The Wizards served once and faced Rondo's defense. Hinrich had to dribble with his back and move to the frontcourt. The consequence of this was that the Wizards only had 16 seconds left in their attack time. Rondo almost prevented him from making a mistake in 8 seconds.
It was unrealistic for Hinrich to single out Rondo, so Blatche came out to cover, allowing Hinrich to find opportunities to break through O'Neal in a misplaced position.
But Rondo is a first-defense player after all, and his position selection and movement on the defensive end can be said to be flawless. Blatche's first screen was perfectly bypassed by him, but the latter persevered and conducted a second screen. This time it was successful. Hinrich pushed the ball to change direction, brushed his shoulder against Brac's torso and dribbled to the inside to break through!
Just after taking a step forward, Hinrich suddenly felt that his hand was empty!
At the same time, Li Kaiming's loud reminder came to his ears, "Kirk, be careful behind you!"
Li Kaiming's reminder was obviously too late. From a third perspective, he could see more clearly. Rondo's defense was simply a work of art.
The first time he avoided the cover of Brac, and then he used the trick the second time and pretended to be stuck by Brac. Then when Hinrich broke through to the inside, he suddenly made a ghostly move from behind and stabbed him directly with his long arm. Dropped the ball from Hinrich's hand!
Although Rondo is only 185cm tall, he has a terrifying wingspan of 206cm. These long arms allowed him to steal the ball from the opponent 2.3 times per game last season. It can be said that these long arms are a nightmare for all outside players. .
And it can be seen from the defense just now that Rondo's defense not only relies on his wingspan, but also his defensive awareness and basketball intelligence are top-notch. Blatche and Hinrich combined to take the initiative In the case of Quan, he was actually fooled around by Rondo alone!
After Rondo stole the ball, the Celtics also launched a fast break. Except for O'Neal, the other four people advanced quickly in three directions. Li Kaiming was the fastest running back to defense. His eyes were fixed on Rondo. Hinrich hasn't come back yet, so the task of preventing Rondo from making a layup must be his!
At this time, Rondo had dribbled to the three-point line. Li Kaiming accelerated his pace, always ready to jump to block Rondo's shot. Rondo hit the ball! Li Kaiming also took a big step in succession, as if the rocket was ready on the launcher, just waiting to press the button to fly into the sky, and this button was the last step of Rondo's layup!
Rondo took two steps!
Just now, Li Kaiming took the last step, and the power in his legs exploded instantly. Like a huge bird, he flew over the stadium, blocking out the sky and the sun!
But what caught Li Kaiming off guard in the air was that Rondo suddenly stopped himself under the basket. His move just now was just a fake move for a layup!
This action was so realistic that Li Kaiming in the air could no longer adjust his posture. Rondo took advantage of this time difference. When Li Kaiming was about to land, he hit the board directly and the basketball easily fell into the basket!
4 to 0!
Tonight's courtside commentators were Cooper Brayden and Jay Victor from tNt. After seeing this scene, Brayden smiled and said to Victor next to him, "It seems that those guys from ESpN actually The prediction is correct, it seems that the Wizards can't guard the Celtics at all. If they can't even hit their offense, then what do they want to rely on to win? Is it possible that they rely on their league's worst defense?"
Victor also nodded in agreement, "These are just two attacks by Rajon Rondo and O'Neal. Their Big Three didn't even have a chance to touch the ball. It seems that the Wizards have no way to resist."
After hearing the commentator's comments, many spectators at the scene began to become a little pessimistic, and the atmosphere at the home court also began to become a little gloomy.
Sanders on the sidelines couldn't sit still. Even if he lost, he couldn't lose so simply!
So he shouted loudly to the players on the field, "If you can't, give the ball to Li!"
This time Hinrich dribbled the ball from the backcourt relatively easily, because Li Kaiming was helping him block Rondo's pursuit throughout the whole process. Finally, when he reached the frontcourt, Hinrich directly gave the ball to Li Kaiming. Rondo's defense was really good. Awesome, let Li Kaiming open the situation first.
The first time Li Kaiming got the ball, a black and slender Spider-Man immediately pounced on him. It was none other than Garnett, the legendary Wolf King of the Green Army!
Garnett has two characteristics in playing, toughness and iron-bloodedness!
Whether it was offense or defense, the latter perfectly implemented these two characteristics, so when Li Kaiming faced Garnett with the ball, the latter opened his arms and covered Li Kaiming within his defensive range while glaring. With round eyes, he shouted at Li Kaiming, "Hey, rookie, let me see what you are capable of!"
Li Kaiming had to admit that this guy might be the most suitable player to defend him that he has encountered since entering the league. He is tall, has long arms, and moves quickly.
If this was the last moment of the game, Li Kaiming would definitely play singles against Garnett, but this was the beginning of the game, and there was no need for him to expend his energy on the strongest point of the opponent's defense in singles. That was the most stupid behavior.
It can be seen from the first two rounds that it is probably a dream to expect others to stand up today, so he still has to do it. If he wants to win, Li Kaiming must allocate his physical strength reasonably. This is the wisest approach.
Garnett won't get an extra point if he plays alone, so he won't do such a thing.
Li Kaiming ignored Garnett's trash talk, and then reached out to ask Blatche to come out to cover. Although Garnett is good at defense, he is still an inside post anyway. With his size, he can't squeeze through Blatche's screen. He couldn't get through, so Li Kaiming used the screen to easily confront O'Neal, who was guarding the inside.
O'Neal stood at the free throw line, hesitant when facing Li Kaiming, not knowing whether to defend the shot or defend the basket.
But Li Kaiming didn't have such doubts. After he passed Garnett, he didn't stop for a second. After a quick small change of direction, he directly took the ball to the basket. O'Neal was beaten cleanly by him in one step. net!
Li Kaiming scored the Wizards' first point with a one-handed dunk!
4 to 2!
The fans at the mcI Center can finally make some noise, after all, the first dunk tonight is theirs.
The Celtics attacked. After Rondo took the ball to the frontcourt, O'Neal was defended by Blatche in an important position inside. Rondo himself was not good at outside shooting, so he gave the ball directly to Paul Pierce. .
Paul Pierce was the 10th pick in 1998. In the year when the Celtics' Big Three won the championship, he won the Finals MVP against Biao Kobe. He was a kaleidoscope-level player on the offensive end, proficient in various wing players. Offensive methods include but are not limited to post-ups, triple threats, etc.
However, he is most famous for his "13 dollars in 35 seconds" which is as famous as Tracy McGrady's "35 seconds and 13 minutes". Also, in the 2008 Finals, he was said to have injured his knee and left the field in a wheelchair, but then he returned and led the team to win the game. .
But the most disturbing thing about the latter incident is that when some "Leewenhoeks" watched the game later, they discovered that there was a yellow stain on Pierce's shorts before he was pushed off the field in a wheelchair. Combined with the latter After coming back, he was in great condition, so fans boldly speculated that this guy had diarrhea in his pants during the game. He was pushed out of the wheelchair and only went to have diarrhea and emptied his intestines. Pierce was relieved when he came back and won G1 with all his firepower. .
After receiving a pass from Rondo, Pierce faced Wizards small forward Al Thornton, holding the ball as a triple threat. He made a fake move to focus Thornton's defense, and then suddenly dropped the ball and broke through to the mid-range to make an emergency stop. Pierce's jump shot was also good today and he easily scored 2 points.
6 to 2!
The little sound of cheering that just rose up in the mcI center immediately disappeared like a torch that had been poured with a basin of water.
The Wizards serve, Hinrich dribbles to the frontcourt with the help of Li Kaiming, and still gives the ball to Li Kaiming, but this time the Wizards' tactics are not simple. The other four people watch Li Kaiming's singles, but based on Li Kaiming's singles Players' movements without the ball have been added.
Garnett still used trash talk to stimulate Li Kaiming, and this time he was also alert. After Blach came to cover, he directly bypassed the defense and protected O'Neal in the paint.
However, facing this kind of defense, Li Kaiming is not afraid at all. He doesn't even need to find opportunities to give the ball to others, because Garnett's defensive strategy is the biggest opportunity for him!
So in the next screen, Garnett still chose to bypass the screen, and Li Kaiming shot a three-pointer directly from the outside!
Garnett realized it later and stretched out his arm to cover the ball in Li Kaiming's hand, but Li Kaiming shot quickly and scored a three-pointer!
6 to 5!
Garnett clapped his hands in frustration, and then shouted to Li Kaiming, "Boy, you're lucky! Are you confused?"
Li Kaiming curled his lips, did not speak, but gave the latter a thumbs up!
Garnett's face instantly darkened several shades!
Li Kaiming's response made him very unhappy, so after coming to the frontcourt this time, he actively blocked his position, and then stretched out his arm to ask for the ball from Rondo on the outside!
Li Kaiming's lower limbs were firmly planted on the ground, and his forearm was placed on Garnett's waist. Garnett's offense was nothing more than three axes, three threats in front of the frame, turnaround jumpers and post-up singles.
The last time he met the driver, Li Kaiming did not fully realize how terrifying the driver's attack was. Now that he was facing a "hard special" who was as famous as "soft promise", he naturally wanted to experience the legendary wolf. How awesome is Wang.
After Garnett got the ball, he looked behind his back and found that no one from the Wizards was double-teaming him, so he immediately started to push the ball inward!
The bodies of rookies are generally very thin, so Garnett chose to hit his body. In theory, there is no problem. But when he kicked the ball with all his strength, Garnett's face became embarrassed!
Because he found that Li Kaiming behind him was not moving at all!
At this time, Li Kaiming was on full alert and wondering, what's going on? How come Garnett tried it out but didn't get anything done?
It seemed that a bigger impact was brewing. Thinking of this, Li Kaiming increased the strength of his legs. After all, the opponent was a "hard special" who had won the MVP, so he couldn't help but take it seriously.
After Garnett pushed it and found that it didn't move, he was stunned for a moment, then his heart suddenly crossed, and he continued to push in with the greatest strength!
I can't believe that you, a rookie, are so powerful!
Victor in the commentary box was very excited after seeing this scene, "We finally saw the duel between Li Kaiming and Kevin. Garnett chose to fight from behind! He tested it, and Garnett continued to exert force. I don't know. Li Kaiming can’t stand it!”
At this moment, Braden next to him made a confused voice, "Huh? What's going on? Why is Garnett playing farther and farther outside?"
