“Defense! Defense!”

This emotion wasn't exclusive to Buss; even the wealthy in Los Angeles were caught up in the excitement, actively cheering for their team.

Fueled by the fans' encouragement, the Lakers' defense was impenetrable, thwarting several consecutive Pelicans' offensive attempts.

Tang Tian's turnaround fadeaway shot, taken while double-teamed, also bounced off the rim.

The Lakers' momentum surged both on and off the court.

They were on the verge of overwhelming the Pelicans in one fell swoop!

Stevens moved to the sideline, arms crossed, a slight frown on his face.

Tang Tian was unstoppable, but the Lakers' defense was effective, preventing the other Pelicans players from finding their rhythm.

With the others unable to score consistently, Tang Tian faced increased defensive pressure, impacting his efficiency.

Basketball was, after all, a team sport.

Moreover, the Lakers' talent was undeniable.

James and Durant were exceptional, Middleton and Lopez were near All-Stars, and with Simmons in the mix, the Pelicans were in for a tough night.

"Snap!"

Just as he was thinking, Tang Tian, while guarding James in a switch, suddenly intercepted the ball!

This steal was crucial, especially with the Lakers gaining momentum.

Stevens inwardly applauded, realizing that Tang Tian had stepped up at a critical moment!

Not just on offense, but on defense too!

Despite James's turnover, the Lakers retreated quickly, denying the Pelicans a fast break opportunity.

Back in a set offense, their defense remained a significant advantage.

The shouts of "defense" from the sidelines persisted.

One defensive play, however, couldn't change everything.

But then, Tang Tian made an unexpected choice.

He received the ball in the half-court, dribbled to a spot just over a meter beyond the three-point line, and launched a three-pointer!

The shot was sudden and quick, and although Middleton anticipated it and rushed out, the interference was limited.

The two players crossed paths in the air.

The ball arced through the air in a long parabola.

"Swish!"

A clean sound, Tang Tian's critical three-pointer!

If one defensive play wasn't enough, then how about a super long-range shot!

The Pelicans' bench erupted in celebration, with Robinson waving his towel enthusiastically.

The Pelicans had been under pressure from the Lakers since the start of the game, and it felt like they were on the verge of being crushed.

But Tang Tian's defensive play and offensive response, especially the super long-range three-pointer,

was like a powerful electric shock, restarting their heartbeat!

Staples Center erupted in disbelief.

Super long-range shots really boost the home team's morale and damage the opponent's!

When the Pelicans were dominating the league, Curry was still able to ignite fan enthusiasm in the Bay Area, largely due to his scoring style.

Super long-range shots and logo threes were his personal trademarks before that.

In the VIP box.

Jeanie Buss's flushed face instantly paled.

That damn Tang Tian had interrupted her climax!

Durant dribbled at the three-point line and went one-on-one against Green, then drove to the basket after a big direction change.

He made perfect use of his height and wingspan advantage, but Green still managed to provide a strong contest as he released the ball.

Durant's contested shot missed, and Siakam quickly rebounded to secure the defensive rebound as he attempted to grab it!

Little Student's Celebration! (Referring to a game buff based on Tang Tian's performance)

After Tang Tian hits a super long-range shot, the whole Pelicans team gets a 5% attribute increase for one minute!

Brogdon dribbled the ball to the front court, Tang Tian caught the ball a meter away from the three-point line and prepared to shoot again.

Middleton rushed towards him as soon as he saw it.

Tang Tian was able to make super long-range shots and had already made the first one, which meant he was feeling it.

He couldn't afford not to rush him.

But Tang Tian faked the shot, sped past Middleton after he jumped and accelerated towards the inside.

James and Durant helped with the defense at the first opportunity.

The Lakers were still showcasing a top level defense.

Tang Tian didn't force his way in, pulled closer to the paint and made a signature behind-the-back pass to Green at the weak side three-point line.

Durant rushed back to defend him at the first opportunity.

But Green looked to be in better shape than before, shooting the ball more decisively after catching it.

Durant's block gave him a bit of interference, but not as much as before.

The ball went over Durant's head and headed to the basket.

"Swish!"

Green's three-pointer went in as well!

The Pelicans had just made two three-pointers in a row!

Staples Center was in an uproar.

After Tang Tian stole the ball from James, or rather, after Tang Tian made that super long-range three-pointer, the Pelicans' momentum on both offense and defense completely changed.

James held the ball at the front of the court, signaled everyone to clear out and went straight into a one-on-one with Siakam.

He chose to stand up at the critical moment.

Siakam defended with all his might, but James used his soma step to squeeze past him and score the basket.

The crowd cheered; it was still James who stood up at the critical moment.

But before the cheering could last long, Tang Tian came back and did a drive and kick, and Siakam caught the ball at the three-point line and hit the three-pointer!

13 to 17!

After falling behind 4 to 15, the Pelicans launched a 9 to 2 run to close the score gap to 4 points!

Vogel reached out and called for a timeout!

The Pelicans players who were on the court were enthusiastically cheered on by their teammates as they left the court.

Tang Tian was also happy.

He'd made a killing after redeeming Infinite Range.

Setting aside the super long-range, this passive skill was a great tool for getting the team going.

No wonder Curry was able to frequently lead the Warriors to a comeback and instantly close the score gap; this red skill was worth more than its cost!

After the timeout, Vogel switched Porter Jr. out for Simmons.

He felt like the team's outside rotation wasn't good enough and wanted to further strengthen the outside defense.

Durant shot over Green's defense and hit.

Little Student's Celebration only lasted for one minute, and Durant was absolutely super-giant level so long as he wasn't up against Tang Tian.

Back on the defensive end, Durant also used his wingspan to successfully help defend against Brogdon's layup.

Then on the offensive end, he caught the ball on the outside and launched a three-pointer over Green's face.

"Swish!"

The basketball went in clean.

He personally launched a 5 to 0 run to help the Lakers widen the score gap to 9 points again!

His performance was very eye-catching in these two offensive plays and one defensive play.

Just like he said before the game, he came to beat the Pelicans!

"Defense! Defense!"

The Los Angeles fans were stirred up again and cheered for their team.

This was the effect of a super giant; they could stand up at the critical moment and get the team going!

Tang Tian caught the ball again a meter away from the three-point line, and made a super long-range three-point shooting pose again.

Middleton hesitated this time.

He rushed out too late the first time and Tang Tian scored, but the second time he rushed out in time and Tang Tian faked him out.

And in this moment of hesitation, Tang Tian shot the super long-range three-pointer again!

The crowd was stirred up again.

Everyone knew that Tang Tian's last super long-range three-pointer had allowed the Pelicans to launch a comeback run.

If Vogel's timeout and Durant's excellent performance hadn't been on time, the Pelicans would have already taken the lead!

But Middleton breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the ball leave his hands.

Super long-range three-pointers couldn't be made in a row, even for Curry.

No one could be absolutely consistent at this range!

"Swish!"

But just as the thought flashed through his mind, Tang Tian's super long-range three-pointer went in again!

The Pelicans players on the court shuddered when they saw the ball go in, and the feeling of being on steroids descended upon them again.

Little Student's Celebration… one after another!