Tang Tian scored his first triple-double in the season's playoffs, with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.

After the game, Tang Tian and Butler hugged each other in the midfield for a long time.

Before, they were opponents, so they couldn't communicate. Now the series is over, it's time for brothers.

Tang Tian hugged and touched his head to encourage Butler.

And although he was not in the Mavericks, he also guessed that Butler and Pachulia were quarreling because of himself.

It is a very lucky thing to have such a brother.

After parting with Butler, Tang Tian went to attend the post-match press conference.

He still praised the Mavericks' performance and said bluntly that Dallas will have a competitive team next year.

This time it's not a fool, the salary cap has risen sharply next year, and the Mavericks have the opportunity to find a high-quality point guard, plus the complete running-in and Embiid's growth.

The Mavericks' competitiveness will really improve the next level as he said.

Tang Tian’s remarks after the game attracted a lot of discussion among fans, but this time it was not a hot topic on social media.

Because the other two things are more eye-catching.

One thing is related to Butler.

"When will you start training? @Nowitzki."

This was an hour after the end of the fourth game between the Mavericks and Pelicans, butler made comments on social media like Nowitzki.

Training a maniac is to squeeze out the rhythm of an old driver.

However, the season just ended and started training without stopping, which is what Butler did.

The other thing is related to the competition.

Shortly after the Mavericks and Pelicans' game ended, the fourth game between the Thunder and the Spurs also ended.

With Westbrook's 37 points, the Thunder defeated the Spurs 103-94 at home.

After winning this game, the Thunder won two consecutive home games, rewriting the big score to 3-1! It won the match point of the series!

Before the playoffs began, 38% of fans felt that the Mavericks had hopes for Black Eight, and they made a mistake.

But 47% of the fans who think the Thunder will be below the score, they have great hopes for now!

This result was actually a bit beyond Tang Tian's expectations.

After all, the Spurs have one more Gasol than in the same period in history, and their record is much better than the Thunder, and there is also Popovich.

But this is the NBA playoffs, no one can win absolutely steadily, not to mention that the Thunder has double-minded plus Ibaka, who has the strength to be as good as the one below.

The game ended here, and the first round of the East and West Rivers came to an end.

In this Western Conference, the Pelicans swept the Mavericks, the Warriors 3-1 Clippers, the Thunder 3-1 Spurs, and the Rockets 3-1 Trail Blazers;

In the East, the Cavaliers swept the Nets, the Knicks 3-1 Pacers, the Heat 2-2 Hawks, and the Raptors 3-1 Hornets.

The league also announced the second phase of awards at this time.

This time, the best rookie and best defensive player were announced.

There are still many suspenses in the selection of Best Rookie this year.

Towns, Russell and Porzingis all performed well in their respective teams.

In terms of data, Towns (18.3 points, 10.5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1.6 blocks) is better than Russell (16.8 points, 5.6 assists, 1.5 steals) and Porzingis (17.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2 blocks).

However, in terms of record, Towns is the worst in the Timberwolves. Russell led the team to the playoffs, and the Suns were somewhere in between.

The suspense is quite a bit, but the final votes are different, but the votes are very different.

Russell won 43% of the vote, surpassing Towns (32%) and Porzingis (11%) to be the best rookie.

The result is always accompanied by controversy, and many fans of Towns have been wronged.

But those who see through can understand that the Nets are now one of the teams that the league is focusing on, and Russell's performance in the playoffs is expected.

After the Best Rookie, the results of the Best Defensive Player were also released.

This result is more surprising than the best rookie.

Leonard was the player with the highest praise in this award before. If he wins the award in the end, he will become another player to win the DPOY after Tang Tian.

The second favorite is Draymond Green, who averages 1.5 off and 1.4 off in data, and is the defensive cornerstone of the Warriors' five-squad lineup.

I regretted losing to Leonard last year, and this year he has hope of hitting the award.

But the final result was neither Leonard nor Green, but Tang Tian!

Tang Tian, ​​with a 33% vote rate, surpassed Leonard (29%) and Green (21%) and was successfully elected as the best defensive player of the season!

It's Tang Tian again!

Tang Tian has won the two seasons in 2012~2013 and 2013~2014.

Unexpectedly, a year later, he won the award again!

"This is not fair. Don is indeed very good, but after he became the core of the Pelicans' offensive, his defensive data dropped, and he shouldn't be a candidate!"

"Leonard's defense this season is dominant, so he deserves the award. Green, his defensive energy as a short player is amazing!"

"This is obviously the league wants to win the Pelicans! But this is understandable. Will the team win 74!"

...

Suddenly, a lot of dark spots appeared on social media, starting with various black and pelican rhythms.

Even Pelicans head coach Stevens was asked about this topic by reporters.

"You should ask the players you have played against."

Stevens' answer was surprising, but it was the most reasonable.

The best defensive player is the player. If you want to know the answer, you will naturally ask the players you have played with Tang Tian and the others.

As a result, this reporter from espn really asked!

And after asking, he also reported all the stars' words!

Kobe: Leonard's defense is historically level. He is really excellent. He will be the best defensive wing in the league. But Don, in order to pursue scoring efficiency, I will try to stagger the target and directly match him.

Wade: Leonard's hand is very big, which allows him to easily steal the ball in your hand, which will put a lot of defensive pressure on me. As for Don, if I find him guarding me, I will call the pick-and-roll as much as possible.

Anthony: Leonard's defense is incredible. I have to use all my strength and focus 100% to have a chance to score, but Don, I have to give 120%.

James: Don, they are all on the same level in terms of ability alone, but Don is smarter and more experienced on the defensive end.

Durant: Don.

...

In the result statistics, except for Green, who tends to play against them, almost all the remaining wing star players chose Tang Tian.

Including James and Durant, who have little to do with Tang Tian.

Pelicans fans were extremely excited after seeing this report.

Kobe Durant and the others won't and there is no need to lie.

Tang Tian deserves this best defensive player!
Chapter completed!