Chapter 1238 Old Huang Zhong

After the game, the Pelicans flew back to New Orleans the next day to prepare for the next two home games.

During the team training session, the team members had a very positive attitude and smiles appeared on their faces from time to time.

Winning the second game had a great impact on their mentality.

This is sometimes the case in competitive sports. The outcome of one game may affect an entire series or even a season.

During the training session, Stevens also announced Carter's starting position.

Although the team members were surprised, they were not too surprised.

After all, when playing against the Spurs before, the more arrogant Robinson started.

Because they had communicated with Green and Carter in private before, the mood of the two people did not change much.

But if you look carefully, you can still see a strong fighting spirit in Carter's eyes.

As the oldest active player in the NBA, he has played since 1999.

In a 20-year career, although he has played from a superstar to a role player now.

But at the age of 42, starting in the Western Conference Finals and playoffs, this is a miracle in itself.

As a former top four shooting guard, his spirit has always been there.

Time flies, and two days pass in the blink of an eye. The Pelicans and Lakers move to New Orleans for the third game of the Western Conference Finals.

The two teams have tied 1-1 in the past two games. This game is very crucial for both sides.

The Lakers win and regain the home court advantage. The Pelicans win and have a great chance of getting match point in the next game.

During the opening ceremony, the starters for both teams were announced one after another.

The Lakers continued the starting lineup from the previous two games, with Wade still serving as the team's starting point guard.

If it weren't for Tang Tian's last minute stroke of genius, this lineup would have helped them achieve a 2-0 score.

The Pelicans' starting lineup has changed. Tang Tian has moved from the second position to the third position, and Carter has become the starting second position.

The Pelicans still did a good job of keeping secrets before the game. The Lakers were shocked when this lineup came out.

Vogel immediately turned to communicate with Kidd. Obviously this was something they had never expected before the game.

When Stevens saw this reaction from the Lakers, his face became more confident.

No matter how Carter performed, such an unexpected approach gave him the upper hand psychologically.

The reaction from the fans at the scene was also great.

Although Carter is old, as one of the four shooting guards, his popularity is there.

He started in the starting lineup at this time. Although he didn't know the reason, the fans were really excited.

42 years old, this is the age of some rookie dads.

They are also looking forward to the performance of old Carter.

Over there, Vogel and Kidd hurriedly pulled the players to explain. Before they finished explaining, the short whistle sounded on the sidelines and the game was about to start.

This change of formation by the Pelicans was really too sudden, and there was obviously a trace of panic on the Lakers coaching staff.

The starters from both sides came on stage one after another, but Tang Tian was still the last one.

He touched his head before taking the field, then walked straight to the technical stage and threw a handful of magnesium powder at the audience.

The cheers at the scene were even louder.

The Lakers have a good chance of winning the championship this season and starting a dynasty, but if they fail, no one can guarantee that Durant will stay.

Not to mention that Simmons and Middleton's contracts are about to expire.

So if the Pelicans win, they may get more than just a fourth consecutive championship.

In other words, James will probably never be able to take back this iconic move that belongs to him.

Amidst the cheers, Gasol jumped high and moved the ball back to the Pelicans half, officially kicking off the third game.

Tang Tian reached the frontcourt and asked for the ball to attack.

His actions before throwing the powder showed that he was risking his life for the game.

So unlike the last game, his plan tonight is to start exerting force from the beginning.

The Lakers' defensive strategy at the beginning was double-teaming, and Vogel also wanted to see how Tang Tian felt tonight.

Tang Tian's emergency stop jumper from a double team.

"Uh-huh!"

The basketball is hollow into the frame.

Tang Tianwen came out on top for the Pelicans with just one word.

However, the Lakers are also in good shape, and Middleton also hit a catch-and-shoot jump shot.

Both teams started the game in very good competitive shape.

The game lasted for more than three minutes, and the score on the court was 8-8.

Tang Tian was in hot form and scored all 8 points.

When he reached the frontcourt with the ball again, the Lakers began to double-team with three people.

In addition to Lopez under the basket, the fourth man is also ready to double-team at any time.

Vogel is very confident in the team's defensive rotation and is not afraid of others cutting through.

As for the three-pointers, the Pelicans' outside touch in this series was not accurate.

Tang Tian passed the ball to Brogdon.

"Bang!"

Sure enough, the Pelicans' first three-point attempt tonight missed the frame.

Lopez protected the defensive rebound, and the Lakers directly counterattacked defensively. Wade received a pass from James in the frontcourt and scored 2 points quickly.

The Lakers took the lead again 10-8.

There was a commotion on the sidelines.

The Lakers are now heavily defensive against Tang Tian, ​​and the Pelicans need someone to shoot the ball from the outside.

Tang Tian continued to hold the ball in the frontcourt, and Middleton defended very outside. He did not shoot too far and continued to break through.

However, before the breakthrough, he specifically observed Carter's position.

Like Green, Carter's mental quality is definitely fine.

Green is out because of an injury, so now it's up to Carter.

As long as the Pelicans can make shots from the outside, he can wait until the second half to exert his strength.

Tang Tian's breakthrough was very lethal, and the Lakers were still forced to shrink their wings.

Just before the double team was formed, Tang Tian made a trademark back pass, and the ball was passed directly to Carter in the right corner.

Carter took the ball and shot a three-pointer directly.

As a 20-year veteran, his tactical execution is truly outstanding.

The ball was released in the expectant eyes of the fans at the scene.

"Uh-huh!"

Enter the network immediately!

Carter's three-pointer went in!

The Pelicans overtook the score 11-10!

The crowd cheered instantly.

Stevens also pumped his fist excitedly.

The significance of this three-pointer is not just the 3 points scored. If the Pelicans can make a shot from the outside, the Lakers' defense against Tang Tian will definitely become weaker!

"A very crucial three-pointer, Carter's sword is forever!"

In the domestic commentary box, Yang Yi also expressed emotion at this time.

As a senior commentator, he can be said to have a good understanding and affection for Carter.

This three-pointer also boosted the morale of the Pelicans. Looking back, they successfully defended against a wave of attacks by the Lakers.

Tang Tian took the ball to the frontcourt and continued to play position.

The Lakers did not change their defensive strategy, and Tang Tian continued to score sudden points.

He still passed Carter, but this time Carter moved out of the position with the help of a running position, one meter away from the three-point line, and the opportunity was not as good as the one in the front corner.

However, he still chose to take action, and he did so before Middleton's pursuit was in place.

Really decisive.

In the expectant eyes of the fans, the ball flew through a high parabola.

"Boom!"

In Yang Yi's excited explanation, Carter's second three-pointer was a super long three-pointer, and he hit it again!

"Old Huang Zhong! He can cross the Yang with a hundred steps!"

Yang Yi then used a very appropriate word to describe Carter's performance.

ps: Script 1, teammates are injured, Reader 1: It’s ridiculous to always write about teammates being injured and forcibly increasing the difficulty! Water pussy! (In fact, this book was written to more than 2 million words, the first time I wrote this in the playoffs)

Script 2, fight normally without getting hurt, evenly matched every game. Reader 2: It’s so bland, I won’t subscribe, there is no plot!

Script 3, the protagonist earns more than 60 points in every game. Reader 3: It’s too fake. His teammates are all trash! Davis should have 30+, Gasol should have 15+, Siakam and Brogdon should have 30 points combined, and the Pelicans should score 150 points in a game.

Script N, Reader N:…

Shui Qie: It’s too difficult for me.