"Don't tell me those looks on your faces mean you think we're going to lose? Don't be like that! Guys, we have Tang!"
After Bojan was traded away, Carter naturally became the locker room leader.
Seeing the dejected looks on his teammates' faces, he immediately stepped forward to encourage them.
Carter had built a huge reputation over so many years in the NBA, so his words carried weight. More importantly, he had hit the nail right on the head.
As long as they had Tang Tian, they had what it took to face any team.
"If we're out of rhythm, then we adjust harder. If our shooting touch is poor, then we defend with everything we've got!"
Carter's words reignited the players' fighting spirit.
Alexander in particular looked like he only needed a gun before charging out to duel someone.
The Pelicans had signed two veterans this season: Parker and Carter.
Parker was relatively reserved by nature, but Carter had that old-school edge to him. His presence was completely different.
Tang Tian smiled in satisfaction when he saw this.
Carter had been the last player to join the team, and now it seemed more than worth it.
Looking at Alexander again, this kind of spirit was exactly what young players needed.
When the second half began, the Rockets made a Roster Adjustment, with Gordon replacing Ennis in the starting lineup.
The Pelicans kept the same lineup from the first half.
Stevens believed Brogdon and the others could regain their shooting touch in the second half.
But shooting touch could be a strange thing sometimes. Green and Brogdon each took a shot after coming back in, and both had good angles and strength, yet neither ball went in.
The Pelicans were fired up, but their own basket seemed to have a