eurekapd Chapter 567
Chapter 567
Chapter 567 Desperate
Losing the Tianwangshan battle made everyone feel bad, but what made them feel even more speechless was that the league arranged the sixth game on the third day after the end of the fifth game. Break time.
Early the next morning, the entire Bobcat team boarded the flight to Boston with sleepy eyes, and the first thing everyone did after boarding the plane was to find a comfortable position and half lie down and start to sleep.Of course, you may not be able to sleep soundly in the small seat of the plane, but for everyone, it is considered to be able to sleep for 1 minute, and it is good to save some energy for the next game.
After arriving in Boston, the Bobcats team did not stay too much at the airport. They let the team's staff be responsible for waiting for the luggage, and they took the bus to the hotel to catch up on a good night's sleep.For this reason, Jackson canceled the recovery training that was originally scheduled for that night and changed it to start at 8:[-] in the morning of the next day, and the time was shortened by half an hour than planned.
Now for the Bobcats players, taking a good rest is the most important task. They must restore their physical strength to the maximum before the sixth game, including the physical fatigue caused by the Tianwangshan battle and the long-distance flight.Chang Wei is willing to take out the magic drink to share with the players, but unfortunately the system prohibits him from using props before the game starts.
However, Chang Wei was relieved that in the training class the next morning, everyone performed very well and seemed not to be affected at all, which was good for the game in the evening.Of course, this is also thanks to Chang Wei's hard work on physical training from the beginning. In his opinion, the improvement of physical fitness can not only increase the players' speed and explosive power, but also reduce their recovery time, so now the Bobcats can be faster recover from fatigue and get into the game.
For them, this is a game that cannot be lost, and the series has progressed so far, and the two sides have no so-called cards. win this game.
Jackson did the opposite this time. Before that, he had always emphasized the need to open the gap from the inside first, but this time he asked the Bobcats players to try their hand on the outside first.Three-pointers are the offensive method they are very good at, and the two big men inside can help the team occupy a certain advantage. Missed three-pointers have a great chance to come back.
The change in the main attack method caught the Celtics by surprise, and the Bobcats players also had a good touch in this game. Roy and Jack each hit a three-pointer at a 45-degree angle on the wing, helping the team open the scoring .When Trevor Ariza hit another three-pointer from the bottom corner, Jackson jumped up from his seat and applauded the court vigorously. This is a good start for the Bobcats. There is no problem in winning the game.
Rivers can only let Rondo and Ray Allen interfere as much as possible outside the three-point line, forcing Bobcats players to adopt more ball-and-shoot strategies than catch-and-shoot strategies, and then engage in physical confrontation when they are about to shoot.But this time the outside players of the Bobcats have no fear, their shooting percentage with the ball is not low, and everyone shoots very decisively, not afraid of hitting the iron at all.
The resolute offense helped the Bobcats take the lead 32 to 27 in the first quarter. Although the advantage was small, they were not rubbed by the Celtics on the ground like the previous two games.Especially their performance outside the three-point line. In this quarter, the Bobcats' starters and substitutes hit a total of 8 three-pointers, and the shooting rate exceeded 35%, which made Jackson take a long breath.
Before that, he didn't know whether his strategy of playing outside first was correct, but now it seems that the result is still good.So during the intermission, he praised the players severely and hoped that they would make persistent efforts in the second quarter.
But for most teams and players, it's unrealistic to maintain a high three-point shooting rate throughout the game, unless they already have an absolute advantage on the court and have countless gaps that can be used.Obviously, it is difficult for the Bobcats to get such an opportunity in this game. The precise three-pointer in the first quarter was just because they suddenly broke out of the small universe.
After the game restarted, the Bobcats missed three consecutive three-pointers. The inside combination composed of Lee and Mark Hill was still short. They only grabbed one offensive rebound, and the remaining two rebounds were lost by the Celtics. The inside steals and plays in transition.At this time, Jackson quickly replaced the starting lineup and asked them to change their thinking and switch from the outside to the inside.
However, the Celtics are heavily guarded inside, and Pierce also goes to the low post to help defend from time to time. It is difficult for Milicic and Gasol to score deep into the basket, and they have to be careful of being cut off by their opponents.The nature of seeking advantages and avoiding disadvantages makes them continue to move outside, shooting some large two-pointers that are not cost-effective, while the one without the ball is preparing to rebound at the basket.
It's a pity that their shooting percentage is really not high, and the Celtics soon equalized the score.Jackson also lost his previous excitement on the sidelines. He walked up and down irritably, yelling a few words into the court from time to time to make the players concentrate.
I have to say that the Celtics are indeed rich in experience. They seized the Bobcats' loopholes for the first time, and then began to fight back aggressively.This is also the advantage of having three stars at the same time. Anyone can be the one who delivers the fatal blow. Whether it is Pierce's mid-range shot, Ray Allen's three-pointer or Garnett's footsteps at the basket, they are all Celtics. important weapon of man.
At the end of the first half, the Celtics regained the lead, and with a wave of 6-0 at the last moment, they successfully opened the point difference to double digits, which greatly affected the morale of the Bobcats.Their shooting did not return to normal in the second half. Even Roy, who has always been stable, had the embarrassing situation of hitting all irons for five consecutive shots, let alone the others.The Celtics fought more and more bravely amidst the cheers of the home fans, and always firmly controlled the situation.
However, Jackson did not replace the main force in the fourth quarter, even if the probability of the Bobcats reversing and winning at this time has infinitely approached zero.This is undoubtedly their last game of the season, so it doesn't matter to preserve their energy, and each of them is willing to fight on the field to the last moment, even if the ending is a loss, it's the same if they can play an extra minute.
Time passed by one minute and one second, and the number on the timer finally returned to zero. The score between the two sides was fixed at 103 to 91. The Bobcats regrettably lost the game. The Celtics eliminated the game with a total score of 2 to 4. Can watch the opponent advance to the finals.But in Chang Wei's view, for such a young team, being able to reach this point is something to be proud of.
(End of this chapter)