Under the spotlight, the game entered the jump ball phase.
The referee walked solemnly to the center circle and had a brief exchange with the two centers.
There was seriousness and concentration in his brows, as if in this simple moment, he would decide the direction of the entire game.
The two centers, Bai Qiang and Thompson, were like two knights about to draw their swords for a duel, standing proudly, with determination and expectation shining in their eyes.
They stared at each other, as if trying to guess each other's movements and look for flaws.
The referee glanced at the two men one last time, then suddenly threw the ball straight up.
In an instant, Bai Qiang and Thompson rose into the sky almost at the same time, like two eagles ready to go, fighting for the falling basketball.
Their bodies collided in the air, and the combination of strength and skill was like a wonderful symphony.
Amid the exclamations of countless spectators, Bai Qiang was the first to touch the basketball.
The Nets got the ball for the first time.
Harden received the basketball, dribbled quietly, stepped down and dribbled behind his back, and became familiar with the feel of the ball.
His eyes were sharp and focused, as if he wanted to take in the entire situation.
His fingers gently moved the basketball, as if stroking his own pet, delicate and affectionate.
Suddenly, his body swayed, and a player accelerated and broke through the player defending him.
His steps are light and firm, as if he is dancing his body, showing his flexibility and coordination.
His flexible dribbling skills and precise sense of rhythm impressed the audience.
Facing the big center who was covering the defense, Harden was not afraid. He quickly raised the ball over his head, leaned back slightly, and then gently threw the ball towards the basket.
The basketball drew a perfect arc and fell accurately into the net.
Playing away from home and scoring a wonderful goal, there were no cheers from the fans, only abuse!
The moment Harden put the ball into the basket, the whole place erupted.
However, this was not praise and cheers, but deafening abuse.
At this moment, Harden and the Nets, playing away from home, became the focus of the audience, but not because of their strength and skills, but because of their mistakes and poor coordination.
Harden broke through too early, leaving no opportunity for his teammates to open;
Bai Qiang and Harris collided in the air, and both staggered a little when they landed...
These mistakes were caught by the fans and became a form of abuse in their mouths.
"Harden is too alone!"
"Bai Qiang and Harris are too cool!"
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These harsh sounds echoed in the air, making people feel heartache.
On the other hand, the Celtics, under the leadership of Tatum, are on the right track.
Tatum is tall and has a stern face. His eyes are firm and resolute, like a hunter looking for flaws in his prey.
He singled out Durant, dribbling the ball continuously from both sides, then retreating in small steps, and made a steady three-pointer!
At this moment, he was like an eagle soaring in the sky, free and proud.
Countless fans were shocked by his performance, and the audience burst into deafening cheers.
At this moment, he was the focus of the audience and he was the winner of the game.
Deuce stared closely at Tatum on the court, his eyes firm, as if to say:
"Dad, you are the best and I will always support you!"
As the game progressed, Deuce's mood also fluctuated.
Sometimes he danced with excitement, and sometimes he frowned in frustration.
Whenever there is a critical moment, he will stand up and cheer without hesitation.
His voice resounded throughout the arena, like a green meteor piercing the dark sky.
The blessing of bloodline allowed Tatum to completely wash away his decline!
He was like a wild beast, galloping freely on the field.
Every breakthrough he makes is full of strength and confidence, and every shot he makes appears firm and courageous.
His figure shuttled across the field, like a bolt of lightning piercing the dark sky, making it impossible to capture.
His blood is burning, his passion is releasing, and his power is gushing out.
Durant hit a two-pointer from a long distance, and Tatum collected the rebound and ran all the way, as if he was in no one's land.
He descends the mountain like a tiger, unstoppable!
"Bang Dang~" A one-handed dunk, collecting the two-point ball!
The game reached 7 minutes and the official timeout was announced!
The two teams played equally well, and Boston was even better in terms of momentum!
Celtics fans cheered wildly, and even Deuce jumped up with excitement!
Tatum was breathing heavily and staring firmly at the field, like a wild beast, ready to continue biting his opponent.
Nets head coach Nash looked solemn, holding the tactical board with both hands, as if thinking about the next tactical arrangement.
Harden lowered his head and patted the basketball silently, his heart filled with frustration.
Nash racked his brains and couldn't think of a way to defeat the enemy.
He throws all the problems to the players and lets them improvise!
"Durant, Harden, Bai Qiang, Harris...
The four of you who are the main attackers must judge based on the situation on the field. Attack when you need to attack, and pass when you need to pass. Don't hesitate!
Players on the bench must also be ready to replace players on the field at any time.
Be sure to stay calm and give it your all! "
After the timeout, the players returned to the court.
Nash stared nervously at every detail on the court.
He knows that this game is crucial for the Nets.
If they can win this game, they will 100% advance to the second round;
If we lose this game, the series will be full of suspense again.
The situation on the field changed instantly.
But Tatum's touch was not diminished at all, and he pounced on his opponent like a beast.
Facing Bai Qiang, he showed no mercy at all, and hit the target with a facial shot that was two points long!
At this moment, the whole place was boiling again.
Tatum's performance excited the fans. Every attack he made was full of power and confidence.
On the Nets side, Harden and Durant tried to counterattack, but their shots did not hit.
Tatum seized the opportunity and attacked the basket again.
Bai Qiang tried his best to defend, but Tatum's strength and skills made him unstoppable.
Tatum leaped high and dunked the ball into the basket!
At this moment, the audience once again burst into deafening cheers.
At the end of the first quarter, Tatum relied on his extraordinary performance to score in double figures in a single quarter.
31:25!
The Nets are six points behind, which is unexpected!
Fortunately, this is only the first quarter, and Brooklyn can still exert force in the later stages and win the victory.
However, this is North Shore Garden, not the Barclays Center.
No fans will cheer for the Nets, they can only cheer for themselves!
Don't be discouraged, don't give up!
Ou Shenxian is obviously tired, and his performance of zero-for-four shots confirmed this.
After some persuasion by Vaughn, Nash allowed Nash to give Kerry a short break...
