James of the Lakers put up a huge near triple-double of 40 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists in a losing effort. Even in defeat, he was glorious tonight.
For the Pelicans, Davis contributed 18 points, 14 rebounds, 5 blocks, and 2 steals, while Holiday had 16 points and 6 assists.
Durant scored a game-high 44 points, including 17 all by himself in the final quarter.
Cheers thundered through the arena, and the excitement on the fans' faces was impossible to hide.
Tonight, they saw Tang Tian's shadow in Durant. This was also the closest the "Successor to Tang Tian" had ever come to performing like Tang Tian!
Tang Tian also rose to his feet and cheered for Durant and the Pelicans.
This was a game worthy of being recorded in Pelicans history.
Durant had also fully proven himself tonight.
After the game, Tang Tian went to the locker room to celebrate the victory with the players.
When he came out, a female reporter was waiting at the door to interview him.
"How would you assess Durant's performance tonight?"
"Like me."
Tang Tian made the reporter laugh the moment he opened his mouth.
She was rather pretty when she smiled.
"Just kidding. Kevin's performance tonight was flawless. He and the team both deserved this victory."
After being playful, Tang Tian gave a very serious reply.
"Does winning tonight mean the team has seized the initiative in this series?"
The reporter's next question was a trap. She was clearly trying to get Tang Tian to jinx them.
"Yes. I believe in them. If they can win on a night like this, then I believe they can handle any situation."
Tang Tian took the bait completely.
But just as he had said, they had managed to erase a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit. Durant