On the defensive end, the Celtics continued to delay and not change defense. Lin Yu shot another three-pointer and still hit it.
After two consecutive three-pointers, the opening score became 13:4, a 9-point gap. The timeout that Doc Rivers had been holding tightly in his hands was not saved in the end.
After the timeout, the Celtics' defense concentrated on Lin Yu's side just like in the previous game.
LeBron James' pressure was greatly reduced, and he made two unstoppable breakthroughs in a row and succeeded in dunks.
The Cavaliers are still widening the score gap.
"The plot is exactly the same as the last game. The game was already out of the Celtics' control just after it started. The only question is, under the Celtics' completely concentrated defense, does China Lin still have a chance to score?
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Throughout the first quarter, after shooting the opening three three-pointers, Lin Yu directly switched to a supporting role, completely giving up taking shots. He just continued to contain the Celtics' defense and helped LeBron James and Rasha.
De Lewis gets more space to attack.
From this point of view alone, Lin Yu was very successful, because at the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers had a 9-point lead at 31:22.
"At the end of the first quarter, LeBron James scored his highest score so far with 12 points. Rashard Lewis also hit a three-pointer and a mid-range shot, scoring 5 points."
"Facing the Celtics' intensive defense, China Lin's final score was locked at 9 points. He took 3 shots and hit 3 goals. He never made another shot after that."
"But he also scored 5 assists, and his passing became the key to breaking through the Celtics defense."
In the discussion at the commentary box, Lin Yu quickly became the center of the topic.
"After three three-pointers in the opening game, China Lin never took another shot. But obviously, the Cavaliers' ability to completely open up their offense is inseparable from the huge threat created by China Lin from the outside."
"So, now the question arises, a Chinese Lin who didn't take any action in the second half of the first quarter, will he still be taken care of by the Celtics defense in the second quarter?"
Mike Breen raised this question worth pondering, and many people are also interested in it.
Kenny Smith made an analysis and guessed: "If the Celtics still want to win this game, they must make an attempt and try to return to their normal defensive state. Therefore, in the second quarter, Kyle
The Specials will let go of China Lin on the defensive end and return to the regular mode."
But at the beginning of the second quarter, both the Cavaliers and Celtics made rotations. Lin Yu, who had rested in the last three minutes of the first quarter, came on the court at the beginning of the second quarter.
James and Rashard Lewis, who played the entire first quarter, both sat off the court, and the Cavaliers suddenly became a lineup led by Lin Yu as a single core.
The Celtics also made a rotation. They put Garnett and Ray Allen off the court, and Pierce led the bench.
Rotation lineup Versus rotation lineup, Lin Yu still has to face the Celtics' intensive defense.
At this time, the two chances he saved for sure goals can come in handy.
The ball belonged to the Cavaliers at the beginning of the second quarter. When Andre Miller controlled the ball and advanced upfield, Lin Yu was facing Tony Allen's marking and Pierce's assisting defense.
Maybe it's because the playoffs are too important, or maybe it's because Lin Yu keeps being weird in front of the media. In short, Lin Yu has little communication with his two old teammates.
It wasn't until halftime of basketball passed and Tony Allen started to stick to Lin Yu that Lin Yu heard Tony Allen's harsh words: "Lin, your score will remain at 9 points today until the end of the game."
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Under normal circumstances, Lin Yu would not respond on the court, but this time his opponent was Tony Allen. Before the old Miller looked for a good passing opportunity, he said: "No, this round, I
It’s about to score.”
Then, he suddenly took two steps toward the top of the key and received a pass from Miller.
The moment Tony Allen was close to him again, Lin Yu, who received the ball, swatted the basketball, took a small step to his right side, and then floated in the air.
Tony Allen didn't react at all. He tilted his head and stared blankly at Lin Yu who shot a super long three-pointer in the air.
"Leaping up with a side step, China Lin took the shot without any adjustment at all!"
Whoosh!
The basketball fell into the basket under the eyes of many disbelieving eyes, triggering roaring cheers from the entire Quicken Loans Center.
"Ohgod! China Lin scored another incredible goal! He shot without any adjustment at all and hit the three-pointer straight into the basket from a long distance!"
Mike Breen in the commentary box let out a loud shout of surprise, and he immediately concluded: "China's Lin in the Eastern Conference finals can always score goals like this. His form is off the charts, as if he is completely unstoppable!"
After scoring the goal, Lin Yu, who was completely unstoppable, stretched out two hands, one hand raised one finger, and the other hand raised two fingers, to remind Tony Allen, who was defending him.
With this three-pointer, his score has risen to 12 points.
On the sidelines, Doc Rivers spread his hands helplessly. When you face a player who can always make all kinds of magic shots, no matter how you adjust your defense, it will not help.
Now, Lin Yu gives Rivers a similar feeling.
In the defensive round, Pierce faced Lin Yu's single defense, as well as the assist defense of Anderson Varejao and Drew Gooden.
Although the Cavaliers' defense is not as good as that of the Celtics, it is not bad at all in the entire league. Against a Celtics rotation lineup with a single core and lack of shooters to open up space, their defense is also watertight.
Pierce took a mid-range shot in response to Lin Yu's interference, and the iron hit with a bang.
The Cavaliers protected the backcourt rebound and quickly moved toward the frontcourt.
Andre Miller was still in charge of the ball. He was advancing towards the frontcourt while paying attention to Lin Yu's running. When he saw Lin Yu, who had just rushed to the frontcourt a second ago, suddenly turned back.
, passed the ball directly.
At this time, not only was the Celtics' defense not in place, but the Cavaliers' offense was also not in place.
There were only two or three scattered players in the frontcourt, and Lin Yu took the ball and took action directly. This time, Tony Allen's defense reacted, leaping high, and an interference blocked Lin Yu's eyes.
"The chasing shot in the frontcourt came from China Lin, another three-pointer!"
Whoosh!
The white net flowers swayed, and amid the cheers of the audience, Lin Yu raised a hand and gave a big slap.
"The ball went in. China Lin hit his fifth three-pointer of the game. His condition is still incredibly hot!"
"Now, the plot of the game is exactly the same as the last one. Even in the face of intensive defense, China Lin can still score!"
The five must-goal opportunities were exhausted, but the Cavaliers had already gained a 15-point lead at 37:22.