On January 27th, Eastern Time, the Heat arrived in Boston.
Since the trade of Shaquille O'Neal last season and the ever-improving Dwyane Wade, the Heat have become the league's biggest favorites to win the championship.
The combination of Wade and Shaquille O'Neal was considered another ok combination, but last season, they failed in the championship and fell at the feet of the Pistons.
This season, they made a comeback, bringing in Anthony Walker and Gary Payton, two former Celtics players, as well as high-quality perimeter defender James Posey. The Heat are determined to win a championship.
But in the regular season, O'Neal, who played 73 games last season, returned to his old ways, playing one game and taking two off. The burden of leading the team to win almost all fell on Wade.
The current record of 24 wins and 17 losses is naturally not outstanding for a team that aims to compete for the championship.
However, in this game against the Celtics, O'Neal has already taken two games off and is officially back.
Therefore, the unlucky Celtics encountered a Heat with all members, and the game suddenly became a bit difficult.
Even with Lin Yu's crazy outburst, the Celtics' chances of winning are pitifully small.
"This is the Heat with all the members, Shark sitting in the penalty area, Dwyane Wade on the outside, plus White Chocolate, Anthony Walker and James Posey. Of course, don't forget Alonzo Mo sitting on the bench.
Ning and Gary Payton, this Heat is simply star-studded!"
"The Heat are not comparable to the declining Nets and 76ers. Just the two defensive gates of Gary Payton and James Posey on the outside, as well as the steel defense line composed of Shaq and Mourning on the inside, are enough.
Enough for China Forest to drink a pot."
In the special pre-game column of ESPN TV, American Yang Yi Stephen A-Smith made a bold prediction: "Facing the entire Heat, China Lin's crazy journey will end here, and he will show his true colors!"
Charles Barkley clearly held a different opinion: "I have watched many games of China Lin, and I can clearly tell you, Stephen A. Smith, China Lin is a player who is good at creating miracles. If you think he
If he can't do it, then he will definitely do it, so his crazy journey will definitely continue."
The two started to argue, but such an argument was naturally fruitless. If they wanted to get the result, they would naturally have to wait until the game ended in the evening.
Before the game, facing the media, Wade also made harsh words: "Of course I know China Lin, his crazy performance has lasted for two games, but I have the same idea as Stephen A. Smith, China Lin's crazy
It's over now, and I will work with my teammates to end his madness."
NBA star players naturally don't want Lin Yu to step on their heads and become famous, but the fact is that Lin Yu has already stepped on Iverson's head and became famous with one goal.
Then he stepped on Iverson again, and with the addition of the demigod Carter, he is now a popular figure in the United States.
It has reached the third day of the Celtics-76ers game. The topic of Linsanity continues to ferment and has gradually become one of the hottest topics in the North American sports world.
The game between the Celtics and the Heat was originally broadcast only by local TV stations in Massachusetts and Florida.
Now, ESPN has urgently adjusted their national broadcast schedule, temporarily added this game to the national broadcast, sent out the ace combination of Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, and also invited Stephen A. Smith as a guest
.
On the other side of the ocean, the term Crazy Lin has become the hottest topic in China.
Everyone is discussing Lin Yu's two madnesses.
At the end of the first game, Lin Yu shocked the entire continent by scoring 48 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals and 1 block.
If the news about Kobe Bryant's 81 points hadn't come out later, which dampened some of the popularity, Lin Yu could even have used the explosion in the first game to directly wash away most of the negative fans.
However, in the second game, he scored 47 points, 22 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks, finally grabbing all the attention in the country.
In the past two days, domestic fan forums have been discussing how to evaluate the current strength of Lin Yu, who has continuously scored gorgeous statistics? Is the NBA about to produce a second Chinese All-Star player? And, Lin Yu’s
Can the madness last?
Etc., etc……
This game against the Celtics and Heat will be Lin's third game, so everyone has turned their attention to this game on the evening of January 27th, Eastern Time.
The sudden fullness of the TD North Shore Garden Arena made many Celtics staff feel uncomfortable, and the noise and fanaticism created by the fans was even more surprising.
"China Lin's two crazy away games have successfully aroused the enthusiasm of Boston fans. It is rare for us to see the North Shore Garden full."
"On the sidelines, we saw reporters from major media outlets across the United States. Almost all familiar faces appeared here. You can imagine the popularity of this game..."
On the sidelines, the cheers exploded like thunder, and then there were continuous screams and cheers as Lin Yu appeared on the stage.
He was wearing the Celtics' No. 7 jersey and waved to the sidelines.
"China Lin came on the field. After scoring 40 points in a row on the road, he suddenly became the hottest sports star in Boston. All Boston fans are looking forward to China Lin continuing his madness."
In a private room on the second floor of the arena, Lin Yu's agent Jeff Schwartz sat down with a bald white man.
"We're just in time, Mr. Haskell, Lin just showed up."
The bald white guy was Eric Haskell, Under Armor's vice president of operations, who had met with Lin Yu once. Under Armor finally reacted to Lin Yu's outbursts in two consecutive games.
They decided that if Lin Yu could continue to break out in this game, then as soon as the game was over, their publicity would follow suit.
In Jeff Schwartz's view, Under Armor's reaction has been slow. If Under Armor could react earlier, whether it was Under Armor, Lin Yu and Jeff Schwartz, they would be able to
The profits are huge.
But now, unless Lin Yu can continue to break out, their profits will be greatly reduced.
"The Celtics have already played. Paul Pierce appeared on the sidelines wearing a Celtics green suit. He would not have thought that just one week after he was absent due to injury, the explosive Chinese Lin would snatch it from him.
It won the hearts of Boston fans.”
In the ESPN commentary box, Stephen A. Smith showed his Yang Yi instinct: "Now Paul Pierce is listening to these cheers, will he be a little jealous?"
The fact is that Pierce is happy to see the results of Lin Yu's explosion. Pierce wants to enter the playoffs. After his injury, the Celtics' playoff hopes are already very slim.
It was just Lin Yu's outburst that gave the Celtics renewed hope for the playoffs.
On the sidelines, as the game was about to begin, Pierce stood up and hugged Lin Yu, who was about to appear on the stage.
"Good job, man, I want to see you continue to explode, we want to win, we want the playoffs!"
Pierce patted Lin Yu's back, and Lin Yu responded: "I will, Paul, just wait and see the good show."
Lin Yu walked to the floor of the North Shore Garden Arena and closed his eyes.
"Is he praying? That his madness will continue?"
The guess from Yang Yi in the United States was not true. Lin Yu just closed his eyes, entered the system, and then used the "voice from the side of the court"!
When he opened his eyes, he was facing Dwyane Wade, with Shaquille O'Neal standing in the center circle.
Gary Payton, who suddenly started, was eyeing him, and Udonis Haslem and Anthony Walker also set their sights on him.
Lin Yu could even feel that almost everyone's eyes were on him.
This is a game that attracts everyone's attention, and the characteristics of the "voice on the side of the court" determine that Lin Yu must fire the first shot!