The invincible kryptonite of basketball

However, at the critical moment, Stevens showed his coaching ability. He replaced Bojan and Aminu on the field, and began to combine inside with Davis as the core.

Although the situation on the court was anxious, the Pelicans still stabilized the situation.

The Pelicans ended the first half with a 51-46 lead of 5 points.

During the halftime break, the players returned to the locker room one after another.

Seeing that Tang Tian was still there, the team members were all talking about Pachulia's stepping.

And as players, they really understood Tang Tian's way of punching each other.

Foot stepping is the worst behavior in the game of basketball, even worse than Green's egg kick.

Unless Kidan really wanted to kill someone, he would control his strength to some extent, but if he stepped on his feet, the one who accidentally ruined the other party's career.

Because ankles and knees are the most vulnerable parts of a basketball player, stepping is the behavior that is most likely to cause devastating injuries to these two parts.

This is also an important reason why the famous defensive player Bowen was shamed at the beginning, and he is also very good at stepping.

"Guys, you need to win this game."

After the team members had finished discussing, Tang Tian spoke seriously to the others.

The team members all looked at him blankly, and then they all understood the meaning of what he said.

Ariza was injured, and no matter how good or bad the final examination results were, winning the game at this time was the best consolation for him.

"We'll do it."

Boyan said.

Tang Tian nodded.

"I'll be watching you guys in the locker room, I believe in you guys."

He continued.

Back in the second half, the entire mental state of the Pelicans was completely different from the first half.

They played very devotedly, that kind of state is not like playing a regular season, but the state that they will only have in the playoffs or even the finals.

Moreover, Bo Yang's starting state in the second half was surprisingly good, and he kept firing shots from the outside.

His shooting skills are not only used on women, but also very powerful on the court.

Bojan's containment on the outside gave Davis and Jokic a lot of room to play inside.

Although there are two main players missing, the Pelicans have been playing against the Mavericks since they came back in the second half.

By the end of the third quarter, they even extended their lead to 15 points.

This is what the spirit does.

The Mavericks launched a crazy counterattack under the leadership of Butler in the final quarter, but in the end the stable performance of Davis and Jokic still made them fall short.

The Pelicans ended up winning the game 107-99.

戴维斯得到了全队最高的27分11板，约基奇也贡献了21分10板7助攻，博扬投进6个三分也得到20分。

After the game, Tang Tian, ​​who was expelled, attended the post-match press conference.

The issue of hitting someone during the game has been mentioned countless times by reporters.

Although Pachulia's behavior is very bad, but Tang Tian's punch is likely to make him lose the support of the media, especially when it comes to the selection of MVP.

The league and the media have always had strict standards for violence.

"I admit that I acted impulsively during the game. That should not be part of the game. I apologize to the fans and players on both sides. I am also willing to accept any punishment from the league."

Tang Tian's first sentence aroused the restlessness of the reporters in the audience. It was rare for them to see Tang Tian publicly apologize in front of the reporters.

"But if I had another chance to choose, I would still choose to shoot. From Green to Pachulia, our opponents are using non-sports methods against us. I can only do that, because that is the only way to do it." To make them understand that this is not a team that allows them to do that."

But after apologizing, Tang Tian changed the subject and said firmly.

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Teams with good records are easy targets, just as other teams have done everything in their power to end their winning streaks.

And even if the winning streak is over, they will be proud of defeating the Pelicans, after all, the Pelicans are now number one in the league.

Defeating the Pelicans, whether it is external public opinion or improving the morale of the team, is of great help.

The Trail Blazers defeated the Pelicans and have only lost one game so far. This is a living example.

In order to achieve this goal, some teams and some people will use unconventional methods, and they emerge in endlessly.

With Davis and Ariza being eliminated one after another, Tang Tian, ​​as the boss of the team, had to respond positively.

This is his warning to the next opponent, and it is also the attitude that he must show as the core of the team.

As he said, he admitted that what he did was not right, but he would choose to do it anyway.

"I admit that I smell a villain in Don, which Jordan, Kobe and James don't have."

"As a veteran Pelicans fan, I also think Tang is impulsive this time. He will be suspended and fined by the league. Maybe Nike and other endorsement brands will also talk to him, and maybe it will affect the MVP selection."

"Yes, there are too many things that superstars need to worry about, which is why superstars need thugs around them, instead of going off the field in person."

"You are all right, but from today onwards, I am a die-hard fan of Don. He must know these concerns, but he still chooses to do it because he puts the team and teammates first!"

"Yes, I have gotten Don's signature more than once. He is always full of enthusiasm for the fans. Compared with other superstars, he is more simple and pure, which makes him different."

"No matter what the league punishes, I will support Don. Like he said, he has to do that. This is our best season. It's just Ariza. If Davis, Jokic, or even Don's season is reimbursed If not, then we will lose our best season."

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After the game, fans on social media were also arguing, and those who supported and opposed the practice were divided into two factions, with clear banners.

Not only the fans, but even the media and the media have completely different voices on this approach.

In the latest episode of TNT's program, Barkley, Smith and O'Neal quarreled on the live broadcast.

"No matter what your opponent does, you as the core of the team should not do that, it will probably lead to a large-scale brawl."

Barkley obviously disagreed with Tang Tian's approach.

"Yes, Ci Shiping did similar things in the Pacers back then, which led to a large-scale brawl. After many people were suspended, the Pacers also changed from a championship team to a second-rate team. To trigger something like that, but there's a real possibility of that."

Smith nodded in agreement with Barkley's statement.

"You should respond the way you do on the court, it's a basketball game, not a boxing game."

Barkley joked with a smile.

"No, no, guys, you are all basketball players, don't you know the horror of stepping? It may turn a superstar into a second-tier player directly, or even end his career. Have you forgotten that Carter was stepped on by Bowen? Or Have you forgotten that Kobe got stepped on by Jalen Rose?"

O'Neill retorted loudly.

In 2000, Kobe was stepped on by Ross and happened next to him. In the finals, Rose's kick almost wiped out the OK Lakers' championship.

So he really hates the stepping behavior.

"The stepping behavior should be suspended, but Don can respond in other ways. He was impulsive and then suspended. That is not a good thing for the Pelicans."

Smith then countered.

"No, no, basketball is not boxing, but if you're not tough, you're going to make your opponents tougher, and if that happens in the playoffs and it's Jokic or Davis, then That's too late."

O'Neill stuck to his guns.

It is better to intimidate your opponent with a strong response now than to experience such a problem later.

"If I wasn't strong enough, the Lakers might not have won three consecutive championships."

O'Neill continued.

When Kobe was dismissed, he didn't dare to make too many moves, because it was the finals, and he had to worry about the next game.

If he is suspended, the championship that the Lakers got might really be stolen by the Pacers.

Just like he said, instead of going through what he did when the time comes, it's better to be more ruthless now.

The attitudes and opinions of the two sides are completely different. Like the fans on social media, neither of them can convince the other.

The next day, the Pelicans officially announced the results of Ariza's injury examination.

The result of his MRI examination was positive, a third-grade sprain, and is expected to be absent for 2 to 3 months.

This time the injury is much more serious than Davis's before, and Ariza may not return until the end of the regular season at the latest.

And we don't know what will happen to him after his comeback.

This is undoubtedly a huge bad news for the Pelicans. You must know that Ariza's role in the team is irreplaceable.

And at this point in time, the trading market is very small, and there are no suitable candidates in the free market.

And shortly thereafter, the league officials also announced the results of additional penalties for the match between the Pelicans and the Mavericks.

Pachulia was suspended for two games and fined $2 for non-basketball actions.

Tang Tian was suspended for five games and fined $5 for violating sportsmanship.

This is a fair punishment.

And compared to the original Auburn Hills incident, such a punishment is considered relatively light.

There is no need for Xiao Hua to pick on the Pelicans in this matter, and Tang Tian's current influence in the league also needs to be considered by him.

Moreover, Tang Tian had already apologized to the fans at the post-match press conference. The league only needs to make it clear that such beatings are not encouraged.

The five-game suspension is acceptable to the Pelicans, and so is Tang Tian.

Losing some money is nothing to him, and the krypton gold value is also within the acceptable range.

But for the Pelicans, they ushered in the most difficult part since the start of the season.

Ariza was injured, Tang Tian was suspended, two of the five starters were missing, and one was still a star.

This is also a huge test for team coach Stevens.

Because the next schedule of the Pelicans is not so easy, even a little devil.

Their opponents at the beginning of the season were generally low in strength, but in 82 games, all opponents who should be played had to be played.

Their next game is an away game against the Spurs, and after that, they will sit at home and usher in their second match against the Mavericks.

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Although suspended, Tang Tian still trains with the team and will go to San Antonio with the team.

The suspension is just the inability to participate in the game and the inability to appear on the field, other aspects will not be affected.

He also did this to cheer for the team.

In the locker room before the game, the players are making final preparations for the game.

"Don, we'll win this game for you."

Bo Yang, the chatterbox, started chattering again.

Tang Tian smiled and nodded.

The Spurs are very strong, and they are playing at home. If neither he nor Ariza can play, it will be very difficult for the Pelicans to win.

But this kind of mentality of Bo Yang is what the team needs, and the mentality of losing before you play can't have it.

"Yes, we will."

Davis nodded in agreement, his eyes firm.

Other team members nodded one after another.

They knew about the entanglement between Tang Tian and the Spurs, and they also knew that the Pelicans couldn't lose in such a game.

No matter what lineup they are.