Chapter 224: Outrageous lineup!
After the game, watch the streamers falling from the sky.

The cardinal clapped excitedly.

When trading Battier, his goal for the Celtics was to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals.

But the facts have proved that the Celtics' strength is definitely more than just the Eastern Conference Finals.

The Celtics can make it to the finals again!
Since the Bird era, they have barely made it to the Eastern Conference Finals, let alone the Finals.

It would be strange if the cardinal wasn't excited!

At the post-match press conference, Heat head coach Van Gundy was asked by reporters about the reason for the loss.

Also took the initiative to help, the dual core shirked responsibility.

"The Celtics swept their opponents, while we fought the Pistons for six games. They can get more rest and recover more physical strength."

"But we can't. In this game, Dwyane and Shaq both have their own problems, but I believe we will change in the next game!"

Judging from the game situation, the Celtics did take advantage of their physical reserves.

But what Van Gundy said is, to some extent, an attempt to shirk responsibility.

After all, the Celtics also gave up Pierce.

In the second game of the series, the Heat did make adjustments.

Wade began to reduce his attacks on the basket and started taking more shots from the high post.

Wade is indeed not good at three-point shooting. According to historical records, his three-point shooting percentage in this season's playoffs is only 10%.

That’s right, 10%.

However, this is no longer the era of small ball, and the focus is still on low-post and mid-range attacks.

Wade's mid-range shooting percentage in the playoffs is 45.8%, and his long two-point shooting percentage is 39.8%.

With the help of his teammates' pick-and-roll, Wade started shooting from high post and mid-range.

This move is to deal with Lin Yu's auxiliary defense.

No matter how fast Lin Yu assists in defense, it still takes some time.

NBA players have extremely fast shooting speeds, and the future Curry can complete a shot in 0.3 seconds.

Although Wade is not as good as Curry, his shots are also very fast.

By shooting directly after the pick-and-roll, Wade was less likely to be double-teamed.

上半场韦德也是宛如天神下凡一般，直接来了一个8中6，砍下17分3助攻3篮板。

It just so happens that the Sharks' free throws were incredibly accurate today.

He made 6 of 5 free throws in the first half.

Barkley, who was commentating on the scene, exclaimed in disbelief.

"Listen, after the game, you must slice Shaq into pieces. Shaq must have been possessed by something today, otherwise he wouldn't be so accurate!"

At the end of the first half, the team relied on the extraordinary performance of Wade and Shark.

The Celtics trailed the Heat by 43 points at 49:6.

In the Celtics locker room.

Rivers frowned at this time, obviously thinking about how to deal with the shark in the second half.

In the NBA, it is normal for a star player to occasionally have a burst of shooting.

Not to mention the star players, it is common for role players to have a burst of touch and score high points.

However, it is indeed very rare for both opponents to explode at the same time.

Rivers was also hesitating whether to adjust the tactics in the second half. Lin Yu then said, "Coach, I will defend Shaq in the second half."

Compared to Wade, who has not yet reached his peak, Shaq is actually the most dangerous player of the Heat.

Then Lin Yu asked Rivers for the tactical board and started drawing it.

In the Heat locker room.

The sharks also began to boost morale at this time.

"Guys! Destroy the Celtics in the second half!"

“Beat the Celtics!!!”

“Beat the Celtics!!!”

“Beat the Celtics!!!”

“……”The Heat players also responded to the Shark one after another.

When Wade saw this scene, a confident smile appeared on his face.

The game restarts in the second half.

"Huh!? This Celtics lineup..."

Barkley, who was commentating on the scene, was also stunned when he saw the Celtics' lineup.

Because the Celtics put out a somewhat weird lineup.

Lin Yu, Dio, Hardaway, Battier and Tony.

Miami.

Riley, who was watching the game, also shook his head at this time.

I am in a hurry to go to the doctor!

This is what Riley said about the current Celtics roster.

When Heat head coach Jeff Van Gundy saw this scene, a smile appeared on his face.

He was not a fool, so he naturally knew what this scene meant.

Lin Yu plays center!
Although Lin Yu played very well as center in the last round of the series.

But Van Gundy doesn't think Lin Yu can beat Shaq.

Could Shaq have built a dynasty if he had been defeated so easily?
on the field.

When Shaq saw that the player facing him was Lin Yu, a smile appeared on his face.

"Lin Yu, now you finally don't want to be a wimp anymore? But I will use my actual actions to tell you how terrifying the No. 1 center is!"

"Shaq, I've said it before, if I didn't want to play center, I would be the first center.

"By the way, I am the No. 1 small forward, the No. 1 power forward, the No. 1 shooting guard, and the No. 1 point guard!"

Lin Yu was also not polite and started to trash talk Shaq directly.

As the Shark spoke, he asked Wade for the ball.

Wade also cooperated and passed the ball to the shark.

After the Shark received the ball, he started attacking while talking trash.

"Lin Yu, I admit that you and KG are special players, but you are too arrogant! Let me teach you a lesson!"

bump!
With the sound of muscles colliding, the shark tried to push Lin Yu away.

After Lin Yu obtained the power of Marshal Zhang, he is not afraid even if the Shark at his peak comes, let alone the Shark who is now at the end of his career!
The shark was not surprised to see Lin Yu didn't move at all.

The two had faced each other in the regular season, and Shark was also aware of how terrifying Lin Yu was.

Bang! With another full-force collision, the shark continued to crash into Lin Yu.

The shark's purpose was very clear, which was to consume Lin Yu's physical energy.

After Pierce was injured, Lin Yu became the strongest player in the team.

He ranks first on the team in points, rebounds, assists, blocks and steals.

Dominating both offense and defense at the same time is a big test for a player's physical fitness.

Defense in hand-to-hand combat is also very energy-consuming.

The Shark believed that as long as he could successfully consume Lin Yu's physical energy, the Celtics would definitely lose!
bump!
Another sound of muscles colliding was heard, and the Shark then bent his knees and jumped up, choosing to dunk.

Without any hesitation, Lin Yu jumped up.

Snapped!
Lin Yu directly blocked the Shark's dunk.

"Nice block! Lin Yu blocked Shaq, Tony Allen grabbed the rebound, and the Celtics started a fast break counterattack!"

"Shaq was too slow. He could only follow slowly, and the Celtics were in a five-on-four situation."

"Tony Allen was restrained by Dwyane Wade. Nice pass! Lin Yu took the ball and jumped."

"Nice dunk! At the beginning of the second half, the Celtics showed their counterattack posture!"

"This goal is also Lin Yu's 20th point in this game. I have to say that Lin Yu's performance is really outstanding!"

Smith also began to cheer for Lin Yu's goal at this time.

(End of this chapter)