That night, the Pelicans and Rockets game started at the New Orleans Arena.

What is rare is that there are rare vacant seats in the main venue that have been packed.

It can be seen that Durant and the team's recent continued sluggish performance has made some fans extremely disappointed.

However, Tang Tian and Olsen still came to the sidelines to support the game.

When they appeared on the LED screen, there was also a burst of cheers.

Although he retired and became a famous person, Tang Tian’s influence in this city is really unparalleled.

To use an inappropriate analogy, if Tang Tian can really run for the mayor of New Orleans, election is an inevitable event.

The entrance ceremony was entered on the spot, and the starters of the two teams were also released one after another.

Westbrook and Harden on the outside, Danuel House and Tucker on the front line, and center Capela.

Westbrook and Harden's partner performed well. Although his strength was not as strong as the Spurs, he was also ranked third in the West.

Whether it is the record or the recent team performance, it is much better than the Pelicans.

On the Pelicans' side, Stevens made some adjustments to the lineup, and Gasol did not appear in the lineup.

Alexander and Brogden on the outside, Durant and Siakam on the front line, and Davis on the center.

This is obviously a lineup for the Rockets.

This also shows Stevens' mentality, which is very important for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans had suffered two consecutive losses before. If they lost this game, they would have a bad morale and would have a high probability of losing against the Spurs, which would be a five-game losing streak.

So the Pelicans must win this game.

The competition begins soon and the two teams will appear one after another.

Stevens looked at Durant's back, then turned to look at Tang Tian on the stage.

Tang Tian told him that he had already talked with Durant, and whether it would work depends on tonight's.

Tang Tian and Stevens had a sympathy. They turned their heads and looked at each other. After a smile, they also looked at Durant on the court.

He also wanted to know whether Durant was simple or just shaking his personality.

Amid the cheers of fans, Davis turned the ball back to the Pelicans' half, officially kicking off the new Pelicans' battle.

Durant came up and received the ball and shot at the middle distance.

However, the ball was obviously a bit tilted and popped up at the front of the basket.

I lost this thing for a while, but I can't find it just by looking for it.

There was a turmoil on the sidelines.

They felt a little more disappointed with Durant.

But Stevens' eyes lit up at this time.

Because he noticed that Durant, who lost the shot, was not as upset as in the past few games, but quickly retreated and prevented the Rockets from breaking out.

Westbrook singled Alexander, and the violent layup after the breakthrough caused the latter's foul.

When he walked onto the free throw line, he had both free throws with interference.

The Rockets took the lead.

Looking back, Davis scored a goal from the low post.

The Rockets advanced to the frontcourt, Westbrook gave the ball to Harden. Harden broke through and caused Brogden to make a defensive foul and also got two free throws.

The Rockets' two backcourt lethal leagues are second to none.

Harden also had two free throws, and the Rockets scored 4 points in a row at the beginning.

Looking back, Davis was double-teamed when he was low and then singles. He turned to the bottom line and was disturbed and missed.

Tucker protected the defensive rebound, the Rockets directly pushed the defense and counterattack, and Westbrook scored a dunk in a fast break.

6 to 2!

The Rockets' double super giant scored 6 points in a row in the opening game, helping the Rockets establish a lead at the beginning.

There was a turmoil on the sidelines.

Westbrook, Harden and Durant were the third young masters of the Thunder.

Now both the second and third brothers have performed their talents, but the eldest brother has been silent.

Such a scene really makes them feel annoying!

Some people even thought that if they had known this would be the case, the team would have been better off chasing Westbrook.

At least one inside and one outside, the lineup will not look as heavy as it is now!

Davis was surrounded by a low position and the ball could not be entered.

The restlessness on the sidelines was even more serious.

At this moment, Durant reached out again to pass the ball.

Instead of receiving the ball and shooting, he changed to the ball and attacked.

The House, who was defending him, was very tightly attached.

He knew that after Durant lost weight, his offense was more inclined to shoot, so he was mainly defensive when defending.

However, Durant suddenly swung the ball to the right with a big loop, and then used force to break through directly from the right.

This breakthrough came a little suddenly, and House realized that it was too late.

Durant broke into the inside and faced Capela, who was assisting in defense, and caused the latter's foul.

Scattered cheers sounded at the scene, and Durant's ball finally got a little harder.

Durant adjusted his breathing at the free throw line, both free throws.

And after retreating to halftime, Alexander stood in the wrong position in the defensive position, and he shouted a reminder to Alexander.

Fans on the sidelines won't pay attention to these details, but Stevens has already nodded frequently when he sees this.

Although I don’t know what Tang Tian said about Durant’s performance on both offense and defense in this period, it has worked now.

Durant's reminder was very timely. The Rockets' tactical cooperation did not come out. Harden failed to make a one-step three-pointer with a final step back, and Davis protected the defensive rebound.

Alexander pushed the ball into the frontcourt, and Durant took the initiative to ask for the ball again.

House is still posted relatively close.

Durant put forward three threats this time and chose to change direction and break through.

This is also a talent of Durant. Compared with his height, he can dribble and change direction and break through.

This move is not very useful against Tang Tian, ​​Leonard's level defender, but it is very useful against House's level defense.

House was lost and Durant cleaned him up.

Capela saved slowly, and Durant chose to pull out his hand at the free throw line in one step.

Unlike the catch shots in front, he was already a big open position after he passed the ball.

"Swish!"

With a crisp sound, he hit the first goal in the sports game.

A burst of cheers rang out at the scene.

Durant scored 4 points in a row, and the "Tang Tian successor" they were looking forward to finally come back!

Harden made a sudden break, Tucker in the bottom corner made a three-pointer and failed to make an effort, and Siakam grabbed the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt and then played the position.

"Come on! Pelicans!"

The fans at the scene became emotional and began to take the initiative to cheer for the Pelicans.

Durant continued to play singles with the ball.

Before Durant could pass House this time, Harden, on the weak side, came to defend.

Durant was in poor form before, the Rockets have been using assisted defense, but now Durant scores continuously, they have also used the defensive treatment they should use.

And D'Antoni also knew that Durant's shot was not very good.

Unfortunately, he made a mistake in his judgment this time. Durant had already observed his teammates' place before the double-team formation.

When the double-team was formed, he had already given the ball to Brogden, who was in the open position.

Brogden was also very decisive and took a three-pointer in an open position after receiving the ball.

"Swish!"

With a crisp sound, the ball was arrested!

The cheers burst out on the spot.

The Pelicans played a 7-0 attack wave in the past, and directly overtook the score 9-6!

D'Antoni reached out and called for a pause.

The cheers from the fans at the scene were even more intense.

Tang Tian also laughed at this time.

Durant, it's true!
Chapter completed!