the great gatsby

Chapter 344 The much-anticipated match! (Thanks for the reward of [Pony Needs Grass]!)

Chapter 344 The much-anticipated match! (Thanks for the reward of [Pony Needs Grass]!)

The numerous details prevented the game between the Knicks and Celtics from losing suspense, but instead pushed the entire game to a higher climax. All great games in history are both story-telling and competitive.

From a competitive perspective, both sides are multi-giant teams. The Celtics have six All-Stars, Pierce, Garnett, Ray Allen, Rajon Rondo, Jermaine O'Neal, Shaquille O'Neal and others. deep bench players;

The Knicks have four All-Stars, Gatsby, Anthony, Billups, and Stoudemire, and there are also a lot of bench players who can stand up and take heavy responsibilities on the bench.

In terms of story, the Knicks were eliminated by the Celtics in the Eastern Conference Finals last year, Stoudemire was injured by Garnett, and the discord between Garnett and Gatsby is a topical piece. Also quite attractive.

The so-called old and new grudges will be resolved in these two games. The duel between the two sides has attracted everyone's attention. Fans focus on who can stand out, opponents focus on who will be their opponent in the next round, and experts start from The game is interpreted in all aspects of competition and storytelling. The league is concerned about who will become the new king of the Eastern Conference, so that it can easily grasp how to promote it next.

More than 200 countries around the world broadcast the game live, ESPN broadcast live in the United States, and CCTV arranged elite soldiers to explain.

This game is destined to be recorded in the annals of history, and the comments of the experts are-this is a finals-level game!

Game start.

The Knicks' starting lineup has changed: Gatsby, Kevin Martin, Carmelo Anthony, Danilo Gallinari, Tyson Chandler.

The absence of Stoudemire made a huge change in the Knicks' starting lineup. Billups completely entered the bench lineup. The loss of Stoudemire made D'Antoni determined to let Billups lead the bench lineup. There are plans to enter the bench lineup, because of Stoudemire's injury, it is also logical for him to retire.

He said in an interview before the game: "Amare's injury made the Knicks' lineup need to be changed. The impact of the bench lineup is even greater. I have to lead this lineup. For the championship, I can make changes!"

The Celtics' starting lineup is: Rajon Rondo, Ray Allen, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett, Jermaine O'Neal.

O'Neal and Chandler jumped the ball in the middle circle. O'Neal seized the opportunity and passed the ball to Rondo. Rondo quickly dribbled the ball across half court, and did not dare to stick the ball to Garnett. Garnett made a free throw After the line support was given to Pierce who cut in the middle after the screen, Pierce attracted the defense in the air and passed it to Ray Allen in the bottom corner. Ray Allen made his first three-pointer!

The feeling of going home is different!

The North Shore Garden boiled instantly, and overwhelming cheers swept over!

Chandler immediately served the ball, and Gatsby passed the half court quickly. Chandler followed behind Gatsby. As soon as Gatsby stopped, Chandler went up to block Rondo. Gatsby broke through immediately, Jermaine O'Neal's feet were a little slow and Gatsby rushed over. Pierce on the flank hurried to help defend, Anthony made an air cut, Gatsby threw the ball into the sky, and Anthony dunked in the air!

2: 3!

The counterattack came too fast, and the crazy cheers from North Shore Garden instantly cooled down.

Rondo carefully dribbled the ball across the half. He only dared to go in the middle when he was on the halfway line. He tried to cross the halfway along the sideline, but was blocked by Gatsby in the corner and was intercepted. Now he only dared to cross the halfway in the middle. The width of the pitch shifted and shifted.

O'Neal Jr. went up to help Rondo stop Gatsby. Rondo accelerated and moved to the three-point line. Before Gatsby could catch up, Rondo boldly rushed into the paint. Chandler quickly caught up with Rondo. Don't dare to take shots at will. Chandler's defense is too smart. Just keep the distance between him and Rondo - you can shoot if you like, but he will never give up a layup!

Rondo burst into the basket and couldn't find a space to shoot. He went around and brought it out. Ray Allen suddenly cut in along the baseline. Martin's vigilance hadn't come up yet, and he was thrown away at once. Ray Allen made a zero-degree shot Hit!

2: 5!

Ray Allen scored 5 points in a row!

"The Celtics have scored five points in a row. They were full of energy when they came up today. They have no room to retreat. They must win this game. Ray Allen worked hard as soon as he came up. Today the Celtics To win, Ray Allen, who did not play well in the first two games, must play a bigger role!" Yang Yi said with emotion.

Gatsby was not very offensive at the beginning. He mainly created opportunities for Anthony. His ability to create opportunities is too strong. A pick-and-roll can give open shots. O'Neal's opportunities were sieved by Gatsby. And Doc Reeves can't change players at will. Jermaine O'Neal is considered the best center for the Celtics. Unless he is in a small lineup, Jermaine O'Neal is the best candidate.

Stoudemire's injury allowed Anthony to get more opportunities. He had to take on more offensive opportunities, and Martin also had to play more roles. With Anthony and Martin as two offensive masters, Gatsby could create opportunities and send out assists without distraction. , Gatsby sent out 6 assists in half a quarter!

The Knicks' offense is difficult to contain, but the Celtics' offense is also difficult to defend. With Garnett as a support master, both wings can play a threat. Rondo is running all over the field, both to tear the Knicks' defense , the key is to consume Gatsby's energy. Although Rondo can't shoot, he can't do it if he doesn't guard. He is a very cunning player. Arrived in physical trouble.

In this level of competition, no one is a real stamina monster. High-intensity competitions force you to engage in intense physical confrontation. Friends who have played anxious competitions will know that a few rounds of back-up offense and defense at the basket can consume a lot of energy. Lose most of the physical strength, not to mention this kind of competition where both sides are desperately fighting!

Tiring Gatsby would have served Doug Reeves' purpose!

Relying on more vigorous fighting spirit and home court advantage, the Celtics gained a meager lead. At 18:22 in the half quarter, the offensive efficiency of both sides was very high, but the Celtics were more dominant during this period. Team.

Anthony and Chandler rested, Wilson Chandler and Bogut were replaced, and Anthony had to partner with Billups in the second quarter to lead the bench.

With the touch of Anthony, Gatsby switched modes. When this lineup is on the court, he can play his scoring ability. Wilson Chandler and Gallinari are more of a three-point shooter. Bogut’s offensive ability is relatively He is in a hurry, but he has the ability to support and pick and roll. Martin mainly plays off the ball, and his ability to hold the ball is not efficient. Gatsby has to increase his shots to attract flanking attacks!

With Bogut on the court, Gatsby simply reduced the time he held the ball, and instead relied on Bogut's support and pick-and-rolls to continuously break through hand-to-hand and find space to shoot three-pointers, as well as pass the ball to Bogut and then make layups. Gatsby scored 3 points in three minutes, forcing Coach Douglas Reeves to call a timeout.

There are 2 minutes and 58 seconds left in the first quarter, and the score between the two sides is 28:30!

(End of this chapter)