Chapter 1599 To Win, a Miracle Is Needed

The Celtics scored 29 points in a single quarter with a shooting rate of over 57%. You may not believe it, but this is indeed the highest score in a single quarter by the Celtics in the playoffs so far. It seems incredible when you think about it, but the Celtics rely on They started out defensively, and although their offense seems to be performing well, the average of less than 93 points per game in the playoffs shows that their offensive power is not as strong as imagined.

But this further illustrates the problem of the Lakers in this game. They actually allowed the Celtics to set a new record for their highest score in a single quarter, and their shooting percentage was also the second highest in the playoffs, second only to the third game of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Magic. Contest.

The more serious problem is the offensive end. If you look at the scores, you will know that the Lakers, who averaged 113 points per game in the playoffs, have had an amazing performance of 50 points in a single quarter. The Lakers, known as the strongest offensive team in history, only scored 113 points in a single quarter. 14 points, not only set a new record for the Lakers' lowest score in a single quarter this season, but also the lowest score in a single quarter in all playoff games in the past three seasons.

Staples was silent...

There was dead silence on and off the field, and even the audience in front of the TV didn't know what to say. At this time, any language felt pale.

Barkley was still the one who was stunned. After reacting, he said: "Isn't it just that the Lakers were beaten? Calm down, it's just the first quarter and it's just a game."

Even though he said that, Barkley still had an incredible expression on his face. This is normal. Anyone who sees the team that was killing everyone in the last game suddenly being bombed will suddenly have a panic attack. occurring.

Smith still gave the Lakers some face at this time. He said: "This is just the first quarter of the game. There are still three quarters. The Lakers are the best team at reversing games. Have you all forgotten the comeback last season? It’s a competition, look down, maybe there will be a miracle.”

Smith's words gave Lakers fans a little more hope, but the situation in the second quarter gave them another blow.

After a simple adjustment, the two sides returned to the court, and the Lakers put in their regular lineup. Pierce, who scored 13 points in a single quarter, asked Zen Master to let Ji Feng face him.

Moreover, Jackson also changed his tactics. The Lakers felt bad tonight and their offense was blocked. So Jackson simply strengthened the defense and fought hand-to-hand with the Green Army. Now it seems that only a chaotic fight can give the Lakers a chance to get something out of the fire!

However, the physical fight was physical. The Lakers' defense did cause some trouble for the Green Army. The Green Army's shooting percentage also dropped. Ji Feng also very successfully limited Pierce's scoring momentum. The physical fight between the two was better than that in the first quarter. Artest and Pierce are still ruthless!

But in the second quarter, it was Rondo who broke out!

As I said before, Rondo is the core of the Celtics' offensive organization. His offensive and organizational abilities are obvious to all. The reason why they were beaten in the first game was because of their tactical choices and Ji Feng's strength, and you let Fisher If you go to keep an eye on him, you will undoubtedly play into the Green Army's hands.

As soon as the second quarter started, they changed their style of play in the first quarter. Instead, Rondo continued to use breakthroughs and distribution to drive the team. Garnett and Rondo also played well in the high-post pick-and-roll. The old fish is exhausted and can't limit Rondo's performance at all.

Even in the middle of the second quarter, Rondo played a wonderful shot. After the pick-and-roll, he continued to dribble to play with Fisher, causing the latter to almost be knocked down. Rondo, who had entered the paint, used his signature one-arm loop for a layup. Let Bynum's block fall into space.

After completing one-on-two, Rondo winked coquettishly at the camera and made the Green Army fans celebrate wildly.

After he scored this goal, the Green Army's advantage officially reached 20 points.

After that, although Ji Feng scored two goals in a row carrying explosives, the Green Army immediately relied on the strong inside to respond. Rasheed Wallace returned to the top tonight, scoring 2 of 3 from beyond the three-point line in a single quarter. Just scored three points from the previous game.

At the end of the second quarter with four minutes left, Ji Feng misplaced his defense on Garnett, but Garnett was also playing HIGH. During the breakthrough, Garnett stood up high. Ji Feng's body was suppressed, and Garnett faced him. Ji Feng succeeded in a layup.

"Fuck! Shit!" Ji Feng suppressed his strength and smashed the ball against the basketball stand. Fortunately, it was at home, otherwise a technical foul would have been inevitable.

Fans also saw that the Lakers were a little anxious. Ji Feng, who had always been calm, was actually a little angry and anxious. The Green Army seized the opportunity and raped him twice!

With Garnett tipping in and scoring the buzzer-beating goal in the last 10 seconds, the Greens once again had a scoring climax in the single quarter. The score in the single quarter was fixed at 26-18. The Lakers once again lost by 8 points in the single quarter.

Therefore, friends who are good at mathematics can easily calculate that at half-time, the Lakers were already 23 points behind 32-55, and only 18 points in the second quarter set a new record for the Lakers' lowest half-time score.

"We can celebrate our victory in advance!"

"Glory belongs to Boston, we are the real kings!"

"This is the Celtics. Do you think victory is in sight? In fact, it's just the beginning!"

"The champion is finally here!"

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Commentators who support the Green Army, fans, and media have begun to celebrate the victory in advance. In such a game, a score difference of more than 20 points at halftime can almost declare the result of the game.

Hot knowledge, so far in the playoffs this season, no team has been able to successfully complete a comeback after falling behind by 20 points.

Therefore, the celebration and confidence of Green Army fans seems understandable.

Although the Lakers fans were angry, they could not refute it. After all, the point difference was real, and they were also suppressed miserably on the scene.

Even Barkley, the season starter, could only admit; "Maybe it's time to study how to play a series of away games."

At this time, Smith didn't know what to say. He could only emphasize that anything could happen before the end of the game.

During the half-time break, the Zen master got angry without exception, but in his heart, the Zen master still felt very guilty. If he still couldn't see that the first game was the Green Army's old suspicion formation, then he was not a Zen master. In the first quarter, it was clear that they were tricked by the Green Army.

But he has no choice. Change is difficult, and this game has made him lose control from the beginning. Now, he can only try his best.

But fighting also requires capital. In this game, the Lakers did not perform well in this game, and they were out of shape inside. Artest was suppressed, and Kobe Bryant's shooting percentage was low. Even Ji Feng, who scored the highest, had an average shooting percentage and made many mistakes. I have made three mistakes already, which was impossible in the past.

This game is hard not to remind people of the Magic in the Eastern Conference Finals. They were also defeated by the Green Army in this way.

Even Hearn could only admit: "If you want to win now, maybe only a miracle will happen."