In the third quarter, the Cavaliers increased the playing time of the main team, and the nine-man rotation became an eight-man rotation, and after improving the defensive intensity, the Celtics were entangled.

Their bench lineup is still a bit better at scoring, but not as strong as the Cavaliers.

In fact, the ball was concentrated in the hands of Isaiah Thomas, and the Cavaliers were better defensive.

The Celtics' so-called main force only played for more than three minutes before they had to make adjustments, and you can imagine the situation on the court, the only trouble for the Cavaliers is that there are a lot of inside fouls.

The flow of the Celtics ball is still relatively exciting, resulting in the Cavaliers often needing to assist in defense, and their assistance defense is not particularly strong, which will cause the problem of too many fouls.

But if it's really troublesome, James and Zhang Xiaotian can also go to the inside line to stand for a stop, and the Celtics don't have the kind of ruthless characters who play the inside.

The strategies of the two sides were different, and as a result, the third quarter almost turned into the Cavaliers' main battle against the Celtics bench.

When Zhang Xiaotian was resting, the Cavaliers also used more defensive backcourt like Shampert.

By the end of the third quarter, the Celtics had fought hard to hold the score in the first half to give the Cavaliers a seven-point lead.

The point is that in their eyes, the knights have not yet fully exerted their strength, but they have exhausted all their strength.

For other teams, the most terrifying thing about the Cavaliers is the fourth quarter, and Zhang Xiaotian's explosiveness in the final quarter has long been known.

However, it is widely believed that this is partly tactical.

It's just that this trick is easy to use, and the teams that Zhang Xiaotian stayed for continued.

It has always been said that James has his own system, and now more and more people say that Zhang Xiaotian also has his own system, although it is only a small system of stubble rotation.

Zhang Xiaotian really wants to say, you guessed half right, it's not a small system, it's a big system that can win the championship.

Because Smart has been suppressed before, when Zhang Xiaotian led the bench lineup in the last quarter, the Celtics replaced Evan Turner to defend him.

Evan Turner is a well-rounded swingman who can attack and defend, and is more visible defensively, with excellent off-ball defense and pick-and-roll.

But maybe he's going to be too much, he's not so proficient in everything, he might be able to do a better job in the defensive system, and on a single defense, he's a little less powerful and a little bit faster, which is why he can't get James.

Similarly, he can't restrain Zhang Xiaotian at the end of the festival.

To be honest, James is more difficult to defend because of the organizational attributes, and Zhang Xiaotian at the end of the quarter is more like Durant if he only talks about the endpoint, and he will become very incomprehensible if the main defense point can't do more.

Evan Turner worked hard and got double-doubles in rebounds, but he didn't score in a double-double when he shot first on the team, although there weren't many shots that were first on the team, and the Celtics were more average in shots.

Everything can be a lubricant at times, to be able to change the team for the better, to be limited is to be mediocre.

Evan Turner was beaten twice in a row by Zhang Xiaotian and paid a foul, and was also limited on the offensive end.

He has lost confidence a little, he admits that James was suppressed, how to change someone he is still suppressed, he was also considered a genius when he first entered the league, and now he is a little obscure.

Seeing the 7-point gap change to 10 points, Coach Stevens knew that this game was hanging again, and he quickly made adjustments.

The Cavaliers also made substitutions, there is nothing to say, on the strongest lineup.

The biggest difference between the playoffs and the regular season is that you can rest for a few more days after the main force is good, and you can continue to play the main team at that time, unlike the regular season when you win and have to play.

Therefore, the difference between the strength of some teams in the regular season and the playoffs is caused by the playing time of the main players.

After James came up, he couldn't press it regardless of the impact on the inside line.

It is estimated that many people outside exclaimed that the first person in the alliance is the first person in the alliance.

Isaiah Thomas came on the court again and exchanged some points with Irving, only for the Celtics to cool down again.

With an easy playoff winning streak, the Cavaliers' performance can be said to be impeccable, but the outside world takes it for granted, and the Cavaliers are much stronger than the Celtics without an iconic star.

"They're a respectable opponent, but we're just stronger." When Zhang Xiaotian was interviewed, his tone was a little indifferent.

"My stats are down from the regular season, that's not a problem, it's about winning and not about individual stats, and when the team needs me, I can naturally score more points."

In another game in the Eastern Conference on the same day, the Wizards went down again.

Wall and Beal, the two outside cores of the Wizards, have adapted to the rhythm of the playoffs, and this time they don't need Pierce to make a move, and they have a complete advantage.

Lowry on the Raptors' side played a mess, not at all like a player who had made it to the All-Star.

The performance of the two teams is more exaggerated than the Cavaliers playing the Celtics.

In the West, the Rockets also beat the Mavericks at home.

The Mavericks are leaking overnight, and their strength is weak, and Parsons is still injured and can't play.

They once wanted Parsons to be Nowitzki's successor, but now they are naïve to think about it, Parsons doesn't feel as good as he used to be.

After the game, Rockets star Harden praised his teammates' performance, "It's very important for us to find the rhythm of the game, and now, we finally have a relatively healthy roster...... Josh and Howard, in particular, seem to be back in high school. Josh connected to the Monster five times in the final quarter, and his choice was quite correct, and the timing of his pass was just right. ”

"Even though I didn't find my rhythm in today's race, the others stepped up at the right time and did a great job. As I said before, the rotation in the final quarter played really well, they helped the team win this game, and I'm very proud of these guys. ”

Harden spoke in a proud tone, and the Rockets are also ambitious this season.

By the 22nd, the Eagles also completed a 2:0 opening.

Unlike last season, the strengths and weaknesses of this playoff game seem to be a little more distinct.

On the Nets' side, Deron couldn't open up on the offensive end at all, and he couldn't believe that the former All-Star had regressed so badly when he couldn't be called old yet.

And Joe Johnson is really a little old, he can't handle the fourth quarter.

The Western Grizzlies also beat the Trail Blazers again, Lillard played iron differently, and Aldridge struggled to support it to make people feel distressed.

What's even more speechless is the defense of the Trail Blazers, they obviously have good defensive players, but even a team like the Grizzlies that is known for their defense can't defend them, and the coach and players are obviously responsible.

The Spurs were the only team to lose the first game in overtime when Duncan fought so hard.

In addition to Duncan, the play of the bench players is also crucial, which is not good news, but Leonard has been very consistent.