Chapter 143: The Iron-Blooded Green Army
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to TD North Shore Gardens in Boston. Heinsohn, next to me is my commentary partner Mike. Geman. Today the team will host the challenge of the Sacramento Kings, this season's Kings can be said to be an absolute dark horse, last season in the Western Conference playoff qualifying card battle did not compete with the Memphis Grizzlies and missed the playoffs, they also showed super strength this season, currently ranked 3rd in the West with 26 wins and 12 losses. Evans also won the Western Conference of the Month in February, and it can be said that the Kings team is very strong right now. At present, our team's record is not too good, 19 wins and 17 losses, but the team still has a strong fighting ability, the team has maintained a first-line competitiveness in the East for several years, although the Miami Heat and Chicago Bulls are the most dazzling teams in the East this season, but I believe that this season the team still has a chance to break out of the East and fight for another championship! ”
"Tom is right, this season Rajan has gradually grown into the leader of the team around the Big Three, and although Kevin, Paul, and Ray are no longer at their peak, but with their rich experience on the court, the three of them are still the backbone of this Celtics team, and the playoffs are our real stage!"
The two live commentators talked about their thoughts on the team before the game, and the game was about to start.
"Okay guys, the home team's starting ceremony has begun, and now we will introduce you to the double-starting list, and the Kings' starter today is Terek. Evans, Anthony. Moreau, Jimmy. Butler, Kenneth. Farid, DeMarcus. Cousins, the Celtics' starter for Rajan. Rondo, Ray. Aaron, Paul. Pierce, Kevin. Garnett, Brandon. Bass. Mike, what are your thoughts on this game? ”
"Uh...... There was no surprise in the team's starters in this game, in addition to the Big Three and Rajan, Brandon also played well this season, although he was short, but he had accurate mid-range shots, strong body, and Garnett had a good effect on the inside. Today's Kings starting lineup is a little different, with Jimmy Brown, who played the No. 2 spot in the previous game. Butler was placed at the No. 3 spot, and three-point shooter Anthony Butler was placed at the No. 3 position. Morrow was promoted to the start, I don't know why Kings head coach Westphall made this arrangement, is it to let Morrow and Ray pair up for three points? However, Morrow's defense will inevitably be overwhelmed by Doug. One of the points that Rivers is targeting, and the Kings' Cousins has not been as good as he could have in the two games since his return, and if Cousins still can't play in this game, it will be a big plus for us...... Well, the match between the two sides is about to officially begin, let's wait and see! ”
When Tyrek stood on the court of the North Shore Garden Arena, he looked up at the 17 championship flags hanging above the stadium, and his heart was shocked, as the Celtics with the most glorious history in the league, countless honors have laid their championship foundation, standing on this court, Tyrek can't help but be enthusiastic.
The Kings only won one championship in the 1950-1951 season as the Rochester Royals, which was 60 years ago, and the Kings have not won a championship since, not even the Rick team at the beginning of the 21st century. Adelman's spectator superteam didn't do that either, and it would be fantastic if Terek could win a championship for the team and have a championship flag above the Kings' arena to make their mark......
Tyrek came to his senses, now is not the time for fantasy, the championship is not something they should think about for the Kings today, and making the playoffs is their only goal now.
Amid the enthusiastic cheers of the home fans at the North Shore Garden Arena, the stands filled with a sea of green, and the battle between the two sides began!
The Celtics took the lead in possession, and Rondo held the ball in front of the court to organize the attack.
"Tyrek, you played well at the All-Star Game, but this is our home stadium, and you're going to have to suffer a little bit today!" Rondo said as he dribbled with one hand to Tyreck.
Rondo gave the ball to Garnett, who asked for the ball in the high post, Garnett turned his back to face Farid, Rondo ran and Garnett cooperated, Garnett handed the ball to Rondo again, Rondo went around the cover and went inside, Garnett blocked Terek's pursuit line, and Farid on the inside changed to defend Rondo.
Rondo hit big with a small one, Farid spread his arms to the maximum, at this time Garnett and Bass had cleared the space on the inside, Rondo dribbled under the crotch in one step to suppress the rhythm, and then suddenly turned forward to the left, flashed in front of Farid at the rate of footsteps, went to the baseline and turned over to make a layup, Farid tried to block behind him but failed, and Rondo scored two points on a layup!
"Beautiful goal! Rajan opens the scoring for the team! The beautiful cooperation between Kevin and the transposition played Farid, and the misplaced played Farid! ”
"Tom, you see, although Rajan's passing is his strongest point, his breakthrough ability is definitely the best in the league, and after the Big Three, the leader of this great team must be Rajan!"
After Rondo scored the first goal of the game, the Kings quickly returned the color, Tyrek advanced to the front court, to Jimmy on the wing, Jimmy hoisted the ball to Cousins, Cousins held the ball with both hands and hit Buss, although Buss was short, but he had great strength and tonnage, even in the face of a strong man like Cousins, the fierce Buss could withstand it.
Cousins vowed to play back in this game, he will not only attack in the low post, he is a real interior all-rounder, and when he singled Bus, Tyrek deftly cut to the basket, Cousins caught a glimpse of Tyreck, sent a second pass with a long eye in the back of his head, and threw the ball to Tyrek with a backhand, Tyrek entered the penalty area, and dunked it with both hands!
The two teams went back and forth, and the first quarter of the game was evenly matched, Cousins did not play an individual offense under the defense of Garnett and Buss, but handed out 3 assists, Tyrek was still the first choice for the Kings' offense, and scored 11 points in the first quarter. Jimmy, who played the No. 3 position in this game, faced the Green Army soul Paul. Pierce defended well, Westfair coach made Jimmy play the No. 3 position precisely to limit the Celtics' strongest heads-up player, and Jimmy did his job in the first quarter, with Pierce scoring just 2 points in the first quarter.
With the Celtics' last offense of the first quarter, Allen ran without the ball, received a pass from Rondo in the bottom corner, and hit a three-point shot, the two teams ended the first quarter 28-25, and the Celtics led the Kings by three points at home. Although the two teams were evenly matched in the first quarter, Allen's three-pointer with a textbook shot kicked off the Celtics' strong second quarter......