NBA: Being criticized for half a year at the beginning

The first two games of the Eastern Conference Finals have also ended.

The Orlando Magic unexpectedly lost the first two games at home and were defeated by the Celtics in two consecutive games.

The battle between the two teams can be said to be a defensive battle, and the scores of both games were all less than 100.

The first game of G1 was full of ups and downs. The Celtics led the Magic by 17 points 78-61 in the first three quarters.

But the situation on the field suddenly changed in the fourth quarter. The "Turkish Agent" Turkoglu scored crazy points from outside the three-point line to help the home team narrow the gap on the field.

In the last minute, the difference between the two teams was only two points. Fortunately, the "Gentleman Ray" made a fatal three-pointer at the critical moment to help the Celtics stabilize the morale of the army.

In the end, the Celtics defeated the Magic 95-91 away in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals and regained the home advantage.

Ray Allen played 39 minutes and scored 27 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.

Pierce scored 7 of 9 in 41 minutes, 10 of 11 free throws and scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists.

Rondo and Garnett performed somewhat poorly in the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals, and neither of them scored in double digits.

Rondo scored 8 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists, and Garnett's performance was also disappointing with 11 rebounds and 9 points.

Like the Celtics, the Magic also had a player who performed poorly in this game, and this player can be said to have affected the outcome of the game.

Howard's poor performance in this game only allowed him to get 14 points and 11 rebounds. In the interior, he was guarded by Perkins and Glen Davis in turn, which made him lost in this game.

Although Turkoglu and Nelson both scored 20+ points, Howard also became the number one culprit for the Magic's defeat.

In the Eastern Conference Finals G2, Howard ushered in the awakening battle, playing 40 minutes, 9 of 13 shots, and 13 of 17 free throws, scoring 31 points.

But Turkoglu and Nelson, who performed well in the first game, were silent again.

Although Turkoglu scored 16 points, his hit rate was only 6 of 15.

Nelson's score was not in double digits, only 9 points and 4 assists.

The other two also had three turnovers each.

The Magic still failed to withstand the Celtics' offensive at the decisive moment, and Paul Pierce showed his big heart.

With 17 seconds left in the game, the Celtics led by 1 point, and Pierce made a key three-pointer to help the Green Army lock in the victory.

Pierce's comprehensive data for the whole game was 29 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, 5 fouls and 5 turnovers.

Rondo scored 26 points, 9 assists and 2 steals. The performance of the two was the key to the Green Army's victory.

96-93, the Green Kai won again on the road, almost half a foot into the door of the finals.

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At 8 pm on May 23, Tang Yu and the players took the team bus to the Staples Center.

Many Hollywood stars came to the Staples Center tonight, and Leonardo Dicaprio, the future Oscar winner, also sat in the front row.

Maria Sharapova, the top tennis player, and Vujacic, the former Lakers player who has been traded to the Nets, also attended the event.

The relationship between the two is not favored by the outside world. The two have very different status in the sports world, but Vujacic and Sharapova have similar interests.

They both like to take a nap without taking off their shoes!

This kind of game must be accompanied by Jack Nicholson, the most loyal fan of the Lakers.

Denzel Washington and David Beckham and his wife also attended the event.

It has to be said that the ball market in Los Angeles really has a natural advantage.

In the interview before the game, the Lakers players were very confident about this game, and they were ready to let the Rockets know how powerful they are at Staples.

Tang Yu encouraged all the players in the locker room: "This is a legendary city. It is difficult for any team to break through here, but we came here with the belief that we must win, and we will definitely win in the end!"

Stevens continued: "Forget the lead that has been achieved, and keep your hunger!"

Keeping hungry can be said to be McGrady's motto, and it is also used by Stevens here.

The two teams quickly came to the court, and the Lakers also used a very explosive opening ceremony to put pressure on the visiting team.

'Black Mamba' Kobe Bryant's eyes are like a venomous snake that is ready to attack at any time, and the satisfaction in his eyes is perseverance.

He knows very well in his heart that if he loses this game again, he can basically be sure that he has reserved a seat for fishing.

Taylor Swift and a female friend sat behind Tang Yu's bench, which can be regarded as a family seat.

The starting lineups of both sides have not changed, and all continue the starting lineups of the first two games.

The Lakers have Fisher, Kobe, Artest, Gasol and Bynum.

The Rockets have Curry, Harden and Battier, 18 Cards and Dayao.

After the game started, the Lakers immediately put pressure on the Rockets amid the cheers of the home fans.

The tough defensive attitude and super high hit rate made the visiting team almost breathless.

Even Dayao's strong inside play was repeatedly interfered by Bynum.

In the first quarter, Kobe was in full swing and scored 15 points in a single quarter.

The Rockets scored only 18 points, and the Lakers led the Rockets by 12 points in a single quarter.

30-18, the Lakers saw the hope of winning back a city at home.

During the intermission, Tang Yu said to Harden: "Don't forget your offensive ability. If other players can't score, you can choose to attack on your own. Even if it's Kobe, you have to beat him!"

Harden nodded. Harden now spends most of his time organizing the team's offense, but Curry and Dayao both encountered difficulties in scoring in this game.

Peripheral defense is not the Rockets' strong point, and the inability to score makes the Rockets even more difficult.

After the start of the second quarter, Harden led the team alone, and Kobe also rested off the court.

Artest took the initiative to defend Harden against the Rockets' engine on the court.

At 11 minutes and 32 seconds, the Rockets' positional attack, Harden held the ball and singled out Artest, and did not even ask for a pick-and-roll.

After continuous adjustments, Artest thought Harden was going to shoot and accidentally stretched his hand in front of Harden, which was a trick of the big bearded man.

Harden immediately put his hands together to make a shooting action, and Artest wanted to pull his hand back but it was too late.

'Beep! '

The referee whistled, a three-point foul!

Artest was so innocent, he spread his hands and then hugged his head.

After making all three free throws, the Rockets also narrowed the gap to single digits.

In the Lakers' offense, Artest forced a layup but was interfered by Alian and could not put it into the basket.

Harden continued the previous tactics by imitating the cat, and everyone pulled away and continued to call out Artest.

This time the beast learned his lesson. He didn't reach out, and he was determined not to reach out!

But you just don't reach out!

Harden broke through after two consecutive changes of direction to his left hand. Artest pushed him with his body. This physical contact between the two sides is naturally normal in the playoffs.

But Harden took advantage of the situation to pull the basketball back and then took a double step-back three-pointer. Artest's core strength is really strong. He rushed up to interfere, but it was still a step too late.

With a cloud-piercing arrow, Harden hit a three-pointer steadily!

'Beep', the Zen Master called a timeout, and the Lakers were stopped.

After Harden received Tang Yu's offensive order, he opened fire in the second quarter and made the Lakers commit three shooting fouls.

He rushed the Lakers team throughout the quarter, which can be said to be comparable to Kobe's first quarter score, scoring 14 points in a single quarter.

The half-time score difference was caught up to 4 points.

57-53, the Rockets were only 4 points behind at halftime, and the suspense of the game was back.

Kobe and Harden were both on the same stage, neither of them giving in!