They Are Still Young

No matter what, the on-site cameras had already captured that scene.

The gag about kissing a donkey's ass finally saw a new development thirteen years later—and this time, it would spread even further.

After tonight, Lord Barkley might gain yet another nickname: Barkley Butt.

Before the news of Barkley kissing Smith's ass had even died down, Game 6 between the Pelicans and Warriors tipped off in New Orleans.

News came before the game that Ariza would sit out due to fatigue and soreness.

That was obviously not good news for the Pelicans, but thankfully Tang Tian and Davis were both healthy. The Pelicans could still go toe-to-toe with the Warriors.

New Orleans Arena was packed to the brim.

After the Pelicans came back from 1-3 down against the Spurs, the fans were full of expectations that the team could overturn another 1-3 deficit against the Warriors.

And in fact, they had already clawed their way back from 1-3 to 2-3. If they won this home game, they would play the Warriors in a final Game 7.

With James erupting for two straight games in the Eastern Conference Finals and the Cavaliers already eliminating the Bulls 4-2, this became the only game on the schedule—and the undisputed Focal Battle.

League President Xiao Hua also appeared at the game site.

Having won the previous game, the Pelicans were brimming with confidence. Before tipoff, the players chanted slogans together on the bench, their momentum soaring.

After five games, both sides were extremely familiar with each other.

In terms of tactical deployment, the only change from the previous game was Aminu starting in place of Ariza for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans' conventional lineup faced the Warriors' Small Ball Lineup.

Davis once again won the opening offensive opportunity for the Pelicans.

The Pelicans again opened