Williams was still very happy to see Tang Tian appear.

After winning the Clippers, the team's management's trust in him increased sharply, but if it was really swept by the Grizzlies, it would be a waste of the first round.

"Taking Kawhi, we shrink the inside and play a defensive counterattack."

However, as soon as Tang Tian spoke, he was a little stunned.

Fight against the Grizzlies?

This idea seems to be wrong no matter how you think about it, it is because of the shortcoming of the enemy, and the chance of winning is even smaller.

"Tony Allen has no outside shooting ability, we can put the center of gravity of the defense into the inside by shrinking."

Tang Tian then began to explain.

Williams nodded as he listened.

"And the Grizzlies' offense relies on Gasol Jr. We shrink the inside line, and it is difficult for them to cooperate. As long as we defend and fight back, no matter how fast they retreat, we will have a chance."

Tang Tian continued.

The Grizzlies' defense is indeed very strong, but the offense is easy to target.

The Pelicans have no advantage in fighting positions and can only fight for offense and defense, so there is at least a chance.

After Tang Tian finished talking about the core idea, he then showed Williams the tactical diagram he brought, and he marked some details on it.

Williams nodded after reading it, and he had been persuaded by Tang Tian.

However, after nodding, his expression on his face looked at Tang Tian was very strange.

It is said that Tang Tian did show a rare understanding of tactics before, but these pictures are not necessarily drawn in such detail by ordinary NBA coaches.

This is such a weird person.

Tang Tian didn't explain that. Although Williams was strange, he didn't ask. He now had to take the time to understand the tactical details, and then he had to start practicing in the training class the next day. The three-day rest time was tight for them.

During the training class the next day, Williams directly announced White's season entry and began to train for defensive counterattacks.

Whiteside seemed quite excited when he heard the news.

He had been fighting the Clippers before, but the effect was not good. He thought he would never have a chance again, but he didn't expect that he would come again now!

He was very excited and his whole body looked very hot.

This is undoubtedly good news for the Pelicans.

Just as the Pelicans were actively preparing for away games, the league announced the last batch of honors.

All-round and best-defensive team in the league.

The best defensive team was announced first.

The second team in the best defensive team: Roy Hibert, James, Leonard, Jimmy Butler and Beverly.

Leonard took on the Spurs' forward line after Tang Tian left, which was also the first time he was selected for the defensive lineup in his career.

Butler is in a similar situation. He often plays the whole game as a defensive vanguard this season, and his defensive performance is impressive.

James was somewhat surprised to enter the defense for a while this year.

Best defensive team: Noah, Ibaka, Paul George, Don Tian and Paul.

It is obvious that James' position was squeezed by Tang Tian and George.

Tang Tian was ranked the best defensive player for the rest of the time, and there was no big surprise when he entered the game.

George led the team to second in the Eastern Conference this season, and his defensive moves are completely worthy.

It's not unfair that James was squeezed this time.

Not long after the best defensive lineup was announced, the best lineup was soon released.

Best Three Teams: Tony Parker, Jimmy Butler, Paul George, Al Jefferson and Love.

Ross' absence really gave Butler a chance. In addition to his defense, he also made a good offense.

Moreover, with the bonus of hard training brothers training camp, his performance is much better than in history, and this three formation is well deserved.

Best second team: Curry, Harden, Tang Tian, ​​Griffin and Howard.

This is the first time Tang Tian has been selected for the best team in his life, and he has a second team.

This shows that media reporters are quite sure of his performance.

Considering Kobe is 37 years old and the growth of the Pelicans, he has great hopes of being selected for the first time next season.

Best team: Paul, Kobe, Durant, James and Noah.

Although Noah failed to become the best defensive player, he still squeezed Howard out of his position and successfully selected for a team with his outstanding performance.

After this result was released, Tang Tian received many congratulatory messages.

A second team at the best team at the Pelicans this year is a sure thing for him to perform best with the Pelicans.

Of course, everyone knows that this is just the beginning.

The starting point is already so high, and the future is worth looking forward to.

Two days later, the Pelicans flew to Memphis, and they will have two away games against the Grizzlies.

On the day they arrived, the third Western Conference Finals between the Lakers and the Spurs had just ended.

The Lakers lost to the Spurs with a big score of 93-110, losing their home court in Los Angeles, and trailing the Spurs 1-2 in the big score.

After winning the home advantage in the first game, they lost to the Spurs in a row.

Kobe continued his outstanding form in the first round and was able to score 30+ points per game with a shooting percentage of 46%.

But the other points of the Lakers were targeted to death.

This old man Popovich is very bad and completely isolated Kobe on the field.

And what's even more serious is that after losing the third game, Howard began to get angry and quarreled with Kobe in the locker room after the game to demand an increase in his shot.

This cast a huge shadow on the Lakers' prospects for the West Finals.

Just one day later, the third game between the Pelicans and the Grizzlies officially kicked off at the FedEx Arena.

The stadium's home occupancy rate is full.

Although the Grizzlies play very retro, they have a lot of physical contact and confrontation, especially in the playoffs, the style of playing from fist to flesh is like a boxing game.

So in the playoffs, local audiences like to watch the game on site.

Moreover, he has eliminated the Thunder for two consecutive years with the Black Seven, and now he is still leading the Pelicans 2-0, and fans are more willing to come.

After the opening ceremony before the game, players from both teams appeared one after another.

On the Grizzlies, Conley and Tony Allen on the outside, Courtney Lee and Randolph on the front line, and Gasol Jr.

On the Pelicans, Holiday and Morrow on the outside, Tang Tian and Davis on the front line, and center Whiteside.

After seeing the Pelicans change, Jogel looked thoughtful.

He is an academic coach, but his style is somewhat similar to Popovich, and he is the kind of coach who is good at thinking.

He obviously felt something.

Gasol Jr. jumped to Davis and got the chance to take the lead in offense for the Grizzlies.

The Grizzlies attacked the frontcourt, and Gasol Jr. held the ball at the free throw line.

At this moment, the Pelicans' defense contracted inward.

Whiteside and Davis in the inside both sank to the near three-second zone, Tang Tian also scored the free throw line, and even Holiday and Morrow shrank to a high position.

This is a defensive formation that shrinks more than 2-3 joint defense.

As Tang Tian expected, because Allen did not have the ability to shoot, after the Pelicans' formation was put out, the Grizzlies' tactics could not be played, and Gasol's support was basically ruined.

Joggle frowned, Williams' move was indeed targeted.

After seeing this, Gasol chose to attack the frame with his back and his long arm after shaking his head.

Whiteside tried to block and hit Gasol Jr.'s arm, who got two free throws.

Seeing this, Jogel's frown gradually stretched out again.
Chapter completed!