The Basketball Court Swordsman

When Paul Pierce started to miss repeatedly on the offensive end, the Celtics suddenly couldn't find the rhythm.

Now Pierce can still score 20 points per game with his superb personal skills. For a 34-year-old veteran, this is a very remarkable achievement.

But from another perspective, Pierce can only rely on the precipitation he has accumulated over the years to get points. Rely on the body? Rely on speed? By bouncing? He can't rely on it either.

Therefore, as long as you squeeze Pierce's offensive space as much as possible and not be deceived by his cunning timing, then it is not difficult to prevent this star small forward who still averages 20 points per game.

Green couldn't stop Pierce, but that didn't mean that the taciturn first-year rookie couldn't.

"The Celtics' strongest offensive point has been locked. Then we continue to defend like this, resolutely man-to-man, and even pick-and-rolls without changing defense, because the Celtics do not have speed. As long as they can do better Be more patient, we are the winners!" This time he suspended Henson without even changing a single tactic, only to emphasize the mentality.

After returning from the timeout, Rivers had difficulty sitting down and stood anxiously on the sidelines. The Celtics fans suddenly discovered that their three giants seem to be a little insufficient.

Garnett fought and retreated. Ray Allen was hugged by George as a tree. As for Pierce, his experience does not seem to have much advantage in front of Leonard's long arms and big hands.

The local Boston fans thought that Henson was facing two bottles of poison, but in fact, only two glasses of high liquor were placed in front of him.

High alcohol may not taste good, but as long as it is swallowed with a bite of teeth and a stomach, it will not be fatal.

The desperate Celtics have never seen such a tough perimeter defensive belt. Rondo has allocated the ball several times, but the team's top two scorers Ray Allen and Pierce have been unable to get a chance.

The bronze walls and iron walls that George and Leonard jointly created on the flanks left a deep impression on the league for the first time!

In the end, the Celtics can only hand the ball to O'Neal. Of course, it was Jermaine O'Neal.

The former All-Star insider, who once became famous in Indianapolis, has basically not attacked since his knee was "scrapped." Facing Horford's rock-solid defense, Jermaine's turn-over jumper couldn't escape the interference zone.

After returning from the timeout, the Celtics not only failed to play tactics, but also directly failed to attack, which was a huge blow to the team's morale.

Throughout the first quarter, the Celtics did not play a decent offense. The starting five is not working, and the weak second team is even more terrible.

Whether Boston fans want to admit it or not, the splendor of the Celtics is indeed a thing of the past.

In the next three quarters, the Celtics, let alone a comeback, they couldn't even score a lead. The Pacers' perimeter defensive chain completely contained the Celtics, and Pierce and Ray Allen struggled.

In just half of the game, the Pacers led by 15 points. And Mike Gorman attributed the reason for the lag to "The Celtics did not perform well in the first half."

If Henson heard this remark, he would definitely have a stomachache with a smile. The Celtics are not performing poorly, they have tried their best, but still can't change anything!

It's just that the local commentators and fans in Boston are still reluctant to admit this.

How could a "gray-headed" "countryman" from a cornfield beat Boston's "aristocratic master"?

But in fact, Walker is no longer the shabby "countryman" at the beginning, and the "noble master", even if it is a noble, is now a downright noble.

After the start of the second half, Rondo scored 5 points in a row, Ray Allen finally succeeded in long shots, and the Celtics shot a wave of 8-0.

Henson did not sit back and wait for death. He immediately cut off the signs when he saw the Celtics rise, and reminded everyone righteously: "Fuck me up!"

Henson never relented when he should be a wicked person. Facts have proved that his anger did make the slightly relaxed players renew their vigilance.

So in the subsequent games, the down-and-out Celtics did not get any chance. In the whole game, they were suppressed by the Pacers. With the Pacers blooming more, Rivers asked the team to put pressure on the ball and try to prevent the Pacers from working.

If placed last season, Rivers' tricks may still have a chance of success. But now, after Henson has Paul, the master of the field, not letting the Pacers pass to work, that is idiotic.

Seeing that the Big Three that once swept the league were overwhelmed by the young Pacers, Boston commentator Mike Gorman finally admitted the dilemma facing his home team.

"The problem with the team is obvious. This combination is more than 100 years old. The contracts of many Celtics players will expire after this season, so if the Celtics continue to lose the championship... .. This will most likely be the "last season" of the Big Three."

"And the Indiana Pacers, their young people are better than we thought. Paul George has become a tall second position with both offensive and defensive capabilities. Leonard has made James and Pierce the two league's top juniors in two consecutive games. It’s no coincidence that the forwards are deflated. Horford and West’s stable scoring output will never stall the Pacers’ offense. What’s more, the thickness of their lineup is very good."

Speaking of which, Gorman can't help but look at the Celtics bench data. Compared with the Pacers, the data is simply horrible.

Now in the fourth quarter of the game, only Bass and young guard Bradley in the Celtics rotation have scoring data. Of course, don't expect how good their numbers are, the two only contributed 9 points together.

As for the Pacers bench, Matthews alone has already scored 13 points.

Before the game, everyone thought that this would be a close and difficult game, and the Celtics won even more.

But the game ended with a 97-74 score. By looking at the score difference, you know that this game has nothing to do with the word "evenly matched". The old giants Celtics, who just won four consecutive victories, once again lost time.

"The game... the game is over, the Celtics only scored 74 points. I have to say, this is a heartbreaking result. We thought... thought Kyle Special people can do better." Gorman could not help but feel sad as he watched the desolate Big Three exit the game.

In 2008, they were energetic and won the championship trophy in one fell swoop. Everyone thought that a new dynasty of the Green Army was about to be born.

However, in 2012, they lost to a team that was never considered an opponent. And it was a fiasco.

In everyone's impression, the Celtics are still the unbeatable Eastern power, and the Pacers are still the big team that is difficult to win 30 wins in a season.

But before you know it, the situation has changed. This is the NBA. Here we speak with strength.

"Okay, let's see who is the best player in this game." In grief, Gorman suddenly reacted and explained that the work is not over yet, and now is not the time to worry about the Celtics.

So, under his guidance, the best player of the game appeared on the TV screens of the fans.

So in the next 30 seconds, the fans were screened by the No. 2 small forward who seemed to be paralyzed.

13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and 0 of 3 3-pointers... Leonard's data looks mediocre. At least compared to Paul's 23 points and 8 assists and George's 18 points and 7 rebounds, it is not worth mentioning.

But looking at Pierce's shooting percentage of only 37% and up to 5 turnovers, it is not difficult to understand why Leonard was selected as the best player.

A top three who once smashed the league was beaten faceless by a first-year rookie. All the information reminded one thing: a new era has arrived.

Boston fans are still alive in their former glory, they think the arrogant man is Henson. But this game suddenly made them understand.

To quote Coach Henson Joe in an interview after the game: "Before the game, everyone thought I was arrogant. They felt that facing a team like the Celtics, I should be nervous, as long as there is Relax at the slightest bit, and I am arrogant. But the process and results of this game show that the arrogant people are themselves. They should be nervous too! They always think that they are still aloof, please, wake up!"

After speaking, Henson wanted to turn around and leave. But it seemed that he suddenly remembered something, and moved closer to the microphone in Sager's hand.

After that, the Chinese coach said seriously: "We are very strong now, really strong!"