The Golden Age of Basketball

"The Celtics felt as cold as Boston today. They shot 28 percent and took four shots to score one. Coach K. Jones had to call a timeout. They had to make adjustments and improve their offense success rate, and at the same time stifle the combination of inside and outside of the Blazers on defense."

In the 7th minute of the first quarter, the Trail Blazers led the Celtics by 19 points at 9:10 in Boston Garden Square.

The Blazers' offense should be said to be normal. They scored 7 points in 19 minutes and shot 51 percent from the field, which shows that the team is in a relatively good situation in terms of tactics and state.

In comparison, the state of the Celtics is unexpectedly bad. Except for Bird who scored six points, other players have repeatedly missed shots. Under Gan Guoyang's defense, he didn't make a shot.

Only Maxwell scored another three-pointer on free throws.

"Well done lads, but we have to keep going, the Celtics won't be like this all the time, so focus your attention, don't let up in the slightest, we must take the lead in the first half! Drexler, you replace Paxson, slow down our rhythm appropriately, reduce turnovers, and strengthen oppression in defense. I think the Celtics will definitely speed up their offense, so that their turnovers will increase. Take advantage of these opportunities. Norris, you replace Gan. Sampson takes good care of the opponent's sixth man. Don't let the Celtics open from the inside. On offense, we are back to normal. Vandeweghe continues to be the offensive arrow, If you're playing against Bird, remember to put pressure on him."

The first 7 minutes of the first quarter were completely under Ramsey's control, and the Celtics' state was unexpectedly poor, so the situation on the court was very favorable for the Blazers.

But experience tells Ramsey that at home in Boston, facing the Celtics, everything will change dramatically in a short period of time. He knows that the Celtics will definitely recover, so he has to continue to adjust and let the Blazers overtake them. The last 5 minutes of the first quarter.

"The timeout is over, and both sides have made personnel adjustments. Coach Jones has finally replaced our sixth man to form the Celtics' strongest lineup. The Blazers will indeed replace Gan, and Parker, who is in average form. Sen was also replaced by Drexler. Drexler had a fantastic gliding dunk against the Lakers, and he got a wonderful nickname, 'The Glider'! Also I think it's Ben The best slam dunk of the season, because he dunked on the head of the Lakers." Mostert did not forget to choke the Lakers when he was explaining. [

In the last few games, there have been some changes in the rotation of the Trail Blazers lineup. It is often Gan Guoyang who leads the team to finish the first quarter instead of Mitchell Sampson. People have returned to the way they were at the beginning of the season. Gan Guoyang went first and let Sampson lead the team through the first quarter.

The reason why Ramsey did this was calculated long ago. He wanted to keep Mitchell Sampson on the court to deal with the Celtics' super backup, All-Star power forward-Kevin McHale .

"Are Sampson and McHale familiar?" Gan Guoyang was sitting off the court, drinking a drink, and asked Kenny Carr, who was sitting next to him. Gan Guoyang saw Sampson and McHale chatting on the sidelines when he was warming up before the game today. for a while.

And Ramsey also paid special attention to Sampson to pay attention to dealing with McHale, so he also adjusted the lineup rotation back to the beginning of the season.

"Yes, both of them graduated from the University of Minnesota. Sampson was McHale's senior. In school, Sampson often abused McHale on the training ground, so every time he played against the Celtics, Sampson will deal with McHale, and the effect is really good." Kenny Carr replied.

Only then did Gan Guoyang know that McHale was Sampson's younger brother.

Mitchell Sampson was the No. 1978 pick in [-], so he was the one who called the wind and rain in college. Although McHale was also a talented basketball wizard, he could only be Sampson's follower in college. He was taught by Sampson on the court, and Sampson was given a bag off the court.

Although the University of Minnesota failed to participate in the N-National Championships at the time, they did win consecutive championships in the next-level leagues, which also shows that their strength is very strong. After all, there was a champion and a No.

"When McHale plays, he will definitely provide the Celtics with stronger inside firepower. Now the Celtics' top priority is to score."

When the overall feel of the team is not good, the low-post offense of the inside players is the most effective and stable means for the team to score points.

Sure enough, as soon as McHale came on the field, he started to ask for a low position on the left. Naturally, Mitchell Sansamp was defending him.

At this time, McHale is of course no longer the white kid who was ravaged by Sampson in college. He has become the strongest killer of the Celtics in the low post.

And Sampson has a psychological advantage in facing McHale. Every time he plays against the Celtics, he can always defend McHale with good results.

"McHale received a pass from J, turned around and made a jump shot! The ball missed and hit the front of the basket. Could it be that McHale's shooting touch has also been infected?" Very impatient.

McHale's first low attack did not hit. He chose a conservative fadeaway jumper, and he hadn't adjusted his front sight just after playing. In addition, facing the old senior, it was only natural that he missed the first goal. [

"Don't be afraid of Kevin, I believe you will make a shot." Sampson said "concerned" to McHale after catching the rebound and passing the ball.

McHale didn't answer, but ran back to the backcourt.

The Blazers didn't launch a quick counterattack, and Valentine dribbled the ball to Drexler at the top of the key after half court.

Drexler has superb passing vision like a point guard, and he organizes the Blazers' offense from the top of the key.

The Blazers became a 1-4 position in the station, Drexler was at the top of the arc, and the other four were constantly doing screens and air cuts.

After Vandeweghe got rid of Bird's entanglement on the left, he made a big circle from the baseline and ran to a position near the 45-degree three-point line on the right.

Before Bird caught up with the defense, Drexler made a decisive pass to Vandeweghe, who stepped on the three-point line and shot from long distance.

"Shua!" The ball went in! At 21:9, the Blazers extended their lead to 12 points!

Following Vandeweghe's goal, the stadium fell silent again. I thought that a timeout could narrow the difference between the two sides, but unexpectedly it widened it.

But the Celtics players are still calm and composed. This time they changed j Dennis Johnson to dribble for halftime.

Dennis Johnson, a freckled combo guard, has a strong body and solid skills. The 1979 Finals mvp joined the Celtics in 1984. He is flexible for the entire team's backcourt defense and offense. Sex' brings a huge boost.

"J, with McHale's pick-and-roll, shot at the top of the arc...the referee's whistle blew...he made it! Drexler fouled! A 21! Dennis Johnson!" Moster's throat accumulated The voice finally had an outlet, and with Dennis Johnson hitting an 18-foot jumper and drawing a foul on Drexler, Boston Garden was buzzing again.

"Don't take Clyde lightly!" Ramsey reminded Drexler loudly on the sidelines. After all, Drexler is still inexperienced, and Dennis Johnson said.

At the same time, Ramsey is even more worried that with Johnson's goal, the Celtics will start to recover on offense.

Although the Celtics and the Lakers have very different playing styles, they are very similar in one thing, that is, the players on the court have very strong personal abilities. The opponent doesn't yet know who that person will be.

Dennis Johnson made a free throw, 21:12, and the gap narrowed to 9 points.

"Success rate! We need success rate! Play one game steadily!" Ramsey kept reminding the players that they must stabilize. As an old coach, he could feel that the Celtics were recovering.

But Drexler made another mistake.

He continued to run the offense at the top of the key, but this time Dennis Johnson gave up on Drexler and flanked other players.

That gave Drexler room to attack, but it was a trap.

If Drexler chooses a mid-range jumper, with his shooting percentage, the ball is basically an assist.

So Drexler chose to break through from the left side to the three-second zone, but just a few steps ahead of him, Dennis Johnson and Robert Parish caught him. Johnson did not relax at all against Drexler. He kept an eye on the glider.

Drexler, who was flanked, made a wrong choice. He didn't pass the ball, and he couldn't pass the ball, because he was rushing in with the ball, and everyone jumped up, so he had to bite the bullet and shoot. .

He was going to throw a batting ball, but was interfered by Parish, so hard that the ball hit the backboard and missed the rim.

McHale took the backcourt rebound and passed the ball to Bird, who dribbled straight upcourt.

"Return to defense! Quick!" Ramsey jumped anxiously.

The Blazers returned to defense very quickly, but Bird's counterattack speed did not increase. When Bird dribbled near the three-point line, the Blazers had already settled down.

But Bird doesn't care if you are on the ground or not, he shot directly outside the three-point line after stopping the ball!

A chasing three-pointer!

In the NBA at the time, only Bird dared to shoot such a ball!

"Shua!" The ball went in! 21:15, a gap of six points.

In less than 1 minute, the Celtics chased 6 points in a row!

It is related to tactics and the overall strength of the team. This is the embodiment of personal ability.

And this is what Ramsey is most afraid of. Once the Celtic players are allowed to fully display their personal abilities, they will still be terrifyingly strong even without any tactics.

But Ramsey did not call a timeout. He knew that there was no problem with the Blazers' tactics and he had to keep playing.

With the momentum of the Celtics fiercely chasing points, Vandeweghe stood up again. He ran to the back baseline to catch the ball.

"Shua!" Two points hit, 23:15, Vandeweghe's goal stabilized the Blazers.

But the momentum of the Celtics' chasing points has not slowed down at all. They are still very patient and continue to conduct high-status offenses.

McHale still didn't seem to feel much under Sampson's defense. He passed in and out of the low post on the left a few times, but he didn't choose to shoot.

However, Gan Guoyang is no longer on the field, while Parish is still on the field.

The substitute insider Norris is very aggressive in offense, but he can't limit Parish in defense.

Although he tried his best to go around and prevent Parish from receiving the ball in the low post, Parish is not a center who only plays in the low post.

"Parrysh turned around and went to the front of the basket. McHale made an inside pass! Parish made a 10-foot jumper! No one could block him! The goal was scored! The Celtics finally found the sense of offense!"

"Beep!" Ramsay had to call a timeout this time.

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