This news was so sudden that fans on social media didn't react at first. But when they did, they exploded.

"Wait... did they get the opposing coach fired after just two preseason games?!"

"Yeah, even though they're just preseason games, the Bucks built a Big Three with the aim of contending for the championship. Losing by almost 60 points combined in two games... the owner's probably having a heart attack!"

"'Star players joining forces isn't as simple as 1+1>2. I firmly believe the Bucks can go all the way.'—Quote from Bucks General Manager Jon Horst."

"Bro, that's not cool! Don't hit a man in the face! What's wrong with you?! (ಡwಡ)"

"Can't help it, the slap in the face came too fast. It's hard not to remember!"

"But this is so real, right? I still can't believe it. Fired after losing two preseason games? Are the coaches of the teams to come trembling in fear?!"

"Pelicans, I advise you to be kind! Leave a little leeway for the future!"

"I'm thinking further ahead than you. I'm not thinking about how many head coaches will be fired, but how many teams will be disbanded!"

"True!"

…

The Bucks firing Kidd was clearly not just about these two preseason games.

Kidd's poor performance in the playoffs last season had already caused considerable dissatisfaction within the management.

Then this summer, Kidd actually asked the management for more power, hoping to also serve as the team's general manager.

This had infinitely intensified the conflict between him and the management.

And these two crushing defeats in the preseason were the last straw that broke the camel's back.

But fans won't delve into these things, because the most direct feeling for them is that the Bucks were crushed in two games, and Kidd was fired.

And it wasn't just the fans; the coaches of the Clippers and Lakers, who were about to warm up with the Pelicans, were also trembling.

Their positions weren't as stable as Kidd's.

On October 9th, U.S. time, after two days of rest, the Pelicans visited Los Angeles, where they would face the Clippers and Lakers in succession.

The Staples Center was also packed.

Although the season hadn't started yet, the trend was clear: any game involving the Pelicans would attract a lot of attention, even if they were getting crushed.

But during the pre-game warm-up, fans felt that tonight's game would be disappointing.

Because during the pre-game warm-up, the Pelicans' Big Four were all dressed in suits and ties, not in training uniforms!

They definitely weren't going to play.

After trading away Griffin, the Clippers' core now is Gallinari, and the new season will definitely be focused on rebuilding.

However, their head coach is the championship-winning Doc Rivers, who is known for his motivational speeches and is good at inspiring players' potential.

In other words, Rivers' performance in coaching superstars is average, but his ability to coach ordinary players is definitely top-notch.

For the Pelicans to bench all four of their Big Four was a bit much, even disrespectful.

Sure enough, during the final tactical arrangements before the game, the camera showed the Clippers' bench, and Rivers was speaking fiercely.

Even if it's just a preseason game, if you're going to be so disrespectful, then I'll show you what's what!

The game started quickly, and the two teams' starters took the court one after another.

For the Clippers, it was Teodosic and Beverley in the backcourt, Wesley Johnson and Gallinari on the wings, and DeAndre Jordan at center.

For the Pelicans, it was Brogdon and Lamb in the backcourt, Bojan and Siakam on the wings, and Dedmon at center.

With the exception of Dedmon, the Pelicans' lineup was all substitutes. When the starting lineup came out, there were already boos from the crowd.

On the one hand, many of them had come to see the Pelicans' Big Four play. On the other hand, using substitutes against the Clippers' starters was a bit much!

When the camera showed Stevens, the boos got even louder.

You're Stevens, not Popovich. Not everyone can act like that!

The whistle blew, and DeAndre Jordan jumped high and tipped the ball back to the Clippers' half, officially kicking off the game!

Teodosic organizing on the perimeter, Gallinari and Johnson running around screens on both sides for three-point opportunities.

This is Rivers' usual positional warfare tactic.

Gallinari came off a screen, caught the ball, and shot a three-pointer, hitting it cleanly to score the first points for the Clippers.

The crowd cheered.

Rivers also nodded to himself on the sidelines.

If the Pelicans want to act cocky, then the Clippers will slap them hard in the face!

But before the fans' cheers could die down, Siakam dribbled the ball straight to the basket in the frontcourt, accelerated past Gallinari, and scored.

The Clippers missed on their possession, and Siakam again, this time using a mismatch to overpower Johnson, turned around and scored another two points!

Brogdon performed brilliantly last season, and Siakam is continuing the momentum this season!

If you really think about it, Siakam was drafted even higher than Brogdon!

Teodosic and DeAndre Jordan tried an alley-oop, but Siakam showed his talent by using his long arms to interfere and disrupt the play.

Siakam's offense has improved this season; defense has always been his strength.

The Clippers' offense failed again, and Siakam continued to drive to the basket, passing the ball to Bojan after being double-teamed in the paint, who shot a three-pointer.

"Swish!"

Another clean hit!

7 to 3!

The Pelicans, with an all-substitute lineup, were actually gaining the upper hand!

"Wake up! This is a disgrace!"

Rivers shouted at the Clippers players on the sidelines with great emotion, giving them a live motivational speech!

The Clippers, spurred by shame, fought bravely, with Beverley forcing his way to the basket and drawing a foul, making one of two free throws to add to the Clippers' score.

Brogdon ran the offense, setting a pick-and-roll with Siakam before driving hard to the basket and scoring after contact with Gallinari!

9 to 4!

Gallinari missed a three-pointer, and Dedmon secured the defensive rebound.

The Pelicans launched a fast break, with Brogdon racing to the frontcourt and passing the ball back to Siakam, who was following behind.

Siakam caught the ball outside the three-point line, didn't shoot, but drove hard to the basket against Beverley, adjusting in the air after being fouled and scoring!

And one!

Rivers looked stunned and incredulous.

It seemed like the Clippers couldn't beat the Pelicans'… substitutes.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was 29 to 19, with the Pelicans already leading by double digits.

By halftime, the score had become 54 to 39, with the Pelicans leading by a full 15 points!

And that wasn't the end of it.

When the second half started, the Clippers launched a 7-0 run against the Pelicans.

It was clear that Rivers had given the Clippers players a rich and flavorful motivational speech during halftime.

But Siakam again, first assisting Lamb on a cutting layup after driving to the basket, and then hitting a three-pointer after receiving a pass from Brogdon!

The lead was stretched out again.

And after that, the Clippers were never able to close the gap!

The Pelicans ultimately won easily against the Clippers 93 to 79, even with all four of their Big Four sitting out!

The fans in the arena were thinking: Please, have some decency!