The Celtics are prepared for the Warriors' bench and should be targeted.

So when Thomas Jr. and Butler came up, they were very restricted.

On the contrary, Livingston is still using ecstasy to maintain the offensive firepower of the Warriors.

At the end of the first quarter, the Celtics overtook the score, 29-28.

Nelson Sr. didn't criticize the two rookies.

He knew in his heart that the two rookies had exceeded many people's expectations, that they needed time and more games to improve their skills.

At the start of the second quarter, Curry came on the court and played off the bench.

In this season's Warriors, Curry has spent more time leading the team alone, which is mainly the result of discussions between Zhou Yang and Nelson Sr.

In fact, the old Nelson didn't understand it, although he also liked Curry, he always felt that Curry would definitely not be able to lead the team alone.

Zhou Yang firmly disagrees with the old Nelson's view.

"Coach, Curry has no problem leading the team, I think we should take advantage of his rising stage to exercise his ability to lead the team."

Old Nelson shook his head and said, "I know that you two brothers have a good relationship, but we are talking about basketball, and my words are here, Curry will definitely not be able to lead the team by himself, first of all, his defense is a weakness."

If Zhou Yang hadn't crossed over, he would have believed it.

"Coach, you underestimate Stephen, although his defense is not strong, but he is not that weak, he can rely on his excellent projection ability to lead the team's offense and defense to win the game!"

Old Nelson was also stubborn, and retorted to him loudly: "This is impossible, you must know that every position in modern basketball must be balanced offensively and defensively, and Stephen can only be a second-in-command!"

Zhou Yang knew that this old man was very stubborn, and it was difficult to convince him with a few words.

"Well, let's make a bet."

"How do you bet? You can't just rest separately and then lead the team differently, right? Nonsense!" Old Nelson shook his head, he felt that Zhou Yang was too emotional.

"That's not necessary, so let's do it, even if it's an experiment, how about using positive and negative values to judge?"

"Positive and negative? That thing doesn't work!" Old Nelson continued to shake his head.

"The plus/minus value in a short period of time is really not of reference value, but the accumulation of many games can still explain the problem. Well, you can have me and Curry play separately this season, and then at the end of the season, there's going to be a plus/minus statistic. Come back then!"

The NBA is the highest stage of basketball in the world, not only the athletes are high-level, but also their statistics and summaries of various data are also the most comprehensive and authoritative.

Not to mention some high-level data.

Old Nelson sighed and said, "Okay, okay, then let's look at the end of the season, Curry won't be able to lead the team without you, my words will be put here."

"Then my words are also here, Curry's ability to lead the team is no worse than mine, but I have to build a suitable team around him, and I am the same."

Nelson Sr. didn't want to continue the discussion, shook his head and walked away.

Of course, Curry didn't know about the argument between Zhou Yang and Nelson Sr., but he found that this season, he and Zhou Yang were staggered for more time than last season.

Of course, Curry didn't ask why, let alone complain.

That's Curry, and he's just doing what his coach asks him to do.

With more than five minutes into the second quarter, the Warriors once again led by eight points.

Curry scored seven points and also dished out two assists.

Nelson Sr. watched from the sidelines, muttering in his heart: "It seems that Curry is not so bad to lead the team alone......

The main forces of both sides reappeared.

Zhou Yang began to exert his strength in the second quarter.

The Celtics had already prepared and began to trap Zhou Yang.

Compared with last season, Zhou Yang is more comfortable in cracking the bag.

Constantly switch between individual aggression and organizational response.

The margin continues to widen.

With just over three minutes left in the second quarter, the score came to 52-41 and the Warriors took the lead

It's in double digits.

Rivers sighed......

is worthy of being the defending champion, back-to-back without fatigue, and playing so fiercely.

But the Green Army did not give up easily, and Rondo began to exert his strength again.

He burst into the box and assisted Garnett for two points.

Then he cut off Barbosa's pass, launched a fast attack, and under Zhou Yang's defense, assisted Pierce and hit a three-point shot.

In the blink of an eye, the difference was reduced to 6 points.

The North Shore Garden Arena exploded in an instant, and the fans cheered.

Green Army fans are hoping that the Celtics can beat the defending champions, boost morale and make a difference this season.

The Big Three are getting older, and if they don't take advantage of their strength and rush out of the east, then it is likely to be rebuilt.

Old Nelson called a timeout.

He could see that the Warriors were still having problems with their stamina.

The drawbacks of back-to-back are slowly revealed.

What is needed now is to be able to maintain the lead in the first half, and after the break, the players will be most recovered.

"Zhou Yang, how is it, can you rest for a while?"

Zhou Yang shook his head and said, "It's okay, coach, I played well as a substitute just now, but I was late."

Old Nelson turned his head to look at Curry, nodded knowingly, and didn't say anything more.

As a veteran coach, Nelson Sr. has seen a lot of players.

He knows that there are many players who have a good relationship, but it is rare to have such a good relationship as Zhou Yang and Curry!

So old Nelson has been secretly observing Zhou Yang, and he found that Zhou Yang is a very strange person.

Sometimes he is bohemian, but he is extraordinarily dedicated to feelings and friendship.

After the pause, the match resumed, and the Splash Brothers appeared at the same time.

With the efforts of the two, the Warriors once again opened up the difference.

Rondo's two breakthroughs were locked up by Zhou Yang's co-defense, resulting in the Celtics' successive offensive failures.

At the end of the first half, the score came to 58-48, and the Warriors led by 10 points.

In the T-NT live room, Barkley was puzzled.

"It's strange, why is Zhou Yang and Curry working less and less together? It seems that the head coach deliberately staggered the two to play ......."

Smith also discovered this problem, frowned slightly, and said, "The Splash Brothers can obviously combine their swords, and they are invincible in the world, why do they have to be separated? I can't figure it out!"

Today's guest is Reggie Miller, who rubs his chin and analyzes, "Is it possible that the Splash Brothers are going to separate and want to prove themselves separately?"

There was silence.

Both the fans and the media hope that the Splash Brothers can become a legendary combination like Juppie, play dominant, and play the Warriors dynasty.

If you just won a championship, you have your own hearts and minds, and eventually lead to parting ways, it is really cruel and regrettable for the fans.

Buckley thought for a long time, but still shook his head and said, "Impossible! It's simply impossible! The Splash Brothers have a very good relationship, and there is never news of a feud, and I prefer to believe that it is the tactical arrangement of the Warriors."