Chapter 195: Trouble from the Referee
After the game restarted, the Pacers began to frantically attack the Celtics' interior.
The commentator was the first to notice the Pacers' anomaly, knowing that the Pacers are supposed to be a team that relies on shooting to win, but they are now starting to frequently attack the opponent's interior. What's more, their opponent is the Celtics, who are much stronger than them, why do the Pacers play with a breakthrough that they are not good at?
"Is this a new tactic for the Pacers?"
The narrator was still puzzled, but the Celtics were already in big trouble here. The Pacers' breakthrough tactics actually caused big problems for the Celtics when they fought?
The whistle from referee Crawford was blown on and off the ground, and the game was intermittent. The fans at the scene had already cursed, but Crawford remained indifferent and whistled the game according to his penalty scale.
Li Cheng got into the Celtics' interior line while running, and Garnett sneered and greeted him.
Although Li Cheng's running is elusive, there are still traces to follow after careful summary. Li Cheng prefers to get rid of defenders on the inside with a dense number of people, and then fold out the outside to find a place to shoot.
The Celtics discovered this characteristic of Li Cheng, so they made targeted arrangements for Li Cheng's habit.
Garnett, Pierce, and Davis have formed a triangle, ready to block Li Cheng's run. Restrain him, and then Posey catches him up.
The Celtics were very quick in defence, but this time, they miscalculated. Because, the sixth man of the Pacers, appeared.
Li Cheng saw that his way out was blocked, so he simply didn't bother to flash out. With an idea, he leaned in Garnett's direction.
Garnett saw Li Cheng coming over and glanced at Percy behind him. Thinking that he tried not to block Boxi's way, but also blocked Li Cheng.
Garnett's outstretched hands rushed in the direction of Li Cheng.
Li Cheng didn't think about using Garnett's body to cover himself this time, he turned his body, hit Garnett heavily, and then turned in the direction of Garnett's right hand. Garnett's right hand subconsciously exerted force, and Li Chengcheng fell back along Garnett's force.
Li Cheng fell to the ground with a very painful expression.
"Damn, the director should give me chicken legs! I played too hard, and it hurt so much. Li Cheng complained in his heart.
Li Cheng really won't unload his strength when he falls. This is a matter of experience, but this guy's acting skills are still relatively good, and when he fell to the ground, several people saw that he was faking a fall.
Li Cheng's performance was so hard, although he didn't get the director's chicken legs, he got the whistle from the referee Crawford.
Garnett's second foul in the first quarter!
Garnett raised his hands very excitedly and said, "I didn't touch him, he touched me, I didn't foul!" ”
Rivers was also very excited on the sidelines, "Take a look. That kid faked a fall, that kid faked a fall. ”
The commentator frowned and said, "Li Cheng's fall doesn't seem to be a problem, but I think Garnett doesn't seem to use so much strength!" ”
But. Everyone's doubts could not change the referee's decision. The Celtics had already committed more than five fouls in the game, with Lee Cheng stepping up to the free-throw line and Garnett being forced off the court because he needed to be protected.
Li Cheng winked at Granger, his eyes very cunning.
Hit both free throws. The Pacers lead the Celtics by one point 18-17. At this point, with five minutes left in the first quarter, Lee made a gesture toward Granger and Tinsley.
The meaning of Li Cheng's gesture was obvious. "Restore the normal style of play, the goal has been accomplished."
Garnett was forced off and Ray Allen had to play early. This pace of play is far from the rhythm they had set before the game. The Celtics were a little unaccustomed to it, but the Pacers weren't ready to let go of such a rare opportunity.
The Pacers, led by Lee Cheng and Granger, went on a 10-4 offensive run before the first quarter.
At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers led the Celtics by seven points, 28-21.
In the second quarter, the Celtics continued to be troubled by the referees.
At the beginning of the second quarter, Ray Allen launched a 360° all-round defense against Li Chengcheng.
Li Cheng is the most dangerous figure in the Pacers' lineup, and the Celtics can be said to attach 100% importance to Li Cheng. This is a guy who can change the outcome of a game by himself, and when you think about it, this guy is just a rookie, and you go from the soles of your feet to the top of your head. Because, you really can't imagine what kind of terrifying existence this kid will be when he grows up.
However, fortunately, this guy is still just a rookie at this time. He's improved a little faster, but he's still just a rookie. Forcing him to defend can still restrain him.
However, this time, Ray Allen felt even more aggrieved than in previous games.
Li Cheng was running without the ball, Murphy's blocking was obviously violated, but the referee didn't blow it, and after Ray Allen was blocked, he rushed forward with an arrow step, but was blown a foul by the referee.
"This is the second time the referee has blown a foul on a non-player player, and Li Cheng has already caused a foul on two of the Celtics' big three."
"Judging from the replay, but Ray Allen's move is really big, but until then, Murphy's cover must have been against the law."
"Today, the referee was a bit biased towards the Pacers, that's already true. However, I hope that Celtic themselves will not mess up, they are still very promising. ”
The Pacers restarted the game, and this time Ray Allen's defensive moves were clearly affected by Crawford's blow just now. Li Cheng easily shook off Ray Allen and hit an easy mid-range jumper on the left.
Rivers started complaining off the court again, "What's going on? How did you get it? Could it be that the referee turned a blind eye to the Indiana foul? ”
But in response to Rivers' complaints, the linesman could only comfort: "Sir, please respect the referee's decision, otherwise he has the right to send you off the field." ”
Rivers waved his hand in frustration, he really didn't dare to provoke the referee at this time. Crawford, this guy, is a guy who will send players off the field for no reason. Once, Duncan was sent out by Crawford for laughing on the sidelines. I don't know if the root of this guy's facial paralysis was left at that time.
However, the Celtics are in very big trouble at this time. This trouble comes from, the referee. (To be continued......)