"This is not the end of the world. We will adjust our form in the next game. I've experienced this."

At the post-match press conference, Nowitzki was very calm as the boss of the team.

But after the press conference, he left the media spotlight with a serious look on his face.

After playing for so many years of playoffs, he obviously knows that the team's current situation is very dangerous.

If Tang Tian’s defensive problem cannot be solved, it will be really difficult for them to win.

“We will find a solution.”

Butler saw Nowitzki's solemn expression and persuaded him.

Nowitzki glanced at Butler and nodded with a smile.

Butler's personality is sometimes strong, but he talks with these new teammates the most.

The Mavericks' locker room is a bit dull, and losing is unpleasant.

"Zhaza, why don't you find a way to make Tang..."

Justin Anderson spoke to Pachulia, saying half of his words, but half of them could be guessed.

Since I can't defend myself and want to win, I can only have some off-the-scenes moves.

Even Duizi is an absolute big profit for the Mavericks.

Pachulia laughed and said nothing after hearing this.

Although there is still some shadow in my heart, it has been several months since I was beaten.

When the scar is healed, it forgets the pain. Time can always make people forget unpleasant experiences.

If the team really wants him to do that, he is willing to take the risk and give it a try.

After all, his partner was not Tang Tian before. If it were Tang Tian now, it would be considered as avenging the previous one with one punch, killing two birds with one stone.

"Stop those dirty practices for me. Who dares to try it? I and him will never finish it!"

Butler and Nowitzki happened to return to the locker room at this time. After hearing the communication between Anderson and Pachulia, Butler shouted loudly.

Tang Tian is his brother and role model. Whoever dares to move will definitely fight with him to the end! Even if he is his teammate!

"Ahem, I just said it casually."

Anderson said a little embarrassedly.

Although Butler was in the first year of the team, his strong personality made people afraid to provoke him.

And he also said when Butler was away that everyone knew about Butler and Tang Tian’s close relationship.

"Zaza, I warn you not to try to do anything to Tang, otherwise don't blame me for being rude."

Butler was really arrogant and directly warned Pachuria in front of others.

Pachulia's face turned cold. He was not a newcomer like Anderson. Butler did not give him any face if he did this. It was too much.

And Tang Tian is their opponent now!

"You are so protective of Don, why don't you go to the Pelicans?"

Pachuria sarcastically said.

"you!"

Butler said that he was about to take action.

"Jimmy, calm down."

Nowitzki reached out to hold Butler.

"Zaza, stop saying that kind of thing. Jimmy is the hardest-working team on the court who wants to win the game."

After Nowitzki grabbed Butler, he spoke to Pachuria.

Nowitzki is the boss of the Mavericks. He spoke, but both Butler and Pachulia gave face and didn't say anything anymore.

"Guys, I know everyone is unhappy to lose, but the series has just begun and we still have a lot of opportunities to believe in each other and work hard to win the next game, that's what we should do."

Nowitzki continued to talk about some chicken soup.

The team members nodded one after another.

No matter how this team changes, Nowitzki is the soul of this team.

"The Mavericks played very well, Jimmy's defense is the best I've ever met, and I believe they will perform better and better in the later games."

Tang Tian didn't know what happened in the Mavericks' locker room, but he praised his opponent at the post-match press conference.

And it is indeed the truth.

The lack of point guard and insufficient defense are all the weaknesses of the Mavericks, but the Mavericks also have his advantages and have many scoring points on the offensive end.

The defense wins the championship, but the winning game is the people who score more points.

However, the reporters in the audience burst into laughter, and they regarded this as Tang Tian’s poisonous milk.

That night, the results of the opening matches of other groups were also released one after another.

The Cavaliers beat the Nets 120-90.

James scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in three quarters, Irving scored 21 points and 5 assists, and Love scored 20 points and 7 rebounds.

Under the rule of Tyron Lu, the offensive talent of the Big Three was further developed.

The Heat beat the Hawks 113 to 105.

Whiteside performed well, contributing 20 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals, Wade scored the highest 27 points in the game.

The Hawks scored in double digits with five players, but no one scored more than 20, and their civilian basketball seemed to be about to end.

The Spurs lost to the Thunder 91-95.

Durant scored a game-high 32 points, and Westbrook also had a quasi-triple double-double with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

The two teams were evenly matched, and the game continued until the last minute. Durant showed his strength in the last moment and scored 7 points in a row to kill the game.

The first day of the playoffs ended, and the happiest one was O'Neal.

The Pelicans easily defeated the Mavericks, and the Thunder defeated the Spurs.

The results of these two games were exactly the same as he predicted.

He can show off in front of his two partners.

The second game of the series is two days later.

After the first day of training class, Stevens privately chatted with Tang Tian and talked about the tactics after the series.

It was his first time coaching a team with superstars. The first game inspired him a lot. He would increase Tang Tian's ball holding ratio throughout the playoffs.

Tang Tian didn't have much opinion on this, and the two also discussed the topic of allowing Jokic to lead the team on the court in the substitute.

The No. 2 tactic is the most used by the Pelicans this season, which can maximize the Pelicans' substitute strength.

"These are all details. I think what we need to pay attention to most later is the Mavericks' offense."

Tang Tian took the initiative to ask this question, which was something he thought of at the press conference after the game.

Stevens listened to it, and this reminder was indeed timely.

Stevens focused on defensive training during the afternoon training class and the next day's training class.

The Mavericks have a lot of scoring points, but the Pelicans are very strong in both individual defense and system defense.

This is equivalent to two forces playing games to see who can break through the other side’s critical point.

On the day of the game, the league announced the earliest batch of awards of the season.

Jokic is the candidate for the fastest progress award, but in the final selection, he unfortunately lost to CJ McLeum of the Trail Blazers with a 5% vote.

However, he lost it was not unfair. McAlem scored 16 more points this season than last season, not to mention improving rebounds and assists.

This can beat everyone in any selection. Jokic only lost 5% of the votes, which is already a success.
Chapter completed!