it, what Tang Tian and Stevens said was indeed the best way to deal with it now.
After formulating a general idea and refining it a little more, Stevens quickly took the tactical board and went straight to the locker room and hurried to set up the tactics.
"I didn't expect you to understand tactics so deeply."
On the way to the locker room, Gentry couldn't help but say to Tang Tian.
"You'll get used to it."
Tang Tian replied lightly.
Gentry froze for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.
This invisible forced pretend.
The break was quick at half-time, with players from both sides returning to the pitch in the first five minutes of the second half.
Coming back in the second half, the Warriors attacked first.
The Pelicans' defense put a lot of pressure on them, but Curry had a big heart and scored a three-pointer against Holiday at the buzzer.
The point difference has come to 18 points, and if the 20-point mark is broken, the game will basically be spent.
Turning around, Holiday slammed into the basket, the ball hit the back edge of the basket and missed, and Davis' layup grazed the basket and didn't go in.
The rebound was eventually protected by Green.
"It's not their night."
On the commentary seat, Brin sighed.
He's seen too many games, and the Pelicans were really bad luck tonight.
Throughout the first half, the basket was like a cover for them, and I thought that in the second half, the situation would be better in another half, but it turned out to be the same.
Like he said, tonight's basket turned away the Pelicans' ball, and it wasn't their night.
"I now believe that Michael can't just talk."
Miller said with a smile on the side.
He has a good relationship with Jordan, and only he can say this kind of ridicule.
Brin laughed too.
Since Jordan was optimistic about the Pelicans, the Pelicans have lost all the way, and until tonight, no one believes it if it is not poisonous.
"It's a shame for them, especially Don, what a great season he's had."
Brin said with pity.
The unanimous MVP ended up missing out on the championship, which sounds like a pity.
"But that's the NBA, not everybody is Michael, Don is strong, but it turns out Don isn't Michael, and not everybody can do a dynasty."
Miller continued.
He had fought Jordan all his life and knew how strong that man was.
He also used to feel that Tang Tian was very close, but in the current situation, he still underestimated Jordan.