Chapter 202: The Knight (5)

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Shi Lei did a lot of calculations, but he never thought that this would be the result after the match, and after being replaced, the depression in his heart can be imagined. But as soon as he sat down, before he could straighten out the emotions in his heart, Garnett next to him turned his head and asked.

Draped in a white towel, with a faint drop of sweat on his cheeks, Garnett's expression was very "cold" at this time, as if he had returned to the time when he was in the Timberwolves, Garnett was on the court today, and he felt "lonely" again.

He's in need of a helper right now!

"No, there isn't."

Shi Lei shook his head bitterly, and buried his head deep in the towel. How "tired" Garnett is, Shi Lei knows very well in his heart, how eager he is to win, Shi Lei also knows that just like before, Shi Lei also wants to help the team, and he is extremely eager to win, but now in this situation, he really can't find a solution.

"Is there any way? Can I get used to Odom's style of play quickly? ”

Shi Lei asked himself in his heart, but this was destined to find no way.

Feel is a problem that any athlete wants to overcome, but can't overcome. After Shi Lei left the game, all the scoring burden was completely pressed on Pierce's shoulders. This should have been his responsibility, but his hand felt as cold and stiff as a Boston in December.

After returning to the court, Pierce missed all three shots, which allowed the Cavaliers to chase the difference to only three points with only free throws under the Celtics' tight defense.

At the critical moment, Cassel got a pass from Pierce and hit a mid-range shot, barely maintaining the situation on the court, helping the Celtics finally end the first half of the game with a five-point advantage.

The referee blew the whistle, and the fans finally breathed a sigh of relief, the precarious situation of the team kept them in a state of fear, and they were always worried that the team would be overtaken by the opponent in the next second.

The elder Johnson, who was sitting in the commentary seat, also looked solemn: "Paul and Ray must find their form in the second half, although the team is still leading and the defense is doing very well, but our offense is too reluctant, if we continue to rely on Kevin, we will be very dangerous!" ”

As if to supplement Johnson Sr.'s words, Barkley also said in a rare and serious manner: "Yes, you're right, the Celtics are in trouble, Paul has only scored two points on 1-of-9 shooting so far, and Ray still hasn't scored a point, which makes it very difficult for them to get every point after Kevin is off, and if Mr. Rivers can't activate Ray or Paul in the second half, then they will probably lose this game." ”

The fear of "losing this game" has actually arisen in the hearts of most Celtic players at this moment, which makes the atmosphere in the home team's locker room very dull.

When Rivers walked into the locker room with a full stomach for second-half tactical planning, he was taken aback by the dullness. Looking at the players who were no longer in spirit, Rivers immediately put away the serious expression on his face and became enthusiastic.

"Hey, gentlemen, what are you pondering? Are you tired? Oh well, that's really tiring, and no one can afford not to feel tired after holding on to such a high defensive intensity for the half, but it's worth it, isn't it? We made Mr. James hit just one shot in the first half, and that's very satisfying to me, gentlemen, I have to applaud you. ”

Rivers is not a master of speech, but his encouragement still makes the atmosphere here a little more lively, and the faces of the players have some expressions other than "sadness".

Rivers had been paying attention to the expressions of the players as he spoke, and seeing this, he continued to say: "But halfway through the clock, there are still a full 24 minutes of play. Oh my God, I really feel so sorry for you. ”

Speaking of which, Rivers' expression became exaggerated and funny, which finally cracked a crack in the "dull" "ice" here.

In the locker room, Shi Lei has also been in a dull state, but unlike his teammates, Shi Lei is not worried about failure and depressed, he is just angry that he can't help the team. Rivers' words woke Shi Lei up first.

"Give him to me, sir, and I'll make him more miserable!"

Without offense, Shi Lei still has defense, he just wants to help the team, any way.

The dullness in the locker room was broken, although Shi Lei didn't notice this, he just wanted to express his thoughts, but this was the most appropriate moment.

"And me, sir, I actually did a good job in the first half, even though I only scored one goal."

This is Pierce, who has finally come to his senses and fulfilled his responsibilities outside of a leadership competition.

"Well, Paul, I forgive you, for your honesty."

Finally, Rivers' mischievous remark finally made the Celtics locker room laugh.

Vitality has been restored, and the fighting spirit has been rekindled, but most of the halftime break has passed, and there are still many important things to say, Rivers quickly shifted the topic to tactics.

Rivers pointed to the tactics board, and the laughter of the players immediately disappeared, and everyone sat up straight and watched with blazing eyes as the head coach laid out the tactics.

"We only have one strategy for the second half of the pitch, which is to create our rhythm. Defensively, Shi, you need to keep a firm eye on your opponents, and Paul, ready to make up for it. ”

Shi Lei and Pierce nodded at the same time, but Rivers didn't see this, he had already turned his head in Rondo's direction.

"Rajan, pay attention to controlling the pace of the offense, pass more to Kevin, or Shi, if there is no chance of fast break, even if the chance of fast break is not big, you must control the speed of advancement.....

Rivers' tactics are almost arranged, and the time for the game is up, putting away the tactics board, Rivers finally said: "This is our home field, this is TD North Shore Gardens, gentlemen, now on the court, go tell the Clevelands who is the master here!" ”

The third quarter of the game began, and the players on both sides stood on the court one after another, and the Celtics' lineup at this time became Rondo, Pierce, Shi Lei, Garnett, Brown, and the Cavaliers, James also reappeared on the court. (To be continued.) )