Nash, Whose Youth Was It?

With the last three minutes of warm-ups over, the starters from both sides took the court one after another.

The Pelicans had just lost a game, so they were surely eager to win this one back.

The Thunder were the same, especially Durant.

He had once been chased by Tang Tian, but after being injured for a season, Tang Tian had caught up to him. Now, he had become the one chasing Tang Tian.

For him, no matter how poor his form had been lately, this was a game he had to win.

Ibaka won the tip-off against Davis, officially opening the game.

The Thunder advanced into the frontcourt and immediately discovered that Tang Tian was guarding Durant.

This was Stevens's strategy.

If they did not let Durant find his rhythm early, the Pelicans would have a chance to build an advantage from the start.

Durant ran through the play, came out to receive the ball, and shot, but Tang Tian got around the pick and roll quickly and rose to contest it.

"Clang!"

Durant's first shot ended in a miss.

Jokic secured the defensive rebound, and the Pelicans immediately launched a fast break.

The Thunder's retreat defense speed was also fast. In the blink of an eye, the players from both sides had gone from the backcourt to the frontcourt.

Tang Tian received the ball and drove straight down the middle.

His drive was a huge threat, and the Thunder's entire defensive formation collapsed inward.

Roberson seized the opportunity and lunged out for the steal.

This was the chance he saw.

But Tang Tian suddenly used a behind-the-back dribble to evade his steal attempt.

After getting past him, he dribbled to the right, looking as though he was about to go up for a layup.

Just as Ibaka and