Legendary star

Chapter 767 Rule
Meng Xu's dunk, and TD North Shore Garden Arena fans' betrayal, although not enough to change the course of the game, but it will still affect the mentality of these Celtics players on and off the court .

For the fans and spectators at the scene, they have long been fed up with the almost incompetent and cold-blooded management of the Celtics. From the moment they forced away their favorite Larry Bird, they have been very angry with the management. This group of people is full of disgust, and later Antoine Walker, if forcing away these meritorious veterans can make the Celtics rejuvenate and reach the top again, they don’t mind supporting this group of cold-blooded management layer, but the end result is both chilling and disappointing.

Larry Bird, who chose to retire early in order to avoid being traded, chose to leave Boston, a place of right and wrong, to coach the Pacers in his hometown of Indiana after he wanted to be the head coach or general manager but failed. Everyone has seen the results. Larry Bird turned the Indiana Pacers from a declining second-rate team to the league's number one power. As the saying goes, there is no harm without comparison. In Larry Bird's glory Against the background of the record, it becomes more and more incompetent for the Celtics management. Although Danny Ainge organized the new Big Three this season, there will still be a lot of problems before the Celtics win the championship. The fans chose to side with Larry Bird.

"Hold on, hold on..." After Kevin Garnett hit the baseline, Doc Rivers yelled at Rajon Rondo, who was dribbling. , This year is Rajon Rondo's second season and Rondo's first trip to the playoffs. In addition to the previous two rounds of the series, the Celtics are basically going smoothly, so Doug -Rivers is a little worried about Rajon Rondo's ability to handle the ball in the face of adversity.

Rondo's psychological quality is very good, coupled with the precepts and deeds of Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen and other teammates, so Rajon Rondo basically will not appear psychological breakdown under pressure, in the face of adversity However, after hearing the shout from the head coach, Rajon Rondo still took a few long breaths, trying to calm himself down, trying not to think about the scene of being intercepted by Meng Xu just now.

However, in this attack, when Ray Allen ran out of the opportunity again and Rajon Rondo passed the basketball very cautiously, Rondo blamed himself in his heart with a frustrated face, because just then The moment he shot the basketball, Meng Xu successfully judged his passing route again. Although Meng Xu didn't steal the ball directly this time, Meng Xu still destroyed Rondo's pass to Ray Allen.

For two consecutive offenses, the Celtics' offense was destroyed by Meng Xu. Doc Rivers, who had been standing on the sidelines since the beginning of the game, also became a little anxious. He was even considering whether to Called a timeout to take Rajon Rondo directly. Rondo’s shooting was not good, and he didn’t even dare to shoot in the open. But Doc Rivers can tolerate these shortcomings of Rondo, because Rondo’s defense, because Rondo More passes can make up for his shortcomings, and the Celtics really don't need Rondo to score. As long as Rondo can hand over the basketball to them when the Big Three run out of opportunities, This is why Doug Rivers can tolerate the Pacers continuing to short Rondo.

However, now, Rondo is not only unable to score, but also somewhat unable to make a successful pass. A guard who cannot score and cannot send assists to his teammates is useless on the court.

At this time, not only Doug Rivers on the sidelines hesitated, but even Rajon Rondo on the court began to hesitate. No one can maintain a peaceful mind after being consecutively intercepted by the opponent.

Soon, after Rajon Rondo's pass was destroyed by Meng Xu again, Doug Rivers called a timeout directly, but Doug Rivers did not directly replace Rajon Rondo, but Pulling Rajon Rondo to teach by example alone, and at the same time slightly adjusted the tactics of the Celtics on the court.

However, Doc Rivers' timeout did not help, although after the timeout, Rondo became more cautious in the choice of passing timing, Ray Allen and Paul Pierce's choice of receiving point It is also closer to the three-point line, but Meng Xu can still use a little chance to complete the steal or destroy Rondo's pass.

"Meng is working very hard on the defensive end today!" Looking at Meng Xu who ignored the Celtics' defense on the offensive end and was almost omnipotent on the defensive end, Barkley was also a little confused. Both single-defense ability and cooperative defense ability are top-notch, and Meng Xu is also willing to share his energy on the defensive end. This is why Meng Xu was able to win the best defensive player four times as an outside player, but like today , It is indeed rare to see a game that can dominate the game on both ends of the offense and defense. "

"Charles, as long as Meng is willing, he can continue to perform like this." Looking at Barkley with a confused face, like a country bumpkin who has never seen the world, Reggie Miller's psychological superiority spontaneously emerged. The more people who know Meng Xu know better, as long as Meng Xu is willing, as long as his physical strength can keep up, Meng Xu can always play such a dominant game, which is why Meng Xu dared to shout that as long as I am here, you will Don't think about the biggest reason for coveting the championship.

In the discussion between Barkley and Reggie Miller, the first quarter ended, 24 to 15, the Celtics were almost crushed by the Pacers in the first quarter, and Kay, who was still full of confidence before the start of the game All the generals of the Walters almost lowered their heads when they left the court, especially Rajon Rondo. The first quarter of today's game was like a nightmare for him.

"Bill, what are you thinking?" In a box at TD North Shore Garden, Danny Ainge looked at Bill Russell who was in a daze and asked, because the Celtics scored in the division again after 20 years For the sake of the finals, Danny Ainge invited many celebrities in the history of the Green Army to watch today's game, but Bill Russell was the only one who looked sullen after entering the box.

"I think of Arnold again." With his chin in his left hand and a cigar in his right hand, Russell has been staring at the No. 2 jersey over the TD North Shore Garden Arena, as the most loyal student of Cardinal Auerbach , Russell has never been able to fulfill the cardinal's last wish, so whenever he thinks of the cardinal, Russell will feel very guilty. The teacher only made such a small request to himself when he was dying, and he would There is no way to help him finish it.

The conflict between Larry Bird and the Celtics management has always been something that the Cardinal can't worry about. His disciples are both left and right, so Auerbach very much hopes that they can reconcile as before, but this The guys in the gang are more stubborn than the other, and no one wants to bow their heads. On the day of Auerbach's death, Auerbach held Russell's hand and asked him to find a way to resolve the conflict between them, so Russell He wanted to take advantage of Auerbach's funeral to be a peacemaker to resolve their direct conflict, but what Russell didn't expect was that both Cousy and Byrd did not attend the cardinal's funeral under the pretext of having something to do.

After Russell fell silent, Danny Ainge also turned his attention to the court. He once again remembered the instructions of the cardinal. Getting to Boston, I am afraid the Celtics will not return to the conference finals after 20 years.

　It's a pity for the Cardinal. He has been fighting for the Celtics all his life, but he has not been able to see the day when the Celtics return to the NBA.

　　
　
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