The Celtics firmly implemented the tactics formulated by Rivers.

They played against the Raptors with the attitude of "this is our last game", which forced Banyani to lose all six shots in the quarter.

Then, Garnett, a flexible inside line that surrounds the entire game, rotates everywhere, surrounds and blocks the passing line.

Simply put, it means: pseudo-joint defense consolidates the penalty area, attacks on the sidelines, rotates quickly, and controls the inside line, destroys the ball and counterattack quickly.

As for offense, both teams adhere to the principle of "I don't understand the offensive matters very much, but you don't want to understand them either."

After the first quarter, 25 to 2o, the Celtics are currently leading by 5 points.

Even in this anxious battle, Li Xing is still the most dazzling one, and his existence is extremely special for both sides.

In the first quarter, he played for seven minutes, got off the court as usual, and observed the Celtics' defensive position and rotation.

"Latch, they're trying hard," Evans said off the court.

Li Xing nodded. The Celtics are indeed very desperate. They defend and fight like mad dogs. The offensive end depends entirely on tactics. If they don’t work, they will play singles.

Such actions can indeed drag the game into a deadlock, but there is a question.

That is: Can they really stand up to the end?

Hardness cannot be long, and softness cannot be kept.

This method of spelling is definitely load operation.

Maybe they can hold on until the end of the first half, but there is still the second half. Can they continue to play like this? You know, this is a team with the old man as the core. How long can it last for such a high-intensity operation?

Even Li Xing could see this clearly, and Snyder could see it clearly. This is why he still feels at ease to replace Li Xing even though he knows that the format on the court is not good for the team.

As long as the game continues like this, the Raptors will definitely make the final profit.

Snyder has this confidence, so he wants to give Li Xing a full rest.

If the Celtics want to start, they will go and grab it.

Li Xing was away, the Raptors had many loopholes in defense, and they were frequently hit in the inside. On the outside, Stephenson played several pick-and-roll attacks in a row, all of which were successful.

After a season, Stephenson's performance was recognized by Snyder.

Li Xing's vision has been confirmed that Stephenson is indeed the player needed by the Raptors. He has a completely different style from Calderon, but he can take the burden of controlling the entire team when the latter ends.

Moreover, his offensive plasticity is even stronger than Calderon.

Especially when it comes to pick-and-roll attacks, as long as he is allowed to play pick-and-roll, he is a threatening player. From the perspective of tactical value, he is a very distinctive player.

It is also because of Stephenson's active performance in these few rounds that the score difference has not widened to double digits.

Four minutes into the second quarter, Li Xing received instructions from Snyder and walked to the sidelines with Evans and Barnes, preparing to replace Arabia, Banyani and DeRozan on the field.

At this time, Garnett happened to attack with the ball. Seeing Li Xing preparing to play, he deliberately made a beautiful jump shot with his shoulders left and right shaking.

Even Garnett, Banyani couldn't defend.

The gap between the two is extremely obvious. In Garnett's eyes, Banyani's defense is an ATM. He can score any time as long as he wants.

The tired and lost Banyani took the initiative to foul Garnett, which interfered with the former's shooting.

If he missed, he would be sent to the free throw line, and Li Xing and others would play.

Banyani and Evans were gasping for high-fives.

"Andrea, you looked so bad just now." Evans cursed with a smile.

"Tsk, it's the same for you to come."

Banyani has never played at this intensity. His physical fitness is not good, his defense is also poor. Under high-intensity confrontation, coupled with the pressure from unknown where he has made his shooting inaccurate.

With such a combination of many factors, his performance seemed very bad.

Since the start of the game, he has made 1 of 1o and has only scored 3 points.

As the Raptors' second offensive point, his performance tonight can be a disaster without any positive effect.

"Oh, you guys are here." Garnett looked at Li Xing jokingly.

Li Xing did not reply, Garnett made two free throws, with a score difference of 9 points.

"Rach, let kg know how powerful you are." Stephenson walked to Li Xing with the ball and said.

Li Xing gave him the ball: "I know, give me the ball."

"no problem."

When both sides put all their energy on defense, the offense will inevitably become difficult, the tactical turnover will not be released, the shooting will be inaccurate, and all aspects will seem to be out of control.

This is normal. When you want to increase the intensity of the game, the game will become very unsightly.

This is a truly high-level game and a game that real fans like to watch, but for those who don’t like basketball much, this kind of game is very unfriendly.

This is also why Stern vigorously promotes offensive basketball. If the game evolves toward the "Dangdang" of muscle confrontation, the NBA will never go further.

But in this game, the muscle basketball that Stern disgusted is back.

"Boy, I've been going down for so long to rest. It should be very powerful now, right? Let me see what you can do!" Garnett kept provoking Li Xing.

Lee Xing walked to the high position and asked for a ball from Stephenson's hand.

"I didn't expect it to be on the verge of the beginning. It seems that Rachi is also very clear. Whether he can win this game depends on whether he can open it!"

When both sides do their best on the defensive end and force their opponents to invite their respective ace players to fight one-on-one, it depends on who the ace is more ruthless.

Li Xing's attack was very simple and crude. If Garnett didn't come up, it would be simple and just shoot.

"Swish!"

"It's in again! Ratch's shooting feels so good tonight!"

"Softie, do you only know how to shoot?" Garnett asked angrily.

Li Xing looked at him with a smile, and Garnett read a mockery on his face, as if he was saying, "You guy shouldn't be qualified to say that to me, right?"

"Speak, bastard!" Garnett said angrily.

Li Xing smiled sarcastically again, and he really couldn't even say something and it was so frightened.

"Let me tell you how real men compete!"

The moment Garnett got the ball, Li Xing interpreted his attack.

This is the benefit brought by the "Occurrence Way". He obtained Garnett's skills, experience, and game habits, which can be used for games or defend Garnett based on this information.

When he met Garnett, he guessed all the steps behind with just one look and a subconscious action.

Garnett never thought that his attack was seen through at the beginning.

I thought Li Xing was shaken away by him, but I didn't expect that it was just an illusion made by the former to lure him into action.

Garnett thought he was planning to take action at the basket. Li Xing, who was shaken away, suddenly recovered his balance and stepped forward and gave him another nail-board hat.

“uk!”

Garnett kept swearing, but Li Xing picked up the rebound and prepared to fight back.

Anger swept across Garnett's body. He took the initiative to grab Li Xing and stopped the opponent's counterattack with a straightforward foul.

"You are also a Toronto bastard, you are much better than that Italian sissy!" Garnett cursed.

"As the same idiot in Boston, you are as unbearable as a sewer rat compared to those legends that have been famous."

Garnett didn't expect that the first thing Li Xing said to him tonight was to stand up for Banyani.

"What did you say?"

Li Xing walked out of bounds with a cold face and gave Stephenson the ball.

"Rachie, do you still want to fight?"

"If you don't have a chance, I'll give it to me." Li Xing said it very clearly.

Stephenson also felt that continuing to play singles for Li Xing is not a long-term solution, and other points must be played, so Li Xing can be more relaxed.

However, the Celtics' defense is desperate.

There is only Li Xing on the Raptors' field, and the others are substitutes. There is no more ruthless offensive player, all of them are character players with single functions.

In the face of the Celtics' defense, let alone offense, it would be good to be able to not lose weight when confronting.

In the last seven seconds, Li Xing received the ball on the right.

"Come on, let me see how much you want to get the Italian sissy back!" Garnett clapped his hands and roared.

At this moment, Li Xing's activation was as rapid as lightning. Garnett was stunned when he took that step.

Is this the fucking 22o cm boot?

He had no time to think, keeping up with Li Xing was the most important thing at the moment.

Although Li Xing was pulled apart, he believed that it would be no problem to catch up with Li Xing with his own strength.

It was also at this moment that Li Xing made an action that made the audience stand up and cheer.

The quick-moving dragon-like body suddenly stopped, raised the ball with his right hand and stopped like a sculpture. Garnett, who was chasing, could not think so much, and jumping and blocking was his instinct.
To be continued...