2-0, and the Pelicans lead, no one would have thought of this big score before the game.

Especially when Gasol was injured in the first game.

But this is the reality, and this has also changed direction to verify something. The playoffs are the stage for superstars.

The Pelicans have one of the strongest superstars.

The Pelicans' promotion situation is bright now. As long as they win the next game, they can take a 3-0 lead in the big score.

No team has ever achieved a 0-3 comeback in history, and winning the next game basically means winning the series.

And this opportunity is great, because according to the schedule, the next two games will be played in New Orleans.

The next morning, the Pelicans flew back to New Orleans to prepare for the next two games.

During the afternoon training session, the players looked very relaxed, which was completely different from the seriousness before the start of the series.

This is also a reasonable change.

Long before the playoffs started, Stevens showed the Pelicans the live broadcast of the first round of the Spurs and Rockets.

Even through the screen, they felt that kind of oppression.

So they tightened their nerves and took out all their strength in the first round against the Warriors, including the Spurs in the first two games.

Davis's explosion in the first game and the high-intensity defense in the second game were all the results of full strength.

But now that after two games and winning both away games, the players naturally relaxed their mentality.

Tang Tian did not appear in the training ground. After returning to New Orleans, he rushed home.

He ran to play away games just two days after the child was born, which was really a torture for him.

After two days of rest, the third game of the Pelicans and Spurs series started in New Orleans.

The New Orleans Arena is full and the enthusiastic season of fans has been high at any time.

Not only the players, but also the fans have unprecedented confidence.

You should know that the Spurs are led by Leonard George and Popovich are in charge.

But the Pelicans not only won the home advantage, but also won two away games in a row.

This means they have a chance not only to win the series, but even a chance to sweep the Spurs.

Sweeping 70 wins against the Spurs, that sounds cool.

And if you are proud, if you think more deeply, sweep the Spurs, then you will definitely not be able to beat the Lakers.

This Pelicans is not underestimated at all, but is completely underestimated.

Although their strength is not as good as when they won 80 last season, they are still the No. 1 team in the league!

So from players to fans, everything on their faces is full of confidence.

In such an atmosphere, the two teams' matches officially started.

Popovich changed the lineup in this game. He replaced Baynes with the strong offense and weak defense, and played a team of big and four small.

Davis beat Aldridge in the first game, and Popovich's change of formation was equivalent to letting the two face each other again.

Moreover, the inside combination of Bertans and Aldridge will be a huge problem.

Fans were even more excited to see this.

Stevens was also surprised, and his eyes also showed an expression of confidence.

The Pelicans won the first two games, and even Popovich was a little confused.

On the Pelicans' side, Gasol came to the scene, but he still couldn't play in a suit. Stevens continued to use the lineup of one big and four small in the last game.

Amid the cheers of fans, Davis turned back from Aldridge's head to the Pelicans' half, officially kicking off the game.

Tang Tian's emergency stop jump shot after a breakthrough in the frontcourt took the lead for the Pelicans.

Everything is developing as the fans on the scene expected.

But as the game is played, the situation becomes wrong.

The Pelicans seem to be overconfident, and their offensive performance, especially the details, are obviously not as good as the previous two games.

Several offensive cooperation made mistakes, and the Spurs caught and fought back.

Moreover, as the game deepened, the reason for Popovich's lineup adjustment was also revealed.

Gasol could not beat him if he had an injury. Stevens used a senior and four juniors, and Davis played the center.

Davis' offensive flexibility has an advantage over Aldridge, but he suffers from weight on the defensive end, and Siakam's assisted defense is very important.

The Pelicans could only limit the Spurs in the last game to 88 points, and Siakam's performance on the defensive end is very important.

But Popovich used Bertans in this game, and the latter also made a good start and made a three-pointer at the beginning.

Now that the Spurs' offensive space comes out, Siakam's assisted defense role has become significantly weaker.

The Spurs grabbed this point and kept rushing to the basket.

Davis soon had two bluffs, and the Pelicans' defense could no longer withstand it.

There are problems with offense and defense.

The difficulties faced in this game made Stevens and Tang Tian unexpected.

Despite his efforts to score points, the Pelicans never got the momentum back.

In the end, the Spurs defeated the Pelicans 103-91 away, setting the big score 1-2.

Leonard and George scored 58 points together, making them the number one hero for the Spurs' victory. Aldridge also performed well with 17 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists.

Tang Tiankong scored 51 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists.

Although he became the second player since Jordan to score 50+ in two consecutive games in the playoffs, the loss made the record dull.

After the game, fans on social media also talked a lot.

"There are not only those who won two away games in NBA history and then lost the series. The most recent one was the Rockets in 2005, Yao Mai's team."

"Please stop mentioning Huomi, it hurts if you mention it!"

"Ginger is still so hot, Popovich's tactic completely suppressed Stevens."

"The disadvantage of Gasol's absence has also emerged. The Pelicans' inside line is too weak. Davis can't stand it. Harrell is too short."

"A arrogant soldier will be defeated. I was at the scene. I felt that overconfidence from all directions. This is really fatal!"

"Yes, I heard the home commentator analyze how to play the Lakers in the next round before the game!"

"This game is really fatal. The Pelicans had a great chance of winning. Now if the series is dragged down, the Spurs' advantages will gradually be reflected."

"In the past, the Spurs were dragged down by others, but now they are strong and Popovich likes to fight protracted battles the most!"

"Dang has done everything he has done. I hope Gasol will make a comeback soon!"

...

The Pelicans locker room after the game was a bit dull.

With a relaxed mood, I was hit by a blow. It would probably take some time to recover from the coaching staff to the players.

Moreover, they knew that Gasol had a serious acne sprained and had at least one week left before he returned.

At that time, it was unknown what kind of situation the game was in.

Tang Tian came back from the press conference and saw that the team members had not left yet.

It seems that losing such a game really makes them depressed.

"I have to apologize to everyone."

When he walked into the locker room, Tang Tian's first words made everyone look up in surprise.

Everyone's performance was not good in this game, but except for Tang Tian.

Without Tang Tian’s crazy scoring, their performance might have spent three quarters of the game.

But Tang Tian is apologizing to them now?
Chapter completed!