Forward to the basket

In fact, Rivers didn't bet all his treasures on Feng Chen. After all, the Lakers were on fire, and it was not easy to stop the opponent. His substitution seemed a bit risky.

Even the DJ at the scene gloated and said that the Bostonians finally couldn't hold on anymore and were ready to adjust their lineup, but such a substitution was really a bit idiotic.

In fact, this is what most people think, including the Boston fans in front of the TV. After all, it is the territory of the rival, and it is always inevitable to be ridiculed, but this substitution is indeed a bit reckless.

Fans of the Celtics will not criticize the decision of their team coach, but if they lose, they will not refuse the right to scold the street. This substitution seems really a bit risky.

If it weren't for the old grievances between the two sides, perhaps many Boston fans thought that this was Rivers' strategic abandonment of the game in order to save energy for the next game.

But absolutely no one will choose to deliberately choose to lose in such a game. The toughness left over from the Auerbach era, when facing the Lakers, it is absolutely impossible for Boston to bow its head like this.

Even if Rivers had this idea, he would never dare to do it, otherwise he would be kicked by that old fellow Auerbach. There has always been only war between Los Angeles and Boston.

Even Auerbach would never choose to give in when playing against the Lakers. Even if he loses the game, he has to fight until the last moment. No one will choose to retreat at this time.

It's just that Rivers replaced Pierce and others at this critical moment, which does look a bit like suicide.

It is not a very wise choice to make adjustments when the opponent is leading, and to weaken one's own offensive firepower. At least in the eyes of others, this is undoubtedly a suicide move.

Everyone knows how crazy the home atmosphere of the Staples Arena can make the Lakers. Once they can't stop it, the Celtics may be waiting for a collapse, and it is likely to be within a few minutes.

Although the results of the current Lakers are not as brilliant as they were during the three consecutive championships, but playing a game in Los Angeles, you have to beware of the momentary madness of these guys, otherwise you will suffer.

What's more, the Celtics are still behind their opponents in terms of score, and they rashly choose to make substitutions and adjustments. If they are defeated by a fierce attack from their opponents, it will not be so easy to come back in the next two quarters.

Although the basketball game relies on strength, but in places like the nba where the difference in level is not obvious, once it is restrained by the opponent, it may suffer a catastrophe.

Even the league leaders like the Mavericks don't dare to relax easily when they meet the Knicks or the Bucks, otherwise things that capsize in the gutter will often happen, and it's not a rare thing.

Especially when Kobe's hand is going well, most people would not take such risks, but Rivers' choice really confuses many people, except for the bandits of the Celtics who know why.

It's not that Rivers is so superstitious that Chen Feng's personal ability can solve everything, he just heard a strong spirit from the few words Chen Feng said, and at this moment, he wants to take a risky gamble.

From the first second of the game, whether it is the Lakers or the Celtics, the starting lineups on both sides may have rested for less than 5 minutes, and most of the time they were on the court.

Phil Jackson didn't want to make adjustments easily. Similarly, Rivers didn't dare to change players, so the two sides were in such a stalemate, but if it continued like this, the Celtics must be the ones who suffered.

After all, this game was played at the home court of the Lakers. Coupled with the identity of the two sides as mortal enemies, the continued confrontation amid the boos of the fans and the noisy atmosphere of the scene really made the Bostonians a little angry.

And this is just the beginning of the Celtics' western road trip, and there are two more fierce battles in the future. If they are exhausted by their opponents in Los Angeles, they don't have to think about the next two fierce battles.

So at this time, Rivers can only take some risks. Even if there is a risk of collapse, he has to adjust his lineup. In order to maintain the impact in the next two quarters, he has to bet if he doesn't want to.

Replacing Pierce may seem a bit rash, but Rivers also hopes that this adjustment can win by chance.

It was mainly due to Kobe's fierce attack and Phil Jackson's sophisticated strategizing that kept the Celtics playing passively. The current score of Suo Xing is still relatively tight, and Rivers still has a little bit of confidence.

"I'll give you time and opportunities, but you have to give me the damn score. I don't want to see a crash scene." These were the last words Rivers whispered to Chen Feng before going on the field.

It wasn't that Rivers couldn't trust Chen Feng's ability, it was just that under such a risky situation, he had to tell this wild boy that his arrangement was to take a risk, and he didn't want to see a bad situation.

"Boss, I'm going to get fucked and crawl back on the floor. I don't want to lose such a big person in front of these Los Angeles people, so I can only kill these grandchildren, just watch it .”

Chen Feng seemed to be indifferent when he said this, and he didn't seem to have considered that Rivers' actions were taking risks. This made the chubby Rivers really doubt whether he had made a wrong decision.

Rivers' adjustment was a bit beyond Phil Jackson's expectation. The wily Zen master did not expect that the chubby guy on the other side would make a decision by himself first, and adjust so many people at once.

In fact, Phil Jackson did think a little too much. At the beginning, Rivers only wanted to replace Pierce and Jefferson to take a rest, but after thinking about it, he was betting anyway, so he might as well bet a little bigger.

The main reason is that Sprewell has already fouled three times, and there are still more than two quarters left in the game. If this guy is sent off during the later competition, it will be a big problem for the Celtics. Instead of this, it is better to replace them together , let Tony Allen go to the top for a while, and give Sprewell a time to rest and adjust.

It cannot be said that a 36-year-old guy can still lock Kobe to death, but as long as it can cause some trouble for the opponent, Rivers is willing to do it, not to mention that he also hopes to start again in the next two quarters. force.

Changing the three main starting players at once is not because the Celtics' bench is thick enough, but because Rivers at this time, whether he wants to or not, has to fight, even if the bet is a little risky.

He let Chen Feng lead the offense on the field, and added Webber, an old guy who can support the interior and low-post offense, as his helper, and kept Rondo specifically to supply shells for the interior offense.

Originally, Rondo should also be replaced, but considering that the chemical reaction between West and Chen Feng is not that strong, it is better to keep that boy Rondo and let him and Chen Feng cause trouble for each other.

Moreover, Rondo's physical reserves are far better than those of the new rookies in the league. After half of the season, this little guy has become more and more energetic, and his off-ball running on the court has become more precise and sophisticated.

Except that his shooting skills have not improved at all, Rondo has done everything a rookie point guard can do, especially in terms of physical fitness, he can be a benchmark, even those old fritters are not as good as him.

Of course, the wildest bald boy in the entire Celtics team, Rondo is an unstoppable iron lung, but he was a little worried when he met Chen Feng, because that guy had special extra training every day.

If Rondo is a beast, then Chen Feng is at least the sum of the two beasts. Especially when he didn't play for a month, the kid's physical reserves are even more ferocious than at the beginning of the season.

Rivers dared to let the two of them continue to run wildly on the court, that is, to see the super physical fitness of these two guys.

As for the role of Tony Allen on the court to entangle with Kobe, Rivers doesn't expect one person to end Kobe's offense, but at least let that guy play a little awkwardly.

As for Szczerbiak, this guy's peripheral firepower covers an area in order to open up a little more space for the inside. As for his scoring efficiency, Rivers really didn't have much expectation.

It can be arranged like this, that is, to make the offensive space under the basket bigger, and to provide more opportunities for the wild boy and Webb to dodge and move. Whether they can bite the score in these 5 minutes depends on them.

Rivers made a thorough bet. Although the risk is high, if he can withstand this wave of counterattack by the Lakers, the Celtics will have a greater chance in the entanglement in the next two quarters. opponent.

"At least keep Kobe on the court for a few more minutes. If you can keep them on the court for the end of this quarter, then the kid's mission will be considered complete." Rivers muttered in a low voice.

Thibodeau was also a little nervous watching the confrontation that was about to restart. He also knew that if Phil Jackson seized the opportunity to overthrow the adjustment plan between himself and Rivers, then the game might fail. It's completely out of control, even if they change people up immediately, it may not have any effect.

Not afraid of losing, but losing the victory in front of old enemies is a very annoying thing after all. The next nearly 300 seconds, for the Celtics, can be said to be the speed of life and death.

Neither Thibodeau nor Rivers was sure they could win the bet, but they hoped that Chen Feng's ruthlessness would really be brought into play, so that the Lakers' starting lineup could stay on the court for as long as possible.

What Rivers and the others are betting is that Phil Jackson will not see the Celtics make a substitution in order to be safe, and he will immediately adjust his main lineup. He will observe it before making a decision.

If the Lakers have the opportunity to defeat the Celtics, they will not easily let go of this opportunity.

The fight between the coaches is psychological warfare. This is the home court of the Lakers, and this is their territory. Amid the crazy shouts of the fans, even the "Zen Master" may lose his usual calm style.

A four-point lead is not considered safe. After all, the Celtics' recent offensive momentum is so fierce, and Phil Jackson also has to consider whether the opponent's counterattack after accumulating strength in the second half will reverse the situation.

Therefore, both Rivers and Thibodeau are betting that Phil Jackson is reluctant to give up such a good lead. He will use this opportunity of the Celtics' rotation to allow the team to continue to expand the score.

After all, the current Celtics players on the court are not all the main players. If Kobe can take advantage of Kobe's current fierce state to kill opponents in waves, even the "Zen Master" will not be able to resist this temptation.

Of course, this gamble is a bit dangerous. Once the players on the field can't bear it, it will be ruined. It's not that Rivers and Thibodeau have made a conspiracy in their hearts, but this situation makes them decide to take a gamble.

Anyway, it's no good to procrastinate, so it's better to go all out and give it a go. If it succeeds, not only will it be difficult for the Lakers to play in the next game, but the initiative may also start to be controlled by yourself after a few minutes.

"I hope that what the kid said can really be done." Rivers could only comfort himself in this way.

"It shouldn't be too bad, and Chris, we still have the initiative in the interior confrontation."

Although Thibodeau was a little uncertain about what kind of situation would happen, he still used his usual calm analysis ability to carefully measure the gap between the two sides, and replaced Webb inside, in order to find opportunities for Chen Feng to attack actively. , and with Webber at the basket, the offensive efficiency can also be higher.

"It seems that the boss is still very worried about the practical role of you little guy, that's why he is so worried."

Watching Rivers and Thibodeau whispering on the sidelines, Webber, who is already considered a veteran in the NBA, of course knows what his coach is worried about. The kid next to him is now the key.

"It is said that the older you are, the less courageous you are. The boss has only been a coach for a few years, how can he become so timid? No way, if this old fellow Reid, he must be jumping high and fighting for his life with his opponents. ah!"

Thankfully Chen Feng didn't let Rivers hear what he said, otherwise that chubby guy would have jumped up and shouted at this wild boy immediately, "I'm a normal person! Can you compare with a cardinal!"

After hearing such an answer, Weber was speechless. Apart from saying that the person in front of him was a beast, he also had to say that there was only one old man like Auerbach in the entire NBA in 50 years.

And these two guys are still in Boston, and they even got together, plus an old fox like Tarkanian is fanning the flames, this is really the difference between people and groups, and they are all monsters. .

What Rivers can rely on now is the ferocity of this little monster. He can only pray that this kid will be really strong, drag the guys from the Lakers on the court, and add some chips to this gamble.

Rivers has no idea whether he can drag Phil Jackson into such a war of attrition. He can only do his best and obey the destiny. I hope this temptation is big enough to make the Zen Master move his heart...

(First two chapters in a row, tomorrow at least three chapters as a base, one chapter each in the morning, noon and evening...)