NBA: Since James left the Cavaliers

In the next round, Long Rui struck again.

After he and Yi Jianlian performed a pick-and-roll, he immediately went down.

Paul Pierce had sensed his intentions, but he couldn't keep up with his footsteps, so he could only watch Long Rui layup again and score the ball!

The two consecutive goals made the Celtics pay attention. They wanted to further improve their defensive strength, but found that their physical fitness could not keep up.

On the sidelines, Coach Rivers saw it in his eyes and was anxious in his heart. Although he looked calm on the surface, he was already anxious inside.

You must know that this is the second half of the third quarter. The team's physical fitness has declined so severely. How will the last quarter of the game be played?You can't replace those substitute players, can you?

Under the leadership of Long Rui, the Cavaliers are catching up. As time goes by, the difference between the two teams is gradually being narrowed.

Curry, George and others have also begun to play on the offensive end.

But after these main players find an offensive state, the Cavaliers will be unstoppable.

The Big Three of the Celtics are still struggling, and their offensive efficiency can be described as quite bleak in the case of a serious decline in state.

The offense can't be played, and the defense can't be stopped. This is the current situation of the Celtics.

Seeing this scene, Coach Rivers couldn't bear it any longer. With more than a minute left in the third quarter, he took advantage of a dead ball to replace Pierce and others to give them some Rest time, in order to deal with the fourth quarter of the game.

Seeing the opponent's main force go off the field, the momentum of the Cavaliers is even more out of control.

Before the end of the third quarter, Long Ruili made a sudden outside shot and scored five points in a row, directly reducing the point difference to single digits!

After three quarters.

75:82
In just half a quarter of the game, the Cavaliers have recovered [-] points. This speed of chasing points is quite terrifying.

"I said, why don't you worry at all, it turns out that they have spotted their weaknesses!"

Curry patted Long Rui on the shoulder and said with a smile.

At this point in the game, although they are still 7 points behind, they are no longer worried because the Celtics really can't stand it anymore.

"The victory or defeat of a game involves many factors. It is necessary to be good at observing the state of the opponent every minute, so that an accurate judgment can be made."

Long Rui said seriously.

Hearing these words, Curry and others all took a breath.

"Long Rui, you are too scary. Fortunately, I am your teammate now. If I were your opponent, it would be too difficult..."

Curry couldn't help curling his lips. He is now very grateful for what a wonderful thing it is to be traded.

Paul George also felt the same way. Playing next to Long Rui, you don't need to think too much, you just need to do your best to fulfill his requirements.

At this moment, the camera is on the Celtics' bench.

"Listen up, you guys, play with the rhythm, try to delay as long as possible."

Rivers said to a group of substitute players.

Now they have no way to stop the momentum of the Cavaliers. The only hope is to rely on the few remaining leads to get the most rest time for Pierce and others.

After a few of them recover some physical strength, they may still have the strength to fight. This is their only choice now.

Later, the fourth quarter began.

The Celtics played the first wave of offense, and Delonte West, who came off the bench, took over Rondo's job.

He holds the ball and presses the rhythm on the outside. Compared with Rondo, his ability is much inferior, and his performance this season is also extremely bad.

Long Rui saw through the opponent's intention at a glance, and he immediately stepped forward to press West, forcing him to play the ball.

Under Long Rui's persecution, West suddenly panicked.

Fearing that he would be intercepted, he hurriedly joined the ball, looking for the target of the pass.

But the moment he passed the ball, Stephen Curry suddenly appeared in his passing route and intercepted the ball!
After completing the steal, the Cavaliers quickly launched a fast break.

Long Rui rushed to the frontcourt quickly, followed by Curry.

Long Rui stretched out a finger and pointed upwards, which was an alley-oop gesture.

Seeing this, Curry ran the ball out and sent a precise second pass.

Long Rui jumped up, and after catching the ball, he smashed the basket vigorously!
Next, the Cavaliers defended the next goal again, and the fast break never disappoints!
Curry made a three-pointer from the left, piercing the heart with an arrow!
Less than a minute and a half into the game, the Cavaliers scored 5 points in a row. With this goal, the point difference was only 2 points.

"Coach, let's go, no rest."

On the bench, Paul Pierce hurriedly got up.

"That's right, it's too late during the break, we have to play, so even if we lose in the end, we won't have too much regret."

Garnett, Ray Allen and others stood up one after another.

Rivers looked at his players and felt guilty in his heart. As the head coach, he did nothing at this time, which made him very uncomfortable.

"Okay, then please, come on."

Rivers said something softly, and then changed the main force back to the field.

Counting the rest time between festivals, they only rested for less than 6 minutes.

For these players who are no longer young, 6 minutes is obviously not enough.

However, when they re-appeared, the atmosphere at home has obviously improved a lot.

In the North Shore Garden Arena, these senior fans shouted their names one after another, giving them the greatest support.

The game continued, and after reappearing, the big three immediately scored the ball with a perfect cooperation, stopping the decline.

In the next round, they sent the ball to the basket again under Rondo's tandem.

Everything seemed to be moving in a good direction, but this state did not last long.

Time entered the second half of the fourth quarter, and the physical crisis came again.

The Cavaliers played more and more smoothly on both ends of the offense and defense. The generals of the Celtics looked at the basketballs being thrown into the basket again and again, but they could only remain silent.

The scoring counter flashed and the score was overtaken, but the momentum of the Cavaliers' scoring continued.

2 points, 3 points, 6 points...

Looking at the gradually widening point difference, the Celtics seem to have been drained of their last ounce of strength.

There are only the last 16 seconds left in the game, and the ball is in the hands of the Cavaliers.

Pierce stepped forward to grab twice symbolically, and then stood where he was, sighing deeply.

"Dudu!"

The final whistle blows, the score freezes, and the game ends.

112:104
The Cavaliers defeated the Celtics by 8 points and won the game.

The big score of the series was rewritten to 4:0!

At this moment, it was officially announced that they had entered the finals!