As for being criticized for stat-padding, the Pelicans fans responded very directly.

If you're so good at criticizing, why doesn't your team's star pad stats too?

What level of league is the NBA? It's just not realistic to want to get a triple-double if you don't have the ability!

This wasn't even when the league reformed the offensive rebound clock to 14 seconds, the meaning and value of a triple-double are very high.

After finishing the home game against the Clippers, the Pelicans immediately began their Eastern Conference road trip for the season.

Their first stop on the road trip was against the Bucks.

The Bucks made the playoffs last season, and although they were swept by the Cavaliers, their future looked promising.

It's just that their performance this season has fallen far short of expectations.

Middleton, Antetokounmpo, Monroe, Jabari Parker, Michael Carter-Williams, O.J. Mayo…

With this kind of lineup, they have only 8 wins and 13 losses so far, ranking tenth in the East.

They play under the banner of defense, but their average points allowed is 4 points more than their points scored, which is a big problem.

The only gratifying thing is that Antetokounmpo has grown very well under Kidd's training, and his average score this season has exceeded 15 points.

The league's first playing against the East's tenth should have been an easy game.

But the process of the game was more difficult than expected. With Davis out, the Pelicans' inside couldn't handle Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo had already put up a brave stat line of 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 blocks in three quarters.

The Greek Freak's performance in this game made the Bucks' management and fans extremely excited.

After three quarters, the Bucks were only 10 points behind the Pelicans, and they still had a chance to fight.

But in the critical fourth quarter, Stevens ended the game directly with a 2-3 zone defense.

After the Pelicans shrank their defense, Antetokounmpo's weakness of not being able to shoot was infinitely magnified.

Moreover, the consequences of the Bucks' management's death wish also came out at this time. They used Knight, who had the ability to shoot, to trade back Michael Carter-Williams, who couldn't shoot, last season.

Plus Monroe, who doesn't have a mid-range shot, the Bucks simply couldn't score.

And Kidd's shortcomings as a coach were also revealed. His on-the-spot response was far worse than Stevens on the other side.

In the end, with a wave of offense in the final quarter, the Pelicans defeated the Bucks 91-79, extending their winning streak to 22 games.

The 22-game winning streak also tied the Rockets' 22-game winning streak in the 07-08 season, second only to the Lakers' 33-game winning streak and the Heat's 27-game winning streak, tied for third in history.

This was a night of career highs for the Pelicans.

However, in addition to this record, what made the Pelicans fans even more delighted was that Tang Tian once again had a triple-double of 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 11 assists in this game.

Some players can't get a single triple-double in their entire career, but this was a triple-double in two consecutive games!

All of a sudden, the voices discussing the MVP began to lean towards Tang Tian's side.

Curry's performance was explosive, but now the Warriors lost to the Pelicans, the Pelicans also had a better record, and Tang Tian had consecutive triple-doubles.

It wouldn't be appropriate not to lean towards him!

Just as the fans were discussing it enthusiastically, the Pelicans continued their road trip, and this time their opponent was the Hornets.

The Pelicans are the only team in the league that maintains an undefeated record, just like the Bucks in the last game, the opponents behind the Pelicans are all holding their breath, wanting to become the Pelicans' winning streak terminator.

The Hornets were no exception, and their desire was even stronger than most teams.

A very important reason for this is that they were crushed by the Pelicans in the opening game.

The opening shot was a dud, and it took them nearly a month to adjust!

Now they have just achieved a 5-game winning streak, raising their record to 12 wins and 10 losses, ranking fifth in the East.

Batum has integrated into the team, coupled with Jefferson's return to form, they are very determined to win this game, and they also have a great chance of winning.

Walker and Batum scored 5 consecutive points at the start of the game, igniting the Time Warner Cable Arena and showing their determination to win.

But soon, the Pelicans began to dominate the Hornets on both offense and defense.

The last game against the Bucks was very anxious. After the game, Stevens summarized it and emphasized a lot in training.

Not only defense, but also offense.

People have to improve. At the beginning of the season, Stevens didn't have high demands on the players on the offensive end. That was a process for the players to adapt and break in.

But now, after more than a month of playing, if there is no progress, then it is regression.

Although the team is on a winning streak, Stevens is as strict and meticulous as always.

The players have played under Stevens for more than a month, and they are already used to his coaching style.

So after being emphasized, they played more seriously in both offense and defense than before.

The result is the situation in front of them, the Hornets were crushed again.

When the third quarter was about to end, the score on the field was 77 to 60, a full 17-point difference.

Moreover, the Pelicans players didn't miss what they should do, and Tang Tian's personal stats had already reached 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists.

The Pelicans' last attack in this quarter, Bojan received a pass from Tang Tian and took a buzzer-beater.

"Swish!"

Bojan showed his big heart ability, and the three-pointer went through the net.

After the ball went in, there was an uproar at the scene.

A 20-point difference in three quarters, the Hornets worked very hard, but they were still done for.

Bojan jumped up and down excitedly on the spot, shouting loudly, feeling even more excited than scoring a game-winning shot.

Because this three-pointer was really crucial!

With this score, the Pelicans basically clocked in after three quarters.

The players wanted to pad stats for Tang Tian, but Stevens wouldn't. If the Hornets didn't close the score, he wouldn't put Tang Tian back on the court.

In other words, this goal was Tang Tian's only chance to complete a triple-double.

And he did it!

This is why he was so excited after hitting this three-pointer.

Tang Tian felt an unspeakable feeling when he saw this.

The NBA is a commercial league, but the current team atmosphere of the Pelicans has exceeded the atmosphere of a general commercial team.

The relationship between them is not only limited to colleagues.

He walked over and grabbed Bojan, who was still jumping.

Last year, Davis suffered a strange injury while taking a shower in the bathroom, and now Davis is out due to injury again. He didn't want Bojan to celebrate and get injured like Darius Miles.

"Tang, three consecutive triple-doubles, you tied LeBron, you did it!"

Bojan was persuaded by Tang Tian not to jump, but he couldn't help shouting excitedly.

21 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in three quarters, plus the previous two games, Tang Tian did achieve the achievement of three consecutive triple-doubles as Bojan said.

In NBA history, Chamberlain had the most consecutive triple-double games, reaching an incredible 9 games.

But among active players, the most consecutive games is James, who completed a record of three consecutive games during his time with the Heat.

Now, Tang Tian has tied this record!

Tang Tian couldn't help shaking his head with a smile after he realized it.

It is a bit difficult for him to complete a triple-double with his current ability. This performance is inseparable from the cooperation of the Pelicans players.

In other words, during this period of time, he got the experience card of peak Westbrook.