I'll Make the Pelicans Regret It!

Lue's answer at the press conference sparked heated discussion among the fans.

Some fans compared him to Mike Brown. Both were good at interpersonal relationships, and both strategies involved handing power over to James.

That made many fans look forward to the Cavaliers' upcoming games again.

After all, the Cavaliers under Brown had been a one-man team, while the current Cavaliers had a Big Three along with a group of outstanding role players.

They could now see just how far James could take a team like this.

While the Cavaliers were in turmoil, the Pelicans continued their winning streak.

After defeating the Trail Blazers for the third time that season, they extended their winning streak to 17 games.

Tang Tian casually put up a near triple-double of 30 points, 12 assists, and 6 rebounds.

The Pelicans were facing the Rockets during this stretch, while the Cavaliers still had the Trail Blazers ahead of them. In theory, it was a brutal stretch of schedule.

But Tang Tian's dominance made them look completely unpressured.

With just over 20 games remaining in the season, their chances of breaking the Regular Season wins record were gradually increasing.

The day after their game against the Trail Blazers, the Pelicans flew to Miami for their first meeting with the Heat that season.

The Heat had performed surprisingly well that season. Their record trailed only the Cavaliers, Knicks, and Raptors, placing them fourth in the Eastern Conference.

Whiteside deserved much of the credit. Especially after missing out on the All-Star selection, he had averaged 17.5 points, 12.5 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, putting up eye-catching numbers.

The Pelicans' goal for this game was clear: continue extending their winning streak.

As for the Heat, their objective was equally clear: defeat the Pelicans.

The Pelicans had the League