After receiving the interview, Tang Tian turned around and discussed the next game tactics with Stevens.

The Rockets are good at three-pointers. The Pelicans' defensive strategy in the past two games has been defending 3-2 and the overall defense center is on the outside.

This approach was very successful. The Rockets' three-point shooting percentage in both games was only about 33%, which was significantly lower than the regular season.

However, Harden is not only good at shooting three-pointers, he has strong breakthroughs and fouls ability, and how the Pelicans shrinks after they expand is a problem.

In terms of intuitive data, the Rockets averaged 47.8 points in the penalty area in the past two games.

Stevens did not solve this well, which is also an important reason why the two teams have been stalemate in the scores.

"The 3-2 joint defense strategy is correct, but I think it can be appropriately placed in Westbrook's area so that the defenders can recover in advance."

Tang Tian told Stevens his little advice.

Westbrook's biggest disadvantage is that his projection is unstable, especially his three-pointer, which is the same level as the early-rising Rondowade.

"And if Harden breaks through with the ball, he can also go over and attack earlier."

After Tang Tian finished speaking, Stevens' eyebrows stretched out.

"I think you will be better than me as a coach."

Stevens sighed.

This is not just because of a proposal now, but because of the feelings I have been exposed to for so many years.

"You are already excellent, I think you are better than Popovich."

Tang Tian’s business blew up each other.

In fact, Popovich's on-the-scenes appearance was indeed not as good as Stevens, especially when he was blown up by Li Chunjiang in the World Cup.

Stevens smiled and shook his head. Tang Tian became the boss, but he still had no airs as before.

Stevens made defensive adjustments, and the Pelicans seized the time to practice.

Because it was just fine-tuning, the team members adapted quickly.

At this moment, what Tang Tian said in front of the reporter was exposed by the media, which attracted another wave of heated discussion among fans on social media.

"Haha, what a sip of poisonous milk. I think I'm stable in the semi-finals!"

"What Tang said is that he won five consecutive championships without him? Wouldn't that mean that he himself is not important? ┗(▔,▔)┛"

"Tang is a swollen face and pretending to be fat. Look, I will teach you how to be a human being, and let your five consecutive championships be broken in advance!"

"If I don't want to win the championship at home, I can't escape the two consecutive home wins. I'm optimistic that I will advance 4-1."

"Tang is really not good as a boss. I can't even understand the situation. The two teams were evenly matched in the first two games. Now when I return to my home court, I still jump so much!"

...

Rockets fans on social media have attracted a big carnival.

In their opinion, Tang Tian's words were completely a toxic milk-stand flag, which was changing directions to help the Rockets.

The next night, the third game of the Pelicans and Rockets series was staged at the Houston Toyota Center.

The scene was full, and there were many Chinese fans.

Like in the past, they all support the Pelicans.

When Yao Ming and him just retired, the Rockets were the home team of Chinese fans, but after Tang Tian played, the Pelicans were their only home team.

This is also the pain that Harden and Rockets players have been doing.

Houston has a huge Chinese market, but unfortunately, it's all about turning their elbows out now.

Rockets boss Phil Tati appeared in the VIP box.

Tang Tian also appeared in the stands with Olson and his two sons Tang Si and Yongqi.

Their appearance also attracted a lot of shots on the scene before the game.

This game is a watershed in the series, and both sides attach great importance to it.

The opening ceremony soon entered the scene, and the lineups of the two teams were released one after another.

Neither team made any adjustments to the lineup.

On the Rockets, Westbrook and Harden on the outside, House and Tucker on the front line, Capela in the middle school entrance examination.

House has a modest touch outside the three-point line in the past two games, but his regular season three-point shooting percentage is as high as 43%, making it the Rockets' highest.

On the Pelicans, Brogden and Holiday on the outside, Durant and Davis on the front line, and Gasol Jr.

The game starts soon.

Gasol Jr. got the ball for the Pelicans, and Durant broke through House and made a jump shot from the jumper.

Looking back, the Pelicans continued to defend 3-2 in the joint defense, but Westbrook was completely empty by the outside.

He made a three-pointer, but the ball hit the front and bounced out, and Gasol took the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans turned around and played a defensive counterattack. Gasol's long backcourt assisted Brog to make a layup, causing Westbrook to foul.

Brogden also has penalty.

The Pelicans took the lead and took a 5-0 lead at the start.

There was a turmoil on the sidelines.

Although Rockets fans are optimistic on the hotline, it seems that the Pelicans are not affected, but are still imposing.

This is very unreasonable.

Westbrook continued to be released from the Rockets' offense.

He continued to choose to take action.

Before Kobe retired in his early years, he once said in an interview that Westbrook in the league looked the most like him.

Westbrook's Mamba attributes are quite strong.

The ball was a bit heavy and hit the back edge of the basket, but it was lucky. After bounced up, it fell and fell into the basket.

His three-pointer was made!

There was a burst of cheers at the scene.

D'Antoni also fisted excitedly.

As the head coach, he has understood the Pelicans' defensive strategy after several rounds.

Judging from the opening game, this defensive strategy is very successful.

At this time, it is very important whether Westbrook can shoot a three-pointer.

Now that he made the second move, he entered, the Pelicans will definitely not dare to defend like this anymore.

However, the cheers from the fans at the scene had not yet fallen. Durant landed in the frontcourt and quickly turned over and jumped again.

He made the first two shots after the opening game!

Tang Tian couldn't help laughing at this time.

After this season, Durant has matured to the naked eye.

The Rockets attacked the frontcourt again, letting everyone, including D'Antoni, not expect that the Pelicans were still giving Westbrook!

Stevens' head is a little iron!

Westbrook was harder than him, and his third consecutive three-pointer shot was made at the beginning.

"Bang!"

The basketball hit the frame!

Westbrook's three-pointer was unstable, and his two shots after the opening were either smaller or larger.

The second ball is very lucky, which is also Stevens' judgment.

Now it seems that he has bet right!

Davis protected the defensive rebound, and the Rockets' offense once again failed!

In the frontcourt position of the Pelicans, Durant was double-teamed again. He turned around and leaned back in advance, but unfortunately he failed to make the ball.

His strength is still far from that of Tang Tian. If it were Tang Tian, ​​he felt that he felt good at the beginning and had already swallowed the Rockets alive.

But Davis jumped high and smashed the ball into the basket through Tucker.

The bottom line referee whistle sounded, indicating Tucker's defensive foul.

This is still a 2+1!

The scene was restless.

The score on the field is 9-3, and the Pelicans swept the two stalemates and took the lead at the opening.

And this is a away game!

Tucker and the referee theory did not change the penalty, and there were booing on the spot.

Davis adjusted his breath and shot against the booing sound of the sky.

"Swish!"

Basketball entered the frame steadily, and Davis also had extra free throws!

New Orleans' away game is a real success!

ps: Special thanks to John for his reward! Congratulations on becoming the master of this book!!
Chapter completed!