The most versatile player in history

Chapter 188 The Crucial Battle

The third game of the series between the Knicks and the Celtics returned to the Celtics' home stadium, Boston's TD Garden Arena.

The sky above the arena is filled with countless honors.

As one of the most successful teams in NBA history, the Celtics have enough heritage to make fans proud.

The team's culture and heritage will bring strength to the players, especially at critical moments when the score is behind.

This battle is only allowed to win, not to lose!
With such a belief, the game begins.

The huge arena is full of seats.

The Celtics fans cheered on the players with shouts and applause.

The atmosphere at the scene was extremely hot.

From the start of the game, the Celtics players showed their attitude.

Fierce pressing, every ball must be fought.

confrontation.

Body collision!
The players of the two teams started hand-to-hand combat!
That's the rhythm the Celtics like.

The Knicks were dragged into the opponent's rhythm, seemed a little uncomfortable, and shot the worst shooting percentage of the season.

Fortunately, the Celtics' shooting percentage is not high, and the score between the two sides is very anxious.

However, this is exactly the effect the Celtics want.

Since you can't fight the offense, then fight the defense!
After losing the first two games, the coaching staff of the Celtics recognized the gap between their team and the Knicks.

Although I don't want to admit it, the Knicks are the stronger side.

Once the mentality is correct, the players will change their attitude and play with a low profile.

In this way, the fighting spirit of the players is stimulated.

After all, no one wants to be weak.

The more you are on the weak side, the more you want to prove your strength.

After halftime, the Celtics led by 6 points.

In the second half, the Celtics fought more and more bravely, and the cheers of the fans on the scene became louder and louder.

The gap between the two teams continued to widen.

Knicks coach Thibodeau called several timeouts, but none worked.

The mentality of the players has been affected, and it is difficult to make adjustments in a game.

98:106
The Knicks lost the game.

Lu Shaojie scored 28 points, 11 rebounds, and 13 assists in a triple-double.

Randall scored 19 points.

Tatum scored 36 points for the Celtics.

Jaylen Brown scored 21 points.

Walker also scored 17 points.

The Celtics tied the series to 2:1.

"Rex Rabbit Niubi!"

"Kaizi's defense is too strong!"

"It was too tough!"

"This is the playoffs!"

"The Knicks scored less than a hundred points, dare you think?"

"Except for Lu Shaojie, the Knicks' other offensive points are restricted."

"The playoffs really depend on defense to win!"

The performance of the Celtics was praised by the fans.

Of course, no one underestimates the strength of the Knicks because of this.

This was when the Celtics had the advantage of the home court, and the players played at a very high level, and it was difficult to win the game.

In terms of strength, the Knicks still have a slight advantage.

A day later, Game [-] of the series followed.

Still at home to the Celtics.

After winning the last game, the morale of the Celtics players is high.

The fans at the scene are also more fanatical.

After a day of adjustments, the Knicks players have calmed down and are ready for a fierce battle.

During the warm-up, everyone was talking and laughing, with extremely relaxed expressions.

Game start.

The Knicks got the ball first.

Lu Shaojie attacked with the ball, and Smart defended him alone.

"Crack, snap."

Lu Shaojie dribbled away from Smart's defense after a few changes of direction, quickly rushed to the basket to face Thompson's block, and scored the ball.

2:0
Lu Shaojie made a change in this game.

He didn't look for his teammates at the beginning of the game as before, but strengthened his personal offense before the opponent double-teamed him.

Walker takes the ball and looks for Tatum first.

Tatum and Jaylen Brown made a cooperation, and Jaylen Brown rushed to the basket and scored a layup.

2:2
Lu Shaojie stepped back and made a three-pointer, which was scored.

Then Walker missed a shot, and Lu Shaojie made another chasing three-pointer.

Less than 2 minutes into the game, Lu Shaojie scored eight points in a row.

The Celtics called a timeout.

"Fuck! How can you fight this?"

"Lu Shaojie is going to show off his power today!"

"Too accurate!"

"It can't be prevented at all!"

"Kaizi died today!"

"Lu Shaojie is in great shape today!"

Celtics fans, very worried.

If Lu Shaojie has been in this offensive state in this game, the game cannot be played.

Of course, Celtics coach Stevens is well aware of this. He called the timeout to re-arrange tactics against Lu Shaojie.

After the timeout, the game continues.

Tatum of the Celtics used his teammates to cover and made a three-pointer.

8:5
The Knicks' offensive round.

As long as Lu Shaojie takes the ball for halftime, the Celtics will definitely come to double-team.

Lu Shaojie played the ball quickly, and then received the ball after running.

The Celtics continued to double-team.

This shows an attitude, you, Lu Shaojie, will be treated like this throughout the entire game today.

Do you want to score?

you can!

But it must cost you double or even triple your energy.

Let's see who can hold on first.

The offensive time of this round is running out. After receiving the pass from Lu Shaojie, Payton directly shot a three-pointer.

The ball missed.

Thompson grabbed the rebound and passed to Walker.

Walker wanted to break fast, but the Knicks retreated quickly.

Walker had to settle down and play a position to attack.

The ball was passed to Thompson inside, and Thompson beat Robinson under the basket.

The ball was missed, but it caused a defensive foul by Robinson.

Thompson made two free throws.

8:7
Lu Shaojie dribbled the ball for halftime, Walker and Smart came over to double-team, and Lu Shaojie passed the ball to Payton.

Payton passed Randall again, and the ball was intercepted by Tatum.

Tatum launched a fast break, and Lu Shaojie quickly returned to defense, delaying the opponent's fast break.

The Knicks players are all in place.

Tatum is facing Lu Shaojie's defense at this time.

This is a rare matchup between the two.

Tatum became competitive, and he wanted to single out Lu Shaojie.

Signaling his teammates to pull away, Tatum began to change directions.

"Crack, snap."

Shake, shake again.

Tatum's footsteps were not fast, and he tried several times in a row, but he couldn't break through Lu Shaojie's defense at all.

Then ask your teammates to come over and cover?
Do not!
Tatum suddenly stepped back and shot a three-pointer.

Lu Shaojie jumped up to block the shot.

The ball touched Lu Shaojie's fingertips and flew towards the basket.

"when."

The sound of iron striking.

The ball hit the front of the basket, bounced forward, and flew in the direction where Lu Shaojie was.

Lu Shaojie and Tatum jumped up almost at the same time.

"Snapped."

Lu Shaojie reached for the ball and grabbed it.

After landing, Lu Shaojie accelerated away from Tatum and rushed to the basket.

At this point, there were no defensive players in front of him.

(End of this chapter)