Perkins' defense is indeed very tough and very good, but that's in the paint!
He defends well in the interior because he is big and can withstand it.
But because of this, he is slower and unable to guard against smaller players.
Therefore, as long as Perkins is on the court, Curry will have more three-point opportunities.
But Perkins is an important part of the Celtics' defensive system, and he plays a lot of playing time.
The result is that in just five minutes when Perkins was on the court, Curry shot 6 three-pointers!
Fortunately, Curry didn't feel good today and only made 1 of 6 three-pointers.
Obviously, the Celtics' defensive strategy today is to guard the rest of the Warriors.
You have to choose one between Curry and others.
The Celtics chose to let Curry score alone.
Even Kobe has played against him, so who do you think you are?
Just a rookie!
Can you kill us all by yourself?
Rivers is also a gambler.
He doesn't believe in evil and is betting on Curry's touch.
In turn, Deng Fang was also betting on Rondo's touch.
Ray Allen got an open position again, and Prince no longer switched defenses, but asked Curry to fill in the position.
Anyway, Curry also took two steps inside the three-point line to meet Rondo, so basically nothing happened.
Curry helps guard Ray Allen, what should we do if Rondo is empty?
Belinelli goes to make up for it!
What to do if it’s too late?
Then let Rondo shoot a three-pointer!
As long as Rondo is not allowed to enter the penalty area.
This is not difficult to do.
Rivers and Deng Fang are both betting.
Unfortunately, Deng Fang lost the bet.
Curry's touch was indeed not good today, while Rondo's touch was unbelievable.
Seeing that the Warriors had completely let themselves go, Rondo tried a three-pointer.
As a result, I got in!
Then try again?
Entered again!
The feeling of the hand is a metaphysics. Once it comes, it will come. If it doesn't come, there's nothing you can do about it.
Although it is rare for a shooter to be abnormal, that does not mean that your touch is always there.
On the contrary, it doesn’t mean that players without a basket can’t shoot at all!
After all, he is also an NBA player.
Even if a blind cat encounters a mouse, it will happen in a day or two.
This is the case with Rondo today.
Throughout the first quarter, Rondo took five shots and made three three-pointers!
Even more than Curry!
Deng Fang was also helpless.
There is nothing anyone can do in this situation.
After a few minutes, Deng Fang replaced Curry and replaced him with Livingston.
However, Livingston does not have a three-pointer, so the Celtics can safely shrink inside.
What's more, Rondo's defense is very strong, and it is difficult for Livingston's singles to be used.
On the contrary, the Celtics' singles are much easier to use.
Pierce and Garnett took turns playing singles, making the Warriors very uncomfortable.
These two people are not comparable to ordinary people.
Pierce and Garnett are experienced. As long as the Warriors attack from a double flank, they can quickly find open teammates.
Rondo's touch was incredible today, and Ray Allen was not bad either.
After hitting a few three-pointers, the Warriors didn't dare to double-team and let them go.
The result was that Pierce and Garnett kept taking turns scoring.
Soon, at the end of the first quarter, the Warriors trailed by 13 points at 19:32.
This kind of passive situation is very rare for the Warriors this season.
In the second quarter, Deng Fang replaced Curry again and asked him to fight with DeAndre Jordan, Anthony Morrow and others.
The Celtics replaced Eddie House, Rasheed Wallace, Marquis Daniels and Sheldon Williams.
Beyond that is Rondo.
Since you are young, take care of yourself more.
The Celtics' defensive strategy remains the same, which is to let Curry shoot and defend others.
However, after half a quarter of the game, Curry's touch recovered and he hit five three-pointers in a single quarter!
The shooter may not be accurate in one quarter or half-time.
But if you dare to give him a chance, he will punish you severely!
What's more, Curry is more than just a shooter.
Historically, Curry's performance in his rookie season was very good, but not too amazing.
An important reason for this situation is that Curry did not have much possession of the ball at the time and had few opportunities to take shots in each game.
With Ellis, Jackson, Maggette and others on the team who need a lot of ball rights, it is difficult for Curry, as a rookie, to get the right to take a lot of shots.
But shooting requires confidence and relaxation.
Can't make a shot?
It doesn't matter!
Anyway, I will have plenty of opportunities to take action later!
If you can’t make a shot, keep betting!
No matter how well a player shoots at the beginning or what his shooting percentage is this time, as long as he shoots boldly, he will eventually return to his average shooting percentage.
Data doesn’t lie!
Under Deng Fang, Curry has unlimited firepower!
Can't make a shot?
Then vote!
As long as there is a chance!
Even if you don’t have a chance, you can vote if you want!
So Curry regained his touch very quickly, taking only half a quarter of the game.
The Celtics' substitute lineup had average scoring ability, and after playing for a few minutes, they were forced to switch to the main team.
But as long as Curry regains his form, the Warriors' offense will be unstoppable!
Since they can't defend themselves, the Celtics have no choice but to fight against the Warriors.
However, the Celtics' main players are older, and their offensive firepower is still far behind that of the Warriors.
The game went very quickly, and at halftime, the score became 53:57!
The Warriors were only 4 points behind, and the two teams were once again on the same starting line.
Curry scored 23 points, 4 assists, and 3 rebounds at halftime.
Smith sighed in the commentary box: "It seems that Rivers didn't win the bet! A player like Curry may be inaccurate in one quarter or half-time. It is impossible for him to be inaccurate in the whole game."
Reggie Miller nodded in agreement: "That's very correct. As a shooter, I couldn't agree more with your point of view!"
A Smith added: "It depends on whether Rivers' defensive end changes in the second half. If he continues like this, the Celtics will be in danger."
Soon, the second half of the game began.
The Celtics played very reasonably. Ray Allen hit a three-pointer, and Garnett turned around and hit a mid-range shot.
However, Curry continued his good touch in the first half and hit two consecutive three-pointers.
Rivers was alert and quickly called a timeout.
Finding feelings for a shooter is the scariest thing.
After the timeout, the Celtics changed their defensive method and began to strangle Curry.
The focus is on Curry when moving without the ball, and Curry is flanked by two people in the pick-and-roll.
Curry passed the ball into the open space, and the Celtics tried their best to defend.
Just in case it can't be replenished, forget it.
Anyway, Curry doesn’t have to think about shooting three-pointers anymore!
Of course, the Celtics are not without focus, they mainly focus on Lopez.
Lagaber, Prince, and Belinelli have proven themselves that their three-pointers are still very reliable.
Lopez is different.
He is a center after all.
And he is a second-year rookie who never made a three-pointer last season.
Even if the pitch is good this season, the sample size is still small and not convincing enough.
Curry didn't give any chance to take a shot, and Laga Bell and the other three were about the same. Even if they rushed to the inside, they wouldn't give up three points.
As for Lopez, if he shoots a three-pointer, a symbolic interference will be enough.
