When pride still matters

Chapter 422 Luck Ball

The infuriated Garnett was not overwhelmed by excess emotions like he was in the previous two games. It can be seen that he was in good condition tonight, especially the feeling of shooting.

In the next round, he no longer took the initiative to find Brown, but just focused on the inside attack.

For three consecutive rounds, the Celtics' offense was initiated from the inside. Except for Yu Fei's sneak attack in the last round, Garnett successfully beat Marion in the other two rounds.

6 is better than 4
The Celtics fell behind by 2 points. Then, Yu Fei dribbled into the basket and caused a foul on David Lee, making two free throws.

8 is better than 4
Just when the Sonics thought the Celtics would play a classic Rivers game - as long as the routine works, keep playing until they can't beat them - their opponents took the initiative to make changes.

Moreover, this is not an arrangement by Rivers, this is a spontaneous action by the Celtics players.

This is the advantage of putting a bunch of veterans in the starting lineup. They won't be overwhelmed.

Garnett came from the low post to the high post. After the pick-and-roll, Reid cut out to catch the ball and shoot a three-pointer.

8 is better than 7
Since the start of the game, both sides have not conceded a goal.

Even for a guard with comprehensive skills like Roy, his jump shot was still seriously interfered by Garnett after the time difference was exceeded, and he missed.

But Garnett may be the best player among all the seven-foot-long players in history who is good at defending small players. When faced with forwards or defenders, ordinary long players have no choice but to move laterally and are easily passed or even passed by in one step. However, Garnett's lateral speed can not only keep up with forwards, but also has strong physical conditions to interfere.

"It's not easy to play," Roy said to Fei, "KG was like a beast tonight."

The three rounds on the offensive end were just his warm-up. His main battlefield was defense. Roy called for a pick-and-roll and made a pass error after being swept by Garnett from the high post.

As long as you take a shot, you will hit.

The Celtics were about to counterattack, but Durant, with his quick eyes and quick hands, made a tactical foul on Pierce who got the rebound.

That was quickly revealed tonight.

With Steve Jarvey officiating the game, Garnett's wild defensive energy completely burst out. Roy tried to challenge him, calling a pick-and-roll and then the two became one-on-one in the high post.

Later, Roy didn't believe in evil and called a pick-and-roll again.

"Shit!"

Celtic counterattacked.

Even though he gained weight and lost some speed and agility after moving to the Celtics, Garnett can still sweep up from the high post and then return to the basket to protect rebounds or the basket immediately.

8 is better than 9
The Celtics took the lead.

In the league, there are not many insiders who can defend and apply pressure like Garnett, but as extreme as he did with the Celtics, and at the same time averaging 19 points and 3 assists per game on the offensive end, that is unique. of.

The defense is also strong. Garnett's defense in the Celtics is different from that of others.

"Scared?"

This kind of high shooting rate is not the main theme of the Celtics, because they are not a team with strong offensive continuity.

It's a small thing versus a big thing.

For example, Marion also supports the SuperSonics defense. People will say that he is one of the five best defenders in the league, but for Garnett, he is the best in terms of defensive influence, flexibility and comprehensiveness. players.

It's just that a player like Roy who lacks absolute explosiveness and relies on skills to set the pace is really difficult to deal with someone like Garnett.

Garnett, who was in excellent form on the offensive end, immediately showed his incredible energy and mobility on the defensive end.

Yu Fei said: "From now on, give me the ball."

Roy has no objection. His style is actually restrained by the Celtics' defensive system that relies on talent and monsters to press high. The best game he has played so far is the third game as a secondary attacker.

In the ensuing positional battle, Reid wanted to take another three-pointer, but was blocked by Yu Fei.

However, if Yu Fei's focus is on Reed, Pierce will be liberated.

Cassell decisively passed the ball to Pierce.

Pierce was holding the ball and beating Durant in isolation, and it seemed that his hands and feet were slow, but it was such a slow pace that made Durant jump up randomly, pay a foul, and give his opponent 2+1.

"Hey, you can't do it without Da Fei, right?" Pierce scoffed, "Can you still be the number one pick like this?"

Durant's first defense break in the regular season was caused by Pierce.

Now being at a disadvantage again makes Durant anxious.

Pierce made the extra free throw.

8 is better than 12
Seeing this, Rivers sat down.

This is Kai's favorite rhythm. On the defensive end, Garnett has the backing, and on the offensive end, everyone can stand up. Although it seems that every ball is a bit forced and relies on personal ability, as long as the personal abilities of several other giants are equal, Once you come out, you can play team basketball around the giants.

In Thibodeau's words: "Offense is such a worthless thing, defense is the only important thing."

Outside the three-point line at the top of the arc, after Roy dribbled the ball across half court, Yu Fei ran to get the ball.

Using almost the same starting pattern as Roy, Yu Fei called the fourth position for a pick-and-roll.

Garnett, who had completed defense for several rounds in a row, was even more excited than before when he saw that the SuperSonics ball carrier was replaced by Yu Fei. If Yu Fei could be restricted, how could the Sonics attack?
From Garnett's point of view, everyone is the same whether he is number one in the league or a champion with four championships in five years. If Yu Fei were put to the Timberwolves, he would still be stuck in the first round, and he would not be able to make it to the playoffs. , put him in the Bucks and he will also win the championship.

For this person's success, in addition to his own hard work, shouldn't external factors and the historical process have to be considered?

Why is Da Fei the destined one?
This makes no sense!

Garnett's eyes were filled with fire, and he shouted when he came to Yu Fei: "You can't beat me!" But Yu Fei made no unnecessary movements at all. His ball-holding offense has been integrated with his own skills and rhythm. There are no over-the-top stunts, nor are there any moments where the rhythm gets out of control.

It was just a sideways jump shot that changed from front to back. Although Garnett kept up with the defense, it did not have any impact before the shot was released.

The ball flew out.

Barely touching the net, it passes through the center of the basket silently.

This is a shot with perfect rhythm and feel.

"What did you say?"

There was no expression on Yu Fei's calm and confident face, and his tone was extremely calm.

Garnett felt a chill in his back. Yu Fei's retort was like a slap in the face. They were not enemies. They usually talked and laughed when they met when they weren't playing games. But this is the finals. The winner is the winner and the loser is the loser. A person can have the last laugh, but he cannot give in at such a time.

"You can't hit me!" Garnett is no different from anyone else in the past five years. Since he is standing here, there is no way he can back down. "It was just a lucky shot!"

This is nothing new to Fei.

Duncan in 2003, OK in 2004, Wade and Nowitzki in 2006, they are all like this. They are strong and eager to be the first person.

But Yu Fei kills their dreams because in the end only one can succeed.

This is a privilege that cannot be shared.

Yu Fei was originally tasked with defeating Green Kai's defensive system. Since Garnett took the initiative to provoke, it was just right to let him see how he was different from Duncan and Nowitzki.

Then, another Celtic starter made his move.

David Lee received the ball from outside the paint area and beat Brown in isolation. This person's brilliance was overshadowed by the Big Three, but he still averaged 9 points and 7 rebounds per game. Moreover, due to his super high shooting percentage, he is the Green Kai. The team's efficiency king.

Brown only thought of him as an ordinary opponent, but he didn't expect that Lee had excellent footwork inside and combined with his excellent touch at the basket, he could put the basket under his defense and score.

10 is better than 14
This is indeed the best start the Celtics have had in these three away games.

Yu Fei received the serve and moved it to the frontcourt. Seeing that the position was in place, Garnett took the initiative to defend, eliminating the need to call for a pick-and-roll.

How confident are you in your defense? No one knew, but Yu Fei was completely unafraid, dribbling hard. Garnett had enough speed to follow, but he couldn't prevent the sudden stop on the road.

Yu Fei suddenly stopped at the free throw line, dribbled behind his back, turned his dribbler slightly, and made an intention to collect the ball and shoot. No matter how mature the defenders are, their defensive pressure and defensive IQ will be completely different when facing completely different opponents.

Yu Fei's offensive threat was so great that Garnett reacted subconsciously with just a confusing flip of his hand, jumping up to block the shot.

The moment he jumped up, he knew it was a fake move, but it was too late to repent.

Yu Fei collected the ball and used the time difference to jump up and shoot in front of Garnett.

Hit again!

Another single!
"Is this ball also luck?" Yu Fei sarcastically asked, "KG, why am I so lucky? Is it possible that you really can't guard me?"

Garnett yelled: "There's no one I can't guard!"

"Ignore him, Da Fei." Brown responded with a last-ditch attack as he returned to defense. "This guy is just a tough talker."

Garnett roared: "You are just Dafei's dog, you have no right to speak here!"

"How dare you!" Brown truly believed that he was the number one insider, "How dare you talk to me like that?!"

Several people made noises in the frontcourt, and the Celtics' offense began to go haywire. In this round, Garnett neither got the ball nor came out for a pick-and-roll. He and Brown were stuck together.

Cassell temporarily decided to make a surprise attack, but he failed due to poor touch.

Yu Fei picked off the rebound and started a defensive counterattack on the spot. Garnett chased after him at full speed. As a big man, his physical fitness was terrifying. If Yao Xuan O'Neal was allowed to chase back at full speed like him, he would probably be dead within a few minutes. Can't run anymore.

"That's it, KG, kill him! There's nothing to be afraid of!" Bill Simmons in the front row saw Garnett getting more and more frustrated and his blood couldn't help boiling. "Boston is with you!"

Yu Fei stopped suddenly at the top of the arc, and his body began to sink. The dribbler showed signs of turning again. Garnett opened his eyes wide, and instantly remembered what happened in the last round. It is impossible for the same two players to play the same trick continuously. Him twice!
In less than a second, Yu Fei jumped up in front of him.

Garnett's body seemed to be frozen, completely unable to move.

There was only one voice in his heart.

This time it's for real!
Yu Fei forced a blow in front of Garnett.

"Ugh!!!!"

“!#@￥￥#”

Key Arena cheered, and Bill Simmons in the front row looked livid.

The Celtics requested a timeout.

Garnett's mind was already in a state of confusion. He couldn't tell which of Da Fei's actions was real and which was fake.

"Speak, you idiot!"

Garnett's mouth was "what" but he couldn't say it.

Yu Fei stared at him like a prisoner on death row: "Go on, say it's a lucky ball."

(End of this chapter)