mtl008 352 Continuous capping!
352 Continuous capping!
The Celtics faced immense pressure in this tense and exciting game.
They must quickly equalize the score in the next game, or they will face the embarrassment of their first defeat of the season.
Even worse, losing to last season's Finals opponent would be an unbearable blow.
At this moment, Rondo had the ball, his gaze fixed firmly ahead.
He knew that the team needed a crucial offensive play to turn the tide.
So, without hesitation, he passed the ball to Garnett in the paint.
O'Neal was tasked with containing Su Hao in the paint, but the reality was completely unexpected.
Despite O'Neal's strong physique and exceptional power, he was simply unable to withstand Su Hao's impact in the paint.
When Garnett received the pass from Rondo, he immediately turned around, ready to drive straight to the basket.
However, Su Hao rushed over like lightning, using his strength and speed to stop Garnett from scoring.
O'Neal tried to use his massive frame to block Su Hao, but he found that he couldn't do it at all.
Just as Garnett was about to dunk, Su Hao pounced from the air like a ferocious beast.
With his amazing jumping ability and powerful wingspan, he successfully completed this spectacular block over O'Neal.
The basketball rolled off O'Neal's shoulder and out of bounds, eliciting gasps of amazement from the crowd.
The intense aerial battle between the two players caused Garnett to stumble upon landing and ultimately fall outside the baseline.
Su Hao, on the other hand, displayed astonishing stability, landing smoothly on the ground with confidence and domineering presence in his eyes.
Su Hao's block was like a death sentence for the Celtics.
"The Celtics really messed up this time. They simply couldn't score in the paint. I think they should try shooting threes or two-pointers from the outside!" Miller said with a smile.
"I agree with you. Their two top inside players can't gain any advantage against Su Hao. They might as well try attacking from the outside; maybe that's their only chance!" Barkley said.
The basketball rolled off the baseline after touching O'Neal.
As a result, possession of the ball fell to the Clippers.
Paul George passed the ball to Curry.
Su Hao had already entered the opponent's three-second zone.
O'Neal and Garnett double-teamed Su Hao, trying to prevent him from receiving the ball or from grabbing the rebound.
Actually, Su Hao didn't intend to receive the ball.
Curry circled around the perimeter, but Su Hao didn't seem inclined to ask for the ball.
He actually threw out a three-pointer from the right 45-degree angle.
"Shh!"
The ball went in!
Garnett and O'Neal had pressed their bodies tightly against Su Hao.
I was afraid he would jump up and grab the rebound.
The Celtics quickly inbounded the ball, which was once again passed to Rondo.
He dribbled past his opponent and came to the center line looking for an opportunity.
David Lee, who came out to help defend under the basket, spread his arms wide, giving Rondo no space to break through.
Rondo seized the opportunity, tossing the ball high into the air and passing it to O'Neal under the basket.
After receiving the ball, O'Neal tried to bump Su Hao away, but Su Hao remained as steady as a mountain.
With no suitable opportunity to shoot, they could only pass the ball back to Rondo.
At that moment, Garnett cut in from the other side, and Rondo seized the opportunity to pass the ball to him.
Garnett jumped to shoot, and George leaped up, stretching out his arm to try and block.
The ball arced through the air, about to enter the basket, when suddenly a large hand appeared and swatted it away. It turned out Su Hao had arrived just in time and made a beautiful block.
The Celtics players were all dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief. They never expected Su Hao to react so quickly.
When the basketball was swatted away, the audience couldn't help but gasp in surprise. After all, everyone could see how dangerous the shot was. If Su Hao hadn't reacted in time, the Clippers might have lost the point.
At that moment, the basketball flew straight out of the court like a cannonball.
Su Hao immediately turned and ran towards the basketball. He was extremely fast, like a lightning bolt across the court.
Before anyone else could react, Su Hao had already rushed to the sidelines and grabbed the basketball.
His eyes gleamed with confidence as he passed the ball to Curry without hesitation.
After receiving the ball, Curry immediately launched a counterattack.
He dribbled past his opponents with fluid and natural movements, easily bypassing them like a butterfly flitting among flowers, and rushed towards the basket.
The Celtics players rushed back to defend, but Curry was too fast, and they couldn't stop him in time.
Curry leaped high, ready to score a layup.
Just then, Irving, who was guarding Curry, also jumped up, trying to block Curry's shot.
However, Curry did not back down. He skillfully adjusted his posture in mid-air and threw the ball out.
The ball spun around the rim a few times before finally falling steadily into the basket.
The audience cheered, and Curry excitedly waved his fist.
After Curry scored, he turned around and high-fived Su Hao in celebration.
Without Su Hao's save and pass, Curry wouldn't have had this fast break opportunity.
The situation on the court is very unfavorable for the Celtics right now.
They couldn't find a solution to the problem.
They had no choice but to substitute O'Neal off the court and bring in an outside player.
Try the previously developed plan.
Rondo has the ball on the perimeter.
Looking at Su Hao standing in the paint, he had no intention of attacking the paint at all.
Fortunately, the five Celtics players on the court still have energy.
They are still actively moving around, looking for suitable opportunities to receive the ball and shoot.
After dribbling the ball around the baseline, Rondo wanted to pass it to Ray Allen, who was positioned at the right corner and had already created a chance to shoot.
Without a second's hesitation, he passed the ball directly.
Ray Allen jumped and took the ball before shooting.
The basketball flew over George's fingertips, who had just arrived to help defend.
It flew towards the basket.
Hollow into the net.
The Celtics finally scored.
Su Hao passed the ball to George.
The latter serves.
The ball came into Curry's hands.
After both teams' players were in position, Curry held the ball on the perimeter and circled around.
They showed no intention of attacking for the time being.
With only three seconds left on the shot clock, this guy actually tossed the ball towards the inside.
Garnett, behind the center, clearly had no impact whatsoever on Su Hao.
Su Hao leaped high and caught the basketball with one hand.
Garnett jumped at the same time, trying to stop Su Hao from receiving the ball.
However, the two made physical contact in mid-air.
Garnett couldn't even touch the basketball.
Su Hao finished the attack with a powerful dunk.
After landing, Su Hao looked at Garnett, whose face was gloomy, and laughed, "Goodness, you still want to block me!"