22. Who said that a three-point shot can't kill anyone?
The Celtics played a tough defense that had not been seen a few seasons ago, and the Pacers' defense was even more solid. The two teams really entered the rhythm of the game in the second quarter, and the last attack of the second quarter
, Pierce barely missed the shot under Artest's pressure. The final score between the two teams was 44 to 43, with the Celtics leading by one point.
In the locker room, Ricky Davis looked particularly tired. At the end of the first half, the Celtics were able to lead by 1 point. On the surface, Pierce, Payton, Milicic and others attacked the city.
credit, but in fact Ricky Davis was the player who sacrificed the most. On the defensive end, he kept running with Reggie Miller. It is hard to imagine that the 39-year-old Reggie Miller could have such an amazing performance.
With his physical strength, he ran tirelessly like a long-distance runner. With the unremitting efforts of Ricky Davis, Reggie Miller had few opportunities to shoot open shots, and only scored 5 points in the entire first half.
At the beginning of the second half, Rivers replaced the exhausted Ricky Davis and LaFrentz, who was not in good physical condition, with Gary Payton, Tony Allen, Paul Pierce, and Al Jeffer.
Sen, Darko Milicic's lineup appeared, and the Pacers moved O'Neal to the center position. Jonathan Bender, who has amazing athletic talent, played power forward, and Tinsley and Reggie...
Miller and Artest remain unchanged.
When the Celtics attack, Payton doesn't dare to be careless when facing Tinsley. This streetball expert's defense has no trace of streetball at all. In the Pacers' system, he is completely above the league level.
Defense. Payton's old pace can't break through Tinsley's defense, while Pierce and Artest are wrestling on the side. James and Anthony may not be inferior to these two in strength, but they are really weak in the use of their bodies.
There is some gap between the two of them. Today, these two are quite matched. Although Pierce's score is slightly higher than Artest's, it is also based on the premise of high shooting. There is no need to count on Tony Allen. This kid almost didn't hit the target.
Although Reggie Miller, who was guarding him, looked very thin, he was a very difficult person to deal with. Even Jordan was unwilling to face him when he was young.
Payton's ball stalled, and Milicic went to the free throw line to respond. After the ball was handed to Milicic, O'Neal followed to defend. O'Neal's defensive range was much larger than Foster's, and Milicic
Through several tests in the first half, Qi discovered that O'Neal's pace was much faster than what he saw in the game video. Milicic did not dare to show off his steps in front of him rashly and passed the ball to the inside.
Al Jefferson faced Bender and took a step back to make a shot from the basket. Bender jumped up like a big grasshopper and took off the ball cap.
Artest was closer to the ball and struggled to get the ball into his arms. When he saw Miller counterattacking in front, the ball was not sticky and he immediately passed it out. Tony Allen had already caught up with Reggie who was counterattacking.
·Miller, Miller ran forward desperately, suddenly stopped, and Tony Allen threw him over. Miller glanced at his feet to confirm whether he had stepped on the three-point line, and then opened his hands.
The three-point shot was recorded and the ball was hit hollow.
During the counterattack, he did not hit the basket, but chose a three-point shot that most people think has a low chance of scoring. What a big heart is packed in this thin body.
At the beginning of the third quarter, the Pacers had already overtaken the Celtics by 2 points. Tony Allen felt some self-blame. Pierce came over to persuade this little brother: "It doesn't matter, they can't get into our inside line.
Three-pointers alone can't kill anyone, we beat them round after round."
When Reggie Miller heard Pierce's words, he glanced at Pierce with disdain and said nothing. He just shook his head and returned to his own half.
Payton attacks here. When facing Tinsley's defense, he makes full use of his body and always squeezes Tinsley to his side, which is extremely convenient for feeding Milicic. Milicic has already taken the position.
It's deep enough. Although it is O'Neal who is guarding him, in a certain area, this All-Star player is not omnipotent. Milicic has many skills under the basket. A fake move that sways outwards is O'Neal's.
There was no action, Milicic took advantage of the situation and made a real shooting move. As soon as the ball went out, O'Neal was stunned, but a figure flashed out from behind. Bender gave Milicic a big block, and the ball flew away.
After going out, Artest snatched it from his hands.
Artest handed the ball to Tinsley. Facing Payton's defense, Tinsley dribbled the ball twice, left, right, and left again, but this time there was no sound of the ball hitting the floor. Just now
On the second dribble behind him, Tinsley had already thrown the ball to Reggie Miller who ran to the open space through his wrist movement. Tony Allen took a step slower, and Reggie Miller hit another three-pointer!
Milicic even concluded that this was a must-goal the moment he saw him take action. Miller was like a machine shooting the ball from outside the three-point line. The movements of his arms and wrists, and the upright body
The degree, and the arc that the ball draws in the air, this is a feeling of killing with one hit, and Miller does not look so thin at this moment, as if his thin body is just to cover up his body
of danger.
Heinsohn couldn't help but exclaimed: "This is Miller, this guy's three-point shot is as scary as Bird."
In the Celtics' attack, Pierce squeezed Artest away and made a reluctant mid-range shot. Milicic grabbed a rebound at the odd point and passed the ball to Al Jeffer on his side under the pressure of O'Neal.
Sen, Jefferson was about to shoot, but Bender had already jumped up. With a time difference, Jefferson dunked the ball into the basket, finally scoring the Celtics' first goal of the second half.
Milicic also saw Bender's weakness in this ball. Although his blocking is very intimidating, he, like all black players with excellent jumping, likes to show off his jumping talent. Whether he is good at defense is not the same.
Two blocks can explain the problem.
The Pacers' Tinsley dribbled the ball, and Reggie Miller circled out from the inside, pushed Milicic away, avoided Jefferson, and passed behind Artest.
Outside the three-point line, Tinsley's ball has also arrived. Miller catches the ball and shoots. The whole process is so fast, but the shooting action looks so calm. The ball draws a wonderful arc in the air, hollow.
Into the basket!
Reggie Miller smiled evilly at Pierce and said: "Who said three-pointers can't kill people?"
Miller's three three-pointers made Rivers immediately call a timeout, and the North Shore Garden was "silent" under the music and cheerleading dance...
