Perhaps it was because the Knicks put in heavy defense in this game, and Pierce was a bit tough.
In the first three quarters, he made only 6 of 14 shots. In the fourth quarter, when the Celtics were most critical to expand their lead, Pierce hit a double-header.
Wilson Chandler's defense was very good and never gave Pierce too much space.
Fred Jones also exploded. He suddenly defeated the enemy in two chaotic battles and scored 4 points in a row.
When Lin Yu reappeared, the Knicks were only 3 points behind, a goal difference.
"The game has reached 3 minutes and 27 seconds of the fourth quarter, and the Celtics are only leading by 3 points. This game is too intense. This situation may surprise many people."
"It looks like the Celtics would love to pick the Knicks as their playoff opponent, but the Knicks have been struggling and don't seem to be giving up, and we've got news about another simultaneous game: the Lakers.
Beat the 76ers!"
"This means that once the Knicks win this game, they only need to defeat the 76ers in the final game of the season to successfully overtake and enter the top seven in the Eastern Conference!"
"With a three-point difference, everything is still possible!"
In a situation where everything was possible, Lin Yu reappeared, standing opposite Ray Allen amidst the cheers that erupted in Madison.
The ball belongs to the Celtics. Rondo controlled it for a while and handed it over to Pierce.
Pierce's singles, after advancing behind the back, it was Lin Yu again.
At the most critical moment, he suddenly pointed at Lowry, then dropped Ray Allen, completing the double attack on Pierce.
Facing a double attack, Pierce distributed the ball to Ray Allen.
At this time, people understood why Lin Yu pointed at Lowry: Lowry directly let go of Rondo and moved in front of Ray Allen.
Therefore, this is Lin Yu's on-the-spot command of rotational defense.
The commentators behind the commentary box were a little surprised, but Kenny Smith, who focused on observing Lin Yu, said that this was a routine operation.
"Since this season, Lin has directed his teammates' movements on the spot a lot. This has become his regular operation. There is nothing surprising. I suggest you go back and watch this season's Christmas game, the Celtics versus the Cavaliers, and finally
At that moment, Lin commanded a wave of successful defense and targeted the Celtics' decisive goal."
Soon, the commentators began to recall this season's Christmas game. On the court, the game continued. Lin Yu's command helped the Knicks defend against the Celtics in this round.
Then, on the offensive end, Lin Yu broke through and hit a mid-range shot against Ray Allen's defense, narrowing the point difference to 1 point.
After that, the Celtics' offense failed again.
Lin Yu led his team to counterattack. After breaking through, he took a mid-range shot and hit it again.
"Another wave of 4 points in a row, the Knicks overtook the score!"
The CIC closed the game, and the Knicks seemed to be striding toward victory, but the Celtics showed their iron-blooded nature at this most critical moment.
I have to say that Doc Rivers' team is very dynamic at critical moments, and Tom Thibodeau's defensive system is always very tough.
In Lin Yu's view, Thibodeau's defense is stronger than Hollins' defense.
But Xibodu has not yet decided to coach, so Lin Yu can only regret that he probably has no chance to cooperate with Xibodu.
Because the league will soon become a small ball league, offense will be the mainstream, and no matter how good the defense is, it can only be used as a support.
The game quickly reached the final moment. In 37 seconds, the score was 90:91. The Knicks were in the lead, but the Celtics had the ball.
"It's the last minute again..." Lin Yu shook his head secretly, feeling a little helpless. He played against the Celtics twice this season and both games went to the last minute.
Last time, his buzzer-beater helped the Cavaliers win the game. Before the buzzer-beater, there was a wave of successful command and defense that contained the Celtics' decisive goal. Only then did he win the buzzer-beater for himself.
Opportunity.
This time, the Celtics had no chance to win the game. They had to overtake the score first.
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The Celtics have an optimal solution, which is to complete the attack quickly and control the remaining time to about 30 seconds. In this way, they will retain the opportunity for the final attack.
However, the Knicks' defense was very tenacious. Pierce broke through with the ball. Facing Lin Yu's attack, he didn't want to force a shot and could only distribute the ball.
Time was wasted just like that.
After more than ten seconds, they had no chance of making the final attack, and their plan and goal became to ensure the success rate of this attack.
Ray Allen also made a breakthrough. Lowry's defense was not a problem, but when he jumped deep, his height became a problem.
Nazr Muhammad made up for it, but finally missed Perkins under the basket.
In the end, Perkins caught the ball and dunked, 92:91, the Celtics took the lead, and finally took the initiative. With 21 seconds left in the game, the Knicks' last attack, the outcome was still possible.
"In the last 21 seconds, the Knicks had the last chance to attack. They still had a chance to keep the victory in Madison, but they had to face the Celtics' defense. It was too difficult!"
"The chance is only 50-50. It's not that the Knicks have no chance at all, but the chance is too small. Everyone knows that the Knicks can only hand the ball to Lin Yu, and the Celtics are no exception. So, Kyle
The special people will definitely target Lin Yu, this is too difficult!"
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It was indeed difficult. Hollins called a timeout, and when it stopped, it was Lin Yu himself who arranged the final attack.
Hollins also knows this very well. In the entire Knicks, the only one who has the ability to complete the winning goal is Lin Yu, and at most Randolph, but at this time, Randolph is not very credible, he can only
Believe in Lin Yu.
Instead of thinking hard about it yourself, it would be better to directly give Lin Yu the opportunity to arrange the winning tactics.
Lin Yu also took over the tactical board as a matter of course, but the winning tactics he arranged were very simple and mindless——
"Later, Wilson is going to serve. Zach, you are in this position and give Kyle a cover. I will pretend to catch the ball. After Kyle catches the ball, he will attract the defense and consume time. In the last ten seconds, I
He will pass through Zach's screen, then cooperate hand-to-hand, and catch the ball for a sure win."
Hollins frowned: "Isn't it too simple, just a cover?"
"One screen is enough. As long as there is room to take action, it will be fine."
Lin Yu silently looked at Huang Mamba's characteristics and wanted to tell Hollins that even if there was no room for a shot, this goal would definitely be scored!
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The pause ended quickly, and everything was carried out according to the established tactics.
The basketball was released smoothly and after Lowry controlled the top of the arc, the game time began to count down.
Randolph appeared at the top of the arc for the second time, and Lin Yu suddenly passed through the screen, then handed the ball over again.
In the last three seconds, Lin Yu aimed at the basket and did not take action immediately.
However, Pierce flew over and was knocked away by Lin Yu's slow motion.
Lin Yu patted the basketball, adjusted it again, and slowly took the shot. At the last moment, the basketball flew toward the basket and the red light came on.
Whoosh!
Cheers, screams, and shouts were like a tsunami coming, and the whole Madison went crazy!
"It's in, it's unbelievable. China Lin made this shot, and the New York Knicks completed the buzzer beater, leaving the victory in Madison!"