Chapter 624 JaVale McGee (Fourth More!)
Pelicans teammates on and off the field rushed to Tang Tian's side like crazy.
This is definitely an epic lore goal, the kind that can be ranked among the top 50 in history!
"MVP! MVP!"
The fans at the scene also shouted in unison.
It's just that what they shouted was not Tang Tian's name but MVP.
Not only because of Tang Tian's performance tonight, but also because when the outside world questioned the MVP ranking, Tang Tian responded with practical actions.
15 of 27 shots, 40 points, 6 rebounds and 10 assists, a personal wave in the first three quarters, and an epic lore at the end.
Tang Tian played an absolute MVP-level performance in the most important game.
And the key is that he also led the entire team.
Davis scored 20 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks, and 4 sports goals came from Tang Tian's assists;
Ariza had 14 points and 4 rebounds, and 2 of the 4 three-pointers he made were assists from Tang Tian;
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After the game, teammates from both sides shook hands for the final time.
James went straight back to the locker room without even shaking hands with his Pelicans teammates.
He scored 33 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists in this game. The statistics are not much worse than Tang Tian, but the point is that the Cavaliers lost.
He is also a person who cares about face. He lost to Tang Tian in a row and was even killed. On such a night, he could no longer show his generosity.
Tang Tian and Owen chatted a lot when they hugged each other, and also said a lot of congratulations to each other.
Irving scored 30 points in this game, with 4 rebounds and 7 assists. He performed very well.
On social media after the game, Pelicans fans who had been suppressed on the hotline all night finally started to fight back.
"Before I said why Tang ranked ahead of James, let me tell you, it depends on winning!"
"You just killed the match buddy!"
"To be honest, LeBron played very well this time, but the opponent is the second-ranked MVP leader, and there is a reason why he ranks higher than you!"
"Thinking about it, it's really embarrassing. The second-round pick that was abandoned by the Heat at the beginning, now the voice of MVP is higher than the number one player in the league they called at the beginning, tsk!"
"Riley has transferred five thousand dollars into your bank card number, and please don't dig up ancient tombs!"
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This soul-stirring victory allowed the Pelicans to sweep away the haze of the past week, which was a great boost to the team's morale.
But with good news there is bad news.
It is gratifying that the Vengeance Cavaliers won the focus game, but Jokic's MRI after the game was positive, which is not ideal.
And the results of the examination came out the next day. His ankle sprained the Achilles tendon and he will be absent for 1 to 2 months.
This is definitely a big blow for the Pelicans.
It is now March. Even if Jokic recovers well and can come back in a month, it will be near the end of the regular season.
Just like Davis before, it takes time for players to adjust their status when they come back.
Moreover, Jokic still has a fat-prone physique. During this rest time, the weight will definitely go up again, and it will take time to come down again.
Not to mention that if it is two months, then his comeback will already be in May, when the playoffs may reach the second round.
Jokic suffered serious injuries, and Demps also accelerated the contract negotiations with McGee.
McGee was uninterested in the buyout market, and he finally agreed to a one-year fully guaranteed basic salary contract with the Pelicans.
This means he will play for the Pelicans until the end of the season.
After McGee was waived by the 76ers, he returned to Denver. After signing the contract, he packed his bags and arrived in New Orleans the next day.
The house was rented, he passed the physical examination, and he reported to the team the next afternoon.
His quick action can also allow him to catch up with the next home game against the Nuggets.
The NBA schedule was laid out as early as last year's offseason, but sometimes the schedule is so magical.
McGee had just been traded away by the Nuggets, and his first game after signing was to play against his old club.
When McGee came to report, the players had just finished training and were resting in the locker room.
With a height of 2.13 meters and an oversized body, if it weren't for the face that makes it difficult to be serious because of the five embarrassments, this is the appearance of a super center.
Borrego led McGee to Evans' cabinet and told him what he had said to Biyombo.
McGee smiled and nodded, completely different from Biyombo. As soon as Borrego left, he took the initiative to greet other teammates and introduce himself.
This guy is quite active and seems to have a cheerful personality, which is the complete opposite of the previous Biyombo.
"Hey, brother!"
McGee finally came to Tang Tian's side, smiled and stretched out his arms to hug him.
Davis was sitting next to Tang Tian drinking water at this time, and almost spit out a sip of water.
How can a newcomer call the team's big brother as soon as he arrives at the team!
Others also had a big head, McGee, this guy is really worse than Whiteside!
Tang Tian didn't care, he smiled and hugged McGee.
The game against the Nuggets is at home, tomorrow night.
Williams only scheduled a few shots and a light practice session on game day morning.
When the practice was over, Dinwiddie was going to buy burgers for everyone.
Dinwiddie was a rookie, he did this kind of work, and he was happy.
It's just 15 people's hamburgers and juice drinks, and Dinwiddie can't handle it by himself. He and Jokic usually do this job together.
Now Jokic is injured.
"Javier, you go with Spencer."
Ci Shiping smiled and said to McGee.
McGee is no longer a rookie, but he is still a rookie with the Pelicans.
Moreover, since McGee came here yesterday, he called Tang Tian brothers and sisters, and Ci Shiping also wanted to beat him up.
"no problem."
McGee was straightforward, didn't say anything, stood up with a smile, and went out with Dinwiddie.
This move drew laughter from the crowd in the locker room.
From their point of view, McGee probably didn't even know he was being beaten.
Ci Shiping also shook his head with a wry smile.
More than half an hour later, Dinwiddie and McGee came back.
The team members had already showered and chatted there for a while.
It turned out that it was a temporary renovation of a hamburger restaurant near the arena, and they went to a store a few kilometers away to buy hamburgers.
The team members originally wanted to complain about their slow speed, but when they heard this, they praised them instead.
McGee started to serve burgers, but before he did, he gave himself the first one on top.
"Javier, you can't do this, give yourself the first one."
When Ci Shiping saw this, he couldn't help but said.
He really thinks this guy is out of his mind.
"It's windy outside. The top one is a bit cold. You may feel uncomfortable after eating it. My stomach is not afraid of this."
McGee was not angry either, and said with a smile.
Ci Shiping originally wanted to educate him, but when he heard this, he suddenly froze.
Tang Tian was sitting not far away, and when he heard this, he also looked up at McGee.
This is not like a person with a bad brain, but a person who knows how to behave.
Thinking about it, he has called him brothers since then, and has gotten closer to his teammates. McGee may not have a bad brain, but a high emotional intelligence.