Basketball Dragon

Chapter 260 Whimsical
For the Celtics, they believe that the team formed is stronger than the Knicks.

They are also three All-Stars. For the Knicks who are suspected of rubbing their popularity, Garnett, Ray Allen and Pierce are more likely to have hard power.

However, this kind of thing can only be said to be unfounded, and the data of the three of them has also dropped. From this perspective, the defending champion Knicks are still stronger.

After all, after obtaining the core of the other two teams through trading, the Celtics have no one on the bench who can stir up trouble.

For this game, whether it is other teams in the league or fans, they are very concerned.

A winning streak to start, a better record than any other team, and they're already a veritable championship contender.

And the fight between strong teams can also improve information for other competitors, especially the two strong teams whose lineup has changed a lot in the summer.

After the game started, the Celtics took the lead in getting the chance to attack.

The Knicks' backcourt players were man-to-man, and Li Hai was in charge of Pierce, but he made adjustments in the interior, and Camby defended Garnett.

Opponent Ray Allen was the first to attack, but under Marbury's defense, it ended with a strike.

On the other hand, Li Hai's mid-range shot was hit by Pierce's defense. He is very experienced in how to beat Pierce, but now that the Celtics have Garnett inside, they can't rush in casually.

For the defense of the Big Three, the Knicks are extra careful. Although it is the first time the two teams have met, they are very clear about the characteristics of the three. It is very suitable for Li Hai to guard Pierce who has more balls. s Choice.

But the following situation also made the Knicks not expect that Rajon Rondo scored first for the Celtics, and they continued to score, and the three core players became the foil instead.

Rajon Rondo is really good as a second-year rookie, but his shooting is flawed. The Knicks' strategy before was to let him shoot. Unexpectedly, he made consecutive shots.

This is an accidental factor, and the Knicks also quickly adjusted to prevent the opponent from making an easy shot.

Relying on Rajon Rondo's attack, the opponent took the lead, but after the Knicks strengthened their defense, the ball was still handed over to Pierce and others.

Even if Pierce screamed panic before starting the battle, his offensive efficiency was not high in front of Li Hai. Not only him, Ray Allen and Garnett were not very efficient, but their defense was very tight, obviously. Made targeted arrangements.

Garnett and Perkins were aggressive on the inside. Randolph was defenseless on the inside, and the heavy burden of offense fell on the outside.

"Do you want to prevent me from dying? I don't think you can do it."

Li Hai spouted trash talk, squeezed Pierce away and hit the mid-range shot, making the opponent very depressed.

Li Hai was very excited to compete with a strong team, and he was also facing an All-Star player. When he was excited, his aggressiveness would be stronger.

Pierce is indeed strong, but it is not once or twice that he has suffered in front of him, so it is inevitable that he has some thoughts in his heart.

Li Hai knew the mentality of the opponent, and deliberately provoked him, "Don't think that with a helper, you can beat me. In fact, as long as there is a weakness caught, the team will lose."

Pierce was so angry that his teeth were itching, and naturally he wanted to fight back on the offensive end, but he was fooled by Li Hai. The effect was not high and the Knicks chased him up.

After experiencing the initial accident, the Knicks slowly mastered the rhythm.

But in the rotation period when they should have the advantage, because of Crawford's bad touch, they let the opponent lead again. The Celtics' substitute Eddie House and rookie Glenn Davis both played. Not bad strength.

However, after the main players returned to the court one after another, the situation changed again. The main reason was that Garnett was strangled by the Knicks, and the inside line could not be opened, so the pressure on the outside line of the Celtics was greater.

Rajon Rondo is just a flash in the pan, and he still has to rely on Ray Allen and Pierce to make a living.

Pierce's mid-range shot was extremely unstable due to Li Hai's interference, but he made a hit from outside the three-point line. It was also difficult for the Knicks to turn over like ordinary opponents.

"How about it, don't think that being good at words is enough, winning the game still depends on strength."

Not long after Pierce showed off, Li Hai hit a three-pointer in front of him.

But at the end of the first half, the Knicks were still 51 points behind 54:3.

At halftime, the Knicks have always not only recovered their physical strength, but after the fierce battle in the first half, they also have a general understanding of this season's strong opponents, and the head coach's analysis of the details is also timely.

In the second half, their defense will be more targeted, and they will also increase their aggressiveness on the offensive end. Their advantages must be played out.

The Celtics feel the same way. They feel the threat of the Knicks and understand that the competition between them may affect their psychological advantages for a period of time to come.

The Knicks began to attack the inside of the third quarter, but Randolph's offensive was hindered.

And then Pierce tried to hit a three-pointer, but Li Hai interfered, and then Li Hai made a mid-range shot, showing his strength as the most valuable player in the finals.

But the Celtics immediately fought back, and Ray Allen hit a three-pointer.

"It doesn't matter, let them compete with us on the outside. Don't let them play on the inside." Li Hai saw it clearly and understood the advantage of the Knicks. Although they were traded in the summer, their outside line is at the top of the league.

The Celtics also made up their minds. Pierce and Ray Allen put most of their shots outside the three-point line, but Garnett played the ability to help defend, and he took all the Knicks players by himself. The shot forced two steps out.

In the Celtics, Garnett does not need to take care of everything, and concentrates more on defense, which is the key to the Celtics' rebirth.

However, Li Hai made an amazing initiative at this time, rushing towards the opponent's basket in a flash.

Before Garnett could react to the first ball, Li Hai scored. On the second ball, Garnett abruptly blocked the shot, but Li Hai picked up the ball and made a second attack, causing a foul.

Li Hai's speed, strength and reaction ability were fully displayed, and the pressure on the Celtics increased greatly.

After the continuous impact, the Celtics' defense did not dare to press him too tightly, but Li Hai shot from outside the three-point line.

With 16 points in a single quarter, this was Li Hai's response. With the Celtics' offense still stable, Li Hai insisted on leading the team to overtake the score.

80:78, the defending champion is the defending champion. The Celtics thought they could beat their opponents step by step, but it turned out that they were a bit whimsical.

(End of this chapter)