Basketball's most talented forward is on the left

In a complete defeat, the Celtics, considered one of the best teams in the past four years, were defeated by the Knicks led by Zuo Li.

The whole process was violent and bloody, and the Celtics were defeated without even organizing any effective resistance. Whether it was internal or external scoring, shooting percentage, assists, rebounds, turnovers... in short, the data you can think of.

, the Celtics were completely suppressed by the Knicks.

Individual performance can better reflect the gap between the two teams in this game.

In this game, the Knicks were in full bloom. In addition to Zuo Li's outstanding performance in 30 minutes, Randolph scored 21 points and 8 rebounds, Curry scored 14 points and 8 assists, and David Lee scored 15 points and 7 rebounds.

13 points, Belinelli 10 points.

The Knicks' starting five all scored in double figures except Battier, who focused on defense.

Although Battier only scored 3 points, he worked hard on the defensive end. Pierce was interfered with and only had 10 points on 3 of 11 shots from the field. Batman's ability was vividly and exquisitely displayed.

Pierce was locked up, and the performance of the rest of the Celtics was completely abnormal.

If Rondo, who was extremely brave in the regular season, had 8 points, 10 assists and 2 steals, his performance was normal, then Ray Allen, who made 2 of 6 three-point shots and only had 8 points, was completely abnormal.

After the game, Ray Allen was also the player who received the most criticism. Even the Celtics legend said that Ray Allen's current strength is completely unworthy of being called a giant!

I have to say that from personal experience, Zuo Li seems to be able to understand Ray Allen's approach of not renewing the contract after it expires, because compared to Pierce, Garnett, Rondo, the Celtics from management to coaches to players

, all lack respect for Ray Allen.

Needless to say, it can be seen from the Celtics' attitude towards Ray Allen's contract extension... Danny Ainge and Rivers both believe that Ray Allen is far less important than the inside pillar Garnett and the team

Soul Pierce.

This summer, the contracts of the Big Three expired one after another. They gave 36-year-old Kevin Garnett three years and US$34 million, and gave 35-year-old Paul Pierce four years and US$61 million. For the big brother, 37-year-old Rea

Len, their offer is US$12 million over 2 years...

With this number, it's no wonder Ray Allen didn't renew his contract.

If Zuo Li were Ray Allen, he would feel unbalanced. The other two brothers earn tens of millions of dollars per year, but he has a middle-class income. What's even more outrageous is that this salary ranks only sixth among the Celtics...

But Ray Allen is as always the Celtics' three-point king, with a three-point shooting percentage of 45% this season. He is not only the Celtics' No. 1 three-point shooter, but also the No. 3 scorer.

The No. 3 stealer, No. 4 assister, third in the team in free throw percentage, but his salary is the sixth in the team...

Moreover, Ray Allen's tactical status on the court has obviously declined. He rarely gets the ball in normal games, not even as good as O'Neal. However, O'Neal was beaten to pieces by Zuo Li. He went 0 for 5 in the whole game, which was his worst performance in the game.

Yes, Ray Allen can still throw in a three-pointer after all.

Taking this game as an example, the Celtics had obviously bigger problems inside. Garnett scored 11 points and O'Neal scored 12 points. How much better could he perform than Ray Allen?

But both fans and Celtics stars pointed the finger at Ray Allen, as if the loss was all his fault. How could this not make Ray Allen dissatisfied.

Fortunately, although Rivers does not pay enough attention to Ray Allen, he is clear-headed at least. He knows very well that in this situation, stabilizing the morale of the army is the most important. If there are any problems, we must wait until the season is over. Now we must

Hold on!

"It's just a game. Now is not the time to attack each other. We are a collective, a team. Losing is the common responsibility of each of us. Don't blame any teammate!"

"Lei, you have done a good job. You don't need to let external criticism affect your mood. You are still our most important member, and we need your strength."

After speaking to the team in the locker room, Rivers specifically comforted Ray Allen.

It has to be said that Rivers still knows what he should do as a coach.

No matter what Ray Allen thinks, the Celtics have maintained basic stability anyway.

Rivers' chicken soup for the soul is indeed very effective, at least the Celtics have not been defeated.

This is indeed a respectable team, tough, strong, and always able to stand up again after repeated setbacks.

It's a pity that they can't withstand the cruelty of time.

Two days later, at the same venue, the G2 game between the Knicks and Celtics officially started.

In this game, the Celtics made bold adjustments. O'Neal was put on the bench, and his replacement was Jeff Green, who had just been traded from the Thunder during the season.

The four former Thunder players had high hopes.

And Rivers' mental victory method is indeed powerful. After the first game, the Celtics were almost drowned in criticism from the outside world, and there was even discord in the locker room. If they changed to another team, they might collapse.

But the veterans of the Green Army inspired their fighting spirit in the second game!

At the beginning, Jeff Green showed his ambition with fierce thugs... Tonight, he is going to fight Zuo Li to death!

In the last game, Ray Allen, who was criticized the most, hit a three-pointer. Coupled with Garnett's jumper, the Celtics started with a 5-0 score.

However, Zuo immediately assisted Randolph in the corner to score 21. The younger Randolph used his weight to suppress Garnett, and his personal style of rebounding allowed the Knicks to quickly stabilize their position.

But I have to say that the Celtics veterans really fought hard. After being beaten by Randolph, Garnett abandoned his fight-and-retreat style and actually came back and beat Randolph in the back.

, even though Randolph’s waist was about to break after being hit by Randolph, the ball was actually scored!

This scene moved Celtics fans very much. He is worthy of being Garnett, the Green Army’s savior!

Throughout the first half, the Celtics, who showed their full strength, scored 55-50. Celtic fans once saw the hope of victory.

However, in the second half, physical problems began to trouble the Celtics. When Garnett finished the shot out of breath, when Pierce needed to rest on his knees for 10 seconds after making a free throw, when Ray Allen was beaten by Curry and couldn't keep up with him.

When the rhythm of the game started, everyone knew that the Celtics were on the verge of defeat.

The united Knicks did not give the Celtics veterans a chance to counterattack. They went 11-0 in the third quarter and 10-0 in the fourth quarter. With two climaxes, the Knicks took away the victory.

108-90, the Knicks defended their home court with 18 points and headed to Boston with a 2-0 score.

It was another big victory. The helpless expressions of the Celtics players with their hands on their waists after the game broke the hearts of countless fans. After the game, Garnett, who had played hard for 45 minutes, was helped out of the court by his teammates.

"Time is really the most ruthless weapon. Even if you are a long-established superstar, you cannot resist the erosion of time." Barkley said, and he also understands the Celtics' feeling of powerlessness.

But the competition is so cruel, no one will give you preferential treatment because of your age.