The Boston Celtics haven't been in great shape this season. With the departure of Allen and the increasing age of Garnett and Pierce, the venerable giants have begun to lose their dominance.

At the start of the season, people were counting on Rajan. Rondo can take the lead and restore this team to its former glory. After all, in the first nine games of the season, Rondo has reached 20 assists in two games, and his consecutive assists double-double are the second-highest in Stockton's history with 37 games.

Rondo's excellent performance will inevitably make people reverie. But on January 28, 2013, Rondo was cut off after just 38 games due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee. At this point, the Celtics lost their best hope. For the next season, I can only rely on a group of old guys to survive.

So far, the Celtics are provisionally in seventh place in the East. But compared to the 76ers, who are ninth in the East, the Celtics have only four more wins. In other words, if the traditional giants of Celtic want not to fall behind, they must do their best in the second half of the season to win as many games as possible.

Such a team is often the most combative. They can't let go, because if they do, they are likely to fall into the abyss. They can't give up because there are people behind them who are eyeing their place.

So today, even in the face of the Dallas Mavericks, Coach Rivers still has only one goal for his players. "Let's win at home!"

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Led by the Boston Mounties, the Mavericks' team bus was slowly driving through the snowy streets. Passers-by don't seem to care much about the Mavericks' buses, because the Mavericks are not the Celtics' sworn enemies, and secondly, the Celtics' poor record this season has made the citizens here less enthusiastic about basketball.

Yiyang looked at the white streets outside the window, and couldn't help but think of every winter he had spent since he entered the professional basketball field. He and his mother finally didn't have to go hungry in a dirty, dilapidated rental house, or shiver in the winter wind in cheap jackets. The winter in professional basketball is warm, but the only regret is that the people who spend the winter with Yiyang every year seem to be different.

Moments later, the team bus was on its way to the TD North Shore Gardens Arena in downtown Boston. This huge building is different from the retro style of the Mavericks' U.S. Route Center Arena, with its huge cement slabs and square design, giving the arena a strong modern atmosphere. The all-glass dome makes the arena look like a large incubator.

The Celtics' shamrock logo was painted on the wall on the right side of the arena, and on the left wall was the logo of the Boston Bruins, an ice hockey league team.

TD North Shore Garden is the home of the Celtics and Bruins, and you can see the logos of two different league teams on the walls of one arena. But since today is an NBA game day, the front of the arena is hung with huge posters of Celtics players.

Yiyang stared through the glass of the car window and stared at the posters of the Celtics players. Rondo, who has already been reimbursed for the season, is still placed in the middle, and he is naturally flanked by Garnett and Pierce. And in the end, Yiyang found a makeup photo of Terry holding a ball in both hands at the very edge.

"Miss him?" Nowitzki saw Yiyang staring at Terry's poster for a long time, and asked casually.

"Who would want this bastard." Yiyang shook his head and withdrew his gaze. I really don't like you wearing the Celtics' white home jersey.......

The game wasn't a big match, so it wasn't particularly lively outside the arena. Players from both sides have already started to warm up, and less than half of the fans have come to the stadium.

But for Yiyang and Terry, this game was the most important game of the regular season this season!

The two teams warmed up, and Yiyang and Terry really glanced at each other's half. The two defenders moved towards the centre circle at the same time in a very tacit understanding, and the closer they walked, the more difficult it was to hide the smiles on their faces.

"Stinky boy, this season is quite good! The second place on the list of MVP candidates, sure enough, it is not blind to me and Jason for two years of education for you! Terry said, opening his arms as the two big men hugged each other.

See you again at last, brother.

"You're not bad, you actually beat the Jazz by three points in the last game. Hayward told me that I would help him get his revenge today. ”

Both of them did not directly praise each other, but immediately poured a basin of cold water after praising each other. However, isn't this how Yiyang and Terry communicate?

"Lore Sir is just a warm-up, too. Today, you have to be extra careful. Terry smiled crookedly.

"In Boston...... How are you doing? After the greetings, Yiyang suddenly lowered his head. He couldn't believe that he was standing on the wooden floor of the North Shore Garden Arena and was facing Terry, who was once the closest he had ever been.

"As you can see, it's not good, it's not bad. This team is great, but we also lost too many games. But I have to remind you that today, we will fight to the end. ”

"Hey, Jeter, you're still hot and not warming up!" Celtics coach Doug Murphy. Rivers' duck voice interrupts the conversation between Yiyang and Terry. No matter how close you used to be, now you are enemies!

"I've got to go back, and you can warm up. But don't underestimate my old guys. Terry blinked, and trotted toward his own half.

Looking at his Terry's back as he drifted away, Yiyang also turned around. I'm sorry Jett, but today, we can't be winners at the same time.

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Due to Rondo's injury, the Celtics had to use Avery with the 19th pick in 10 years. Bradley plays the role of starting point guard. Bradley and Yiyang are also old rivals, and the two had a direct conversation when they were in college. The person who won the competition at that time was naturally Yiyang.

Bradley's offense isn't really outstanding, and he's still averaging less than double digits in points per game this season while averaging nearly 30 minutes per game. But in the eyes of the outside world, the showdown between Bradley and Yiyang is still full of excitement. Because Bradley showed a tough style on the defensive end, he has caused many defenders to suffer in North Shore Garden.

"People seem to think that this game is going to be a no-brainer, but I have to warn that Avery Fernandes. Bradley is definitely a top perimeter defensive gate! His willingness to fight hard coupled with his strong body has made many defenders in the league fearful. Four days ago, the Nuggets visited North Shore Gardens, and the result was full of confidence. Lawson scored just eight points under Bradley's defense. Of course, I know that Yi's scoring ability is much better than Lawson's, and I just want to emphasize that Bradley is by no means a soft persimmon! If you want to crush him, you have to expend more strength. ”

"Avery . Bradley, one of the best defensive guards in the league! When he was in college, he already had the ability to defend NBA-level players. After a few years of training, Bradley's defensive skills have also improved greatly. And if he wants to score 30+ points in the North Shore Gardens, then he may be disappointed. ”

"Let's get this straight, if you can score more than 20 points on Bradley's head, you'll be a great success. The Mavericks thought they could easily walk away with victory in Boston? It's just wishful thinking! ”

Before the game began, the local Boston commentators were trying hard to convince the fans that there was still suspense in the game. They constantly touted Bradley, the young defender of Yiyang's class who seemed to be the only spiritual pillar for Green Shirts fans. I don't know if they look up to Bradley too much, or look down on Yiyang too much?

However, the first attack after the game, Yiyang made the fans and commentators who had a fluke mentality recognize the reality.

"It's too fast, and the speed of Yi's breakthrough is terrifying. Bradley does have a strong body, but if he can't keep up with the other at all, what's the use of a strong body? "Reggie. Miller looked at the desperate expressions of the Boston narrators at the table next to him, and shook his head helplessly.

Yiyang and Bradley were still able to play against each other in college, but now, they are no longer players of the same level.

Yiyang easily broke through the defense, and in the face of Garnett's "slow-motion" supplemental defense, Yiyang easily made a layup, and the Mavericks scored in just 8 seconds of the opening game. The Celtics' defense is like a piece of tissue paper that will break when the wind blows!

Fortunately, Paul is 35 years old. Pierce was not old, and he received Garnett's ball and hit a mid-range shot from a zero-degree angle on the right. Marion and Pierce are two old guys who are completely half-hearted, and there is no good way for anyone to take anyone.

But just relying on one Pierce, how can the Celtics compete with Yiyang, a terrifying scorer? Garnett's scoring ability is no longer what it was back then, and unless one more person steps up to score, the Celtics will still be unlucky.

Pierce had just scored, and before he had time to reminisce, Yiyang used a smack-and-ground pass to assist old Carter to complete the flying dunk. The Celtics feel like one word - slow!

Whether it's attacking or defending, they're always slow. This slow defensive rhythm is just right for Yiyang to play. His touch-and-go passes were already in Carter's hands before the others reacted to the rim.

The Celtics are still waiting for Pierce to play, but the 35-year-old "Truth" can't score every offense. This time, Pierce's breakthrough layup was interfered with by Carman, who bounced on the basket a few times and eventually fell off.

Carman handed the ball to Yiyang, who glanced at the slow retreat speed of the Celtics and decided to speed up!

"Whoosh", the Celtics fans only saw a yellow lightning flash, and then Yiyang rode a thousand and threw most of the players chasing the defense!

Bradley was the only one who was not overtaken by Yiyang, and he stepped back early, making himself the team's last barrier at this time.

This strong man with small eyes and brains opened his arms and waited for Yiyang to deliver it to the door by himself!

After Yiyang stepped into the three-second zone, his eyes widened! He exerted force in his calves and sent his whole body into the air.

Bradley is not afraid of aerial work, although this guard is not a master of blocking, he believes that his strong body will definitely make Yiyang at a loss in the air! When a person is blocked in the air, it is difficult to control the ball. Don't think about scoring goals on my head in a row, old rival!

The two defenders rose parallel in the air, with Bradley arms raised and even a confident smile on his face.

In the next second, Yiyang rushed up violently, and the two collided violently in the air! That moment! Bradley's expression froze, he didn't know why, but he felt that the impact brought by Yiyang made it difficult for him to parry!

Yiyang gritted his teeth and continued to work harder! Bradley was still raising his arms high, but his body had begun to fall, and he was destined to not be able to touch the basketball.

Yiyang took advantage of the trend and slammed the ball into the frame with one hand! After Bradley landed, he lost his center of gravity and fell off the basketball hoop in embarrassment!

When Yiyang landed, his knees were slightly bent and his arms were spread to maintain his balance. His action was like a superman who had just landed from a height of tens of thousands of feet.

"Separate people and deduct them! The competition has just begun, and it has given everyone a surprise! Haha, Bradley, he thinks too simply! ”

The two guards inadvertently looked at each other, the one sitting on the ground with a frightened face, and the one standing on the wooden floor with a relaxed face.

Yiyang and Bradley looked at each other for a second, then turned around and began to retreat. When passing by the Celtics bench, Yiyang also hooked his finger there.

Do you still want to win the game? Okay, let's get Jeter!