James and Durant had innate chemistry, but Tang Tian's team showed plenty of chemistry as well.
Walker and Davis ran a Pick and Roll Cooperation. Walker drove and dished to Davis, who caught the ball, muscled Curry aside, and finished at the rim.
Tang Tian's starting lineup was simply the Pelicans' starting five with Drummond added in.
On paper, this lineup was weaker than James's team, but once they took the court, their chemistry was instantly at 100%!
James and Durant displayed their natural chemistry again. This time, Durant ran off the ball for a three, took James's pass, and drilled it over Drummond's defense.
Their string of plays together made not only Jeanie Buss but also the spectators in the stands itch with anticipation.
Tang Tian was a Guard-Forward Swingman who primarily played Shooting Guard. Among active Small Forwards, James was unquestionably first and Durant second.
In other words, the two of them were the strongest two Small Forwards in the league.
Their partnership, even in an All-Star Game, set people's imaginations racing.
But Tang Tian's team truly had outstanding chemistry. After Tang Tian drove with the ball and drew a double-team, Butler immediately cut to the basket, caught the pass, and scored.
The Brothers of Hard Work already had excellent chemistry, and they had also played together on the Pelicans for most of the season.
Their understanding had truly reached the point where they knew what the other wanted to do with just a pat on the backside.
Curry missed a three-pointer, but Antetokounmpo crashed in for the offensive rebound and threw down a putback dunk.
James's team was genuinely loaded with talent as well.
On the other end, Walker proactively set a screen for Tang Tian. Tang Tian got Curry on the switch, Drove forcefully into the