The Lakers' fast break failed, transitioning into a positional attack.

James held the ball, Durant ran his route.

James-Durant connection, Durant caught the ball and shot a three-pointer from beyond the arc.

"Swish!"

The basketball went through the net.

The Lakers drew first blood in the second half!

Dedmon received a pass from Davis and attempted a three-pointer from the arc, but it was deflected by Durant's help defense and missed. Simmons secured the long rebound.

The Lakers launched another fast break, with Durant receiving a pass from Simmons and throwing down a flying dunk, igniting the atmosphere at Staples Center.

The camera immediately focused on Durant.

When the two teams were deadlocked in the first half, it was Durant who stepped up, scoring 5 consecutive points to help the Lakers regain control.

Now, at the start of the second half, he scored 5 consecutive points again to give the Lakers the advantage.

Durant is really tough tonight!

Tang Tian drove past Durant and Lopez in succession to score a layup, helping the Pelicans stabilize the situation.

But Durant answered right back, hitting a contested three-pointer over Green.

He scored 8 points in a row!

He's finding his rhythm.

And on the next possession, James' help defense stole Brogdon's pass, and he went coast-to-coast for a dunk.

66 to 58!

The Lakers once again gained an advantage in the second half, suddenly opening up an 8-point lead!

Stevens turned and substituted Siakam back into the game.

It seems Dedmon is no longer usable.

Davis' strong attack under the basket was disrupted by James' help defense, and Durant drew a foul on Green during a fast break.

He made both free throws for another 2 points, scoring 10 points by himself since the second half started!

The Lakers also took a 10-point lead!

The situation is very unfavorable for the Pelicans again.

Stevens got up and walked to the sideline. If the Pelicans couldn't score again, he would have to call a timeout.

Tang Tian held the ball at the frontcourt, not rushing to attack.

The Lakers played with the same intensity as they did at the start of the game, keeping a close eye on him and using excellent help defense and rotation to reduce the Pelicans' other players' shooting percentage.

In terms of strength, this Lakers team has no weaknesses in offense or defense. Coupled with Vogel, they are indeed the strongest team in the league.

To find a breakthrough, he still has to rely on himself.

He called for Davis to set a screen at the three-point line. After the screen, he moved outside the three-point line.

Lopez saw it and rushed out to defend.

Tang Tian's two super-long shots in the first half changed the situation on the court. The Lakers are clearly wary and prepared!

Seeing this, Tang Tian gathered the ball and took a step inside, turning the super-long shot into a contested three-pointer.

He reacted quickly, but as he shot, a long arm came straight at his face.

Durant!

Even though he was screened a bit, he still got into position for the help defense!

His offensive and defensive state after coming up in the second half is amazing, as if he has entered the zone.

Tang Tian didn't have time to adjust and could only shoot against Durant.

The ball passed Durant's fingertips, but his vision was disturbed, making it very difficult.

Durant's defense on this play was perfect!

The fans in the arena were filled with excitement.

This kind of Durant is really lovable!

"Swish!"

But to everyone's surprise, Tang Tian made this shot!

A wave of uproar erupted inside Staples Center.

That's Durant!

With a height of 2.06 meters and a wingspan of 2.28 meters, with his defense in place!

Tang Tian may be Tang Tian, but making that shot is really a divine feat!

Inside the VIP box.

"Damn it!"

Jeanie Buss couldn't help but curse.

In the first half, Tang Tian's two super-long shots completely ruined her high.

Now, in the second half, just as she was starting to feel something, Tang Tian destroyed it again.

And this time, with such a difficult three-pointer, is Tang Tian blessed by God tonight?!

Tang Tian was in a good mood after seeing the ball go in, but he wasn't that surprised.

Durant's help defense was impeccable, but when he exchanged for Unlimited Range, he also exchanged for a prerequisite skill.

The General (Arenas): Increases the stability of long-range three-pointers (from the three-point line to half court) by 25% and reduces shot interference by 15%.

Arenas was also an All-Star at the beginning of the century, and in his peak season, he competed with Kobe for points, earning the nickname "West Kobe," and his performance was also super giant level.

What he is most known for by fans is turning around to celebrate after making a game-winning shot.

This action has been imitated by many people since then, the most classic being Nick Young and his brother Walker, because they both failed to celebrate, and their celebration moves were even more flamboyant than the other.

Of course, Arenas' personal ability cannot be summarized by a turn-around celebration. His three-pointer, when three-pointers were not yet popular, was his biggest weapon.

Long range, contested shots, clutch performances, these are all his labels.

Tang Tian was able to make that shot just now, which had a lot to do with reducing the interference by 15%.

Although it wasn't a super-long shot, this kind of contested shot greatly boosted the team's morale.

Although there was no addition of the elementary school student's carnival, the Pelicans still relied on their active defense to stop the Lakers' positional offense.

Tang Tian held the ball again at the frontcourt.

Although he had only made one shot just now, the mental state of the Lakers' players on the court was obviously different.

There was obviously a sense of panic among them.

He can shoot from super long range, he can break through, and now he can also make contested shots, this is really unplayable!

Tang Tian continued to call for Davis' pick-and-roll.

Lopez continued to rush out, which is the Lakers' defensive strategy.

Tang Tian also continued to move to the three-point line, but this time he didn't shoot, but suddenly accelerated and rushed inside.

Durant is tall and has long arms, but his speed is a bit slower than Tang Tian's.

Tang Tian quickly cut into the paint.

James was firmly blocked by Green, Lopez was pulled to the outside, and Durant couldn't keep up with his defense. The Lakers' inside was already empty.

Tang Tian rose into the air and threw down a one-handed tomahawk dunk.

"Bang!"

The ball was heavily smashed into the basket.

There was an uproar from the sidelines.

The Lakers quickly opened up the score at the start of the second half, just like they did at the start of the game.

But also like the start of the game, Tang Tian used his own strength to bring the score back!

Inside the VIP box.

Jeanie Buss's face was already extremely ugly.

Durant played so well, but Tang Tian was still able to bring the score back.

How terrifying is this man?

Can't James and Durant combined beat him?

Just as she flashed this thought, Davis blocked Simmons' layup on the defensive end.

The Pelicans launched a fast break. Tang Tian pushed to the frontcourt against James and directly slammed the ball into the basket from James' side.

And that wasn't all. Durant's three-pointer from the outside missed.

Tang Tian again on the return, after a breakthrough, scored again over Durant's high-quality help defense!

One contested shot isn't enough, have two!

68 to 68!

Tang Tian broke through and shot, shot and dunked, scoring a personal 10-0 run in just over two minutes, directly tying the score!

Inside the VIP box.

Jeanie Buss's eyes were no longer on the court.

She likes to be abused at certain times and in certain places, but obviously not when watching a game.

Phil Jackson, who was beside her, was in a good mood at this time. He suddenly felt that it was wise for him not to return to coaching in the summer.