The two teams immediately continued their fierce battle as the game opened.
Seeing the Bobcats players playing harder and more actively, but without lacking calmness, Billups felt no regrets. He appreciated such opponents even more! He truly enjoyed competing against the Bobcats.
It boils down to the mindset of the four core players of the Pistons—they are champions!
Having won a championship before, they didn't lose their dreams or fighting spirit just because they had won a title, but when evaluating opponents, they became more magnanimous and more willing to acknowledge their strengths.
The three cores of the Bobcats could withstand the pressure of losing the first game, calmly lead the team in analysis and prepare, also because they are champions.
Teams competing for the championship without the experience of winning are very obsessed with veteran players who have championship experience, for this reason.
