When Paul. After Pierce started to miss back-to-back shots on the offensive end, the Celtics suddenly couldn't find their rhythm.

Pierce is still averaging 20 points per game thanks to his superb individual skills, which is a remarkable achievement for a 34-year-old veteran.

But from another point of view, Pierce's current points can only rely on the precipitation he has accumulated over the years. By the body? By speed? By bouncing? He can't rely on any of them.

Therefore, as long as you squeeze Pierce's offensive space as much as possible and not be deceived by his cunning shooting timing, it is not difficult to guard against this star small forward who still averages 20 points per game.

Green can't contain Pierce, but that doesn't mean that the taciturn first-year rookie can't.

"The Celtics' strongest offensive point has been locked, and then we continue to defend like this, resolutely man-to-man, and even have to change the defense when there is a pick-and-roll, because the Celtics don't have the pace. Just be more patient than they do, and we'll be the winners! "This timeout, Henson didn't even change a single tactic, just emphasised the mentality.

After the timeout, Rivers struggled to sit down and stood anxiously on the sidelines. Celtics fans suddenly found that their three giants seemed a little inadequate.

Garnett fought and retreated, Ray. Aaron was embraced by George's roots, and as for Pierce, his experience didn't seem to have much of an advantage over Leonard's long arms and big hands.

Local Boston fans thought Henson was facing two bottles of poison, but in fact, he was only facing two glasses of high wine.

High alcohol may not taste good, but as long as you grit your teeth and stomp your feet and swallow it, it will not be fatal.

The desperate Celtics had never seen such a tough perimeter defense, and Rondo distributed the ball several times, but the team's top two scorers, Ray Brown, had never seen such a tough perimeter defense, but the team's top two scorers, Ray Brown, had never seen such a tough perimeter defense, and Rondo had distributed the ball several times, but the team's top two scorers, Ray Brown. Allen and Pierce were slow to get their chance.

George and Leonard teamed up to create an impregnable wall on the flank, which impressed the whole league for the first time!

In the end, the Celtics could only even get the ball into O'Neal's hands. Of course, it's Jermaine. O'neill.

The former All-Star interior lineman who once made a name for himself in Indianapolis has basically not been offensive since his knee was "scrapped". In the face of Horford's rock-solid defense, Jermaine's turnaround jumper couldn't escape the interference zone at all.

After the timeout, the Celtics not only did not play tactics, but also directly failed to attack, which was a huge blow to the team's morale.

Throughout the first quarter, the Celtics didn't play any more decent offense. The starting five Tigers were ineffective, and the weak second team was even more miserable.

Whether Boston fans want to admit it or not, the glory of the Green Shirts is indeed a thing of the past.

In the next three quarters of the game, the Celtics didn't even turn the tables, they couldn't even overtake the score. The Pacers' outside defensive chain completely contained the Green Shirts, Pierce and Ray. Aaron struggled incredibly.

In just half a game, the Pacers had a 15-point lead. And Mike. Gorman attributed the reason for the deficit to "Celtic's poor play in the first half. ”

If Henson had heard this, he would have laughed so hard that his stomach hurt. It's not that Celtic are playing poorly, they've done everything they can, but still can't change anything!

It's just that the local commentators and fans in Boston are still unwilling to admit it.

How could a "grizzled" "redneck" from a cornfield beat the "aristocratic lord" of Boston?

But in fact, the walker is no longer the shabby "countryman" he was at the beginning, and the "noble lord", even if it is a nobleman, is now a down-and-out nobleman.

After the start of the second half, Rondo scored five points in a row. Allen finally made a long-range shot, and the Celtics hit a wave of 8-0 mini-climax.

Henson didn't sit still, and when he saw the Celtics rising, he immediately cut off the sprouts, and righteously reminded everyone: "cheer me up!" ”

When it's time to be evil, Henson never relents. As it turned out, his anger did rekindle the slightly relaxed players.

So in the following games, the down-and-out Celtic didn't get any chances. Throughout the game, they were all suppressed by the Pacers. With the Pacers blossoming more, Rivers asked the team to put pressure on the ball and try not to get the Pacers' passing to work.

If it had been last season, Rivers' tricks might still have a chance of success. But now, with Henson in possession of Paul, the master of the court, not letting the Pacers' passing work, it would be a fool's dream.

Watching the Big Three who once swept the league being overwhelmed by the young Pacers, Boston commentator Mike Brown. Gorman has finally admitted to the predicament facing his home team.

"The problem with the team is obvious, the combination adds up to more than 100 years old. Many of the Celtics' contracts expire this season, so if the Celtics continue to fail in their championship run...... This will most likely be the 'final season' of the Big Three. ”

"And the Indiana Pacers, their young people are better than we thought. Paul. George has become a tall sophomore who can play both offense and defense, and it's no coincidence that Leonard has deflated James and Pierce, two of the league's top small forwards, in two consecutive games. Horford and West's steady scoring output keeps the Pacers' offense never stagnant. What's more, the depth of their squad is outstanding. ”

Speaking of which, Gorman couldn't help but look at the stats from the Celtics bench. Compared to the Pacers, those numbers are simply miserable.

Now in the fourth quarter, only Buss and young guard Bradley have scoring data in the Celtics' rotation. Of course, don't expect their stats to be great, the two just combined to contribute 9 points.

As for the Pacers bench, Matthews alone has already scored 13 points.

Before the game, everyone thought it would be a close and difficult game, and the Celtics had a better chance of winning.

But the game ended 97-74, and looking at the score difference, you can see that this game has nothing to do with the word "evenly matched". The ancient giants Celtic, who had just won four consecutive victories, were once again defeated in time.

"Competition...... The game was over, and the Celtics had just scored 74 points in the game. It has to be said that this is a heartbreaking result. We thought ...... Thought Celtic could do better. Gorman couldn't help but feel sad as he watched the down-and-out Big Three exit the game.

In 2008, they won the championship trophy in one fell swoop, and everyone thought that a new Green Army dynasty was about to be born.

In 2012, however, they lost to a team that had not been a rival at all. And, it was a fiasco.

In everyone's mind, the Celtics are still the unbeatable Eastern powerhouse, and the Pacers are still the team that struggles to win 30 wins a season.

But before you know it, the situation has changed. This is the NBA, and it speaks with strength here.

"Okay, let's see who the best player of the game is." Lost in grief, Gorman suddenly reacted that the commentary was not over and that it was not the time to worry about the Celtics.

So, under his guidance, the best players of the game appeared on the TV screens of the fans.

So in the next 30 seconds, the fans were swiped by the No. 2 small forward who was like facial paralysis.

13 points, 8 rebounds and 3 assists, 0-of-3 three-point shooting...... Leonard's stats look unremarkable. At least compared to Paul's 23 points and 8 assists and George's 18 points and 7 rebounds, it is not worth mentioning.

But looking at Pierce's 37 percent shooting percentage and five turnovers, it's easy to see why Leonard was voted the best player.

A former top No. 3 in the league was beaten to shame by a first-year rookie, and all the messages suggest one thing: a new era has arrived.

Boston fans are still living in their former glory, and they think the arrogant man is Henson. But this game made them suddenly understand a little.

With Henson. In his post-match interview, Coach Joe said: "Before the game, everyone thought I was arrogant. They felt that against a team like Celtic, I should be nervous, and as long as I relaxed a little, I would be arrogant. But the process and the result of this game show that the arrogant people are themselves. It's up to them to be nervous! They always think they're still on top, please, wake up! ”

After saying that, Henson wanted to turn around and leave. But as if suddenly remembering something, he approached the microphone in Sage's hand again.

After that, the Chinese coach said solemnly and rarely: "We are very strong now, really strong!" ”