More than halfway through the quarter, the score was 48-38.
Walker and Davis struck in succession, helping the Pelicans maintain the on-court score difference.
It had to be said that Stevens had great foresight. He had kept using the Walker-Davis Pick and Roll as one of the team's regular weapons.
Now that Tang Tian was out, that pick and roll was showing the power it was supposed to have.
Cole paced anxiously along the sideline.
With Tang Tian out, the Warriors still had not managed to close the gap. This was simply wasting an opportunity.
The Warriors still could not stop the Walker-Davis Pick and Roll. Walker made another one of his signature underhand bank shots, scoring his eighth point of the quarter.
The Pelicans extended the lead to 12 points again.
"Paint! Protect the paint!"
Cole shouted anxiously from the sideline.
If the Warriors could not catch up while Tang Tian was out, or could not win even if Tang Tian could not play...
Then the Warriors would definitely be mocked to death by the fans after the game, and Cole's coaching career with the Warriors might be over as well.
At the crucial moment, it was still Curry. He caught Green's pass and hit a three.
The Warriors finally cut the deficit to single digits.
"Defense! Defense!"
Fans' cheers erupted once more.
The Warriors brought defensive intensity onto the court and stopped the Pelicans on two straight possessions. The Walker-Davis Pick and Roll did not work either.
Walker could only choose to go one-on-one in the end.
He strung together several fakes, squeezed past Thompson, and drove to the basket, preparing to float it up again.
But just then, Green suddenly appeared in his path.
Bang!
The two collided.
Walker was caught off guard, and the size difference