Durant's consecutive scores helped the Pelicans regain momentum, but Vogel reacted quickly as well.

He called a timeout. When they returned, James was guarding Durant, and Randle was helping on defense.

This defensive intensity was high. Although Durant was strong, he wasn't Tang Tian, and his scoring efficiency decreased somewhat.

However, with the pressure on the inside defense reduced, Davis began to have opportunities.

Turning and banking the ball in after receiving it, grabbing an offensive rebound for a second chance, even a soaring put-back dunk.

With Durant heavily guarded, Davis showed fans his progress.

And this progress, to some extent, made up for the difference in strength between Tang Tian and Durant.

The two teams were deadlocked on the scoreboard.

With one minute left in the game, the score was tied at 103.

The Lakers called a timeout.

Vogel arranged a one-on-one play for James.

After losing weight, James' scoring has clearly increased. He has 33 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, which feels like the early days of LeBron.

When they returned from the timeout, the Lakers took off Simmons and Horford, letting Randle play center, and put shooters at all the other positions.

At the critical moment, Vogel also used a one-star four-shooter tactic.

James dribbled hard into the paint from the arc.

The Pelicans didn't double-team, Stevens knew James liked to pass.

But this time James chose to force his way in, hitting a shot over Durant and drawing a defensive foul.

After the goal, James punched the air and roared at the audience.

Although he praised Durant before the game, that was more for his personal image.

No one is happy when a teammate defects, especially when others used to come to him to form a team.

He felt very happy to score this crucial 2+1 on Durant.

Stevens rubbed his forehead, feeling that his tactical choices were questionable.

Tang Tian was also thoughtful at this time.

Durant is tall and has long arms, but he is more of a technical player. Defense is not his strength.

This is why Durant has been on the All-NBA First Team so many times, but has never been on the All-Defensive Team.

There aren't many all-around superstars like him, Jordan, Leonard, and Kobe in history.

He glanced at the bench and suddenly had a clever idea.

He would have to talk to Stevens after the game.

The game continued on the court.

Despite the interference from the home fans, James' free throw was wide.

Gasol protected the defensive rebound.

Stevens had already arranged the tactics during the previous timeout. Seeing no fast-break opportunity, Gasol passed the ball to Alexander.

Alexander dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, made a tactical gesture, and played a pick-and-roll with Gasol. On the weak side, Durant ran out without the ball.

A sudden pass, the ball went to Durant. Durant faked a shot, got past Randle who was helping on defense, and made a jump shot near the free throw line.

"Swish!"

Although James had scored a 2+1 before, Durant still showed his killer instinct, hitting a key shot steadily.

The Lakers didn't call a timeout. James went to the frontcourt and used the same tactic again. This time, Davis on the weak side contracted, and James passed the ball to Randle.

Randle took a mid-range shot near the baseline.

"Clang!"

The ball didn't go in, and Davis grabbed the defensive rebound.

Stevens called a timeout.

With 30 seconds left in the game, the score was tied at 105.

With that last offense and defense, the Pelicans had taken the initiative on the court.

When they returned from the timeout, Davis posted up low with the ball.

Randle couldn't defend him alone, and Horford came to help.

At this moment, Gasol set a screen at the free throw line, and Durant cut in, Davis passed the ball.

Durant caught the ball and went for a layup, James chased after him and blocked the shot.

But after being screened by Gasol, he was obviously a little slow.

Durant shot, and his block hit Durant's hand.

The referee blew his whistle, and Durant adjusted in the air and slammed the ball into the basket.

2+1!

The crowd exploded.

This shot was beautiful and domineering!

Not only did he return the 2+1 from James earlier, but he also showed a glimpse of Tang Tian in him!

Tang Tian smiled and applauded for Durant.

His judgment was correct, Durant is really different now than before.

That's how people are, they only grow after experiencing ups and downs.

Durant adjusted his breathing and made the extra free throw.

108 to 105, the Pelicans took the most crucial 3-point lead.

With only 10 seconds left in the game, the Lakers called another timeout.

"Tang Tian's successor! Tang Tian's successor!"

During the timeout, some fans shouted at Durant from the sidelines.

Durant was feeling good, but he almost spat out a mouthful of blood when he heard this shout.

Just like Tang Tian didn't like Tang Ri Tian at the beginning, he doesn't like this nickname either!

When they returned from the timeout, the Pelicans' defense was very far out.

The Lakers were down by 3 points, so they would most likely choose to shoot a three-pointer.

Randle passed the ball from the sideline, James received it, and the Lakers had a screen-and-roll tactic on the outside.

But the Pelicans' defense was really far out, and no opportunity came up.

James reacted decisively, seeing no chance on the three-point line, he dribbled straight into the paint.

This was a temporary change of tactics, to get a quick two points and then compete with the Pelicans on free throws.

There were still 8 seconds left, which was theoretically enough.

James' basketball IQ and reaction speed were indeed fast.

Alexander saw it and chased after him from behind, seeing James about to lay up, he grabbed him hard.

The referee blew his whistle and called a flagrant foul.

There was an uproar in the audience.

Alexander was also stunned. He just wanted to send James to the free throw line, after all, the latter's free throws were unstable, but he didn't expect to be called for a flagrant foul.

Stevens' face on the sidelines looked very bad.

This flagrant foul not only made a game that was about to be won suspenseful, but it was also likely to give away the victory that was in hand.

Nash also sighed beside him, his disciple was still too inexperienced.

In this kind of situation, you should let James lay up rather than foul.

But what's done is done, James went to the free throw line, and Nash called Alexander to the side to give him guidance.

Despite the deafening noise of interference, James made the first free throw, and the second free throw as well.

At the critical moment, James performed above his level.

And because they still had possession, the Lakers now had the opportunity for a game-winning shot.

The situation on the court really changed in an instant.

There was a commotion on the sidelines, and they missed Tang Tian again.

If Tang Tian was there, he would probably have been able to steal the ball from James just now.

Stevens called his last timeout to arrange the defense. After the timeout, he replaced Gasol with Siakam.

The Lakers inbounded the ball from the frontcourt sideline, James dribbled into the paint.

Siakam defended him, Durant helped on defense, James threw a shot from the free throw line.

After losing weight, his offensive choices have become more decisive than before.

This shot was very difficult, but James was very stable when he took the shot. The ball passed over Siakam's fingertips and drew a small parabola onto the basket.

At this time, the red light on the sidelines was already on. If this ball went in, it would be a game-winner.

The ball didn't immediately go in or bounce out, but spun around the rim several times, each revolution affecting the hearts of the audience.

Finally, after spinning around the rim three times... the ball rolled out!

James' game-winning shot, didn't go in!

Stevens breathed a long sigh of relief on the sidelines, the Pelicans' bench players breathed a long sigh of relief, and the fans in the audience also took a long breath.

This was really luck.