Before the playoffs begin.

ESPN has launched a polling campaign where fans can vote on each set of matchups online.

In the group of Celtics and Heat, seventy percent of fans think the Heat will win.

Thirty percent supported the Heat's sweep of the Celtics, two percent thought it was 4 to 1, one to 4 to 2, and one to 4 to 3.

Only 30% thought Celtic would win.

Seven to three, the two teams have a huge disparity in support.

However, it is also normal, the Heat are 57-25 and the Celtics are 39-43, and the regular season record of the two teams is very different.

Before the match day, the media will interview the players of both sides.

On the Heat side, Pat Riley trained directly in full closure and strictly forbade any interviews.

The Celtic side was relaxed.

Paul Pierce was interviewed.

Paul Pearce, who has always been a big mouth, told the media: "It's going to be a tough series for sure. ”

"As for who wins and loses, of course I go with the Celtics. We may have seven big games, it's going to be a tough one, but the Celtics will get the final win. ”

As the leader of the Celtics, Pierce certainly has no problem saying that.

He can't just tell the media that his team will be eliminated before he plays.

However, Pierce's statement was quickly ridiculed by fans.

"With the current strength of the Celtics, what can you do to fight the Heat?"

"Pierce still thinks he's living in Larry Bird's time? The Celtics are riding the last train to the playoffs. ”

"In the West, the Celtics can't see the gray of the playoffs."

"I've got a broom ready, let's send Pierce home fishing."

……

On the evening of April 18.

American Airlines Center Arena.

The entire arena was packed.

This year's Heat started low and went high, and finally achieved an excellent record of 57 wins and 25 losses.

This has rekindled hope for many Miamians who have been disappointed with the Heat.

Right now, the Heat's home games are full.

Tickets for the playoffs are even harder-to-find.

Tonight, not only was the stadium full, but many fans who couldn't buy tickets in the big square outside the stadium were reluctant to leave and stayed in the square to watch the game.

When Li Lei came to the stadium, he was immediately surrounded by a sea of fans.

In addition, TNT's golden partners Kenny Smith and Charles Barkley will be commentating on the game.

Zhang Weiping and Su Qun will also broadcast it on the spot, so that domestic fans can watch the game.

During the warm-up, Zhang Weiping and Su Qun conducted a very formal interview with Li Lei.

After the interview, the two also comforted Li Lei: "Stone, don't be nervous, fight hard." The playoffs are a real test of a player's strength, and it's important! ”

At the end of the interview, Li Lei turned around and saw Butler sliding out of the frame with a layup.

Li Lei smiled: No one defended, and Butler missed the layup.

There are not many opportunities like this, so if you don't laugh at this time, when will you wait?

Immediately after, Li Lei saw Haslem hitting the board under the basket and shooting but did not score.

Wang Zhizhi stood outside the three-point line, and he didn't stick to a fixed-point shot.

Li Lei suddenly ...... Can't laugh anymore.

At seven o'clock in the evening, the game is about to begin.

The Celtics (Greens) came on amid a barrage of boos.

Centre-forward: Mark Blunt.

Power forward: Walter McCarty.

Small forward: Paul Pearce.

Shooting guard: Ricky Davis.

Playmaker: Chaki Atkins.

The Heat are still a regular lineup: Cato, Odom, Li Lei, Jones, Wade.

Didi!

The whistle blows and the game begins.

The first playoff journey of Li Lei's career began.

Cato beat Blount and turned the ball back into his own half.

Wade broke through with the ball and forced Chaggy Atkins up front.

Atkins is a small defender who is only 180cm, and he is like a child in front of Wade.

Wade exerted his strength and easily squeezed through.

But Ricky Davis was prepared and put the defense in place as soon as possible.

Wade didn't panic either, and made a wonderful pass to the unguarded old Jones.

Golden opportunity!

Jones Sr. adjusts and shoots from beyond the three-point line.

The basketball crossed a parabola and hit the front frame.

Bang dang!

"Eddie Jones started with a bit of a cold hand and wasted a good pass from Wade."

Zhang Weiping sighed.

Su Qun nodded: "But the game has just started, and Old Jones will definitely be able to adjust later." ”

Pierce shrunk the basket, grabbed the rebound himself, and launched a fast break directly.

At this time, Pierce was not so strong, and he also belonged to the category of flying away, and the advance speed was very fast.

Li Lei hurriedly pounced and pestered Pierce.

Pierce didn't stick to the ball either, giving it to Ricky Davis.

Davis dodged Jones with a behind-the-back dribble, rushed to the front court, and smashed the ball into the basket.

2：0。

Ricky Davis is also amazingly talented, with excellent running and jumping ability.

When he led the Cavaliers to win the top pick, he played nearly 20+5+5 data.

It seems that he was in great form today.

The Heat attack.

Jones Sr. received a pass from Wade, missed the mid-range jumper again, and shot 0-of-2 in the opening game.

But Cato made a stoppage.

2：2。

Celtic attack.

Pierce took the ball high and was defended by Li Lei toughly.

Pierce didn't force the attack and gave the ball to Davis, who was in excellent form.

Davis broke through to attract the defense and distributed the ball to McCarty on the outside.

McCarty is a big man with range, adjust it and hit it steadily.

5：2。

The Heat attack.

Odom forced McCarty to score in the low post.

5：4。

Atkins scored on a driving layup.

7：4。

The Heat attack.

Odom continued to force McCarty in the low post, drawing the Celtics to the bag and then distributing the ball to Jones.

Jones mid-range jumper.

Bang dang!

0 of 3 shots in the opening game.

Miami fans were dumbfounded.

Jones tonight, he played a good game, you must know that these three goals are empty!

Davis collected the rebound in the backcourt, went straight to the fast break, and assisted Pierce in the frontcourt to score a dunk.

9：4。

Before you know it, Celtic has built a five-point advantage.

The Heat attack.

It was Davis again, who simply gave up Jones Sr. and helped Atkins defend Wade.

Wade still trusts Jones Sr. and passes him the ball.

Jones Sr. received the ball, there was no opponent around him, it was an empty position.

Golden opportunity.

Jones Sr. glanced at the rim and adjusted...... passed the ball to Li Lei.

“……”

The entire American Airlines Center arena was silent.

What the heck?

Old Jones's mystery.

Don't shoot in the vacant position, pass to Li Lei, who is defending?

Li Lei was also confused, and was almost stealed by Pierce.

When Li Lei protected the ball, the offensive time was almost 24 seconds, and Li Lei could only force his shot against Pierce's defense.

Bang dang!

Pierce interfered enough with the ball, and sure enough, it didn't go in.

Blunt struggled to protect the backcourt rebound, and the Celtics played defensive counterattacks.

Jones Sr. also realized that he had made a mistake and chased after it desperately, trying to make up for it.

He pulled Pierce up front, but not hard enough.

Pierce hadn't weighed up to the max yet, but he was strong enough.

If you don't use force, you really can't pull it.

Pierce pulled Jones Sr. and put the ball in the hoop.

11：4。

Didi!

The whistle blew.

2+1！

Pierce played a 2+1.

He had one more free throw.

After landing on the ground, Pierce beat his chest and roared: "Roar! ”

In the interview before the game, although Pierce claimed that the Celtics could win, he himself knew that it might be less than one percent.

But Pierce, as a leader, can only say that.

He was under a lot of pressure.

But when it came to the playoffs, Pierce suddenly found that the game was not so difficult to play.

The Heat aren't as strong as they seem.

Celtic, there is a real chance to win!

So Pierce was excited.

Miami fans, on the other hand, held their heads in their hands and couldn't believe it.

"Old Jones tonight, a fan-like existence!"

As a veteran, or a veteran who is good at defense, I don't even remember: either don't stretch out your hand, or you will be ruthless when you reach out.

He actually gave Pierce the chance to play 2+1.

Coach Dafan directly replaced.

Butler up, old Jones down.

Li Lei also wanted to comfort old Jones: "It's okay, take a good rest." ”

Old Jones nodded confusedly.

On the court, Pierce hit the penalty safely.

12：4。

The Celtics are already eight points ahead.

The situation is one-sided.

Before the start of the game, I am afraid that no one would have expected such a start.