Just like Tang Tian said before the game, the small goal they set for themselves was to win this game, so after the game, their focus was only on this one.

After the game, the players didn't think about the rest of the game at all, and celebrated the victory in the locker room.

Tang Tian felt very good when he saw this mentality of the players.

This kind of 1-3 game, always shouting to make history, must be under a lot of psychological pressure.

On the contrary, it is such a fight, and the mentality of fighting the next game after the game, the hope will be greater.

After the celebration, the team members all walked away one after another.

Tang Tian made a finger ice compress, and was the last to leave the locker room.

He saw that there were still two FOX reporters outside who didn't leave, and when he saw him come out, he interviewed him a few more words.

He passed by the training gym as he went to the underground garage and saw Whiteside practicing inside.

Whiteside didn't get a minute of playing time in this game.

However, looking at his attitude after the game, it is not bad.

Tang Tian didn't go in to talk to him, and it was not good for Whiteside to talk too much about his current situation.

After one last look, he left the arena and drove back to the villa.

There are also Olsen and his two unborn babies waiting for him at home.

The Pelicans beat the Spurs to win Game 5, but the outside world, whether it is the media or fans, is still not optimistic about them.

"The Pelicans played respectable enough in this game, but Jokic couldn't make six three-pointers every game."

"Popovich will definitely adjust his defensive strategy in the next game, and the rest of the Pelicans won't get as many shots."

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Arguments such as these are supported by a lot of people.

But it's also a matter of course.

The Pelicans won their last game to tie the score at 2-3, and they need to make a comeback with a three-game winning streak.

This is also the biggest reason why there are so few successful reversals in history.

If you can win three in a row, how can you end up in a 1-3 situation?

What's more, the Spurs have not suffered any injuries and contradictions.

However, the mentality of the Pelicans players is still the same as before, and they are now treating a game as a small goal and not thinking about what the outside world says.

The day before the game, the Pelicans flew to San Antonio to prepare for Game 6 of the series.

It was also at this time that an interview with FOX Sports attracted a lot of heated discussions from the outside world.

The main character of this interview is Whiteside.

'I don't have any problems with my body, I don't have problems with my ability and I deserve playing time.

In the interview, Whiteside revealed his dissatisfaction.

This attitude and reaction is not too surprising.

After all, two games ago, he was the team's starting center, but now he sits directly on the bench for the whole game.

Tang Tian only saw the news after returning to the hotel after training.

He was stunned for a moment when he saw the news, and then he had the idea of beating Whiteside up in front of him.

From starting to coming off the bench to not playing, he can understand this sense of frustration.

Even if Whiteside was complaining to him, he could consider helping him go to Williams for a plea.

But to say this kind of thing to the media now is really a bad brain.

And now the Pelicans are still 2-3 behind the Spurs, and this kind of news is an absolute negative impact on the team and a big blow to morale.

After Tang Tian's anger passed, he didn't care anymore.

He's really disappointed in Whiteside right now.

"We'll take care of this within the team."

Demps, who traveled with the team to San Antonio, responded in front of the media.

The following day's training session, Williams announced that Whiteside would be suspended for one game.

This punishment is a natural thing, and neither the management nor the coaching staff can afford to be so blind to Whiteside again.

After being suspended, Whiteside did not travel with the team to the ATT arena.

Although the two sides still have contracts in place, it can be felt that Whiteside's career with the Pelicans is basically over.

That night, Game 6 of the series between the Spurs and Pelicans continued at the San Antonio Arena.

Although the Pelicans have suspended Whiteside within the team, the morale impact is still obvious.

Although Williams poured chicken soup into the players before the game, it had little effect.

The ATT Arena was full of people.

Regardless of whether there is a series or not, this is the Spurs' last home game.

Fans are also expecting the Spurs to finish the series by eliminating the Pelicans at home.

Back at home, the morale of the players is high, and the Pelicans are demoralized by the Whiteside incident, and they have a big chance of winning.

Before the game started, the TNT triumvirate was already talking in the commentary box.

This time, Barkley and Smith were undoubtedly on the side of the Spurs.

There's really no reason why they shouldn't side with the Spurs.

As the outside world said, the Pelicans' last game came from Jokic's sudden outburst of outside touch, and the strength of the two teams was actually five or five.

Coupled with the impact of Whiteside's suspension and playing on the road, the Pelicans really don't have much to win.

O'Neill stubbornly stood up to his Tang Blowing character.

"I know they're not in a good place, but Don will surprise us."

His words made Barkley and Smith laugh.

They apparently felt that O'Neill was holding on.

Barkley was even more excited, he chose to join O'Neill in the last game, and he guessed that there was no thrill of winning.

But this time, he finally has to experience the feeling of winning.

Just when the three of them were talking in the commentary seat, the players of the two teams had already come to the stadium one after another.

However, the opening ceremony did not immediately enter the scene, and before that, the award ceremony for the best defensive player was held on the spot.

The gold content of the best defensive player is very high, which is why Tang Tian was favored by fans and the management of many teams in the second year of the Spurs.

Leonard received the Best Defensive Player trophy from Shaw, a bronze statue modeled after Bill Russell.

When Leonard lifted the trophy, the cheers of the fans in the stadium lasted for a long time.

The Spurs players also raised their hands and applauded.

From Don to Leonard, this is a legacy, and for many Spurs fans, it is also a replacement as Holt said.

They missed out on Tang Tian, but now with Leonard!

When it came time for the opening ceremony, the cheers of the audience reached a peak.

It's time to end the series!

After a short warm-up, the starters from both teams came on one after another.

Both sides maintained their previous starting line-ups.

Pau Gasol jumped to beat Davis to give the Spurs the first chance to attack.

Parker went to the frontcourt, and after a simple block with Gasol Jr., he broke through to the basket.

The Spurs were in the right place at the right time and looking very good in form.

The Pelicans' offense, Tang Tian suddenly gave Jokic, who made a three-point shot from the top of the arc.

"Bang dang!"

Striking iron.

And this shot is obviously different from the last game.

The iron balls in the last game looked very positive, but this one is obviously off.

This slight difference shows one thing, Jokic didn't feel good in this game.

Leonard hit a three-pointer in the front court to give the Spurs a 5-0 lead.

Tang Tian passed the ball to Davis on the offensive end, and Davis and Jokic played together, but the ball passed a little early, and it went directly out of bounds and turned into a mistake ball.

The cheers at the scene continued.

The difference in form between the two teams is huge.

"Shaq, Shaq!"

Barkley shouted at the silent O'Neill from the commentary box.

The impact of the Whiteside incident on the Pelicans was greater than expected, and Leonard's winning the Defensive Player of the Year was a huge boost to the Spurs' morale.

He's going to win tonight!