The opening rounds became the epitome of the first half of the two teams.

After the double-teaming failed, the Knicks' single-defense tactics could not limit Tang Tian.

The best defense of the Knicks is Shampert, who can't even defend, let alone others.

The Pelicans are similar. Although Davis has excellent physical talent, he still lacks experience and looks a little immature when facing an offensive kaleidoscope like Anthony.

Williams later tried to use Amino and Jason Smith to defend, but the results were not good.

After the first quarter, the Pelicans led the Knicks by 6 points 28-22.

Tang Tian scored 12 points and 4 assists in the first quarter against Anthony's 15 points and 3 rebounds.

The two of them played excited the fans on the scene.

Knicks fans are like this. Compared to whether the team leads or falls behind, they are more concerned about whether the game is good or not.

During the substitute period in the second quarter, the Pelicans' substitute lineup was obviously stronger, but Tim Hardaway Jr., Jr., performed bravely.

He scored 7 points and 2 assists alone, helping the Knicks tie the score.

When the main force came back, Tang Tian and Anthony began to compete again, and the scores of the two teams also rose alternately.

After halftime, the two teams tied at 55.

Tang Tian scored 23 points and 5 assists in the first half, and Anthony also scored 24 points and 5 rebounds.

At 22 points in the first half, although Smith said that Tang Tian could not score high scores in Madison, it seems that the game is not about the verbal ability.

How to restrict Tang Tian and Anthony has become the key issue for the head coaches of both sides to study halftime.

The Knicks returned in the second half and had a lineup adjustment, with Stoudemire replacing the poor-formed JR Smith into the starting lineup.

Anthony swung to the small forward position.

When the Knicks came back in the second half, the Knicks attacked first, and Anthony continued to catch the ball at the low post.

Davis is still guarding him.

However, Tang Tian didn't care about Bagnani, who was at the free throw line, went directly to double-team Anthony.

This is the Pelicans' half-time adjustment.

Although Anthony's assists hit a career high this season, his passing construction is still a bit bad.

When his personal condition is hot, double-teaming is the wisest choice.

Anthony passed the ball to Bagnani, and Bagnani made a three-pointer from the top of the arc.

"Bang!"

Still not to enter.

Since the Raptors suffered an ankle injury, their condition has plummeted since they returned. The original three-point shooting rate of about 40% dropped by 10 percentage points, and this season it has been less than 30%.

This two consecutive three-pointer opportunity was not grasped.

Davis turned around and collected defensive rebounds.

Tang Tian received the ball in the frontcourt, and at this time the defender changed from Shampert to Anthony.

The core of the team who is in high form in the first half will defend against the core of the opponent. No matter how stupid the coach is, he will not do this.

The only possibility is that Anthony volunteered.

Anthony patted his butt and sank the center of gravity. From his murderous eyes, he took the initiative to ask for protection from Tang Tian.

At this time, Anthony had not suffered any injuries, and his defensive ability was still above the league average, and he had more momentum than Shampoo.

This kind of momentum is also very important in basketball games. Just like ordinary players may not be able to do technical moves well when facing Jordan.

However, this is obviously ineffective for Tang Tian.

When fighting Shanpert, because speed confrontation doesn't have much advantage, he needs to let Davis take the pick-and-roll more.

But Anthony has gained a lot of weight this season, and his speed is very inferior to Tang Tian.

Anthony knew this, so he didn't dare to stick it very close to avoid being passed by in one step.

This is exactly what the Tang Dynasty thinks.

Tang Tian took three threatening positions, then moved left to open the distance from Anthony, and pulled out his hand directly.

Anthony rushed out, and the speed was obviously not fast enough.

"Swish!"

Tang Tian’s heart penetrates the net.

A burst of cheers came to mind at the scene.

Anthony's expression was a little annoyed.

When he arrived at the frontcourt, he shouted at Tang Tian before he received the ball: "Come and guard me!"

He is playing as a small forward now, and in theory it should be Tang Tianzhu to defend him, but the Pelicans have always used Davis.

Tang Tian ignored him.

Anthony failed to provoke the ball, and landed at a high position and pressed Davis behind him with his arm, and continued to reach out for the ball.

Felton put the ball in.

Just after Anthony received the ball, Morrow closed it in.

Williams used Woodson's move to deal with Tang Tian in the first half, and used it to deal with Anthony exactly the same.

Anthony chose to pass the ball after seeing it.

But he just passed the ball.

"Bang!"

Tang Tian directly released Bagnani's steal!

Knowing that Bagnani doesn't make a three-pointer, he always likes to stand at the three-point line, Tang Tian can help defend without restraint.

The Pelicans' fast break, Tang Tian's chase after receiving the ball and made a three-pointer!

60 to 55!

Anthony was double-teamed and didn't know how to get his phone, but Tang Tian's touch was still extremely hot!

At this time, Woodson signaled to the players on the field that he would start double-teaming against Tang Tian again.

Anthony continued to ask for the ball when he went to the frontcourt, but the difference was that he did not give the Pelicans a chance to double-team after receiving the ball, so he turned around and leaned back to take action.

This fast attack affects the pace of shooting, and Anthony is also forced to do so.

Davis' long arm disturbance.

"Swish!"

But Anthony still threw the ball in!

He was in very hot tonight too.

When the Pelicans attacked the frontcourt again, Tang Tian was double-teamed by Felton.

Tang Tian did not have as many offensive methods as Anthony, so he chose to pass the ball and gave Holiday a timely pass.

However, Holiday's breakthrough layup failed to score.

After the Knicks replaced Stoudemire, the defensive effect in the inside was much better than before.

Felton dribbled to the frontcourt, and Anthony directly caught the ball outside the three-point line and made a cold three-pointer, but it was a little off.

The Pelicans attacked the frontcourt, Tang Tian doubled the team and then divided Davis, and Davis's move was also blocked by Stoudemire.

The two teams failed to make a final attack several times.

It was still Anthony who caught the ball and tricked Davis into the basket and then scored the ball.

59 to 60, the Knicks closed the score to only 1 point.

After Anthony scored, he beat his chest and roared. When he turned around and walked back, he shouted at Tang Tian again: "Come and guard me!"

The Pelicans attacked in the frontcourt, and Tang Tian passed the ball to Morro, and Morro's three-pointer opportunity failed to hit.

The same opportunity is just not investing.

Compared with the first half, the Pelicans' form in the second half was obviously not very good.

However, this is also a common problem for young teams. There are 48 minutes of a whole game and there will always be a big ups and downs.

Back at the defensive end, Anthony received the ball again, and at this time he found that his defender had become Tang Tian.

"I am coming."

Tang Tian looked at Anthony and said lightly.

His tone was very calm.

It’s not that he was provoked by Anthony’s brain, but that the team is not good at offense and defense now, so he must stand up.

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