The Celtics are definitely not an opponent that can be easily dealt with by being distracted. Adrian has known this for a long time. But it turns out that even if you concentrate all your energy, if you want to defeat the Celtics, you will almost have to have toughness engraved on it.
It is still difficult for an established wealthy family to have its own bones.
One day later, at 8 pm on May 22, the second round of the Celtics vs. Orlando Magic series started on time. After being defeated in the first game, the Celtics did not want to
The idea of changing his tactical thinking. The rhythm and tactics of the previous game were completely continued during the game. If there was any change, it would be that after an extremely fierce confrontation and a day of rest, Kai
The Celtics' physical strength is obviously relatively strong. This result also caused the Celtics' defensive pressure on the Orlando Magic to be heavier than in the first game.
The game entered a quagmire of tension from the first second, 3:2...5:3...5:5...7:9...The Orlando Magic had the right to use their own offensive tactics, but Kay
The Celtics wanted to completely strangle the Orlando Magic's tactical offense, but the game became fragmented due to the intensity.
Until the second quarter, which lasted for a full 20 minutes, neither side maintained a lead for more than one minute. At this time, in the first game, they played well and fought back powerfully.
Ray Allen, who made some "parallel import" remarks, once again showed his style as the league's three-point leader in an anxious game.
Swish, swish... After missing 6 consecutive shots in the first quarter, Ray Allen hit three consecutive three-pointers from the 8th to the 10th minute of the second quarter. The last three-pointer...
Under the interference of Adrian's block, Ray Allen's backward back almost formed an angle of 45 degrees with the floor. Under such a large backward angle, the basketball thrown by Ray Allen still hit the target accurately.
It missed the rim, without even touching the edge of the rim, and just passed through the net with a swipe.
The three consecutive three-pointers hit in an anxious game environment not only successfully inspired the Celtics' sagging morale, but also created a real lead for the Celtics in the score.
At 41:37, in this game held at the North Shore Garden Arena, the Celtics widened the score gap to 5 points for the first time.
Five points is really not much. In normal times, it is the difference between a three-pointer and a mid-range shot. NBA averages close to a hundred shots per game, so these two shots should be easily compensated.
But in the game against the Celtics, this is not applicable. The five-point gap is simply a huge gap. At least, when the final whistle of the game sounded, the Orlando Magic was never able to recover the five-point gap.
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At 99:95, the Celtics moved back to their home court and tied the total score at 1:1.[
The Orlando Magic didn't have time to rest. As soon as the post-match press conference was over, the Orlando Magic team all caught the plane and flew back to Orlando. The away game tied with 1:1. Although this result was not very satisfactory, it was for the Magic.
As far as the team is concerned, they have at least regained their original disadvantage in the schedule. The two home games suddenly become more important. If the Orlando Magic can win two consecutive victories with the advantage of home court, then they will almost always be called
We have already entered the finals.
The fans of the Orlando Magic also have this idea. Two hours before the game started, the fans who flocked into the case center were already full and tried their best to cheer for the Orlando Magic with their own shouts. Unfortunately, at the end of the game,
The result disappointed them.
100:118, in the third game at home, the Orlando Magic once again lost to the Boston Celtics, with the total score changing to 2:1.
The Orlando Magic played very well in this game. Adrian scored a game-high 31 points, sent out 14 assists, and grabbed 7 rebounds. Rashard Lewis scored 25 points and 6 rebounds.
Rebounds. It's a pity that the Boston Celtics played better. The Big Three all scored 20 points, Kevin Garnett had 21 points and 14 rebounds, Paul Pierce had 25 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals, and Ray Allen had 24 points and 5 rebounds.
Rebounds. In addition to the Big Three, Rajon Rondo's performance played a crucial role. His mid-range performance was extraordinary today. He made 7 of 11 shots and 5 of 7 free throws. He scored 19 points.
He scored 12 points and provided 12 assists, second only to Adrian. Glen Davis, who came off the bench, also had a wonderful performance with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 2 blocks.
The Orlando Magic suffered only from the performance of their role players. Van Weaver, who had performed well in the regular season and even in the previous playoffs, was a little slow after entering the Eastern Conference Finals. He only played 12 minutes in the first game.
He scored 3 points. In the second game, he played 16 minutes and scored 5 points. In this game, he played 10 minutes but made 0 of 8 shots, 0 of 3 three-pointers, no free throws, and no points.
The performance of other players also declined to varying degrees. Kwame Brown was sleepwalking under the pressure of Garnett. After two home games, the Celtics obviously adjusted some of their defensive details.
In defending against the Magic's offense, the Celtics were more targeted than before.
After the game, Adrian rarely got angry in the locker room.
"I don't know what's going on in your heads, but I want to win!" In the locker room after the game, Adrian yelled at his teammates with a gloomy face: "If any of you don't want to win,
Tell me, he doesn’t need to participate in the next competition!”
This anger is very obvious. He knows that this is not because his teammates are not working hard. In fact, they have already entered the Eastern Conference finals. They do not need any encouragement and everyone will work hard to bring out their best. After all, they have already entered the Eastern Conference Finals.
When it comes to the Eastern Conference finals, no one wants to be stepped on by others as a loser. Momentum and attitude will not be a problem at all.
The problem is strength!
To compete for the championship, the Orlando Magic's strength, especially the strength on the bench, is still somewhat lacking. Weaver's misfire is not a problem with his personal attitude, but that he is under too much pressure. The Celtics' defense
The level and the average team are completely in two dimensions.
What's more, knowing that Weaver is an important firepower on the bench of the Orlando Magic, Celtics head coach Doc Rivers also made some arrangements for Weaver. When Weaver was misfiring, the Orlando Magic did not.
Additional firepower options can take on the heavy responsibility of scoring in substitute situations.
What about the Celtics?
In addition to the Big Three, they also have generals like Rondo and Parkinson. On the bench are monster veterans like Sam Cassell, P.J. Brown and defensive stalwarts like Tony Allen. The bench
The thickness is much thicker than that of magic.
All due to lack of magic power.[
Adrian understood this, but being suppressed by the Celtics and failing like this made Adrian feel uncomfortable. Adrian, who was overwhelmed by anger, quickly calmed down and now it is impossible to get angry at his teammates.
It was of no use. Instead, the team's already low morale due to losing would lead to chaos. Looking at the embarrassed faces of his teammates, Adrian instantly understood what kind of mistake he had made.
However, those words have already been spoken.
Just like water that has been spilled cannot be put back into the basin no matter what, Adrian cannot swallow the words he just said back into his stomach. He still wants to lose face. So he can only be cold.
He turned around with a face and left the locker room. His teammates needed to calm down, and he also needed to calm down. He would have to attend a press conference later.
Alone in the corridor, sitting against the wall, Adrian exhaled a deep breath. (To be continued...)
