Harden has not scored many points in the past two games, but has a lot of assists, so he still has a great role in the Rockets.

Tang Tian’s idea is very simple. He wants to beat Harden in the roughest one-on-one way.

The Rockets, which only Paul and Cousins, are no match for the Pelicans.

And this is also a preheating for the next round of the game.

If you meet the Warriors, you will definitely use a tactic that you will use when the time comes. If it is the Thunder, you will also need to play Adams in a misalignment.

In other words, this is a tactical adjustment and also a warm-up for the next round of the game.

Stevens agreed.

The next game in New Orleans is the best time for the Pelicans to finish the series.

If you lose again and go to Houston, the series will be dragged for a long time and may even be reversed.

"I'll put Jokic on the bench."

Stevens continued.

Tang Tian nodded.

Jokic's defense against Cousins ​​is average, and if he decides to use Harden one-on-one, his physical energy consumption will be faster than before.

He will leave early, so Jokic needs to play early to organize.

Moreover, Jokic is very professional, different from Whiteside before. As long as Stevens makes it clear, he should not be in trouble.

On the game day, the Rockets arrived in New Orleans, and D'Antoni only arranged one or two hours of adaptive training.

The Rockets' mental outlook looks very good.

"I'm still full of confidence in the team and they will continue to play like that in the last game."

D'Antoni also said the same thing in front of the media.

As the head coach, he must show this confidence to the outside world.

That night, fans held up signs and rushed into the arena with the slogan "Pelicans Championship".

It is a pity that it was not able to sweep the Rockets, but it is also a very good thing to be able to end the series at home.

"Today, I think the Pelicans will likely make another adjustment. Their tactics to defend Harden in the past two games have not been that great."

In the broadcast seats in the stadium, Zhang Weiping began to explain the hot spot early.

"What does Director Zhang mean?"

Yang Yi on the side talked.

"I think they will probably use Tang Tian to defend Harden."

After Zhang Weiping finished speaking, he didn't wait for Yang Yi to ask questions, and then immediately explained.

"Look, if Tang Tian is used to defend Harden, then the others will be liberated? Then Paul and Cousins ​​will definitely not be able to perform like the previous two games, so the game will become simple?"

Zhang Weiping paused and showed his signature smile after finishing his analysis.

Yang Yi, who was beside him, laughed and called.

It is obvious that he does not agree with Zhang Weiping's statement.

The offense of the stars in the playoffs is too important, especially in the small ball era when pursuing offense. Few coaches will use the team's superstars to defend against the opponent's superstars, and that's not worth the loss.

Zhang Weiping's thoughts are still in his own era and are already out of date.

The two were talking, and the starters of both sides had already appeared one after another.

The Pelicans have a starting adjustment, and Biyongbo replaced Jokic as the starting center.

Biyongbo jumped to Cousins ​​and officially kicked off the game.

Holiday passed the ball with the ball and Tang Tian and Ariza had a pick-and-roll without the ball.

When Tang Tian’s defender is replaced by Harden, Holiday will then hand over the ball and then pull the defender away.

This is this very obvious singles tactic.

Tang Tian held the ball three times and tried to break through after testing the change of direction.

Harden was too big to keep up with Tang Tian's speed at all, so he had only time to look back.

Tang Tian easily scored a layup.

Cheers were constantly coming.

Harden's outside defense ability was not good at all. In front of Tang Tian, ​​his eyes were revealed.

The Rockets' offense advanced to the frontcourt. Harden went to the frontcourt and found that the person who defended him changed from Ariza to Tang Tian.

Yang Yi's expression was obviously stunned when he saw this scene.

"Look, I'll just say that the Pelicans' choice is very reasonable."

Zhang Weiping said with a big laugh.

He was too involved and didn't notice that Yang Yi next to him looked embarrassed.

Paul's breakthrough was missed by Davis's assisted defense, and Davis caught the rebound.

The Pelicans don't have to spend heavy troops to defend Harden, and they do a significantly better job of defense against Paul and Cousins ​​than in the previous two games.

Zhang Weiping is not only a Reason Emperor, but also has decades of experience in commentary, but also has a good understanding of football.

The Pelicans' counterattack did not come to a position, and Tang Tian continued to look for Harden.

The Rockets didn't change, but not changing was equivalent to giving Tang Tian an offensive space. He took the pass from Holiday to pull out his hand.

"Swish!"

Giving superstars such a large amount of offensive space is equivalent to giving away points.

The Rockets' offense, Cousins' mid-lane breakthrough was blocked by Davis's assisting defense. After Biyongbo protected the defensive rebound, the Rockets' offense returned in vain.

The Rockets retreated quickly, and the Pelicans fought in position. After Tang Tian changed to Harden, he continued to make a breakthrough.

Harden couldn't help but couldn't even get it after a flash of inspiration.

Cousins ​​assisted in defense, and Tang Tian passed the ball closely at close range to Biyongbo, who scored a strong dunk with his hands without defense.

These few rounds have become a microcosm of both sides after the opening.

Harden has not attacked after being targeted by Tang Tian. Paul and Cousins ​​are not efficient in being targeted by many, and the Rockets' offense is obviously not as smooth as the previous two games.

On the other hand, the Pelicans have been using Tang Tian to beat Harden, and Harden can't defend at all. His eyes and defense are so numerous that he can make highlights.

The other members of the Rockets dare not defend themselves, and Tang Tian was just an assist if he defended him.

Although Biyongbo's finishing ability is not as good as Jokic and there are occasionally butter hands, his defensive end restrictions on Cousins ​​are obviously better.

The Rockets were suppressed on both ends of the offense and defense. In less than half a quarter, the score on the field was 8 to 20.

D'Antoni said several times that the team would continue the performance of the previous two games, but things proved that what he said didn't count.

The Pelicans' adjustments have changed the situation again.

D'Antoni's on-court response was as late as in the previous games.

When Harden saw that the situation was wrong, he chose to attack himself.

With continuous changes in direction and then taking steps back, he fully utilized his offensive skills.

But Tang Tian followed completely, and his defense after saving was put under great pressure.

Harden was forced to adjust his shooting angle, but he directly made a three-way shot.

There were constant cheers on the scene.

Holiday missed a three-pointer from Tang Tian's pass, and Cousins ​​scored a rebound.

The Rockets attacked the frontcourt, and Harden continued to play Tang Tian with the ball.

This time he chose to break through and leaned against Tang Tian, ​​trying to commit Tang Tian's foul.

But Tang Tian had a precaution, so he avoided it and waited for his move and directly reached out to cover it.

"Bang!"

Tang Tian flew the ball out of the field with a big hat.

After blocking the shot, in order to enhance his home court momentum, he reached out to the audience and made a move that he had not used for a long time.

There were constant cheers on the scene.

Harden's face was dark. He had basically taken one step to defend against Tang Tian, ​​but he either beat Tang Tian or was either a fool or was exposed. This was really a blow!

There have been many people who questioned Tang Tian’s election as the best defensive player this season, but it has been proved that the keyboard warrior is just the keyboard warrior. Only the players who really compete with him on the court know his horror.
Chapter completed!