The Toyota Center was full that night.

Facing the Pelicans, the league's number one, made the game very interesting, not to mention the experience of the two teams last time they fought.

The home team, which is strong and in good shape, needs such a victory.

The Pelicans players are in good spirits too.

The All-Stars' winning streak restored their momentum at the beginning of the season.

Moreover, with the Rockets' current performance, the probability of the two teams playing in the playoffs is quite high, and they also need such a victory.

In the commentary seat, Mike Bryn and Reggie Miller were also in place.

“It’s going to be a close match.”

Miller made an argument for the game before the game.

"Yes, it will be, two teams in the best form after the All-Star game."

Bolling nodded and agreed.

Just like fans, they are looking forward to this peak battle.

The opening ceremony soon entered the scene, and the first players from both sides introduced them one after another.

On the Pelicans, Holiday and Tang Tian on the outside, Boyn and Davis on the front line, and Jokic on the center.

On the Rockets, Paul and Harden are on the outside, Tucker and Morris are on the front line, and Cousins ​​is on the center.

Cousins ​​jumped to Davis and officially kicked off the game.

Paul held the ball to the frontcourt and looked up and saw the Pelicans forming a 2-1-2 defensive formation.

With the experience of the last game, the Pelicans came up and targeted them directly.

After seeing this, Paul signaled his teammates to pull away.

D'Antoni is good at system and specific tactical execution. Now that Paul has the ability to decide how to fight on the court.

After his teammates pulled apart, Paul broke through to the near free throw line and made a mid-range jump shot.

"Swish!"

Paul took the lead for the Rockets.

Stevens stood up from the bench.

The Rockets changed when they last played against each other.

The middle distance is Paul's most comfortable scoring area, but the last time D'Antoni did not arrange for Paul to take action at this position.

It was not only Stevens who began to target the other party, but also D'Antoni.

Holiday dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Jokic.

The Pelicans played the No. 2 tactic on the court, Tang Tian cut in, and Jokic passed the ball.

Everything looks unchanged from before.

After Tang Tian received the ball, he broke through inward, and Tucker narrowed his double-team from the left.

He pulled the ball back with his right hand.

Just after everyone thought he was going to break through the right side, he swung his hand in the air and passed the ball directly behind his right hand.

The ball changes direction and passes straight from the right side toward the bottom corner on the left side.

After being caught off guard, Morris, who replaced the defense, and Tucker, who assisted the defense, were completely unexpected.

The ball flew straight toward the bottom corner, Boyang reached out to the right to get the ball, adjusted his posture and made a quick three-pointer.

This is his most accurate point, with his shooting percentage exceeding 55%.

Coupled with the stability of attack brought by Feng Zi.

"Swish!"

Basketball was hollowed out, and Boyang also scored the first record for the Pelicans!

"What! How did he do it?"

Brin exclaimed in the commentary seat.

In the last game, Tang Tian showed off his crotch while he was marching. He passed the ball behind his back in the game?

Tang Tian evolved from a scorer to an all-around forward guard?

After Boyang scored the goal, he waved to Tang Tian to pass the ball.

Tang Tian nodded.

The ball was passed just now.

It seems that no matter how good his ability is, he needs to accumulate game. If he really achieves the passing ability of Nash, he still needs to use more games instead of practice.

The Pelicans retreated to halftime, and Stevens signaled to switch back to man-to-man defense.

Paul's score in the middle distance area is very stable, and he will be passive when he continues to play joint defense.

Adjusting the defensive tactics in one round, Stevens responded a little quickly on the spot.

After seeing the Pelicans' defensive formation adjust, Paul turned around and handed the ball to Harden and made tactical gestures to him.

After Harden got the ball, he called Cousins ​​out to pick-and-roll.

His purpose is very obvious, which is to misalign Jokic.

Last season's playoffs in the Playoffs of the Pelicans made Jokic's weaknesses infinitely magnify. Even though he has completed muscle growth this season, he is still targeted in the small ball era.

This is also the fate of a big man in the new era.

But Jokic didn't come out.

After seeing Cousins ​​in the pick-and-roll, Davis let Morris come to assist in defense.

At the same time, Jokic also moved to the right and replaced Morris.

Stevens adopted Brown's advice, learned the Rockets' defensive strategy, and protected Jokic.

Harden changed twice but failed to change Jokic and had to give up. He finally broke through with Holiday's defense and failed to make the shot at the basket.

His touch didn't look very good tonight.

Jokic protects the defensive rebounds.

The Rockets retreated quickly and did not give Jokic a chance to pass the long distance in the backcourt.

Jokic gave the ball to Tang Tian.

Tang Tian dribbled through half the game and suddenly threw a long throw.

At this time, the players on both sides were moving towards the front court, and many of them were facing the Rockets' halftime.

Harden and Tucker turned their heads one after another, and then they saw the ball passing by them and flew directly into Boyang's hand.

Boyang just got the ball as soon as the 45-degree angle three-point line fell to the right.

The pass was unexpected, but he reacted quickly and threw it away as soon as he got the ball.

"Swish!"

If you throw it away, there will be it!

He scored two three-pointers in a row at the beginning!

He continued the hot touch of the three-point competition!

There was a turmoil on the sidelines.

As the new three-pointer in the science, Boyang is a bit scary!

D'Antonito's cheek frowned.

A layman watches the excitement, while an expert sees the tricks.

When the fans saw Bo Yang's accurate three-pointer, what he saw was Tang Tian's continuous second pass.

This pass that pierced the defense like a scalpel reminded him of a man.

Steve Nash, a former disciple.

As soon as this idea came out, he couldn't help but shook his head.

That's impossible. How could Tang Tian, ​​a forward guard, have the passing ability of Nash?

With the Rockets' offense, Harden broke through the basket again and took action to cause Jokic to make a defensive foul.

As the NBA's best player at one-point shooting, he has a bad touch and free throw.

Harden helped the Rockets keep a close eye on the score.

"Defense! Defense!"

The Pelicans started with a strong start, and DJ began to cheer for fans on the spot.
To be continued...