Legendary star

Chapter 770 Finals

"Danny, are we going to face failure again this season?" Inside the box at the TD North Shore Garden Arena, Wycliffe Grousbeck, the CEO of the Boston Celtics, was looking at the seat sitting in frustration. Danny Angie by my side, several partners of Wickliffe Grosbeck in today's game, Stephen Pagliuca, who is also a shareholder of the Celtics, and Robert Eberstein have all come to TD North Shore The Garden Arena watched the game live, but they didn't see any hope. From the very beginning of the game, the Celtics fell into the quagmire of falling behind.

"Our team has just taken shape this season. Kevin, Paul, and Ray still need to run in, and our team's lineup still has some flaws, so it is understandable to lose to the Pacers. This summer we must We will try our best to strengthen, and we will definitely make a comeback next season.” After hearing the boss’s doubts, Danny Ainge quickly explained to the bosses present that it’s not that we are not strong enough, but that the opponent is too strong. The other is unwilling to pay the luxury tax, and it is already very good to be able to play like this this year.

"Hmm." Regarding Danny Angie's explanation, Wickliffe Grosbeck was also noncommittal. He could still see the gap between the Celtics and the Pacers. The first season of forming the Big Three The result of being able to reach the conference finals is actually not bad, but Wycliffe-Grossbeck is feeling uncomfortable now, because the outside world is now talking about the main reason why the Celtics lost to the Pacers. It's just that the owner of the Celtics is not willing to invest and is unwilling to pay the luxury tax. This kind of rhetoric is like a thorn in Wycliffe-Grousbeck's heart, which is difficult to remove.

"Don't worry, boss, with the strength of Kevin and Paul, as long as we can find one or two qualified role players this summer, within three seasons, we will definitely be able to aspire to the championship. "After seeing the boss's uncertain face, Danny Angie hurriedly assured the boss that if it weren't for the existence of Meng Xu and the Pacers, the Celtics would have hoped to reach the finals this season, but Fortunately, this annoying guy is finally going to retire. As long as he leaves, the Celtics will definitely be able to win a championship in the past few years without him. Of course, Danny Ainge will never say these words It will be brought to light.

"I hope so." After responding to Danny Angie expressionlessly, Wycliffe-Grousbeck took a sip of the red wine on the table, sweet and bitter, this is Wycliffe - Grosbeck's current state of mind is also a true portrayal of Wycliffe - Grosbeck has taken over the Celtics for 6 years. In 6 years, the market value of the Celtics has more than doubled. Wycliffe - Grosbeck and several of his partners have also made a lot of money from the Celtics, but the promise that Wycliffe Grosbeck made when he took over the Celtics has never been fulfilled. accomplish.

Back on the court, the third quarter of the match between the two sides has already begun, the Pacers still firmly occupy the lead, and the Celtics, after all the big three appeared on the field, also briefly rose, but it was only a few minutes After that, they were suppressed by the Pacers again, and after this counterattack was suppressed by the Pacers, it was difficult for them to organize an effective counterattack.

"The Celtics' offense and the Pacers' defensive rotation are very good. Ray Allen and Pierce have never been able to find a good opportunity. Eddie House, the open Eddie House received Kevin- Garnett's pass, but Eddie House hesitated, Tony Allen's cover was in place, and the Celtics missed a very good chance to tie the game."

"Eddie House is under too much pressure." Seeing Eddie House hesitate to take a shot after catching the ball, Barkley in the commentary also shook his head helplessly, God would not Give you a second chance, so in Barkley's view, the missed shot by Eddie House is probably the only chance for the Celtics to tie the score today. Stress is completely different.

Eddie House’s hesitation caused the Celtics to miss an excellent opportunity to tie the score. On the Pacers’ side, after looking back, Meng Xu made a three-pointer, widening the point difference between the two sides to 5 After Meng Xu made this three-pointer, the Celtics' bench suddenly fell into despair. Those who had already left their seats nervously put their hands on their heads and looked at the field with despair. what happened.

For the Celtics who are already behind 1 to 3, the reason why they still have the courage to beat the Pacers before the start of this game is because of their obsession with the championship and their desire for victory. But when they can't even see the last hope, how can they fight against the Pacers, especially those role players, after losing two consecutive away games, they have no fighting spirit.

"The Celtics are going to end." After Meng Xu hit a three-pointer, Doug Rivers called a timeout, but seeing the expressions of the Celtics players on the field, Kenny Smith I know that the Celtics' hope of getting back the score is already very slim.

Finally, at the end of the whole game, 97 to 90, the Pacers in the away game won today's game with a 7-point advantage, thus eliminating the Celtics with a big score of 4 to 1 and scoring Finals of the season.

"The whole game is over. Congratulations to the Pacers for beating the Celtics and reaching the finals again."

"But I also congratulate the Celtics. Their performance this season is almost perfect. Their outstanding performance this season makes us full of expectations for their next season."

Although the Celtics were eliminated, the Pacers did not have too much joy, nor did they celebrate at the TD North Shore Garden Arena, because for these players who have reached the finals many times and won the championship For the Pacers players, defeating the Celtics and reaching the finals is just a routine operation.

"Meng, congratulations." After the game, Meng Xu walked to Kevin Garnett's side, but before Meng Xu could speak, Garnett congratulated Meng Xu first. Although he lost the series, But Garnett was very generous and hugged Meng Xu.

"Thank you, Kevin." Meng Xu knew that Garnett didn't need comfort, so Meng Xu didn't say any unnecessary words to him, and he didn't say that he would come back next year. The future belongs to your Barabara.

After being separated from Garnett, Meng Xu hugged Ray Allen, Paul Pierce and others successively. Losing is not losing. Everyone is a decent person, so there is no need to fight to the death off the court, let alone Maybe Meng Xu will retire after this season. After exchanging pleasantries and comforting each other, congratulations, Meng Xu walked into the player tunnel with Garnett and the others.

(End of this chapter)