the great gatsby

Chapter 172 Losing, but not losing (Fifth update!)

After the two sides returned to the court again, the noise in Madison Square Garden never stopped, because it was not like an ordinary regular season, but a fierce playoffs.

The defensive intensity of both sides has increased. They squeezed, pressed, carried, bumped, pulled, and pulled. As long as they were within the referee's tolerance range, they all got wet. And they also began to make frequent moves that the referee did not allow. , the referee suddenly became busy, the whistle clenched in his mouth kept sounding, the game was blown to pieces, but the tense atmosphere permeating it became more and more intense.

The audience at Madison Square Garden felt as if their bladders were full of urine, their faces were flushed, but there was no way for them to bleed out.

At the end of the first half, the two sides returned to the same starting line, 54:54. The defense in the second quarter made the scores of both sides lower than that in the first quarter, but the tension was even worse.

After halftime adjustments, the offense of the two sides became smoother, but the intensity of the defense did not drop. The Knicks even played Bogut and Chandler for a period of time. The two high towers were on the court at the same time, squeezing the Celtics. At the same time, it also dragged the game into the quagmire.

Bite ball by ball in positional battles, the heaviness of this kind of stalemate makes the Celtics who are used to this style of play feel sick, let alone the Knicks who are used to playing smooth offense.

But with Gatsby, the master of positional warfare, on the court, the Knicks' score was biting the Celtics. Gatsby deeply understood the importance of the mid-range at this time, when the defense is full of the basket and the three-point line. At that time, the wide mid-range was the best stage to kill the opponent, but unfortunately Gatsby's mid-range was not enough to kill the opponent, but Pierce's mid-range hit by hit made the Knicks feel pain.

At the end of the third quarter, Gatsby scored 22 points, 7 assists, 4 rebounds and 1 steal. The number of rounds decreased and so did the points.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, the game entered a white-hot stage. At this time, the team's background will slowly be revealed. The Celtics have fewer fouls, fewer mistakes, rich ability to create damage and creation. The Knicks' ability to commit fouls gradually caused blood loss. In the last minute, D'Antoni withdrew from the starting lineup and declared failure. The Knicks lost to the Celtics, who had the league's best record, 1:89 at home.

Everyone who watched the game commented that it was a glorious defeat!
That's true, not to mention that the Celtics have the best record in the league. Generally, a strong team will lose three points when they meet the Celtics. The Knicks are not afraid to fight against the Celtics. After four quarters, it was not until the last minute that the winner was decided.

It is worth mentioning that the Knicks forced the veterans of the Celtics to foam at the mouth. In this battle, Tony Allen made six fouls, almost all of which were received by Gatsby. Kevin Garnett's right foot cramped, Rasheed nearly sprained, Pierce dislocated a finger, and the Knicks made the Celtics look tired.

盖慈比最终拿到29分9助攻6篮板2抢断，而对面的三巨头，加内特拿下18分9篮板4助攻，皮尔斯拿下25分4篮板4助攻，雷阿伦拿到17分2篮板2助攻。

Rondo, who was directly facing up to Gatsby, only scored 8 points, 5 assists and 5 rebounds, which was considered inferior by Gatsby. After the game, Rondo was very unconvinced. He is a tough guy who always avoids people and plays. Most of the reporters are snickering. They know that Rondo is not good at shooting, so they always have malice towards people who are good at shooting.

Although he lost the game, D'Antoni was very happy when he summed up the game: "We lost the game tonight, the boys are very unhappy, and I am also very sorry, but I am not unhappy, because this game is completely out of control. Contrary to my expectations, the first is the excellent performance of the two new players.

Bogut and Chandler supported our inside defense, which is why we were able to play four quarters with Boston Hard Steel tonight. This is only the first time they have joined the team. Such results have already been achieved. It can be seen from many defensive cooperations today that the level of tacit understanding is not enough. If there is a month, I believe that our team's defense will definitely be able to improve to a higher level.

Boston is really strong. Some people always say that Bostonians are old. I think they can try to see if they can take advantage of Bostonians.I'm not surprised I didn't beat the Bostonians, but I'm really pleased with the determination and fearlessness shown by our young people in the face of strong enemies. ..."

After the game, Gatsby was also brought to the press conference. Now it is difficult for him to avoid the press conference. He is the leader of the team and the one who performs the best in every game. His news value is also The highest, but the protagonist tonight is not him, but Bogut. Bogut and Chandler also came to the press conference.

"Andrew, what do you think of tonight's performance?" The reporter's ability to ask questions was as weak as ever.

Bogut pursed his lips and said, "This is just my normal level, but it's the first time I've worked with a new teammate, and it feels good to be able to have such a tacit understanding."

"May I ask what you think of Gatsby?" The reporter asked. This reporter came from Boston and always wanted to make things difficult for the Knicks. In his opinion, Bogut was arrogant and might not be convinced by Gatsby. Tszby, a rookie, is the leader of the team. If Bogut says something disrespectful to Gatsby at the press conference, the Knicks' locker room will be in trouble.

Bogut glanced at him and said with a smile: "Gatsby is the boss of the team. He is the best leader I have ever seen. In terms of ability, he is definitely a top ten point guard in the league. In terms of uniting the team , he is a well-deserved leader, I feel the warmth of home in him, he is a very hardworking and selfless person, his noble qualities convinced me."

The reporter was not reconciled. He bit the bullet and asked: "Bogut, I think you are the core of the team. You support the team's defense and can be used as the axis of the ball transfer. Today you are supporting at a high position... "

Bogut cut him off: "You're a reporter from Boston, aren't you?"

The reporters in New York glared at the reporter, who flinched and ducked behind him.

Bogut said with a smile: "The Knicks don't have a saying who is the boss at all. When I called him the boss, Gatsby told me sincerely that in the Knicks, it doesn't matter who is the boss, only the division of labor is different. As for the boss That's what I call him, and so do everyone else."

Tyson Chandler next to him nodded in approval. The reporters were surprised that Bogut and Chandler, who had just arrived, were so convinced of Gatsby, which showed how high Gatsby's prestige in the team was.

(End of this chapter)