Small forward Danny Granger, power forward David West and point guard three of the Indiana Pacers' main players walked onto the court side by side. This scene attracted the attention of many media reporters. , on the side of the court, countless photographers hurriedly pressed the shutter of their cameras to record this moment.
"Danny, Granger, David, West and the three Indiana Pacers players are considered by many to be the three core players in the current team. The simultaneous appearance of the three of them will naturally attract many fans. The attention of the fans." On-site commentator and Indiana Pacers star Reggie Miller said, "The appearance of these three players is likely to mean that the Indiana Pacers will compete with the visiting team Boston Celtics. The final battle begins!"
"If Xu Nuo can be regarded as one of the three core players, then wouldn't I already be the team's fourth or even fifth player." Center Roy Hope, who is still sitting on the bench of the Indiana Pacers; Burt said to himself, and the Spanish Rudy Fernandez, who was sitting next to Roy Hibbert, heard Roy Hibbert's soliloquy and shrugged noncommittally.
At the other end of the court, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers also began to deploy his troops, center Kevin Garnett, small forward Paul Pierce and point guard Rajon Rondo. The three main players also returned to the court at the same time. "The substitution adjustments of the two teams on the court were surprisingly consistent. They both replaced a main inside man, a small forward and a point guard!" On-site commentator Reggie Miller was slightly surprised. He said, "It seems that the problems encountered by the two teams are very similar!"
"However, the crux of the matter is that the final battle of this game seems to have really come!" Xunuo said to himself.
With the referee Derek Stamford blowing his whistle and taking the ball from O.J. Mayo, the game restarted.
"We must score this goal and curb their counterattack!" Xu Nuo raised a finger and said loudly to his teammates.
"But now is our moment!" Rajon Rondo said.
Xunuo looked at Rajon; Rondo, a cold smile suddenly appeared on his face.
"Is this really the case?" Xu Nuo said to Rajon Rondo.
Before Xu Nuo¡¯s words fell to the ground, Rajon; before Rondo made any reaction, Xu Nuo had already passed the ball in his hand. Rajon Rondo looked back hurriedly and saw the ball accurately reaching the hands of Indiana Pacers power forward David West after hitting the ground. At this time, the Boston Celtics only had Kevin Garnett under the basket and one player was protecting the basket. As a result, David West shot and scored under Kevin Garnett's defense. Kevin; Garnett's defensive foul.
"How come the Boston Celtics' basket is so empty?" on-site commentator Reggie Miller asked in surprise.
And the answer to this question is exactly what Rajon Rondo wants to know.
The Boston Celtics basket was so empty simply because the Indiana Pacers players spread the Boston Celtics defense apart. Danny Granger, O.J. Mayo and the ball-handling team all stood outside the three-point line, and the Boston Celtics had to send players to defend; while center Taylor Hansbrough stood in the three-second zone outside. Always ready to hit mid-range shots, Brandon Bass also has to defend. As a result, the Boston Celtics' basket is naturally empty.
"What a hateful guy!" Rajon Rondo cursed in a low voice.
David West went to the free throw line and steadily hit the extra free throw. The Indiana Pacers at home once again led the away Boston Celtics by 11 points, and the point difference returned to double digits.
¡°Give me the ball during offense and let me give them a shot in return!¡± Paul Pierce said to Rajon Rondo.
So, when Paul Pierce used Kevin Garnett's screen to get rid of the defense, Rajon Rondo immediately passed the ball to Paul Pierce. Paul Pierce faced Danny Granger. After dribbling the ball for two steps, he suddenly stopped and shot a fadeaway jumper. The ball hit the edge of the basket with a "dang" sound and bounced high.
"Rebound!" Xu Nuo and Rajon Rondo shouted at the same time.
However, just as David West was about to take off to grab the rebound, a flash of bright green suddenly appeared in front of his eyes, and at the same time, the surrounding lights seemed to dim.
"It's Kevin Garnett!" the on-site commentator Reggie Miller exclaimed.
Already thirty-six years old, Kevin Garnett jumped high and caught the ball from the air just like he did when he was young.Rebounded the ball, and then slammed the ball into the basket!
"Can you believe that Kevin Garnett can still perform such a dunk action?" Reggie Miller yelled in the commentary box, "Kevin Garnett is dunking He seems to be ten years younger again! Kevin Garnett used his outstanding performance to effectively fight back those who said he is old!"
Xu Nuo glanced at Reggie Miller who was sitting on the edge of the court, "Although I didn't mean to offend the seniors, you did say the same thing before the game started that Kevin Garnett was old." Xu Nuo felt a little funny. The ground said so.
On the coaching bench of the Indiana Pacers, the head coach turned his head and glanced at center Roy Hibbert, who was still sitting on the bench. "Roy, you are ready to play!" Coach Larry Brown said, "I think we should strengthen our protection of rebounds!"
So, when Xu Nuo walked to the free throw line, Roy Hibbert took off his sports coat and came to the technical stage to prepare to play. Xu Nuo made two free throws steadily, and then the buzzer sounded in the Conseco Arena. Roy Hibbert walked onto the court, and Taylor Hansbrough, who was a guest center as a power forward, returned to the bench. On the table.
After Roy Hibbert came on the field, Boston Celtics coach Doc Rivers also requested a substitution. Ray Allen, one of the Big Three, replaced Michael Pietrus, so Boston The Celtics' big four were on the court at the same time.
"Both teams sent almost all their main players on the field, and with six and a half minutes left before the end of the game, the game has entered the final stage!" said on-site commentator Reggie Miller.
Paul, who never felt very good throughout the game; Pierce hit an outside three-pointer in the next attack, helping the Boston Celtics finally narrow the point difference to single digits again. Coach Larry Brown on the sidelines looked at Paul Pierce's game data. As the ace small forward of the Boston Celtics, Paul Pierce made only three of eleven shots in the game, including one of four three-pointers. , made four of six free throws and only scored 11 points.
"Today Paul Pierce's shooting percentage is really poor. Maybe we can let Paul Pierce shoot from the outside. If Paul Pierce still fails to find his shooting touch, consecutive missed shots will undermine his shooting confidence!" Here; Coach Brown thought to himself. Immediately afterwards, coach Larry Brown conveyed his instructions to the point guard on the court.
Although the Indiana Pacers missed mid-range shots during the positional battle, Paul Pierce's long outside three-point shot during the fast break also missed the basket. Indiana Pacers center Roy Hibbert leaped high to grab the defensive rebound, and the Indiana Pacers counterattacked quickly. Promise chose to pass the ball under the defense of Kevin Garnett. After receiving Promise's pass, O.J. Mayo easily scored a layup. The Indiana Pacers once again led the Boston Celtics by two points with a score of 77:67. number of digits.
Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers frowned and only stood up to request a timeout.
"It's less than five minutes before the end of the game. Theoretically, the Boston Celtics still have a chance to reverse the game." On-site commentator Reggie Miller said, "But, judging from the scene, It¡¯s hard enough for the Boston Celtics to win tonight¡¯s game!¡±
However, despite this, the Boston Celtics players still did not give up the game, and they will not give up the game. Although they are still ten points behind the Indiana Pacers, they still have to make a last-ditch effort in less than five minutes!
"We will not let you win!" Xu Nuo said to Rajon Rondo after the game restarted.
After returning from the timeout, the Boston Celtics began to concentrate the ball in the hands of Paul Pierce. Since his shooting touch was not very good, Paul Pierce did not shoot from the outside, but broke through to the Indiana Pacers basket. Cause damage. After Roy Hibbert committed a defensive foul, Paul Pierce went to the free throw line.
"Even if you make two free throws, it's of no use. We are still the ones who have the initiative in the game!" Xu Nuo thought in his heart.
Amidst the roaring and tsunami-like noise from the fans behind the basketball hoop, Paul Pierce steadily made two free throws. 69:77, the Boston Celtics are still eight points behind the Indiana Pacers. The Boston Celtics still have a chance, though. Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers stood up and requested a twenty-second timeout.
"Guys, there are less than four minutes left before the end of the game. This is our last chance!" Coach Doc Rivers said loudly, "We have never conceded to our opponents, and we still cannot admit defeat now. ! We still have a chance to win this game!"
Encouraged by coach Doc Rivers, the Boston Celtics players returned to the court for one last try.
;?It¡¯s less than four minutes, this is our last chance! "Coach Doc Rivers said loudly, "We have never admitted defeat to our opponents, and we still can't admit defeat now! We still have a chance to win this game! "
Encouraged by coach Doc Rivers, the Boston Celtics players returned to the court for one last try.