If I were Yi Di in the NBA

Chapter 225

Yi Jian played well, and the Celtics had nothing to do, at least not in this game.

To be precise, none of them struggled much.

The Thunder's defense of the three-point line is extremely tight, and the Celtics have no idea of ​​betting on the three-point line.

They just kept strengthening their defense, not sure if it was a habit or an experiment for the next game.

Anyway, after the Thunder took a big lead in the third quarter, the game between the two teams in the final quarter was relatively flat.

In the end, the Thunder beat the Celtics 105:87 and won the first game of the finals.

After the game, Celtics coach Rivers made an indifferent look and said: "This is just one game. We are behind in the series and behind by a large score in the game. We have all experienced it. This is nothing."

Ray Allen also said, "The first loss doesn't mean anything, we will be ready for the next game."

Thunder coach Brooks led his team to win, and he must be in a good mood.

He said: "I just knew that my players would perform well. They have been looking forward to the finals for a long time, and we are ready. So on the court, we will know how to deal with them."

Yi Jian said after the game: "We are the better prepared side, so we won the victory. Of course, it will not be so easy in the future. The Celtics are difficult opponents, but we will continue to move forward."

"During the game, our players worked hard and performed their duties. We will use all our weapons on the stage of the finals."

Durant was also very excited in the interview, "I know they want to prevent me, but I will not let them do so. We are united, just to win the championship, we need to win three games."

After the Thunder's victory, the outside world is generally optimistic about them.

In the game, the Thunder's inside advantage is visible to the naked eye, and the rebounds are completely crushed.

This is a bit different from the expectations before the series. The Celtics' performance is a bit weak, which also makes many fans a little disappointed with the finals. The majority of neutral fans want to see suspense.

In fact, there is no need to jump to conclusions after a game.

The Thunder is definitely stronger, but the Celtics are not that weak, and the two teams still have some fights.

However, with the age of the Big Three, their strength has slipped from the peak, and the Celtics' ability to attack tough problems is indeed not strong enough.

It can be said that they have become superstars, and they still suffer after all.

The second battle will start three days later, and the Celtics can make more adjustments to take care of the elderly.

The Celtics did have a better start in the second game. They are still very good at turning experience into combat effectiveness. With the first contact, they obviously have a new understanding of the Thunder.

"Prevent the outside line, Ray Allen feels good today." Yi Jian reminded.

The Celtics' most stable offensive player is Pierce, who is good at holding the ball, but the X factor among the Big Three is Ray Allen, because if the pitcher comes to feel, a few three-pointers can change a lot.

The Thunder can let Pierce score in singles, but they can't let Ray Allen find the feeling from the three-point line.

So Ray Allen felt good at the beginning. When he hit a three-pointer, the Thunder began to guard against Ray Allen.

Ray Allen is a master off the ball. Sometimes it is difficult for a person to completely stare at him. Therefore, the Thunder will give priority to defending Ray Allen in many cases. After all, Rondo on the outside does not have a basket.

Rondo was also very depressed, and tried to come in for a layup again, but Yi Jian was taught by a big hat again.

Rondo has wingspan, good rhythm and speed, and has a strong ability to seize opportunities. Unfortunately, their current opponent is the Thunder, the number one blocker in the Thunder League, and there is a real no-fly zone inside.

On the defensive end, the Celtics defended Yi Jian more closely.

The main reason is that the assisted defense came up faster, and sometimes the opportunity emptied Lopez.

Lopez just made it to the All-Star, but he can be considered a quasi-All-Star in the paint.

The Celtics put most of their defensive attention on Yi Jian, and Lopez can naturally score.

So the Celtics took the lead in the first quarter and were quickly pressed down by the Thunder, and then the Thunder played better and better.

The Celtics reduced their rotation again this time, from nine to eight.

The main reason is that they are weak on the inside and consume a lot of money. If they are on the outside, they can just change one of them a little.

However, even if the three main players fought against each other, they still couldn't hold on gradually.

After Ray Allen was slightly restricted, the Celtics' offense failed.

On the defensive end, all four of their insiders have foul trouble.

It's not that the Thunder bullied them at home, they really couldn't stand the Thunder's insiders.

Their defense also oscillates between flanking Yi Jian and not flanking.

But such a rhythm change has no effect on Yi Jian. He still kills all directions inside, and occasionally goes to the outside to shoot a few baskets, throwing three-pointers, and his shooting percentage is also very good.

"How is it possible? How can there be a player who cannot be restricted by any defense?"

The Celtics coaching staff couldn't figure it out.

They are not as decisive as the Lakers on the defensive end, and it is natural to have problems.

However, their rebounding is a bit better, mainly because they changed their method, which is to try to push Yi Jian and other insiders out, and then outside players to protect the rebounds.

This has a certain effect, but consumes more insiders.

Yi Jian's strength and confrontation have a huge advantage in hand-to-hand combat at the basket.

He went from an insider who was unwilling to fight against the basket at the beginning to a tough guy who no one wants to meet now in just three years, which is embarrassing.

"The Celtics are so bad offensively that it's useless to get off to a good start."

"Rondo took too many shots and missed them."

"It's not as easy to use as the fourth giant."

"Yi Jian has already blocked five shots. I'm afraid he will be super god this time."

"The key is that the Celtics are so strict against Yi Jian, and they can't stop Yi Jian from scoring. This is a superstar."

"The Thunder have Yi Jian, so they should win the championship."

At the last moment of the first half, Yi Jian came to the outside and hit a three-pointer, and the Thunder took the lead again to end the first half.

The lead was not so much in the game, but the rhythm was still firmly controlled by the Thunder.

"Don't slacken your defense." Yi Jian said back to the locker room.

"Don't worry, Yi, I don't think Ray Allen will be given a chance to make a move."

"I also guarantee that we will guard against the Celtics' three-pointer. Yi Jian has done so much, if we can't even do our own share, it will be too embarrassing."

"In fact, as long as everyone stays focused, there will be no problems. We will definitely make the Celtics stronger. All we have to do is to play well throughout the series." Yi Jian encouraged again.

With him, the coaching staff has saved a lot of trouble.

Maybe some head coaches will feel uncomfortable, thinking that the players have challenged their authority.

But Brooks is fine, as a rookie in the coaching world, he has a good relationship with the stars.

Thunder, continue to be full of fighting spirit.

(End of this chapter)