'It's not the end of the world, we're going to get fit for the next game, I've been through that.'

In the post-match press conference, Nowitzki was very calm as the boss of the team.

But after the press conference, he left the media spotlight with a solemn face.

Having played in the playoffs for so many years, he clearly knows that the team is in a dangerous situation right now.

If Tang Tian's defensive problem can't be solved, it will be really difficult for them to win.

"We'll find a solution."

Butler saw Nowitzki's solemn expression and opened his mouth to persuade him.

Nowitzki glanced at Butler, smiled and nodded.

Butler's personality is a bit stronger at times, but he is the one who talks to him the most among these new teammates.

The Mavericks' locker room was a bit dull, and the loss was uncomfortable.

"Zaza, or you can find a way to ...... Tang"

Justin Anderson spoke to Pachuria, half of his words said, but the last half was guessable.

Since you can't prevent it and want to win, you can only make some off-the-beaten-path moves.

Even if it is exchanged, it is an absolute big profit for the Mavericks.

Pachulia smiled and didn't speak.

Although there are still some shadows in my heart, it has been a few months since I was beaten.

Well, the scar forgets the pain, and time always makes people forget the unpleasant experience.

If the team really wants him to do that kind of thing, he's willing to take the risk and give it a try.

After all, his object was not Tang Tian before, but now if he is replaced by Tang Tian, he will also be regarded as avenging the previous one-punch revenge, killing two birds with one stone.

"Stop those dirty practices for me, whoever dares to try, I'm not done with him!"

Butler and Nowitzki happened to be back in the locker room at this time, and Butler heard the exchange between Anderson and Pachuria, and directly scolded loudly.

Tang Tian is his brother and role model, whoever dares to move, he will definitely fight with whoever to the end! Even if it's his teammates!

"Ahem, I just said it casually."

Anderson said with some embarrassment.

Although Butler is in his first year with the team, he has a strong personality that people dare not provoke.

And he also said when Butler was not there, Butler and Tang Tian had a close relationship, which everyone knows.

"Zaza, I warn you, don't try to do anything to Don, or don't blame me for being rude."

Butler was really cross, and warned Pachulia directly in front of the others.

Pachuria's face turned cold, he was not a newcomer like Anderson, and Butler did not give him face at all, it was too much.

And Tang Tian is now their opponent!

"You're so protective of Don, why don't you go to the Pelicans?"

Pachulia sneered.

"You!"

Butler said he was going to do it.

"Jimmy, calm down."

Nowitzki reached out and grabbed Butler.

"Zaza, don't say that again, Jimmy is the hardest working team on the court and wants to win the most."

Nowitzki grabbed Butler and said to Pachuria.

Nowitzki, the Mavericks boss, opened his mouth, and both Butler and Pachulia didn't say anything more.

"Guys, I know everybody's not happy to lose, but the series has just started and we still have a lot of chances, believe in each other and try to win the next game, that's what we should do."

Nowitzki went on to say some chicken soup.

The players all nodded their heads one after another.

No matter how this team changes, Nowitzki is the soul of this team.

"The Mavericks played really well, Jimmy's defense was the best I've ever had, and I'm sure they're going to get better and better in the rest of the game."

Tang Tian didn't know what was going on in the Mavericks' locker room, but in the post-game press conference, he praised his opponent.

And it's true.

The lack of a point guard and a lack of defense are all weaknesses of the Mavericks, but the Mavericks also have his strengths, scoring many points on the offensive end.

Defense wins the championship, but it's the one who scores the most points who wins the game.

However, the reporters in the audience laughed, and they regarded this as Tang Tian's poisonous milk.

That night, the results of the opening matches of the other groups were also released one after another.

The Cavaliers beat the Nets 120-90.

James contributed 22 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists in the third quarter, Irving 21 points and 5 assists, and Love 20 points and 7 boards.

Under Tyronn Lue, the offensive talent of the Big Three has been further developed.

The Heat beat the Hawks 113-105.

Whiteside had an eye-catching performance, contributing 20 points, 13 rebounds, 3 blocks and 2 steals, and Wade scored a game-high 27 points.

The Hawks had five players score in double figures, but none scored past 20, and their civilian basketball seemed to be coming to an end.

The Spurs lost to the Thunder 91-95.

Durant scored a game-high 32 points, and Westbrook also had a near-triple-double of 26 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists.

The two teams were evenly matched throughout the game, and the game was deadlocked until the last minute, and Durant showed the strength of the Grim Reaper in the final moments, scoring seven consecutive points to kill the game.

At the end of the first day of the playoffs, O'Neal was the happiest.

The Pelicans beat the Mavericks lightly, and the Thunder beat the Spurs on the next gram.

The results of these two games were exactly the same as he predicted.

He can show off in front of the two partners.

The second game of the series was two days later.

At the end of the first day's training session, Stevens chatted with Tang Tian privately about the tactics behind the series.

He was the first time to coach a team with a superstar, and his first game inspired him to increase Tang's ball-handling throughout the playoffs.

Tang Tian didn't have much of an opinion on this, and the two also discussed the topic of letting Jokic lead the team on the court in the bench transition.

The No. 2 tactic is what the Pelicans have used the most this season, which allows for a greater use of the Pelicans' bench strength.

"These are the details, and I think the most important thing we need to pay attention to later is the Mavericks' offense."

Tang Tian took the initiative to raise this question, which was also something he thought of in the press conference after the last game.

Stevens listened, and the reminder was indeed timely.

In the afternoon and the next day, Stevens focused on the defensive end.

The Mavericks score a lot, but the Pelicans are strong both individually and systematically.

This is equivalent to two forces playing a game to see who can break through the critical point of the other party.

On game day, the league announced the first batch of awards of the season.

Jokic was a nominee for the Most Improved Award, but in the final round, he lost to CJ McCollum of the Trail Blazers with 5% of the vote.

However, he didn't lose unjustly, and McCollum scored a full 16 more points this season than last season, not to mention the improvement in rebounds and assists.

This can beat everyone in any selection, and Jokic is only 5% less voted, which is already a success.

The Pelicans missed out on the Most Improved Award, but they got another, bigger award.