The invincible kryptonite of basketball

"There will definitely be psychological pressure. I am familiar with them and they are familiar with me. The competition will be fierce."

"I will work hard to try (beat LeBron), my friends told me this is my destiny, I believe in myself."

However, Durant's character has not changed, and he still speaks very honestly.

Because Durant had already revealed that his "friend" was Tang Tian, ​​this interview caused heated discussions after it was reported.

At least the fans knew that Tang Tian also regarded Durant as a friend, and they were on the same front.

This time, the game is more exciting.

That night, the second quarter of the Pelicans War officially kicked off at the New Orleans Arena.

After the appearance ceremony, the starting lineups of both sides were released one after another.

The Lakers have Simmons + Middleton + James + Randall + Horford.

For the Pelicans, Holiday + Durant + Ariza + Davis + Gasol.

Stevens changed his lineup this time, pushing Ariza into the starting lineup and Durant into the second position.

Ariza has been in good shape since he arrived at the Pelicans. This change can improve the height of the lineup and can also match the Lakers.

Some old fans at the scene were also quite emotional when they saw this starting lineup.

The last time Holiday, Ariza, and Davis appeared in the starting lineup together was five years ago.

Durant is the top scorer, and Gasol is the inside support axis. Regardless of strength, the roles of the two are very similar to Tang Tian and Jokic back then.

This lineup is really full of memories.

The game started immediately, the two teams started to play, and the on-site photographer gave James and Durant a cut shot.

This scene is also very similar to the past, except that the Pelicans have changed from Tang Tian to Durant.

James had a serious expression on his face. If Tang Tian could not win the championship after he retired, let alone Tang Tian and Jordan, he would almost be unable to catch up with Kobe's taillights.

Durant's expression was also very serious, just like Tang Tian said, this might be his only chance to change his destiny.

The referee whistled, and Gasol turned the ball back to the Pelicans half, officially kicking off the game.

At the beginning of the game, James was in a brave state, and the Lakers quickly took the initiative on the court.

Compared with the Rockets, the Lakers' internal strength is obviously much stronger. Coupled with James' help defense from time to time, Davis has limited room to play.

Durant was stalked by Middleton and Simmons.

In the Pelican Lake battle last season, Middleton was extremely embarrassed because of Tang Tian.

But that was Tang Tian. Facing the others, he was tall and long-armed, and he was good at both offense and defense.

Coupled with Simmons' quick defense, Durant was also pinched to death.

After three quarters, the Lakers lead the Pelicans by as much as 85 points 70 to 15, and they have great hopes of winning.

James contributed 27 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in three quarters, which is extremely brave.

On the Pelicans side, whether it was Davis' 17 points and 8 rebounds or Durant's 19 points and 4 rebounds, they did not play their due strength.

What's more terrible, the Lakers' substitutes played bravely in the third and fourth quarters.

When the main players of both sides came back, they extended their lead to 90 points 75 to 15.

With just over 7 minutes left in the game, the Pelicans have little hope of a comeback.

Moreover, the first game of the series has a great impact on the morale of both sides. Those who win will not only gain their first victory, but also their morale and confidence.

Tang Tian in the stands also had a slightly helpless expression.

The Lakers' lineup doesn't look as good as last season, but it's more reasonable. In addition, Simmons has a certain three-point threat, which is as difficult to play as last season.

If the Pelicans can win with him on the court, Durant has played hard, but still almost.

But when he saw the lineups of both sides, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he felt that there was still a chance.

Stevens' decisive lineup has changed from before. He replaced Gasol and Ariza and replaced Brogdon and Kuzma.

This is a lineup of one big and four small, and it is very offensive.

If you describe this as a war, this is what the final charge feels like.

In the first wave of charge after returning, Durant took the ball and rushed directly to James without any hesitation.

James' defense is in place, but there is a gap between Durant's speed and weight loss.

Durant drove to the free-throw line, swung the ball away from him with a giant loop and scored.

There was cheers at the scene.

Durant's charge style of play is very passionate.

James controlled the ball to the frontcourt. Instead of playing hard, he signaled to pull away and let Randall put on the pick-and-roll.

After the demolition, he directly forced Kuzma and made a layup that caused the latter's thug to foul.

Seeing this, Tang Tian felt that if the Pelicans lost this year, they would not be wronged. James is really calm this year.

Knowing that the weakness of the Pelicans lineup is Kuzma, he found it immediately.

The idea is very good, but it is a pity that his free throws are a bit stable, and he made two free throws steadily.

Davis protected the defensive rebound.

14 points difference.

Durant ran off the ball, crossed screens with Kuzma, and took a pass from Davis for a three-pointer.

"Shh!"

Got it!

11 points difference!

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

Tang Tian also extended his hands to applaud. Durant's 5 points in a row in this period are very tough!

But looking back, James rushed to Kuzma again, and scored directly this time.

The point difference returned to 13 points.

Kuzma missed a three-pointer from the outside, and James didn't break through and was not interfered by Davis.

Davis's attack at the basket was also destroyed by James. James scored Randall, but unfortunately the latter's close-range shot also came out of the frame.

The two teams have strengthened the defense rotation, and have not scored for several consecutive rounds.

The Pelicans didn't cooperate in the frontcourt, and there was not much offensive time left.

There was a restlessness at the scene, and now the Pelicans are behind. The more stalemate, the smaller the chance of reversal.

Durant wanted the ball to face James at the last moment and signaled his teammates to pull away.

Shaking and changing direction, making an emergency stop for a three-pointer, Durant's technical movements were completed in one go.

However, James' defense was in place, and he finally saved enough to interfere.

There was a pause in the air for Durant, and James' hand hit him.

He lost his balance and fell to the ground.

The referee blew his whistle to signal James' foul.

"Shh!"

Just after that, he hit the basket with his shot before landing.

3+1!

The scene was silent, and then exploded directly.

Durant, who was pulled up by Davis, also beat his chest and roared excitedly.

This scene really resembles the appearance of stretching out three heads and six arms in the anime "Nezha".

I control my own life!

The first thousand and 390 six chapters kill the sky

"Pretty!"

Tang Tian couldn't help shouting.

To be honest, this ball exceeded his expectations for Durant.

It seems that the words of the shooter's miracle are not unreasonable.

Those magical moments, Miller 8 seconds 8 minutes, McGrady 35 seconds 13 minutes, including his various magical reversals and lore, all proved this truth.

Durant may really be able to play a career battle.

You must know that adversity makes heroes!

Durant also had an additional penalty, and the point difference was only 9 points!

With more than 4 minutes left before the end of the game, the Pelicans still have hope.

Vogel stood on the sidelines at this time and looked up at the scorer.

This point difference is not enough to guarantee victory if it is forced closer.

James broke through the frontcourt and was double-teamed, returned the ball to Randall, and Randall made a high mid-range shot.

The ball was shot well, but it was a pity that it hit the back edge of the basket with too much force.

James quickly jumped up to make a tip-up, but unfortunately he didn't make it. Davis recovered and protected the defensive rebound.

The inside defense of this lineup of the Pelicans is a weakness, but from the effect point of view it is not that bad.

The Pelicans directly pushed the defense to counterattack, and the Lakers retreated quickly.

Durant received a pass from Holiday during the fast break, watched Davis fall quickly, and shot a large chasing three-pointer directly from the three-point line.

The fans at the scene choked, the ball was a gamble.

"Shh!"

A crisp sound.

Durant also has a three-pointer!

Only 6 points left!

Vogel immediately reached out and called a timeout, and the cheers on the scene had exploded.

After Durant made the shot, he exploded again, and bumped his chest with Davis who came over.

Counting the three-pointer just now, he has scored 12 points in a row after returning from the fourth quarter. During this period, he really changed his life against the sky.

Back from the timeout, James forced the basket and caused Davis to foul.

This time he showed his mental quality and made both free throws against the noise of the sky.

These two points are quite crucial, but looking back, Durant scored Davis suddenly, and the latter also turned around and wiped the board at the basket!

After Durant opened up, the Pelicans' offensive end came alive.

Simmons missed a three-pointer in the frontcourt, Davis received a long rebound, the Pelicans counterattacked defensively, and Holiday avoided Simmons for a layup in a fast break.

Only 4 points left!

Vogel's timeout was called for nothing!

Stevens' small lineup has worked wonders!

In the last few minutes, both sides scored, and the point difference has been fluctuating between 2 and 4 points.

With 40 seconds left, James missed a three-point jumper, but Horford tipped the Lakers to a 110-106 lead and the Pelicans were forced to timeout.

The fans at the scene felt a little stagnant in breathing.

The Pelicans chased after dawn in the last quarter, but Horford's tip-up made the situation extremely difficult.