In contrast, the Celtics have a rebounding advantage.
Especially offensive rebounds, Garnett, Perkins, and even Rondo can grab them.
The Lakers also attach great importance to rebounding, but Bynum is still too young and there is no rebounding master in the team.
The Lakers attacked and Kobe was double-teamed again while holding the ball.
But this time he passed the ball out in time, and the ball went to Hayes, who took a jump shot.
The ball goes in.
If it were another player with poor offensive ability, he might not dare to take a shot in this situation. After all, every shooting opportunity is crucial to the team.
But Hayes dares because he played in the Finals last season and experienced that suffocating atmosphere.
In layman's terms, he has finals experience.
Don't underestimate this little bit of experience, the difference between having it and not having it is quite big.
Hayes' decisiveness troubled Garnett. He weighed the pros and cons of double-teaming and found himself in a dilemma.
The Celtics attacked, and Garnett grabbed a good position this time.
Rondo passed the ball and Garnett took off.
Hayes jumped, but couldn't cover it.
At a familiar distance and position, Garnett shot very comfortably and smoothly.
The ball goes in.
7 to 5, Garnett roared angrily.
Regardless of the final outcome of the game, they are currently in the lead and can take advantage of it.
Moreover, the Celtics played well in these rounds, and Garnett also had the illusion that the Lakers were nothing special.
In transition between offense and defense, Kobe holds the ball and hits Ray Allen in isolation.
This time Garnett didn't dare to go over to help defend. He had to guard the inside.
Kobe arched twice and Ray Allen did not lose his position, but Kobe still chose to turn around and shoot a fadeaway jumper.
Against the Celtics, you can throw it when you have the opportunity to play in isolation, and you can't expect a better opportunity.
This time Kobe was lucky and the ball went in.
7 to 7, tied.
The Celtics counterattacked, Ray Allen ran on the outside, and Kobe chased him.
Then Rondo burst inside.
However, even if Ray Allen transfers Kobe, there are still a bunch of people under the basket.
Rondo had no choice but to stop midway through, and then passed the ball to Pierce.
Pierce played Zhang Zhiyuan in singles, arched twice, and then suddenly turned around and broke through.
Zhang Zhiyuan did not adjust in time, Pierce completed the pass, took two steps to the basket, and succeeded in a layup.
"The Sword Comes"
It's impossible to completely guard against the opponent's core, as long as you can reduce the opponent's efficiency.
Therefore, Zhang Zhiyuan didn't pay too much attention, and neither did Jackson. Even the fans at the scene didn't take this loss of points to heart.
The Lakers attacked, Zhang Zhiyuan suddenly accelerated, Pierce followed, Zhang Zhiyuan turned, and Pierce adjusted a step slower.
However, Fisher failed to pass the ball in the first time, Zhang Zhiyuan could only continue running, and Pierce caught up again.
Although he caught up, Pierce's continuous accelerating running and changing directions consumed him greatly, and he was almost out of breath.
Fisher passed the ball and Zhang Zhiyuan made another breakthrough after receiving the ball.
Pierce stepped back, took a wider step, and sat down on the ground.
It looks funny, but anyone else might not be able to do it better than him.
Zhang Zhiyuan also breathed a sigh of relief and paused before taking action.
Pierce consumes a lot, so why not him?
The ball goes in.
9 to 10.
The Celtics attacked and Ray Allen hit a three-pointer.
Garnett grabbed an offensive rebound and hit the ground running in the second attack.
Bynum protected the rebound, Ray Allen and Rondo had retreated, and the Lakers lost the opportunity to quickly counterattack.
There is no other way, the Lakers can only advance normally.
After falling into position, the Lakers had no idea what to do.
With Garnett guarding the inside, Bynum and Hayes basically have no chance.
Rondo's defense is also very good, and Fisher can't take advantage of him.
The Lakers still have to count on Kobe and Zhang Zhiyuan to open up the situation.
Kobe and Ray Allen are competing and entangled, which is beneficial to the defense.
In desperation, Fisher could only pass the ball to Zhang Zhiyuan.
Zhang Zhiyuan patted the basketball and pretended to break through, but Pierce was not fooled. Zhang Zhiyuan started, but Pierce did not lose his position. Zhang Zhiyuan retreated, and Pierce followed.
Zhang Zhiyuan had no choice but to take action.
The ball didn't go in.
"Suffocating defense."
Smith commented.
The Celtics' defense is very good, but their offense is really lackluster.
After everyone was in position, Rondo shouted instructions from the outside, which shocked the Lakers fans, thinking they had secretly practiced some amazing offensive tactics.
After seven or eight seconds of tossing, Ray Allen still played alone.
Ray Allen missed the throw after breaking through.
During the transition between offense and defense, Zhang Zhiyuan and Bynum played a pick-and-roll.
The Celtics' attention was all on Zhang Zhiyuan. Pierce and Perkins stayed beside Zhang Zhiyuan to double-team, while Bynum had already rushed to the inside after blocking the opponent.
Zhang Zhiyuan threw the ball to the basket, and Bynum caught the ball and dunked it in.
This goal looks very easy to score, but in fact it is very difficult. The main reason is that it is difficult for Zhang Zhiyuan to pass the ball out when being double-teamed, and the pass must be accurate.
The Celtics attacked, but Garnett missed a jump shot.
"The Celtics are in trouble. If their offense remains the same as before, it is impossible to beat the Lakers. They must play a wonderful offense while ensuring defense."
Barkley said nonsense, and Smith laughed and mocked: "Yes, the Lakers must also ensure defense while playing a wonderful offense."
The fans burst into laughter.
On the court, it was the Celtics' offensive round again.
The way they changed their offense was to let Ray Allen shoot. After all, Ray Allen was in slightly better shape today.
Ray Allen lived up to expectations and hit a three-pointer under Kobe's strict defense.
12 to 14, this three-pointer stopped the bleeding.
Then the two teams fought each other for two more rounds, and neither team could do anything to the other.
Rivers made adjustments first, replacing Pierce and Perkins and replacing them with James Posey and Leon Bob. Garnett assumed the center position.
When the Celtics attacked, Posey and Ray Allen were on the outside, and Zhang Zhiyuan and Kobe had no choice but to follow.
Without the defense of Zhang Zhiyuan and Kobe Bryant, it would be easy for the Lakers to have problems at the basket.
Garnett relied on his footsteps to shake off Bynum and scored two points for a layup.
This goal was scored by Garnett, but Ray Allen and Posey contributed a lot. Without them both on the court at the same time, Garnett would not have had this opportunity.
Jackson also immediately made adjustments, replacing Odom and Ariza, letting Zhang Zhiyuan and Hayes rest first.
Relatively speaking, the Celtics have more players who can play. Jackson needs to allocate the playing time of Zhang Zhiyuan and Kobe very well, and cannot use them hard just to pursue the lead.
When the game lasts for 48 minutes, the winner is the one who laughs last.
When the Lakers attack, Ariza can also play a containment role on the outside.
Posey followed Ariza, and then Kobe played behind the basket, attracting the opponent's defense, and passed the ball to Odom.
Garnett rushed over quickly, much faster than before.
This is because Zhang Zhiyuan has died and the attribute chain has expired.
Odom took off and shot, but the ball missed.
The Celtics counterattacked, and Posey moved away from Ariza.
Ariza is still a bit green now, and his experience is far less than Posey's.
Posey has played in the Finals, won a championship, and seen strong winds and waves. His shot after receiving the ball was very decisive, and Ariza pounced on him.
The ball goes in.
17 to 14, the Celtics took the lead.
In the transition between offense and defense, the Lakers still follow the same old routine. Kobe attracts double-teams and then distributes the ball, while Odom catches the ball and shoots a jumper.
This time, his shot was faster, and Garnett didn't interfere.
The ball goes in.
17 to 16.
The Celtics attacked and Leon Bowie was missed at the basket.
Rondo passed the ball in time, and Bowie turned around and hit a layup.
The Celtics' offense has gotten better, but the Lakers' offense has had some problems.
Everyone passed the basketball to each other for almost 24 seconds.
In the end, Kobe threw the ball forcefully, but the ball missed.
Odom was fighting with two big men for rebounds under the basket, but he was helpless.
After a few rounds, the Lakers were already 5 points behind.
23 to 18.
Jackson then replaced Fisher, Kobe and Bynum and replaced Zhang Zhiyuan, Farmar and Kwame Brown.
The Celtics also made some adjustments, allowing Garnett and Ray Allen to rest.
This is an opportunity for the Lakers. Their lineup on the court has a slight advantage at this time.
Zhang Zhiyuan ran without the ball, and James Posey struggled to catch up.
James' defense is very good, but there are actually many types of defensive abilities. Some are fast, some are experienced, and some are great in assisting defense...
Posey's defense at this time is more based on experience, and in terms of physical fitness, he is far inferior to young players.
Therefore, when Zhang Zhiyuan ran away, Po Xi was helpless.
Zhang Zhiyuan shook off Posey, and Farmar immediately passed the ball to him.
Then Zhang Zhiyuan burst towards the basket and Bowie made a cover.
However, it is not easy for a stupid big guy like him to defend against a very fast person like Zhang Zhiyuan. Zhang Zhiyuan made a change of direction while traveling, and Bowie could not keep up with the adjustment.
Pass another person, take off, dunk, and the ball goes in.
This goal not only scored two points, but also boosted the team's morale.
The Celtics attack, and without Garnett and Ray Allen, this team will be even less able to attack.
The ball was in Pierce's hands, and Zhang Zhiyuan and Ariza double-teamed.
Pierce passed the ball to Cassel, who missed a jumper.
The Lakers seized the opportunity and scored a goal to bring the score closer.
23 to 22.
With 1 minute left in the first quarter, the Celtics attacked.
Pierce held the ball and hit Zhang Zhiyuan in singles. He arched twice and was about to take off when Ariza slipped over and stabbed the basketball with his hand.
Zhang Zhiyuan completed the steal and then launched the first quick counterattack today.
Cassel could only watch Zhang Zhiyuan's figure, he really couldn't catch up.
"It's better to play Tony Allen. His defense is much better than Cassel and House."
Smith commented.
"But Allen has no organizational skills, and his scoring ability is not as good as House's."
Buckley retorted.
"The scoring ability is not as good as House's, are you sure?"
Smith asked.
House and Tony Allen's scoring averages are very close, so it's not easy to judge which of them has more scoring ability.
On the court, the Celtics are attacking.
Cassel relied on his richer experience to deceive Farmar into missing, and then shot the ball unhurriedly, just like a slow-motion replay.
However, the ball still went in.
When the Lakers attacked, the Lakers suddenly used an elevator door tactic. Ariza and Farmar leaned in the middle, directly cutting off Posey and Zhang Zhiyuan.
It was too late for others to make up defense, so Zhang Zhiyuan took action calmly.
The ball goes in.
25 to 27, the Lakers achieved a lead.
Rivers was furious off the court. A great situation suddenly changed.
The fans at the scene stood up and cheered. It is easy to get excited when the go-ahead goal is scored.
"At the critical moment, you still have to look at Zhang Zhiyuan."
Zhang Lili sighed with emotion.
They originally had the task of praising Zhang Zhiyuan, not to mention that now that Zhang Zhiyuan has led the team to a small climax, naturally they don't need to be polite, just praise them and that's it.
"In single comparison of team leadership ability, Zhang Zhiyuan is definitely better than Kobe Bryant, there is no doubt about this."
Sun Zhengping said that he still saved face for Kobe, at least he did not say that Zhang Zhiyuan's one-on-one ability was better than Kobe's.
Some Komi can reluctantly accept this statement.
The Celtics had one last chance to attack. Rivers replaced Ray Allen and Garnett in an attempt to equalize the score.
Garnett serves and Ray Allen receives the ball.
Then Garnett ran towards the basket, preparing for an alley-oop with his teammates.
However, Zhang Zhiyuan was between the two of them, and Ray Allen had no passing path.
Seeing that time was about to expire, Ray Allen shot a three-pointer.
This is a luck-based shot, but Ray Allen seems to have good luck today.
The ball went in.
28 to 27.
Rivers, who originally only wanted a tie, ended up leading by 1 point, which also put a smile on his face.
Rest between sessions.
"It's really strange. I obviously feel that both teams' defense was very good. Why is the score not low after the game?"
Buckley touched his bald head with a puzzled look on his face.
28 to 27, this score is not low anymore. If we keep this rhythm, both teams can reach 110 in the end.
"With the Lakers' firepower, it's normal to score 27 points, even a little bit less. As for the Celtics, it was an extraordinary performance. Or to be more precise, it was Ray Allen who performed extraordinary."
Smith analyzed.
Ray Allen scored 11 points in the first quarter and hit 3 3-pointers. His performance was perfect.
"Ray Allen only won by one point despite his extraordinary performance. So the Lakers still maintained their advantage. After all, Ray Allen couldn't have been so good in the whole game."
Buckley said.
"Not necessarily, maybe it will be Garnett's turn to explode next..."
While the two were chatting, the second quarter of the game had already begun.
On the Lakers side are Fisher, Kobe Bryant, Zhang Zhiyuan, Odom, and Kwame Brown.
By the time of the finals, Jackson no longer held back and had three or more main players on the court at all times.
The same goes for the Celtics, who will not allow too many substitutes to appear on the field at the same time. Substitutes often have major weaknesses, and when placed on the field, they are loopholes and can be easily targeted.
The Celtics' lineup is Cassell, Ray Allen, Pierce, Posey, and Perkins.
