northernbook Chapter 390 Happy Celtics!
Chapter 390 Happy Celtics!
Chapter 390 Happy Celtics!
The visiting team's locker room was filled with joy and laughter.
No wonder they were happy. They scored 15 points at halftime. According to the strength of the first half, it would not be easy for the Knicks to get back the 15 points. Besides, the split of the Knicks is already on the table. The Knicks are no match for Boston.
Rondo had a smile on his face. In the first half, he scored 10 points, 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Gatsby only scored 12 points, 5 assists and 3 rebounds. Better than Gates, this is the only time Rondo has the upper hand since they have played many times.
Doug Reeves patted Rondo on the shoulder with satisfaction, and his lips grinned to show two rows of big white teeth: "Rajon, you did a good job, this is the performance you should have, continue to work hard in the second half, and strive to completely defeat Guy Cibi!"
Rondo smiled, "I will."
Doc Reeves is high-spirited. The Knicks have lost the qualification to compete for the championship. A team with serious internal problems cannot organize enough threats. His eyes have begun to set his sights on Miami.
Originally, Rivers was just thinking about whether he could steal an away game with the Knicks, but now it seems that he might be able to win two games in a row here.
Pierce leaned on the cabinet with a relaxed expression. Although his body was exhausted, his spirit was very excited. By defeating the Knicks, they would be able to enter the finals again.
They beat the Heat many times in the regular season, and they still have confidence in the Heat. Stars like Wade and James who are not good at three-pointers, the Celtics have enough ways to limit them. In Pierce's view, the Heat are better than the Knicks. Si is much easier to deal with.
I thought it would be particularly difficult to play against the Knicks, but I didn't expect that the Knicks had internal strife, which gave them a sharp knife. Pierce has reached the end of his career, and he has seen too many teams caused by internal strife. It's a matter of falling apart. In his opinion, a divided team is not a threat.
Garnett's expression was no longer bitter and he showed his first smile since entering the playoffs. In terms of pressure, he may be the biggest one except Rivers. He lost to the Knicks in the series last season. In the second game, Garnett's performance was really not good. Although Gallinari was defending him, he still did not play the role of a giant.
After being swept away, he was questioned by many people about his ability, and he was even questioned that he was not tough enough. How could Garnett, who has been proud of "hard special" all his life, allow this kind of slander? The iron-blooded and tough Garnett, even a jump shot It will make people admire his toughness, how can he allow such bloody spouts!
The only way to prove it is to defeat the Knicks and regain the glory of [Hard Special]!
Ray Allen looked indifferent. He was always calm, and he didn't get too excited when he was leading the score. As a three-point shooter, he knew the power of three-pointers. Gatsby was the back he valued most. With great energy, he didn't think Gatsby would admit defeat. The cheerful atmosphere in the locker room made Ray Allen a little uneasy.
——They had already forgotten that Gatsby was terrible when leading the team alone!
The drizzle that gradually stopped outside the window suddenly turned into a downpour with a rumbling thunder, and the huge sound of rain could be heard through the window, making Ray Allen a little uneasy.
The fans in Madison Square Garden tried their best to cheer, hoping to drive away the worries in their hearts with loud shouts.
Jeff Van Gundy and Mike Breen discuss the Knicks' struggles.
"...if New York let Boston steal a win tonight, then they lose home court advantage, it's nothing, the biggest concern is the Knicks' locker room problem, if they can't solve the conflict in the locker room, even if They won the game, they can't get very far," said Mike Breen.
Jeff Van Gundy nodded and said: "I agree with you, but I always believe in Gatsby in my heart. He has a convincing power in him. I believe he has the ability to change the situation. He was born to create A man of miracles, although I don’t know where this confidence comes from, but I just believe in him, it’s really strange!”
Jeff Van Gundy said that he shook his head helplessly at the end. He has always been rational, and he couldn't believe that such emotional words would come out of his mouth.
Mike Breen looked at him in surprise. He did not delve deeper into the question, but instead introduced the game: "...the second half has begun, and the starters from both sides have returned to the court..."
Gatsby stood on the field with his hips akimbo, his feet uneven, and his whole body seemed relaxed and natural.
With an unruly smile on his face, Rondo looked up at Gatsby halfway, and said in a slightly smug voice, "After all, I won you. You won't have a chance this year. I will beat you!"
Gatsby looked at Rondo in surprise: "Are you provoking me?"
Rondo twisted his mouth: "No, I'm just telling you the truth."
Gatsby laughed and said, "This is the first game. Now the whole second half is about to start. You guys are leading by 15 points. You don't think you can beat us like this, do you?"
Rondo didn't feel humiliated, but nodded seriously: "Yes, we can win."
Gatsby smiled and said nothing.
Gatsby catches the ball and dribbles across the frontcourt. Rondo comes up to entangle him. Gatsby protects the ball sideways. By the way, he vigorously confronts Rondo. Rondo feels a stagnation in his chest and takes two steps back. The referee tightens his grip. The whistle did not blow.
Taking advantage of the space created by this confrontation, Gatsby made a change of direction and rushed in. Garnett and Bass surrounded him. Gatsby flicked the ball, and the ball went directly from the left wing to Thompson's hand in the right corner. Come on, Thompson pulls up and votes without any worries!
Three point hit!
The Knicks finally made a three-pointer!
Rivers' smile faltered for a moment, and his heart thumped a little.
D'Antoni clenched his right hand and celebrated quietly.
Rondo caught the ball and quickly passed the half court. Buss gave Rondo a pick-and-roll. Gatsby bypassed Buss directly. Rondo did not have a three-pointer. There was no need to squeeze through the defense. There was no problem in going around to chase the defense.
Rondo broke through to the basket around Bass, made a three-step layup, and passed the ball to Pierce in an air cut. The moment Gatsby landed on the ground, he jumped directly at Pierce and cut the ball off with a slap!
"...Gatsby made the steal, he passed Rondo...the three-pointer, hit! The Knicks' second three-pointer!" Jeff Van Gundy shouted.
Coach Rivers didn't hesitate at all, and directly called a timeout. They met in the playoffs in three years. He knew the horror of the Knicks too well-well, it should be said how terrible Gatsby is!
It was only 1 minute into the second half, but Rivers still used a precious timeout without hesitation. He knew very well in his heart that once Gatsby played, the 15-point difference would be wiped out in an instant. Rivers Scott dared not take any chances!
(End of this chapter)