Bulldozer of the NBA’s Restricted Area

The game was, as expected, tilted toward the Lakers.

The Lakers went ahead by 5 points in the second quarter, and the main players of both sides participated in the rotation in the second half. In the second half... After O'Neal took over the offensive banner, his state was far from as fierce as the opening. On the contrary, his efficiency plummeted as his physical fitness declined, but his physical energy was consumed. The younger Li Shengli's downward fluctuation in status was obviously smoother. He exerted his strength in the third quarter and led the team with Kobe to once again lead by 6 points, with a total of 11 points entering the final quarter.

Every game in the finals is extremely important.

The Celtics felt the crisis, Pierce immediately became brave, and the team's situation improved. Just as Barkley said in the studio, the brave Pierce greatly liberated the offensive capabilities of O'Neal and Garnett, and until In the last 26 seconds, the 11 points were reduced to 4 points, and they still had the ball.

Just 4 points is embarrassing!

If the Lakers make no mistakes, they will have no chance unless they play 3+1 and drag it into overtime. The only way is to use foul tactics to gain more offense, which means the Celtics get two offense opportunities. , interspersed with a free throw opportunity for the Lakers.

Let’s talk about the free throws in the middle first.

If 2-for-2, the score difference is 6 points, the Celtics must hit two three-pointers. If 1-for-2, the score difference is 5 points, at least one three-pointer is required in the two shots to guarantee a win. In overtime, as for 0-for-2, the probability is not high, but no matter what, it is still necessary to strive for a three-pointer in the first round.

In other words, the Celtics will definitely try their best to hit three-pointers in this round, and among the players currently on the field, there are three-pointers capable...

O'Neal is definitely hopeless.

Even when the Celtics decided to use foul tactics, even O'Neal didn't play. Instead, substitute center Tony Barty came, even if the rules in the last two minutes were favorable to O'Neal.

On the one hand, this is because the team plays a three-point tactic and O'Neal's role is not great. The rebounds produced by the three-pointers generally collapse farther. O'Neal, whose physical fitness has bottomed out, does not have the running effect Pitino wants. On the other hand, I was also afraid that the three-point plan would fail and O'Neal would actually touch the rebound.

You know, even if O'Neal can touch the rebound, he will most likely not be under the basket and will not be able to directly attack for the second time. If he is fouled, the guaranteed 2 points may not be available, so even if this substitution makes many people It's hard to understand, but I can't find fault with it. On the contrary, Tony Barty has good physical fitness, can run around, and can play a little bit.

And even Garnett probably won't execute the final three-pointer.

He averaged 1 three-point shot per game and hit 37%. Although he can fight, it is obviously more important to partner with Tony Barty to guard the rebounds and strive to guarantee 2 points.

The remaining three are Pierce, Burrows, and Overton.

This lineup was basically the Celtics' starting lineup, with many rotations, but in the end these five were still playing. And that season... Pierce averaged 3.8 three-pointers per game and hit 34.3, while Burrows averaged 2, hitting 41. If you really want to fight for a three-pointer, both of them may take it.

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"Quick, Crotty, keep an eye on it!" Kobe shouted after his defense was in position. He was taking care of Barros.

"I know!" Crotty, who was waiting at the three-point line and waiting for Pierce, also yelled: "Ron, come with me, don't worry about other people."

"Damn it, what should I do if the boss is in there?"

"Stop talking nonsense, just guard the three-point line!" Li Shengli no longer needs to worry about the position of the opposite center. The rebounds this ball may produce are the most important. "And Fisher, you also go outside. , hold on to this wave and it’s over!”

"Damn, they're coming!"

"Don't be impatient!"

"Take time first, and foul quickly if you miss a shot!"

Everyone knows how to play in the last two minutes. Although the ball belongs to the Celtics, the initiative is in their hands, and when the Celtics rush over quickly... the Lakers' three-pointer from the backcourt The line was heavily guarded, and as soon as Garnett reached the three-point line, he immediately stood up and gave Pierce a screen.

"Hey, it's Pierce, Crotty, follow up!"

"I can't keep up with the horse, Ron, get on!"

"Fuck, let me do it!"

At this moment, the entire audience held their breath and concentrated.

Everyone saw Garnett go down to the penalty area after the pick-and-roll and partner with Tony Barty. On the other side, Pierce shook off Crotty's entangled defense and won a moment of confrontation with Artest, and the Lakers The generals immediately understood who would execute the key ball, and the Celtics decided on... Pierce.

The pressure is too much!

Pierce was under a lot of pressure, and Artest was under a lot of pressure, but there was no time to think too much at this critical moment.

With Pierce holding the ball, it is impossible to go to the right. Crotty is on the right, and a three-pointer will not work if he steps back. Crotty can still catch up, so he can only move sideways to the left and plan to rush to the three-point line. 45 degree angle position.

Damn it?

Can't I catch up on horseback? !

Artest was going crazy. He was already slower and could only watch Pierce reach a fixed point for a jump shot. Assuming that if he scored the three-pointer and lost the game, he would bear a huge responsibility, and he was desperate. Next... a flying dive, with the right hand straightened and raised as much as possible to interfere, and with the left hand straightened ready to threaten Pierce's pants.

"Pierce, pants!"

"Me, grass, mud, horse!"

Pierce's face turned red when he saw Artest rushing over, because Artest roared and his body tensed slightly, but this crucial ball did not tolerate any interference.

I don't know if it was Artest's interference that took effect, or if Pierce just couldn't hit it in the first place.

Anyway, this three-pointer was not scored, and for the Celtics...the three-pointer they wanted most was not scored, and the only thing left was to use the frontcourt board to try to guarantee 2 points, but the problem is Li Shengli's position. Getting closer to where the backboard landed, he suddenly jumped up to grab the board, with 16 seconds left in the game.

According to the predetermined plan, this ball must be fouled.

Even if the score difference is still 4 points, there is still a chance for a 3+1.

If it were possible, Artest, who was the worst at making free throws, would definitely be the best. But the problem was that Li Shengli, who had grabbed the rebound, stood still. His eyes were as angry as bells, and he glanced at every Celtic player. A guy who wants to rush in and foul.

Damn it? !

Lao Li...does this familiar look want to kill someone?

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Garnett's hair stood on end as he thought... Damn, Li must be trying to hit someone with this look in his eyes. No, he can't pass. I definitely can't pass by on horseback, and the chance is slim now. I can't sacrifice in vain!

When Tony Barty saw Garnett not moving, he immediately understood that now might be the time to draw lots to decide life and death, but he often plays in the paint. If this offends Li Shengli, then he will not be able to get around... No, I step on it. Horses can't go either, otherwise... they'll have to fall, be real!

"What are you bastards doing?"

"Damn it, it's a foul!"

"Pierce, Barrows, Overton, come on, fuck him!"

Celtics coach Pitino felt mixed emotions when he saw Tony Barty's ugly trip with his left foot and his right foot. O'Neal was heartbroken when he saw Garnett standing still. The two could only hope. Be braver than the other three.

But……

Pierce is having a quarrel with Artest right now.

Burrows and Overton rushed over, but the way Li Shengli held the ball with both hands and raised it reminded the two brothers of the famous Li Daju and Ma Daju in the Jazz Age... Ma Daju's victim had 40 stitches. Thomas with a needle, Robinson who was unconscious for three minutes, Laimbeer who was fucked to the point of being retired by Lee Big Elbow, Gugliotta who was severely concussed.

Damn it, if this elbow falls...will we die?

So, the brave Burroughs and Overton rushed to Li Shengli, circled around and ran away. The ones who ran were decisive and did not look back, and the ones who ran were without any sloppiness.

In an instant, the Garden Arena was in an uproar... From Garnett's penalty stand, to Tony Barty's left foot tripping over his right foot, to the Baou brothers who had no hesitation and bravely rebelled, the entire Boston fan army was in tears.

As for Artest, who is still bickering with Pierce...

To be honest, the young Artest no longer cares about arguing with Pierce. Looking at the fierce Li Shengli, his eyes have a strange look, and he simply worships...getting the ball at the last moment can make his opponent continue. Don’t have the courage to commit a foul?

What is this horse riding?

This is the most ferocious and intimidating power. This horse is my lifelong idol of Artest.

From now on... if I don't elbow some guys, how can I have the nerve to admit that I played with my idol? !

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At this time, everyone present had different thoughts.

Maybe it's the Celtics' very slim chance of a comeback that caused this situation. Normally it wouldn't be the case, but anyway, a lot of time was consumed, and the chance of a comeback was getting smaller and smaller... The Celtics gave up on defense. , the Lakers did not force the last 16 seconds until the referee blew the final whistle and declared the game over.