A k1600b BMW motorcycle plus a pair of sneakers that have not yet been officially released.

Although Tang Tian’s Christmas gift value this year is not as exaggerated as last year, it is even more meaningful.

For the Pelicans, this gift is priceless.

Whiteside seemed particularly excited. This was the first time he had received such a valuable gift.

"Guys, there are gifts in the trunk of the car, but it's better to check it out later."

Tang Tian smiled and said to his teammates.

This was a bit mysterious, and the team members all listened to it.

After listening to Whiteside, when the photographer finished work there, he couldn't wait to open the trunk.

After seeing what was inside, his face turned slightly red.

That is the contact information of the most luxurious private club in New Orleans, and it is said that there are many top car models in it.

And more importantly, it also says that the name of the newspaper Tang Tian can be called for one night for free!

I heard from other players that Tang Tian gave away car models in addition to giving away cars last season.

This year, because I am helping BMW promote it, car models are definitely not suitable for appearance.

But Tang Tian still gave it to him!

It's just that I have to call my teammates themselves!

Whiteside is not Davis, he is not that innocent.

After his teammates pulled the cars back one after another, he called and made an appointment to ask for Lebanese car models, and then ran home.

He doesn't have to stay alone in the empty room tonight!

Two days later, the Pelicans players boarded the plane to Houston, where they will launch a Christmas battle with the Rockets.

The Rockets are now ranked fourth in the Eastern Conference. Although they failed to defeat Anthony in the summer, the combination of Harden + Parsons + Bosh is still very competitive.

Harden averaged 27.4 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists this season, and all the data are career highs. He is also one of the popular MVP candidates this season.

Bosh averaged 21.3 points and 7 rebounds per game. Although the rebounds did not change much, his score was also a new high since the Heat era.

Parsons averaged 15.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists per game. Although both scores and rebounds have declined, the number of assists has hit a career high.

This is a mini version of the Big Three.

Davis hasn't made a comeback yet, and it's not easy for the Pelicans to play such a Rockets.

But this is the charm of the Christmas battle. In such festivals, strong dialogue is the favorite thing fans love to watch.

Of course, there are more than one Christmas battle, and there are five this year.

The Pelicans and Rockets game is the second game, and before them, the Lakers and Heat game has ended.

Because of Tang Tian, ​​the lineups of these two teams are completely different from those in history.

The Lakers traded Chandler and Shampert to fight for the last year, but Chandler was injured shortly after he arrived at the team, and Shampert was not adapted to the local conditions.

Just like Kobe's age, the Lakers have already given people a feeling of being upset.

But for most fans, it doesn't seem that important how the Lakers play, and it's already a blessing to continue to see Kobe play.

The Heat's situation is not much better. Wade leads the team with a single core, and just tries to make the appearance less ugly.

However, the confrontation between Wade and Kobe, the former first and second point guard in the league, is still eye-catching.

The results of the competition are also very dramatic.

In the 2009 Christmas battle, Kobe beat the Heat in the last 0.4 seconds and became a classic.

This year, the two teams fought fiercely until the last moment.

The Heat fell 1 behind and scored the last attack, and Wade's last shot was blocked by Kobe.

But after being blocked, he immediately got the ball, shot with one foot, and directly scored a three-pointer to beat the Lakers.

This scene is very similar to 5 years ago, but the person who played the final shot changed from Kobe to Wade.

This really fulfills the saying: I will have to pay it back sooner or later when I come out.

Before Kobe retired, Wade returned his feelings five years ago to Kobe.

This game was heart-wrenching and made fans more and more excited about the next game.

The Pelicans and Rockets game is about to start.

On this day, the Toyota Center had a rare attendance rate.

For the working class in Houston, Christmas is a rare time for them to relax.

A lot of Chinese people also came to the scene.

As one of the most Chinese regions in the United States, Houston will not miss such a special game day.

Before the game began, the players on both sides made final preparations in the locker room.

"People, let's celebrate Christmas with victory!"

At this time, Ci Shiping gathered the team members together and shouted.

"victory!"

The Pelicans members shouted excitedly.

This is the first time this Pelicans has appeared on the Christmas stage since its formation, and the players themselves are quite excited.

Coupled with the luxurious Christmas gift that Tang Tian gave earlier, the Pelicans are now full of morale.

Before the game began, players from both sides entered the stadium one after another.

The Rockets have excellent record this season, and Harden's mood has also improved. He can often see his smile on the court.

But his expression was more serious tonight.

Because they all switched from role players in the parent team to core, and they all grew into superstars, fans always like to compare him with Tang Tian with similar experiences.

And he is often the one who is considered to be more weak.

On the one hand, the Rockets lost more and won less in the past matches with the Pelicans;

On the other hand, Tang Tian has led the Pelicans to the Western Conference semi-finals, but the Rockets have not yet broken through the first round when he was in charge.

Such an evaluation seems reasonable.

It was because of the lineup before, but this year the team lineup has improved, and he finally has the opportunity to make a name clear.

The opening ceremony was entered on the scene. When Tang Tian was introduced, the cheers of the Chinese at the scene were particularly clear.

Tang Tian’s influence among Chinese people is now phenomenal, and it can even be said to be unprecedented and unparalleled.

Harden frowned slightly. Since Tang Tian arrived at the Pelicans, this situation will happen every time the two sides face each other, and the home court has become half a away game.

After the opening ceremony, players from both sides appeared one after another.

The Pelicans still let Taylor Tovic and Whiteside partner with the inside, Tang Tian and Holiday on the outside, and small forward Ariza.

The Rockets' inside are Bosh and Asik, Beverly and Harden on the outside, and small forward Parsons.

Bosh and Whiteside jump ball.

Amid the cheers of fans, Bosh used his long arms to push the ball back to the Rockets' half, and the home team got the first chance to attack.

Harden took the ball to the frontcourt and directly called Bosh to the pick-and-roll at the high position.

Harden's basketball philosophy is still the same as before, using the most labor-saving way and the fastest speed to score.

And Bosh's joining makes it easier.

Bosh has a range and is very sure of scoring with an empty cut. The pick-and-roll of the two is almost the most perfect.

After the Pelicans were disassembled, the Pelicans chose not to change, and Harden directly stopped and took a mid-range shot.

"Swish!"

His first move was hollowed out and he looked very good.

The Rockets took the lead.

Williams sat upright from the bench.

The Rockets look in good shape, and it's not easy to fight tonight's Christmas game.

In the Pelicans' offense, Tang Tian held the ball at a high position.

The Rockets did not have double-teams, and Beverly defended Tang Tian one-on-one.

McHale's adjustment is an experience summarized from the game between the Pelicans and the Celtics.

Tang Tian lacks the ability to attack at low posts, and his offensive methods are only prodding and shooting.

Just like Stevens uses Smart to defend against Tang Tian, ​​the core of this move is to keep up with Tang Tian's speed.

In this way, even if Tang Tian uses the confrontation to the inside, not only will he have assisted defense at the basket, it will also consume a lot of physical strength.
To be continued...