ebookland Chapter 408 Since we're going to deliver a shock, let's go all out!
Chapter 408 Since we're going to deliver a shock, let's go all out!
Ray Allen can score when he gets out of the box using a screen, and Pau Gasol can get the ball in the low post and attack himself.
Pierce, always lurking high in the post, is the team's strongest one-on-one player.
Even Rondo himself, given the opportunity, can still attack the basket and score a layup even without a rim.
It's not that we don't defend Garnett, but... the "new Celtics Big Five" have too many scoring options.
We can't defend against it all.
In contrast, last season, despite having a five-star lineup, Rondo still had a bit of inexperience.
Furthermore, the fifth-ranked member, whether it's Rasheed Wallace, the "Roaring God," or Kendrick Perkins, is simply not up to par.
Pau Gasol is different.
In terms of pure ability and impact on the team, he is probably the Celtics' most formidable player right now.
That will inevitably elevate the overall strength of the Celtics.
This allows the previously lackluster Celtics to launch a new assault on the championship.
Next round.
Rondo was directing the traffic, seemingly looking for Garnett on the left low post, ready for a powerful jump shot.
In reality, it was a bounce pass to Pierce on the left high post, allowing him to get out of position and attack Curry.
"boom!"
A back-to-the-basket move followed by a turnaround fadeaway jumper.
The steps were slow, but heavy.
It wasn't flashy, but Curry couldn't do anything about it; even with his best efforts to block, he could only pray it wouldn't go in.
next second.
"Shh!"
The ball went into the net swish-swish.
The same attack, Curry couldn't stop, but if it were Su Yan, it might have been a big block.
otherwise.
Pierce airballed?
This is the significance of misalignment and attacking by finding the weak link.
But every player has value on the court, especially Curry, who is the second-in-command of a championship team.
With ample freedom to fire, a favorable growth environment, and Su Yan constantly drawing defensive threats to his side.
The second-year Curry has grown and become much stronger than the second-year Curry during his time with the Warriors.
"boom!"
A player with his back to the basket suddenly bounced off the ground, while everyone's attention was focused on Su Yan on the perimeter.
David Lee takes the ball and puts it in the basket.
It was easily completed.
In the next possession, Curry once again used his excellent insight to find Su Yan, who had made a run to shake off the defender.
People come and balls come.
He caught the ball and sprang up in three steps. Even if Pau Gasol reacted in time, he couldn't help defend in time.
He knew he couldn't stop it.
He could only stand still with his arms outstretched as punishment, unable to serve as a backdrop for the jumps; this was his last act of defiance.
"boom!"
Su Yan soared into the sky and slammed the ball into Pau Gasol with one arm.
This is not over yet.
Curry's excellent playmaking ability, individual three-point threat, and gravity allowed him to find an opportunity to drive to the basket in the next possession.
Layup from the right wing.
A reverse layup from the left wing during a glide was like eating a Dove chocolate – smooth, effortless, and easy.
Curry's growth in his second year is astonishing.
Where is Su Yan?!
His performance remained consistently solid.
【钢筋铁骨lv3】下强化的力量，【纵享丝滑lv2】、【神速lv1】、【无球跑动lv3】、【弹簧人lv3】、【磁力手套lv1】和【满级三分】。
His personal abilities are already off the charts.
One-on-one is practically free.
The two of them also fought hard and forcefully.
Only if at least three people relentlessly surround and attack him would Su Yan be wary and consider whether or not to pass the ball.
"New York Twins"...powerful firepower.
New York's two stars vs. the new Celtics' Big Five.
The first quarter was a close and evenly matched offensive battle, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
Can two people outgun five?
To be honest... when it comes to pure firepower, Su Yan and Curry's barrage of three-pointers is really not to be underestimated.
But basketball isn't just about offense; it also includes defense.
The new Celtics' five stars can all defend, and Curry's improved abilities are undeniable, but the Celtics also put a lot of defensive pressure on them.
and.
During transition offense, Curry's relatively weak defense made it easier for the Celtics to attack.
In short.
With their defense, the Celtics had five players on defense, while the "New York Twins" only had Su Yan on defense.
The gap is gradually becoming apparent.
After the first quarter, the Celtics led by 4 points, and by halftime, the lead had widened to 9 points.
"COMEON!"
Intermission.
In the commentary booth, Reggie Miller exclaimed, "Don't be fooled by the fact that the Celtics' five stars are no longer at their peak."
But... even a starved camel is bigger than a horse.
Every Celtics superstar would be completely outmatched if they faced Su Yan one-on-one.
They can avoid Su Yan, and each of them, taken individually, can all beat the rest of the Knicks players.
Both offense and defense are top-notch.
This is a real headache.
"Yes."
Barkley nodded. "If... the Knicks are a team of Su Yan and Curry."
Then.
The new Celtics' Big Five truly embody team basketball, showcasing the full potential of each player.
Most teams really can't handle it.
Even with Su Yan's return, the Knicks still lost by 9 points at halftime, which is bad news.
The good news is that it's clear Su Yan isn't completely serious yet, whether on offense or defense.
None of them are at their strongest.
It seems that... upon returning to the arena for the first time, Su Yan needs to warm up first and get back into the swing of things for the new season.
半场25分3篮板2助攻2断2封盖。
These would be incredibly impressive statistics for almost any player, but for Su Yan, they were just average.
It's just a warm-up.
So...when the second half comes back, I believe Su Yan will play with abandon and let the whole league experience the pure strength of the newly crowned Finals MVP!!!
Barkley was like a tapeworm in Su Yan's stomach.
I guessed what he was thinking.
Su Yan did indeed have this intention.
First, with the team trailing, as the strongest core player, he not only needs to maintain offensive firepower in the second half, but also needs to be on the defensive end.
Excellent defense, leading to counter-attacks, is the key to closing the gap.
Secondly, since the intention is to give a group of newcomers a little shock as a return to the world.
Of course, we should go all out.
Most importantly, their opponent, the Celtics, is not a bottom-tier team like the Cavaliers or Warriors.
The absolute favorite to win the championship.
If the "new Celtics' Big Five" truly possess the core strength to win another championship, then they must go all out.
The 15-minute halftime break flew by.
"boom!"
Amid the consistently high level of excitement in the stadium.
The second half is about to begin.
The game resumes after switching sides.
Celtics have the ball.
Rondo pushed the ball over, Curry went up to defend, gave him half a body space to shoot, and focused on defending the drive.
Rondo: ? ? ?
You gave me so much?!
Are you fucking looking down on me?
Rondo was internally fuming. He hadn't taken a single shot from beyond the arc in the first half, and the more he thought about it, the angrier he got. He then opened his mouth and launched a three-pointer.
There was not a sound.
Purely hollow?
No.
Three things to avoid.
Just as Tyson was about to jump under the basket, the basketball landed in his hands. Without stopping, he made a long pass to Su Yan in the frontcourt, launching a fast break.
Tyson ran out after him, and even gestured with his chin towards Rondo, as if to say: Thanks!
Rondo: ? ? ?
You are welcome.
I also thank you and your whole family!