There are only three minutes left before the end of the game, and the away Boston Celtics are still nine points behind the Indiana Pacers at home with a score of 71:80. If they continue to play like this, the Boston Celtics are likely to lose tonight's game. In this way, the Boston Celtics will return to their home court with a big score of 0:2, which is quite unfavorable to the Boston Celtics' series situation.
During the timeout, Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers came to Ray Allen. []
"Ray, those four outside three-pointers were really exciting!" Coach Doc Rivers said to Ray Allen, "But, in the next three minutes of the game, you still have to sit down. It¡¯s better to be on the bench and leave more opportunities to the young people!¡±
"What?" Ray Allen couldn't help but frowned after hearing this.
However, coach Doc Rivers did not seem to notice Ray Allen's dissatisfaction and still issued the order for substitutions. Shooting guard Avery Bradley, who is nominally the team's starting shooting guard but is in fact no different from a substitute, replaced Ray Allen and returned to the court again.
When the whistle sounded to restart the game, Ray Allen put the large towel over his head and sat on the bench with a dejected face.
"They actually took Ray Allen off the court!" Xu Nuo said with some surprise when he saw that Ray Allen did not return to the court. "Now Ray Allen's hand is burning hot, and he was actually After being substituted, I really don¡¯t understand what coach Doc Rivers is thinking"
However, in front of the promise, there was a trace of imperceptible pride on the face of Boston Celtics main point guard Rajon Rondo, who was holding the ball and advancing forward.
However, coach Doc Rivers did not intend to concentrate the ball in the hands of Rajon Rondo. After Rajon Rondo dribbled the ball into the frontcourt, he immediately handed the ball to the team's ace small forward Paul Pierce. Paul Pierce knew that time was running out at this time, and after getting the ball, he immediately held the ball and played behind Danny Granger. However, Paul Pierce did not choose to shoot by himself, but suddenly flicked his wrist, and the ball immediately came to the hands of Rajon Rondo who was standing outside the three-point line.
"Oops!" Xu Nuo almost broke into a cold sweat and hurried to Rajon Rondo. At the same time, Rajon Rondo passed the ball again, and the ball came to the hands of inside center Kevin Garnett. Veteran Kevin Garnett beat Indiana Pacers young center Roy Hibbert for a layup.
"Boston Celtics players still haven't given up the game!" the on-site commentator and Indiana Pacers star Reggie Miller said loudly, "Although there is not much time left in the game, even though the team is still lagging behind their opponents. Seven points, but the Boston Celtics players are still fighting hard on the court! I think even if the Boston Celtics lose this game, their fans will definitely feel for their fighting spirit. happy!"
"However, their top priority should be to defend against our attack first." Xu Nuo said in his heart.
After promising to dribble to the frontcourt, he handed the ball to power forward David West who was raising the ball in the high post. David West received the ball and turned his back to the Boston Celtics player with the ball. Forward Brandon Bass. At the same time, Danny Granger started quickly, sliding down the baseline and running towards the Boston Celtics basket, drawing the Boston Celtics' defensive attention to himself. At this time, shooting guard DeMar DeRozan used center Roy Hibbert's screen to escape from the defense and appeared outside the three-point line. David West immediately passed the ball in his hand.
"His defense is still a little bit worse!" Ray Allen said helplessly while sitting on the bench beside the court.
However, DeMar DeRozan missed a long-range three-point shot from the outside. Veteran Kevin Garnett jumped high and grabbed the defensive rebound.
"Quick break!" Rajon Rondo shouted, starting and rushing towards the frontcourt. Kevin Garnett immediately passed the ball. After receiving the ball, Rajon Rondo immediately dribbled towards the Indiana Pacers basket at high speed. Although he promised to follow Rajon Rondo closely, he never could. Stop Rajon Rondo from moving forward. Although David West and Roy Hibbert tried their best to quickly return to defense and guard the basket, Rajon Rondo still succeeded in a layup from the entire court.
"Another difference of only five points!" On-site commentator Reggie Miller exclaimed, "The Boston Celtics are once again approaching the point difference, and this game is once again full of suspense!"
¡°This goal is my responsibility!¡± Xunuo looked at his teammates and raised his hands. Xu Nuo knew that if his reaction speed could be slightly faster, or if he could get ahead of Rajan¡¤ Rondo started before, maybe he can completely block Rajon Rondo's attack. Even if it can't stop Rajon Rondo's progress, it can slow down the Boston Celtics offense. However, neither David West nor Roy Hibbert said anything, but turned directly to participate in the offense. Xu Nuo gritted his teeth and quickly rushed forward with the ball.
"There is only more than a minute left in the game. This offense and defense will be the key to determining the outcome of the game!" On-site commentator Reggie Miller said on the sidelines. "If the Indiana Pacers play If this goal is scored, then the outcome of this game can be completely decided. However, if the Boston Celtics can defend successfully, then the Boston Celtics still have a chance to win"
Xu Nuo stopped one step ahead of the midline, facing Rajon Rondo, paying attention to the movements of his teammates on the court and the time displayed on the timer above the backboard, while slowly controlling the ball. It wasn't until the last ten seconds of the attack time that power forward David West ran out to set a pick-and-roll for Xu. Xu Nuo immediately took the opportunity to get rid of Rajon Rondo's defense and rushed towards the Boston Celtics' three-second zone with the ball.
"Is this kid planning to attack on his own?" At this moment, other players on the court were thinking this at the same time, watching Xu Nuo rush towards the Boston Celtics defense with the ball.
"Did the kid lose his cool?" Coach Larry Brown adjusted the glasses on his nose and looked at the promise on the court with some surprise, "Probably not"
However, just when Xu Nuo was approaching the Boston Celtics paint area and the Boston Celtics players were about to form an encirclement, Xu Nuo suddenly waved his arm, and the ball flew towards the forty-year-old standing man like a cannonball. Danny Granger from five degrees beyond the arc.
"Sure enough" Coach Larry Brown nodded slightly.
Danny Granger did not hesitate at all after receiving the ball. He almost omitted even the most basic adjustments and shot directly from outside the three-point line. The ball drew a high arc in the air, and then hit the net with a "swipe" sound!
83:75, the Indiana Pacers at home once again lead the away Boston Celtics by eight points!
"There is no chance" the on-site commentator Reggie Miller sighed and said.
Just after promising to assist Danny Granger in hitting a long three-point shot from the outside, Boston Celtics head coach Doc Rivers immediately stood up and requested a timeout. Amidst the roaring cheers in Conseco Arena, the Boston Celtics players lowered their heads and walked towards the team's bench.
"Cheer up, we can't give up the game just like this!" During the timeout, coach Doc Rivers said loudly to his disciples.
Although the Boston Celtics players wanted to get back on their feet, at this time, the players' minds were completely occupied by the word "defeat."
Coach Doc Rivers raised his eyes and glanced at the timer above the backboard, "There are still fifty-six seconds left. Although it is very difficult to reverse the game, we still can't give up this game!" Doc Rivers said Coach Rivers said this, "In our dictionary, there can never be a word give up!"
Although coach Doc Rivers once again sent three-point shooter Ray Allen after this timeout, Ray Allen's touch had slowly cooled down on the cold bench. After Ray Allen missed a long outside three-pointer, the Boston Celtics were completely gone. Even though coach Doc Rivers said not to give up the game, in fact the Boston Celtics All the players have mentally given up on the game.
??In the end, the Indiana Pacers defeated the visiting Boston Celtics 86:77 at home, rewriting the series score to 2:0. The team was in good shape to advance. Xu Nuo chatted and laughed with his teammates and walked to the players' locker room. In this game, Xu Nuo scored 17 points, 11 assists, 3 steals and 4 rebounds. His performance was still comprehensive.
As the promised opponent on the court, Boston Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo looked unwilling. Looking at the home team fans celebrating in Conseco Arena, he couldn't help clenching his fists. "Let's meet in Boston, damn it!" Rajon Rondo said bitterly.
However, even if the Boston Celtics return to their home court, it is difficult to say that they can definitely defeat the Indiana Pacers. However, the Boston Celtics players will not accept defeat and they will definitely make a comeback.