The Pelicans took Mount Tenryu, slapping countless fans in the face.
However, two completely different voices emerged on social media.
One supported the Pelicans, believing Tang Tian was the one who understood the situation best. No matter how the rest of the series unfolded, the Pelicans would advance.
The other believed the Lakers would ultimately prevail.
The reason was simple. Whatever the cause, James could not possibly continue playing poorly, and the next game would be at the Lakers' home court.
If the Lakers won the next game, the series would go to a Game 7, and James had an exceptionally high winning percentage in Game 7s.
Of course, except when he faced Tang Tian.
But Tang Tian had already retired.
The two opposing sides argued endlessly on social media.
That also showed that the series had reached its most intense stage.
Everyone could see that after taking Mount Tenryu, the Pelicans had seized Match Point. They only needed to win one of the next two games to advance directly to the Western Conference Finals.
Their psychological pressure would therefore be relatively lower. After all, even if they truly lost Game 6, Game 7 would be played on their home court.
On game day, the Pelicans held their usual practice, and Tang Tian also appeared at the training facility.
After practice ended, the Pelicans players all declined interviews. It was clear Stevens did not want the players getting distracted before the game.
Tang Tian, on the other hand, was surrounded by reporters. Although he had become the owner, the reporters still seemed to view him as a member of the Pelicans.
When asked about that night's game, Tang Tian's attitude remained much the same as before. He was still full of confidence in the team.
"There's a view going around