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The game was more intense than expected.

In the main stage of the first quarter, the two sides were evenly matched. After entering the transition period between substitutes, the Nets' deep bench did not take advantage this time.

Because the performance of the Celtics' two backcourts is also very stable.

Terry's performance was expected, but Barbosa was unexpected.

This summer, Barbosa was originally interested in the Nets.

However, after considering it, he still joined the Celtics. The fundamental reason was the opportunity to play.

The Nets signed Billups first, and they already have Joe Johnson and Jimmy Butler at the second position. If he goes, he won't get much playing time.

So he finally chose the Celtics, and this choice proved to be correct.

He is now Rondo's first substitute, and he is guaranteed to have 20+ playing time in a game.

This also allowed him to maintain a very good condition, and he and Terry played like a mini double gun.

When the main force returned in the second quarter, Lin Ying's touch dropped, and the Celtics attacked him more thoroughly. They also took the opportunity to open up the score.

Jordan's classic show-off theory: 10 points in a 40-point quarter, 2 mid-range shots, 2 layups, and two more free throws.

The reason why his words can be passed down is because that is what he did most of the time.

The most direct evidence is that he won 10 scoring titles with the Bulls. In the season with the most points, he averaged 37+ per game, but he only scored 20+ in a single quarter three times.

This shows that his scoring ability is extremely stable, and this is also the biggest gap between Lin Ying and Jordan.

In the third quarter, Lin Ying's touch was still not very good, but Deron and Joe Johnson stepped up and the Nets gradually took the score back.

However, the Celtics also showed outstanding strength and kept going back and forth with the Nets until the final moment of victory.

35 seconds before the end, the two teams were tied at 102.

This score is very interesting.

The Celtics conceded an average of 89 points per game this season, and they allowed the Nets to score 102 points. This was obviously not a very successful defense.

The most important reason for this was that they were unable to effectively interfere with Lin Ying.

Whether Lin Ying can score depends more on his shooting touch.

20 points in the first quarter, 6 points in the second quarter, 8 points in the third quarter, 11 points in the fourth quarter, totaling 45 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists.

Although it is not as stable as Jordan's, the final total score is still very impressive.

That's nearly half of the team's points scored, and nearly double the past average points per game.

But just like that, the Celtics and Nets were still in a 50-50 tie.

This can at least prove one thing. Whether it is the Celtics or the Nets, they are not just based on the record achieved by the schedule as some fans said.

They are the two teams in the best form in the Eastern Conference so far this season.

Now, they need to decide who is the better team through the outcome of this game.

The ball belongs to the Nets.

Sloan just called the Nets' last timeout of the game and made a perfect tactical arrangement.

Moreover, this tactical arrangement also gave the Nets players a sense of solidity that they had never had before.

Obviously the game is so fierce, this round is also a crucial round for the Nets.

But Sloan's choices and the calmness with which he deployed his tactics gave people a feeling of "their appearance remains unchanged despite the collapse of the mountain".

That calmness came from fighting Olajuwon in the Western Conference, and from facing Jordan and the undefeated Bulls in the finals.

So after the pause and arrangement, everyone had a very strong sixth sense in their hearts.

They will score the ball this round!

"Defend! Defend!"

The Green Army fans at the scene were cheering for the home team at the loudest decibel level.

The importance of this round is self-evident. If we defend it, the Celtics will have a chance to defeat the Nets!

Deron controls the ball with his back.

He didn't deliberately waste time.

At this time, if the attack is completed before the final 24 seconds, then even if they fail to prevent the Celtics' last attack, they still have a chance to win or counterattack.

After running the two-wing tactics, Lin Ying immediately mentioned the high position and set up a pick-and-roll.

Sloan's last option was a two-man pick-and-roll.

Delong turned around and shuffled into Lin Ying's pick-and-roll area.

One gear and one split, Lin Ying finished the split, and Deron passed the ball smoothly.

The Celtics defense pressed forward.

When a player who scores 45 points and most of his points come from the penalty area breaks into the penalty area, you can't help but do that!

However, in the double team, Lin Ying directly passed the ball behind his head and threw it back to the three-point line!

This is not just a matter of passing ability, but the tactics are like this!

The tactical arrangement that Sloan made during the pause was not to let Lin Ying attack this attack, but...

Delon!

Deron had already been ready to catch the ball, and he also knew that Lin Ying would be able to do it with his passing ability.

"Crack!"

The ball was firmly in Deron's hands, and there was no one around him for three meters.

The scene was agitated. Sloan's tactical arrangement was so unexpected!

Delong adjusted his breathing and took action, his eyes firmer than ever before.

He recognized Lin Ying as the boss of the Nets, but with Sloan's arrival, how could he not want to be trusted again and get the chance to prove himself again?

Now, the opportunity is right in front of you.

The ball was thrown from Deron's hand. It was not only a simple key ball, but also a shot with redemption.

You must go in!

"Whoosh!"

There was a crisp sound of connecting to the network.

The three-pointer passed through the net, and Deron seized the opportunity!

105 to 102!

There are 25.4 seconds left before the end of the game!

The Nets gained a critical three-point lead!

Van Gundy also called the Celtics' final timeout!

The scene was agitated.

This three-pointer put the Nets in an invincible position.

The worst-case scenario for the Nets is to be dragged into overtime by the Celtics.

And knowing that the Celtics are going to shoot a three-pointer, with Sloan's ability, the probability of this possibility is very low.

On the court, the Nets players had already rushed to Deron's side to celebrate.

Lin Ying hugged Delong and then patted Delong hard on the shoulder.

He also knows the special significance of this ball to Deron.

During the Celtics' timeout, Sloan was also making final defensive arrangements.

When it comes to defending against three-pointers, as long as he doesn't give the Celtics a chance to score a three-pointer, he has absolute confidence even if he allows two points and then goes for a "penalty kick."

Back from the timeout, the Celtics' frontcourt ball.

Facts have proved that if you want to score a three-pointer against a strong defensive team, it is equivalent to an assassin running up to a martial arts master and saying, "I want to assassinate you." Let alone success, it is very difficult to make a move.

The Celtics are like this now. They continuously drop the ball from the outside and use pick-and-roll screens, but they can never find a chance to make a shot.

The Nets achieved all the execution and obedience Sloan asked for.

24 seconds is not a short time, but it is not a long time. In the blink of an eye, the Celtics' attack time is coming.

Of course, there is not much time left before the end of the game.

Now even if they want to play penalty kick tactics with the Nets, they have no chance. They have no other choice but to make a desperate three-pointer.

But it’s easier said than done!

The ball ended up in Garnett's hands, but Yi Jianlian was so close to him that he had no room to take action.

Moreover, Pierce, who was supposed to run out to catch the ball at the end, was also locked up by Lin Ying, who was switching defense.

Obviously, Sloan deployed a perfect defense and the Celtics' final attack failed.

In the end, Garnett was forced to have no choice but to tilt his body to avoid Yi Jianlian's block, and before the whistle blew, he threw the ball with one hand like a shot put. Gu

This was an almost desperate move, and no one thought it would go in.
To be continued...