After arranging the task of defending Chen Jie, the first thing the Celtics had to do was to attack after the timeout.
The threat of LaFrentz was still there, so Chandler had no choice but to leave his guarding post and pull out to defend this center who was good at three-pointers.
There was only one Eddie Curry inside. Although he was faced with Chen Jie's help at any time, Paul Pierce still chose to play singles without hesitation.
Griffin couldn't guard him, let alone Griffin's substitute Piatkowski.
Paul Pierce could knock out Piatkowski if he wanted to.
However, this is not a bullfight, but an NBA game, so even if Paul Pierce is obviously more capable than Piatkowski, he still needs to consider the entire situation.
Sitting on Piatkowski's butt, Paul Pierce recommended to the inside step by step, just like a heavy tank, Paul Pierce, without any stagnation, without any obstacles, was overwhelming.
Piatkowski's body was as helpless as a baby in front of Paul Pierce.
In fact, in the entire league, at the small forward position, there are countless players who can compete physically with Paul Pierce.
Artester is considered one. James, even this year, is not Pierce's opponent, let alone Piatkowski.
Seeing that his teammates were having a hard time defending, the Bulls players immediately shrank their defense. Chen Jie left Richie Davis and tried to attack from a flank. Chandler also had a tendency to help defend.
However, both men controlled it very well. The distance they left was enough to come over and flank Pierce at any time, and they also had enough time to quickly return to the person they were guarding.
The two of them have mastered this balance very well.
Chen Jie and Chandler are the two best defenders on the Bulls today. Of course, this is also related to the fact that the Bulls do not have good individual defenders.
Chen Jie's defensive ability is really not commendable compared to his offensive ability. If it were 100%, his offense would now be at least 80%. Although it is not a perfect score, it can still be called excellent.
But for defensive ability, I can only give it 60 points, barely passing.
Even such results are among the best in the Bulls. It shows that the Bulls are lacking in outside defensive players. They even need veteran Edarian Griffin to defend the opponent's key figures many times. For the Bulls,
Like a satire.
It's no wonder that Skiles has such a strong desire to buy a one-man defender.
Paul Pierce was not frightened because Chen Jie and Chandler were trying to move over. He was still sticking his butt out and beating Piatkowski. He was about to squeeze into the three-second zone.
At this time, Paul Pierce might turn around and take action at any time. And if he wanted to take action, Piatkowski had no way, not even influence. He had been completely suppressed by Pierce.
In this case, Pierce's attack can almost be said to be successful.
Chen Jie and Chandler had no choice but to make a desperate move to help defend.
And just when the two people moved to Pierce's side, Pierce hugged the ball in his hand, then flicked his wrist, and the basketball was passed to LaFrentz, who was empty on the outside.
Chandler was tired of running for his life and rushed out again. LaFrentz raised his hand to fake a shot, and Chandler could only take off.
He had lost his defensive position. At this time, even if he knew he had been fooled, he would still take the gamble.
LaFrentz flashed, and Chandler flew directly over, dribbling the ball, and there was an empty space in front of LaFrentz.
Raise your head, take action, and do it all in one go.
The basketball hit the front edge of the basket and failed to score.
LaFrentz was a little disappointed, but Rivers nodded, because in fact, in this attack, the Celtics had a chance.
It's just the last step. Rivers doesn't believe that the Celtics will never score.
And just when the Bulls fans were congratulating themselves on their team's good luck, what happened in front of them made their cheers get stuck in their mouths.
Because Chandler had already made the save, there was a vacuum inside. Although there were Chen Jie, Eddie Curry, Piatkowski and others fighting for rebounds, in fact, only Eddie Curry could be counted on.
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However, if you expect Eddy Curry, you will be disappointed!
Bulls players and fans once again understood that this sentence is the truth.
Paul Pierce bypassed Piatkowski, jumped high, and smashed the ball into the basket through Eddy Curry, who was in a daze and didn't take off.
Compensation deduction successful!
The Celtics still scored two points in this offense.
Paul Pierce yelled after landing, and then quickly ran back to the half court.
Chandler walked in to serve the baseline ball and glanced at Eddy Curry. The disappointment in his eyes could not be hidden, but he didn't say anything. After all, he also knew that anything he said to Eddy Curry would be a waste.
In fact, from the moment he pounced, he realized that this rebound was dangerous.
But there was nothing he could do. The Celtics were already playing like this. If he didn't pounce and stood on the inside, it would be even worse!
Off the court, Rivers clenched his fists and applauded Paul Pierce's goal.
Scales shook his head and smiled bitterly, Eddy Curry is really helpless.
Although Jessica Alba hoped the Bulls would win, she still applauded Paul Pierce.
This ball is really exciting.
In this game, although the strength of the two teams is not very close, and the Bulls are much ahead, the suspense of the game is far from what the media said. However, there are still a lot of good shots.
Those blocks just now, as well as Pierce's putback dunk, are all very beautiful and can be selected into the top five goals.
Duhong dribbled the ball past half-court, and Chen Jie walked over slowly under the close defense of Richie Davis. At this time, Eddie Curry also moved his fat body and passed by Chen Jie.
When Chen Jie looked up, he saw Eddie Curry with a smile on his face.
It seems that Eddy Curry thought nothing of the ball just now.
Oh my god, if it weren't for the competition, Chen Jie would definitely look up to the sky and sigh.
How heartless is this?
Not to mention that your mistake cost the team a rebound, just the fact that you were dunked is enough to make people upset.
At this time, can you still laugh?
Chen Jie smiled bitterly.
Eddy Curry cannot be inferred using common sense.
Thinking of the popular saying in his previous life, Chen Jie sighed sincerely.
You are really a good teammate of China! (To be continued...)
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