The rise of the NBA superstar

Chapter 217, Thunder-Green War - Xia Tian's achievements.

Before the playoffs started last season, Kevin Garnett, the core offensive and defensive core of the Celtics, was injured and immediately announced that he would be reimbursed for the season.

Garnett's absence due to injury caused mourning everywhere, and the Celtics were immediately underestimated by three points on the road to the playoffs.

But the Bostonians responded with concrete action.

In the first round of the playoffs, the Celtics and the Bulls fought inextricably in 7 games, and the scene was absolutely epic.

In the Eastern Conference semifinals, they even fought the Magic to the death. Even though they fell short at the last moment, their resilience is strong, and it is on paper. Resilience is important, but the fundamental guarantee for the Celtics to go so far is their strength, especially young people. mature.

Rondo recorded three triple-doubles in 14 playoff games.

The inside combination of Perkins and Davis made Howard lose face, and the big baby even made a lore in a game.

The performance of House and other young people is also completely remarkable. These recruits have matured after going through hardships. They can already provide stable and powerful help to the Big Three, and they can help the team on the road to the championship. A lot can be done.

This is the Thunder's opponent tonight, ushering in the championship-level team with the offensive and defensive core returning from injury-the Celtics.

The NBA opening game is still broadcast live on TNT nationwide.

Today's commentators are Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith, Charles Barkley is not there.

"Reggie, if Garnett wasn't injured last season, do you think the Lakers can beat the Celtics?"

"Even if Garnett is not reimbursed, I think it will be difficult for them to win. Last season, no one in the Eastern Conference can stop the Lakers. Didn't you realize that after the Western Conference Finals, Kobe took the Western Conference Championship with a black face. You can imagine Kobe's determination to win the championship last season!!"

"Well, at least the Celtics going to the finals is much more exciting than the Magic going to the finals. Garnett's value is not reflected in the statistics, but the reason why the Lakers lost to the Celtics in 08 was also because Only Kobe was ready on the team, and the injuries of An Zhu and Ariza left Kobe alone. This year, all of them are healthy, but it is the turn of Garnett of the Celtics to retire from injury. Naturally, the championship in June belongs to the Lakers , The contest between the two teams can actually be seen from the Christmas game, the Lakers can win the cup even if they face the Celtics."

"Haha! Well, yes, Kobe last season was his most mature season, more dominant than any previous season."

"Well, okay, let's talk about the game. Do you think the three little guys of the Thunder have any hope of killing the old fritters in Boston?"

"Difficult, their tactics are too simple, that is, singles and fast breaks, and the signings in the summer are also very bad, just came a blue-collar Chandler, Rivers' tactics should be able to limit their offense, don't forget Kevin Garnett, the Celtics' defensive centerpiece, is back."

"I don't think it's hard to say. Have you seen that KD, Lee, and Russell are obviously stronger than last season and have matured a lot. Their offensive firepower will definitely enter the top 10 in the league this season. The contest between spear and shield , they might have a chance."

Reggie Miller and Kenny Smith expressed their opinions one after another.

The Thunder's jump ball is finally no longer a trap.

Chandler jumps to win.

He dialed the ball to Westbrook.

Westbrook advanced with the ball very calmly.

It was Rondo Lang who defended Westbrook.

Westbrook cautiously came to the top of the arc to observe.

The Celtics deserved to be the team that ranked first in the league in defense last season, and their defensive position at this time is airtight.

Westbrook couldn't find a gap, he saw the opponent's position, and he knew it was in trouble...  

The Celtics won the championship not by the sharp offense of the Big Three, but by the dominant defense.

In that championship season, the Celtics were the best team in the league in limiting opponents' [-]-point shooting and overall shooting before they stifled opponents with offense.

The Celtics' defense is so strong because they believe in team defense, and the defensive chain formed by the whole team is indeed impeccable.

This season is no exception.

The Thunder's three young players played against the Celtics for the first time, and the pressure was huge! !

But although the Celtics' defense is very strong, this year's Thunder is no longer the Thunder of last season.

Chandler A+, Westbrook S, Lee Forest A, Durant SS, Ibaka A.

Not to mention the tacit understanding of tactics.

The Thunder's strength combination of super players on paper is already enough to compete with this year's Celtics
After struggling for a while, Westbrook guided the ball to KD who was also on the right outside.

The defender in front of Durant is Paul Pierce.

Uncle Pi defends against sudden release.

Durant dribbled the ball left and right, changed direction significantly in front of his body, found a gap, and accelerated past Uncle Pepper.

Breaking into the inside to the free throw line, Durant was greeted by Garnett's long arms.

If anyone else in this league can limit KD, then Garnett is No.1.

Durant couldn't see it, and couldn't force a shot, so he had to throw the ball to Ibaka outside the three-point line on the left.

The Thunder's two inside lanes are a bit tough, and only Chandler can hold a position inside.

Ibaka didn't have a chance to go in, the inside line was too crowded.

He doesn't have the three-point shooting ability yet, so he can't attack, so Ibaka is a bit embarrassed to get the ball from beyond the three-point line. .

"Sage, here!!!"

Li Senlin got the position in the left low post and Ray Allen's card position.

Ibaka heard it and quickly lobbed the ball to Li Senlin.

Li Senlin took a low step forward and received the ball.

"Li, come and try in singles, don't tell me, you can only throw 3-pointers."

Lei Allen clapped his hands and said to Li Senlin.

Then he pressed Li Senlin's waist hard with his hands.

Ray Allen was very dissatisfied with Li Senlin's top three-point shooting percentage last season, because his three-point shots were almost double that of Li Senlin.

But the praise from the media is all due to Li Senlin, a rookie.

Li Senlin was not stimulated by Ray Allen, but looked up at the timer.

It took too much time for the Thunder to pass the ball a few times before, and now there are only 8 seconds left on the offensive clock.

Low post attack is Li Senlin's other signature attack method besides three-pointers.

Li Senlin now has physical talent.

Then there is Paul Pierce's status experience + Kobe's experience after being possessed + the learning steps of Olajuwon in the summer, plus "lean jumper LV3".

Li Senlin has polished the offensive skills of this position to the extreme. It may not be as good as Kobe's now, but the gap is definitely not big.

Li Senlin watched the time go by for 1 second, no longer hesitated, and immediately leaned against Lei Allen.

The right foot is the pivot foot, and the left foot is constantly probing back and forth, feeling Ray Allen's defensive center of gravity and stance.

almost.

Dribble and turn.

Squeeze Ray Allen away.

Continue taking two steps to the right.

Receive the ball and stop, and make a gesture to shoot.

Seeing this, Ray Allen quickly rushed forward.

Li Senlin used an extremely realistic shooting fake to shake away Ray Allen who was jumping over.

Then use the right foot as the axis and turn around again.

vacancy.

Stamping and kicking on the spot, Li Senlin used the standard backward posture that had been practiced countless times on the training ground.

The body leaned back slightly, reached the highest point, and at the moment it was about to fall, the ball was released.

The arc of the ball in the air is high.

"Shh!"

2:0.

"Wow!"

The ball rolled into the net to the amazement of the audience.

All the audience seemed to see a figure they were very familiar with but very annoying.

Li Senlin's backward shot is too similar to that No. 24 in Los Angeles.

"Oh, oh, Kenny, the Chinese kid's low-post offense has improved compared to last season. Guess whose shadow I see?"

Reggie Miller opened his mouth and spoke to the camera.

"Haha, do you still need to guess? The Celtics' most hated opponent, Kobe Bryant, Ray Allen is probably thinking the same thing in his heart. Chinese Li can always surprise people. His current offensive level is better than that of the first player in the league." It was too strong at the time."

Kenny Smith can also be regarded as a person who witnessed Li Senlin's growth step by step. Li Senlin gave him too many surprises.

"70 points in a single game", "34 minutes in 12 seconds", "dominated overtime to destroy the Bobcats", "35 points in a single quarter to destroy the league's No. [-] Cavaliers".
Therefore, Kenny Smith was only a little surprised when Li Senlin used this kind of textbook-like low-post attack.

"Allen, how about this ball? Don't worry, it's not two plus one."

Li Senlin's mouth was very cheap, and he countered Ray Allen and said.

Ray Allen was really depressed, his single defense couldn't defend against Li Senlin.

Garnett came over and stared at Li Senlin with big eyes.

Then he patted Ray Allen on the chest and said, "Allen, don't worry, leave this kid to me."

After Li Senlin beat Ray Allen, he gave Durant a high-five on the way back from jogging.

The first offensive tactic was not Li Senlin's. Durant fell into a defensive trap, and Li Senlin helped Durant take over the pot.

The Celtics serve from the baseline.

Rondoro dribbled the ball over calmly.

Facing Westbrook's press, Rondo didn't panic at all. He protected the ball with his left hand and signaled his teammates to run tactics.

Ray Allen started running from the bottom line on the right and ran diagonally to the three-point line on the left.

Li Senlin chased and defended frantically, but was blocked by Garnett's body in the high position.

Ibaka's defense was also a step slower.

Ray Allen received the ball from Lang's guidance at a 45-degree angle to the left.

Big open.

Ray Allen catches the ball and makes a shot.

Facing the sea.

Spring blossoms.

Comrade Li Senlin also enjoyed the feeling of being educated by a top three-pointer. The Thunder's paper defense was cracked by the Celtics with a simple off-ball screen + running.

"Swish"

2 is better than 3
Ansobo.

Ray Allen responded to Li Senlin with an iconic three-pointer.

"Nice, Aaron, shot through China Lee's ass."

"Perfect running position, Allen's three-pointer is awesome."

As soon as the goal was scored, the audience in the North Shore Garden Arena instantly got up, the audience burst into applause, and the shouts were deafening. Boston's home court advantage was revealed at this moment.

Ray Allen VS Li Senlin.

This is one of the highlights of the pre-match media hype.

One is the player who made the most three-pointers last season, and the other is the player who made the most three-pointers.

The duel between the two has the meaning of the inheritance of top shooters, and of course it is more of a collision of sparks hitting the earth.

At this time, Li Senlin's face was very dark.

The rookie Ibaka's defensive awareness is still a bit weak.

This guy has a lot of blocking statistics, but no one has ever thought of him as an excellent inside defender, and he can't play the role of a defensive fulcrum.

Li Senlin asked for the introduction of Chandler, and also hoped that Chandler could take on the role of the Thunder's inside defensive core.

Ibaka was a little annoyed, touched his head, and didn't say much.

Turtle catches the ball.

Hip thrust forward.

Half time.

Durant circled the top of the arc to catch the ball.

The Thunder's initial offensive tactics deployed before the game focused on Durant attacking first, Chandler and Ibaka immediately went up to cover, and the others tried to pull away.

If Durant can't play, then give it to Li Senlin who is in the low position, and if Li Senlin can't open it, he will give it to the turtle.

Westbrook is the last option.

If the ball is given to the Turtle in the end, it means that Durant and Li Senlin's personal attacks are restricted by the Celtics' man-to-man and zone defense, and the Turtle will directly hit the basket and use its talent to cause damage Or sudden points.

The Thunder added a lot of screens and pick-and-rolls to the old singles tactics, which made it a little less easy to see through.

This is also the attack method that Thunder is best at.

…………

Although Kevin Garnett is old, he can still support the defensive system of the Celtics.

Rondo, Ray Allen, Pierce, Garnett, and Perkins formed a steel line of defense that made Durant, who was holding the ball at the top of the arc, quite painful.

Even if KD faced the top defender Pierce at the 4th position, he was sure to pass him, but he couldn't break through Garnett's supplementary defense again, and Rondo would come over to harass him from time to time.

Li Senlin also saw Durant's entanglement.

Although KD has the strength to average 30 points per game this season, his targeted defense against the league's No. [-] defensive team, even if he is the scoring leader this season, he can't do whatever he wants.

Chandler also has a high IQ. He saw that Durant didn't want to play this game now, so he quickly set an off-ball screen for Li Senlin.

Li Senlin used the cover to bypass Ray Allen's defense and came to the low post on the left.

Durant also passed the ball directly to Li Senlin in the low post.

But this time.

The Green Army switched defenses.

Behind Li Senlin changed from Ray Allen to Garnett.

Li Senlin felt the impact of Garnett's strength, his footsteps were a little staggered, and he almost walked.

No matter how old Garnett is, he is still an inside player. How could Li Senlin be able to play with his back.

So Li Senlin quickly turned around and faced the frame.

In the low post on the left, teammates pulled away one after another.

Lee Forest VS Garnett

Garnett opened his long arms, but only covered Li Senlin, without cutting the ball.Spray trash talk at Li Senlin:
"Chinese boy, don't run away, if you have the guts to fight yourself, I'll let you."

Paralyzed.

When Li Senlin saw the long arm, he complained, "Shooting birds, he didn't think about anything, so he just confessed."

If he meets Garnett in a high position or on the perimeter, Li Senlin can still try to dribble.

But here.

Ha ha.

After Li Senlin turned around, he also looked for someone immediately, ready to lose the pot.

Unfortunately.

Li Senlin looked around, but there was no suitable receiver.

Rondo has already discovered Li Senlin's intentions. If Li Senlin passes Westbrook, his long arms can break the pass at any time.

Chandler's position is not good, and he has no singles ability.

Ibaka has not yet integrated into the team, dangling on the far end.

Durant was fighting Pierce on the other side. .

Li Senlin couldn't find anyone to take over.

It's getting colder.

Li Senlin saw that it was almost 3 seconds. Seeing that Garnett gave up some space, Li Senlin quickly dribbled back.

Pull out high.

"Li, will your celebrity girlfriend break up with you seeing you are so soft?"

"KG, there is a kind of don't leave after the game, whoever leaves will be the grandson..."

This KG really deserves a beating, and Li Senlin swears back.

When Garnett heard that Li Senlin was going to fight after the game, he immediately shut up...

Li Senlin couldn't pass the ball.

Just forget it and give up the pass.

Do it yourself.

Li Senlin's dribbling rhythm accelerated, and his shoulders kept shaking, making breakthrough feints. .

KG's long arms followed Li Senlin like a shadow.

Li Senlin dribbled the ball forward and changed direction drastically, then threw the ball behind his back, jumped to the right with a back dribble, and reached the right edge of the free throw line.

Collect the ball, lift on one foot, and swing for a realistic shot fake.

Garnett didn't hesitate, but still stretched his arms tightly and leaned over.

Li Senlin turned around again and pushed Garnett with his back.

Because of the rhythm with Li Senlin, Garnett adjusted his body's center of gravity very high, and was pushed back by Li Senlin in such a way.

Li Senlin turned around again with gorgeous steps.

Roll over and lean back.

Although he turned around twice in a row and made many fake moves, Li Senlin's right pivotal foot never moved.

In order to avoid the interference of Garnett's long arm, Li Senlin used an extreme backward shot.

The arc is also deliberately raised.

The ball barely flew over Garnett's palm.

"Shh!!!"

4 is better than 3
Li Senlin tried his best to attack Li Senlin. .

It turned out beautifully.

After the ball was scored, he was greeted by the silence of the TD North Shore Garden Arena.

No applause, no cheers.

Li Senlin used one-on-one offense to disintegrate Garnett's individual defense of their defensive core.

Garnett didn't feel too upset, just hit the floor with the ball.

"Reggie, I love watching this young man play, really, I'm overwhelmed by him."

"Haha! This kid looks like Xia Tian is not just picking up girls for commercials! This step is more gorgeous than the one just now."

Li Senlin did not celebrate.

He had consumed a lot in the two attacks just now, and he didn't want to waste his fearless energy shouting and venting.

The game has just begun.

Durant looked at the back of Li Senlin, who was defending back, his eyes were full of fighting spirit, and he muttered to himself in a low voice: "Li, is this the result of your summer training? You are stronger than last season."

After Durant muttered, his eyes became firm.

The next ball, he will come by himself.

The same is true for Westbrook, who really wants to spin himself.

Westbrook thought that he had made great progress in the summer, and he returned to the team with the attitude of surpassing Li Senlin and catching up with Durant before gathering.

But Li Senlin's two attacks just now knocked down Westbrook's confidence in wanting to surpass Li Senlin again!

Both Chandler and Ibaka took the initiative to give Li Senlin a high-five to celebrate.

These two goals convinced the two new players.

Li Senlin's performance undoubtedly shocked them. Garnett's defense is definitely the top in the league, especially the defensive backs. Li Senlin can play one-on-one like this, which is enough to brag...

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Celtics attack.

Rondo used Garnett's cover to break through and pass the ball to Ray Allen who cut inside.

Li Senlin was stuck by Pierce again.

Ray Allen made an empty cut.

4:5.

The first two rounds of both sides were completed.

But everyone can see that the Celtics play very easily, with various coordination and tactical moves.

Thunder's two goals are hero goals.

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