This time, there were fewer arguments among fans on social media.
Unlike the Lakers before them, the Spurs displayed a dominant level of pressure that neither the Lakers nor even the Bucks possessed.
This Spurs team was even stronger than last season's and looked every bit like a championship contender.
Even with Tang Tian last season, the Pelicans had not had an easy time. Not to mention that Tang Tian had retired now.
The 0-2 score said it all.
It would be extremely difficult for the Pelicans to defeat this Spurs team.
The next two games of the series would both be played in New Orleans.
For the Pelicans, Game 3 was a must-win if they wanted to keep their hopes of advancing alive.
Even though that seemed difficult now.
The situation was unfavorable, but the foundation Tang Tian had laid with four consecutive championships remained. Fans joined together on social media to cheer for the Pelicans.
It was an exceptionally rare sight and showed just how popular the Pelicans were.
However, after returning to New Orleans, the Pelicans held only closed practices.
When Tang Tian arrived at the Training Facility, he could see the pressure on the faces of both the coaching staff and players.
It was the greatest pressure they had faced all season.
This Spurs team was considerably stronger than the Bucks. If the Pelicans could get past them, it would prove they were truly outstanding. If they could not, there was nothing to say.
But no matter how great the difficulty, people would still try their best.
After practice ended, Tang Tian did not look for Durant. Instead, he pulled Davis aside for a private talk.
Davis had performed steadily since entering the Playoffs, averaging 24+11 and serving as a highly qualified second-in-command.
Even over the