After the game, Tang Tian and Walker attended the postgame press conference together.
"What do you think of Jordan saying before the game that he hoped Rozier would surpass Walker?"
The FOX reporter was as eager to stir up trouble as ever, standing up to question Stevens.
But unlike before, FOX and the Pelicans were now strategic partners. They would stir up trouble for anyone but the Pelicans.
This question was clearly meant to cause trouble for the Pelicans!
"The game has already answered that."
Stevens' reply was equally concise.
He neither offended Jordan too much nor responded in the most direct way possible.
Their question and answer worked together seamlessly.
"Tang, what do you think about Walker scoring 58 points? We've noticed that your team always seems to have a lot of numbers related to 58."
The second reporter to stand up, from ESPN, directed his question at Tang Tian.
As soon as he finished, the audience below burst into laughter.
It was clear that the 58 meme was no longer limited to fans discussing it on social media. Everyone knew about it by now.
"A bit of a shame."
Tang Tian glanced at the reporter and did not pick up the topic—or step into the trap.
The 58 meme was amusing, but there was no need for him to make an enemy of Paul off the court. Besides, Paul was still the chairman of the Players' Union.
"If our opponents had been stronger, Kemba might have needed to play in the Fourth Quarter. Then breaking his career high would have been almost certain."
Tang Tian's follow-up perfectly avoided the trap while also answering the reporter's question well.
The ESPN reporter was somewhat disappointed and could only sit back down dejectedly.
He had come with a mission, but unfortunately,