The Godfather of Basketball

After winning the first game, the Nets were in great momentum. They also continued to maintain their advantage in the second game, and made another victory 106-86, taking a 2-0 lead on a big score.

Irving had 21 points and 6 assists, Anthony had 20 points and 6 rebounds, Mitchell had 18 points, George and Butler had 13 points each.

After taking a 2-0 lead, the Nets showed their dominance.

At the same time, the Celtics have more or less exposed problems.

Stevens switched to a small lineup this season, and his speed has increased significantly, which means moving closer to the Nets and Warriors.

But in the face of the talent suppression of the Nets, their small lineup did not have the expected effect on the defensive end.

Getting 20+ in a row by Anthony is the best proof.

And compared to defense, their offense is more uncomfortable. Butler and George's strikers just choked their offensive points. After unsuccessfully seeking to break through Anthony, their offensive end was completely lost.

The good news is that the next game will be moved to Boston, and the Celtics still have room to adjust. The bad news is that Stevens has only three days to adjust.

The game between the Nets and the Celtics was played relatively late. In the West, after the Warriors swept the Nuggets, they have already played four games with the Mavericks. The score of 3 to 1 reflects the relationship between the two teams. strength gap.

However, the Mavericks also showed their style characteristics. The Chinese player Ding Yanyuhang (averaging 11 points and 4 rebounds per game) who performed well in the first round also had a performance of 15 points in a single game in front of the Warriors, which made domestic fans very happy.

When Ding Yanyuhang was traded back then, the extreme fans who scolded Tang Tian didn't realize his good intentions until now.

The Rockets, who also swept the Thunder in the first round, encountered difficulties after meeting the Spurs in the second round. They are currently behind by a big score of 1 to 2, and the road to promotion is not smooth.

Time flies, two days passed in the blink of an eye, Tang Tian and the Nets players got on the plane to Boston.

Tang Tian has been in the East for many years, and he has played against the Celtics countless times. When he comes to Boston and the North Shore Garden Arena, his mentality is already very calm. The team is stronger. He also requires the players to stay focused and calm. normal heart.

The next night, the Nets played the Celtics at the North Shore Gardens.

Although behind 0 to 2, the support of the Green Army fans for the home team has not diminished, and the atmosphere on the scene is extremely warm.

Stevens also showed his adjustments before the start of the game. He removed Brown and made the starting lineup of Walker, Hayward, Tatum, Horford and Zhou Qi.

After the game started, Jokic gave the Nets the opportunity to take the lead in attacking.

Irving took the ball to the frontcourt, and the wing used the pick-and-roll to break through and kill the basket. After encountering a double-team, he distributed the ball to Anthony who cut in the middle.

In a round very similar to the previous two games, Anthony caught the ball and staged a signature washing machine gyration against Zhou Qi who was supplementing the defense.

The movement was picturesque, and Zhou Qi was completely left behind, but at the moment of the shot, Zhou Qi's long arm re-occupied his airspace, and directly blocked his ball with a slap.

Whistles rang out everywhere.

Hayward missed a three-pointer from the outside, but Tatum grabbed the offensive rebound and made a fierce shot, causing Anthony's defensive foul.

After returning to their home court, the overall feeling of the Celtics is different.

After Tatum made two free throws, the Celtics took the lead.

The Nets advanced to the frontcourt, and Irving used Jokic's pick-and-roll to kill the basket again. This time he was very resolute and fast, completely leaving Zhou Qi behind.

But just as he jumped up and shot in the air, Zhou Qi's long arm still interfered, and the lever he adjusted in the air didn't go in.

Zhou Qi received a defensive rebound after landing.

There were cheers everywhere.

After defending the Nets' offense for two consecutive rounds, the adjustment of the Celtics is really immediate.

Tang Tian also looked thoughtfully from the sidelines.

Zhou Qi's ability to protect the frame and assist in defense is already very good. After two years of honing in the NBA, his experience and confrontation have also improved a lot. Compared with his previous life, he is a completely two-level player.

The game is still going on.

The Celtics' offense and defense were out of balance in the first two games. After the defensive intensity came up in this game, they obviously played back and forth with the Nets on the scene.

Moreover, Brown, who entered the bench, also has a lot of shooting power, and he will not lose the wind in the exchange with Mitchell.

At the end of the half, the Celtics also led by two points 45 to 43.

Through their tough defense, they forcibly lowered the Nets' offensive level to the same level as their own.

During the halftime break, Tang Tian adjusted the team's tactical strategy, taking advantage of Jokic's restraint in the interior, and concentrated more coordination outside the three-point line.

The adjustment of the inside pass and cut is very effective. Jokic has an advantage in the inside, and his pass can pass the ball in place in the first time. The other four points of the Nets, including Anthony, are all good. absolute range.

In the first round of the third quarter, Jokic sent a second pass to Butler, who got a completely open chance.

"boom!"

But Butler's shot was a little off, and the ball bounced out of the basket.

The Celtics played a fast break, and Tatum's fast break caused Anthony's pull foul.

After two free throws, the Celtics continued to lead.

In the next round, it was still Jokic. This time he sent a second pass to George, and George made a three-pointer.

"boom!"

Still not going in.

After the Nets adjusted their tactics, the effect of taking chances is obvious, but this is just catching up with the bad touch of the outside line, and they are making continuous shots.

The Nets didn't open the outside line, and the Celtics seized the opportunity to accumulate advantages little by little.

In the critical fourth quarter, Irving's outside three-pointer finally broke the deadlock for the Nets, but it was too late.

In the end, the Celtics won the game 99-91 at home and tied the big score at 2-1.

Horford scored the team's most 20 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. He has experienced many teams, but both the Eagles and the Celtics this season want him to play center, but it turns out that he can only return to the fourth position. Have the best play.

Hayward and Walker each scored 18 points. After experiencing the downturn in the first two games, this game finally felt good.

Of course, it was Zhou Qi who surprised the fans the most. He played 35 minutes in the first game and scored 12 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks on 5 of 7 shots.

His outstanding performance has also won the unanimous approval of fans at home and abroad.

The nickname "Brother Pinyin" replied by former teammate Abdul Saramu on Weibo is also widely circulated among fans and media.