Chapter 131: Applause
After the defeat to the Suns, the intense schedule did not give the Celtics a chance to recuperate, and they once again embarked on an expedition, this time against the rebuilt Polon Trail Blazers. Pen & Fun & Pavilion www.biquge.info
Before boarding the plane, Rivers set a goal for the team - to refuse to lose streak!
This season, the Celtics have only experienced one losing streak, but it is like the end of the season and they have achieved nothing, and almost all the media have screamed about them. It's hard to imagine what an apocalyptic scene awaits them if they lose to the Trailblazers.
The Trail Blazers haven't been in a good situation lately, and the biggest takeaway of the season for this rebuilding team is Brandon. Roy, after most of the NBA baptism, finally exposed all his strengths and weaknesses.
When everything about him began to be known, the test of this young rookie really came. Originally with a 29-20 record, they have lost six of their last seven games, making their path to the playoffs slim.
But the Celtics can't take this opponent lightly, and the intensive games have seriously challenged their physical strength, especially in the last game against the Suns, the high-tempo and like a trapped beast struggle, so that the three cores of the team feel deeply tired.
Sure enough, due to the influence of physical strength, after the opening, the Celtics were quickly at a disadvantage. They shot just 7-of-18 in the first quarter and trailed by 16 points at 16:32 in the first quarter.
More than a month of injuries left Garnett without sufficient physical reserves, and at the end of the first quarter, his fatigue was the first to be revealed.
Looking at Garnett, who was panting, Rivers once again put the burden on him on Shi Lei's shoulders.
Rondo, Tony. Allen, Posey, Shi Lei, Perkins, at the beginning of the second quarter, Rivers changed to a set of semi-main and semi-bench lineups.
Rondo received the ball and dribbled to the Trail Blazers' half, and the Trail Blazers' point guard Steve Brown. Bray didn't step forward, but stood two paces away from Rondo.
This is a typical defensive stance of defending against break-throughs and putting shots.
This makes Rondo a little uncomfortable, this is the way he is most afraid of defense, in the main lineup is better, the big deal is to give the ball to Pierce or Garnett, they both have the ability to organize, but in this lineup, no one can share the organizational task of Rondo, Tony. Neither Aaron nor Percy are known for their organizational roles.
As soon as he saw the opponent's posture, Shi Lei understood how well the Trail Blazers' coaching staff prepared for this game, which was almost a targeted defense, and if there was no rehearsal before, Shi Lei would not believe it.
Look at Brandon. Roy and Martel. Webster's defensive position, as well as Aldridge's entanglement with himself, Shi Lei understood everything.
Now on the field, Shi Lei is the biggest name of the team, and he understands that the time has come for him to take on that responsibility!
So as soon as Shi Lei saw this situation, his whole body suddenly slammed into the pioneer basket like a cow.
Shi Lei's strength was savage, and after breaking through the careless and tight net woven by Aldridge, Shi Lei took the opportunity to withdraw and run outside the three-point line.
Rondo, who was hesitant outside the three-point line, immediately threw the basketball to Shi Lei.
Shi Lei took the basketball, and the one standing in front of him at this time became Blanton. Roy.
This is an excellent and tragic player, but all this has nothing to do with Shi Lei, now he is just an opponent.
Martel. Webster's assistance on the side did not let Shi Lei back down.
Shi Lei held the ball and stepped into the three-point line in one step. Roy and Martel. Webster's defense suddenly contracted, like an orderly net, clinging to Shi Lei's body, enveloping Shi Lei in it.
Everyone was waiting for Shi Lei to pass the basketball out. But Shi Lei didn't choose to do this, as far as his eyes could see, the few passing routes had the possibility of being destroyed, and the probability of being destroyed was higher than the probability of success.
Obviously, the Trail Blazers have laid a tight defensive trap, just waiting for Shi Lei to break in.
As if to get rid of the invisible rope, Shi Lei, who was moving forward quickly, suddenly stopped his steps and swayed from side to side holding the basketball body twice.
The huge power contained in Shi Lei's body made Blanton. Roy and Martel. Webster's synthetic defensive net inevitably loosened a bit.
Flashing a trace of space, Shi Lei hugged the basketball and took a sharp step. At this step, Shi Lei's back heel stepped over the free throw line.
With his heels on the floor, Shi Lei's whole person was like a compressed spring, and the "rubbing" suddenly jumped up explosively.
"He's going to dunk!"
Shi Lei's purpose was only made clear at this moment.
This kind of long-range sliding dunk is almost only seen in performances, or in fast breaks, and never in positional battles. Because of this kind of dunk, it is too easy to be stopped. The long skating not only leaves the opponent plenty of time to react, but also infinitely reduces the impact of his body.
But in the Trail Blazers' lineup, there is no defensive master, or muscle club, which is why Shi Lei dares to do this.
Aldridge's jump block was pushed by Shi Lei's not too big impact, and his body looked like a cooked lobster.
Forced against Aldridge, at the moment of receiving the basket, Shi Lei's hands were like an open giant bow, and he was smashed towards the basket violently by his round arms.
Shi Lei's gliding body and arms lifted in the air were like a giant axe of a titan giant, cutting through the haze of the sky and slashing at the basket of the pioneers.
Shi Lei's identity as a yellow breed makes people here often forget a fact - he is this year's "slam dunk king"!
Today's dunk reminds people of his identity in a trance.
On the big screen above the Trailblazers, all the details about Shi Lei's slam dunk were repeated to all the fans at the scene for the first time.
From receiving a pass from Rondo, to being caught between two people, to jumping, to dunking against defenders in mid-air.
But in all these actions, what impressed people the most was Shi Lei's eyes. From beginning to end, Shi Lei's eyes only contained one emotion - firmness!
Shi Lei's eyes, from beginning to end, were only looking ahead.
"Bang Bang!"
In the away fan box, there was a sudden burst of sparse applause, and then the mask of this applause began to expand until it filled every corner of the stadium.