Chapter 739: The King of the End
This is not the first time Robertson has faced against Tang Tian. He saw Tang Tian posing three threats and pulled the defensive position half a step away.
Tang Tian made a test step forward with his right foot, and then moved back under his right crotch.
This is about to shoot!
This was the first judgment in Robertson's mind. Tang Tian's pulling out was quick and accurate, so he rushed out.
But his judgment was wrong.
After Tang Tian pulled the ball under his crotch, he changed direction to the left and directly passed him clean.
After Tang Tian passed Robertson, he rushed to the emergency stop at the free throw line before Kante came out of the inside line.
"Swish!"
Almost empty shots hit steadily.
This goal also helped the Pelicans to double-digit score again.
There was a turmoil at the scene.
Robertson was passed by Tang Tian in one step!
Robertson has made great progress in defense this season, averaging 1.9 steals per game in four games, and his single defense against the opponent's stars also performed well, and he was the kind of person who had the opportunity to compete for the best defensive player.
But it was so easy to get this step just now.
In fact, Robertson didn't expect it at all.
His defensive progress this season is not only reflected in his physical reactions, but he has learned to predict his opponent's offensive choices through his opponent's forward movements, or even through his opponent's shoulder movements.
But he was completely deceived just now.
He shook his head. Although Tang Tian was very strong, he could not have been so easily passed by.
It must be because his concentration is not enough.
Kanter's offense at the basket was double-teamed by Tang Tian. He made a mistake when he passed the ball to the players and was out of bounds.
Tang Tian's defensive performance in the third quarter caused a lot of impact on the opponent's players' hearts.
This is something very detailed, but it is enough to affect judgment and choice.
Dinwiddie took the ball and advanced to the frontcourt before giving the ball to Tang Tian.
The Thunder have not double-teamed yet, and Donovan trusts Robertson very much.
Tang Tian threatened three times again.
Robertson stood back, but stretched out his hands to defend Tang Tian's shot.
After Tang Tian saw it, he closed the ball and shot.
Robertson saw it this time and rushed forward.
But in the next second, Tang Tian suddenly lowered his body and dribbled directly at Robertson's lower three routes.
Robertson couldn't stop and was passed by Tang Tian again.
Tang Tian passed Robertson and broke into the inside, squeezed over Kante who had saved in advance, and scored with one hand.
There was an uproar in the scene.
Once it was accidental, but there was a problem twice. Robertson's defense would definitely not be suddenly removed from the line. It was Tang Tian's one-on-one ability that suddenly soared?
The fans didn't understand, and Durant, who was sitting on the Thunder's bench, understood.
Tang Tian’s three threats have been significantly enhanced.
If it were him, he wouldn't be able to do this.
This is the impact of confusion. Defensive players cannot defend themselves. On the contrary, Tang Tian can switch off offensive mode based on the actions of the defensive players.
And what is different from Anthony is that after Anthony's three threats, seventy or eighty percent may be forced to get rid of it.
But Tang Tian's first step was fast enough, and he had more choices than Anthony.
Because of the shooting and breakthrough with enough lethality, Tang Tian’s one-on-one ability became a bit explosive when he came to this connection skill.
Kanter scored a goal in the inside, but Tang Tian once again passed Robertson and scored a layup.
Still a score difference of 13 points.
Until this time, Donovan could only admit that Robertson was air in front of Tang Tian one-on-one.
Kanter failed to make a move in the double-team, and Biyongbo won the rebound.
Tang Tian held the ball when he arrived in the frontcourt, and the Thunder started to double-team again.
Tang Tian glanced at Bo Yang in the open space and pulled the ball up with his right hand.
After seeing it, Witts contracted and Robertson moved to the right.
But in the next second, Tang Tian pulled the ball back and dribbled the ball, turning directly to the left to break through.
Robertson and Witters were both cheated!
Tang Tian broke through the defense and broke into the inside before the double-team formation.
Kanter rushed out.
After seeing this, Tang Tian approached Kante and sent a straight pass to Biyongbo at the basket.
Biyongbo was completely unguarded, jumped up with both hands and scored a strong slam dunk.
The difference has reached 15 points!
Donovan reached out and called for a pause.
This section of Tang Tian felt unstoppable.
During the timeout, Durant took the initiative to ask for an early appearance, and Donovan agreed.
Tang Tian's main attack will definitely not defend Durant, and he can at least stabilize the score when he plays Durant.
Sure enough, Donovan's prediction was correct.
After Durant got the ball in the frontcourt, the one who guarded him was Ariza, who had just been replaced.
Durant hit Ariza with his back and made a jump shot.
"Bang!"
However, his first shot after he came on the court failed to hit.
The Pelicans fought back, and Dinwiddie scored a layup with Tang Tian's pass.
The score difference widened to 17 points again!
Durant turned around and continued to play Ariza, but the breakout shot still failed, but the referee gave the superstar whistle and he got two free throws.
There were booing at the scene, and Durant's first penalty hit the box.
From these we can see that he is not in good condition after he comes back.
This is also reasonable.
He was completely lost in the third quarter by Tang Tianfang. Even if he was a superstar, he would not be able to sit off the court for a few minutes and get the feel back.
Even if the person who was guarding him was replaced by Ariza, he still needed time to find the feel.
Dinwiddie went to the frontcourt to continue giving the ball to Tang Tian. Tang Tian once again deceived Robertson to break through, and Durant came to defend.
Tang Tian turned his head and deceived Durant's layup.
Durant reacted a little slowly, and reached out and pulled Tang Tian down.
Tang Tian sent the ball into the basket, causing him to foul his hand.
This is a 2+1 ball!
Obviously, the Thunder have no time now.
Tang Tian made a steadily penalty in the interfering sound.
With about 8 minutes left in the game, the Pelicans had already widened the gap to 20 points.
This 2+1 basically completely wiped out the Thunder's confidence in counterattack.
Durant then found his touch and made consecutive shots against Ariza, showing his good form this season and also helped the Thunder approach the score.
But it is obviously too late.
In the end, the Pelicans defeated the Thunder 103-91 away, ending their opponent's four consecutive wins, and also expanded their winning streak to 6 games.
Westbrook felt sluggish on the Thunder, with only 12 points and 11 assists on 5 of 17 shots.
Durant scored the team's highest 33 points, 6 rebounds and 3 assists from 12 of 30 shots, with a lot of scores, but his shooting rate is really Kobe's temperament.
On the Pelicans, Davis scored 18 points, 10 rebounds and 3 blocks, Jokic contributed a quasi-triple double-digit data of 16 points, 15 rebounds and 8 assists, and Holiday also scored 15 points and 5 assists.
Tang Tian made 15 of 25 shots and scored a game-high 37 points, 6 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.
Chapter completed!