The team's lead was fleeting and he was dissatisfied with the performance of the players on the field.
This is the characteristic of a young team. They are not afraid of any opponent when they are happy, but they also collapse very quickly.
During the timeout, Rivers seemed to emphasize that his players should stabilize their mentality and not be led by the sun.
After the timeout, the Celtics obviously slowed down their pace, and the players patiently conducted the battle in the position.
"Clang!"
In this round, the Celtics cooperated well, but Rondo's mid-range shot was still not good, and the shot missed.
The Sun quickly launched a counterattack!
Chen Yan stepped on the accelerator and overtook Tony Allen in a straight line!
After a long drive, Chen Yan received a pass from Nash near the free throw line and started with a one-handed dunk!
99 versus 99.
Chen Shi connected and helped the Suns equalize the score!
The Celtics finally stopped the bleeding after falling into a short scoring drought. Al Jefferson scored two points with a small hook under the basket.
101 to 99.
Although it was just a mediocre two points, Celtic fans and players on the bench seemed very excited. This goal allowed them to maintain their lead.
After this goal, the young Celtics regained their game form.
The two sides fell into a stalemate again.
The Celtics tried their best to drag the rhythm into the battlefield and suppress the Suns' running and gunning style.
After entering the position, the Celtics also strengthened their defense against Chen Yan. He could be said to have been playing like crazy in these few minutes.
Chen Yan was constantly harassed by Tony Allen. This old man's defense could no longer be described as sparing no effort, it was simply life-threatening!
In addition, Durant and Rondo came up to double-team Chen Yan at any time when he started.
Fortunately, Chen Yan adjusted his playing style in time, constantly passing the ball to his teammates or using running positions to help his teammates open up offensive space.
This is the real NBA. It is difficult to win such a stalemate game by relying on one person's strength.
For the Celtics, the inside and outside partnership of Durant and Al Jefferson also continued to score points on the offensive end.
Entering the second half of the fourth quarter, the intensity of the confrontation between the two sides has obviously increased to a higher level!
Players from both sides kept falling down and walking to the free throw line, which is a reflection of the intensity of the game.
Whether they are on the scene or in front of the TV, the fans are excited to see it. Confrontation is the true meaning of basketball!
The last 1 minute and 37 seconds!
The two sides fought to a tie at 122!
The competition has reached its most intense stage!
Celtic's possession of the ball.
In this round, the Celtics used Durant's singles strategy!
Xiaoshuai has scored 41 points in this game and is the hottest player on the Green Kai team.
Durant stared intently at Laga Bell in front of him.
After a crotch change, Durant found his shooting rhythm and took a shot from outside the three-point line!
"Bang!"
The ball drew an arc and then hit the back edge of the basket and bounced into the net!
Laga Bell couldn't help but shake his head after seeing the ball go in. He didn't lose position on the ball just now, but Durant's height and high shooting point directly ignored his interference.
After scoring the goal, the young coach shouted excitedly!
He looked at Chen Yan and kept muttering: "Come on, brother, give me some response! Give me some pressure!"
Durant is already in high spirits, and he is eager to win against Chen Yan in a high-scoring battle.
But Chen Yan didn't take Xiaoshuai's provocation to heart. He had his own rhythm of the game.
Sun attack round.
After landing in position, Chen Yan received a pass from Diaw and directly started a strong breakthrough!
Near the free throw line, after attracting double-teams, he made a wide-range move after taking off, and distributed the ball to Laga Bell in the bottom corner.
Laga-Bale lateral transfer!
Diaw catches the ball and then moves it!
After consecutive passes, the opportunity comes out!
At a 45-degree angle from the left, Nash hit an open three-pointer with a knife in his hand!
It is absolutely impossible for him to lose this kind of ball!
125 versus 125!
Both sides are back on the same starting line again!
Celtics offensive possession.
Rondo carried the ball across the half court at a controlled pace, and the game came to the last minute!
Rondo transforms into Ron to guide, constantly directing his teammates' movements from the top of the key!
With 10 seconds left in the attack time, Durant ran in front of Rondo.
Just when the fans thought the two were going to play hand-to-hand, Rondo suddenly flicked his wrist and passed the ball into the paint!
Al Jefferson easily put the basket under the basket and scored two points.
127 to 125!
"Beautiful! This pass is very clever!"
"Hahaha, Rondo's pass deceived the Suns' entire defense."
Both commentators in the tv5 studio were full of praise for Rondo's pass.
The Celtics regained the lead, and now all the pressure was on the Suns.
After Nash passed half court, he handed the ball to Chen Yan, and then the Suns pulled away to let him play singles on Tony Allen.
Chen Yan has scored 49 points in this game so far, and the whole team trusts his condition.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
While Chen Yan kept crotching, he was also thinking about how to deal with this round of offense.
Sudden shot? Or pass?
While hesitating, Chen Yan chose to start!
"Crack!"
When he broke through to the free throw line, Tony Allen showed his defensive talent, and his quick eyes and hands destroyed Chen Yan's dribbling!
The home fans cheered for a while. Just when they thought the defense was successful, Chen Yan turned around and accelerated to protect the ball again.
Chen Yan had too many thoughts in this offensive round, but Tony Allen's move made his thinking immediately clear.
There were 7 seconds left in the attack time of the round. Chen Yan, who was outside the three-point line, picked up the ball without adjusting and just pulled it out!
Tony Allen was caught off guard with this shot!
"Whoa!"
Rain falls on the rainbow!
Perfectly hollow!
128 to 127!
The entire North Shore Garden Arena was quiet, like a cemetery!
At this time, the camera gave Chen Yan a big close-up.
True - ballpark silencer!
Domestic fans and friends were also very excited. After the ball was made, Chen Yan's personal score rose to 52 points.
