Compared to previous encounters, at crucial moments, this Celtics team no longer relies entirely on Duncan.

In the low post, while raising the basketball with his right hand, Duncan suddenly flicked the ball towards the middle, and Wallace got an excellent opportunity to pull up for a jumper near the free-throw line.

Swish!

53 to 47.

In this life, Wallace's career trajectory is also different.

Although he didn't win a championship with the Pistons, playing on this Celtics team, especially alongside Duncan...

...has instead successfully revitalized the second spring of his career.

In Su Feng's original timeline, don't underestimate Wallace's reputation compared to other super power forwards of the same era...

...but his pull-up jumper is equally unsolvable at these critical moments.

In the Celtics' playoff journey this year, Wallace is averaging 17.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals per game.

However, statistics cannot fully reflect the value of this 33-year-old veteran on the court.

Because usually, Wallace and Duncan are more willing to play as supporting players for Parker during regular time.

So, most of Wallace's points actually come during these bloody moments between the two teams.

Like the first half of tonight's game.

When the Celtics' offense stagnates, Wallace can always use his pull-up jumper to ensure that the Celtics can complete their attack without making mistakes.

As everyone knows, in a basketball game, you must first attempt a shot if you want to score.

Therefore, in tonight's "meat grinder" battle, Wallace's presence undoubtedly reduced the pressure on Duncan to force shots.

On TNT, Barkley also completed a top-tier commentary at the same time as Wallace's basket.

"If Chris (Webber) could have played as effectively as Rasheed this year...

...then how could Big Yao have been left helpless during the divisional semifinals?"

Last summer, after being roasted by Barkley, Webber, who joined the Sixers on a veteran minimum contract, intended to prove himself with a championship...

...but who would have thought...

...that shortly after joining the Sixers, Webber would directly check into a hospital to chat about life with the nurses?

After recovering from his injury, Webber's own condition was also affected by his excessive desire to prove himself.

As a result...

...not to mention becoming another reliable player besides Iverson and Yao Ming in the eyes of Philadelphia fans...

...to quote Barkley's complaint:

This guy, even if you give him a chance, he's useless!

However...

...in TNT's studio, listening to someone's personal attack...

...Smith always felt that someone was asking for a roast.

So, after pondering for two seconds, Smith said, "That's right...

...after all, if it wasn't for Charles Barkley back then, how could Su only have 5 championship rings by now?"

Barkley: "..."

Good heavens!

So, even dried shrimp... wants the pig's heart? (meaning, even small fries are trying to go after the bigger target)

On the court, the Heat are on the attack.

O'Neal proactively sets a screen for Su Feng at the high post.

After delaying Su Feng for a moment, Duncan immediately turned around and chased after O'Neal.

In this life, Duncan, who has won the Defensive Player of the Year award, proves the vision of the judges back then with his actions at this moment.

Duncan, anticipating Su Feng's penetration route in advance, not only interfered with Su Feng in time, but also used his footwork advantage to hinder O'Neal's cut.

Thanks to Duncan's delay, Allen also stuck to Su Feng again in the next second.

Without a doubt.

In terms of defensive intensity...

...this is definitely the most outrageous game Su Feng has ever played in his career.

Because no matter how unsolvable your moves are, you still need some space to complete your shot...

...so, watching Allen sticking to him, Su Feng had no choice but to signal his teammates to spread out, while directly starting the post-up mode in the high post.

Unfortunately, attempting a turnaround in this position...

...even Su Feng can't guarantee his shooting percentage.

Therefore, in the Celtics' paint, as a clang sounded, Duncan secured the rebound for the Celtics.

However, on the sidelines, Kobe couldn't help but sigh, "The current Su is just too terrifying."

Hearing this, Carter said with a confused face, "Isn't he always playing like this?

If he can do it himself, he'll never pass."

Iverson, McGrady, Kobe: "..."

Alright...

If possible, McGrady really wanted to stand up and kick Carter's dog head.

And if he could change seats, Iverson really wouldn't want to sit with Carter.

As for Kobe?

The smart "Black Mamba" had already taken out his sunglasses from his pocket, pretending he didn't know Carter at all.

As the saying goes, the layman watches the excitement, while the expert watches the details.

As some of the top offensive players in the league, who also often undertake the team's organizational tasks...

...whether it's Iverson, McGrady, or Kobe...

...in that instant just now, none of them believed that, if they were on the court, they could have handled the situation better than Su Feng.

Because after the pick-and-roll with O'Neal was broken, the Heat only had a few seconds of attack time left at the time...

...so an average person, not to mention completing a shot under Tony Allen's close pressure...

...even passing the buck would have a high probability of being intercepted.

You must know, in a basketball game, the situation of every offensive and defensive play is ever-changing.

Therefore, in the situation just now, the first thing Su Feng needed to do was to complete the shot while avoiding mistakes.

But through the God's-eye view, Kobe discovered...

...that even before shooting, Su Feng was carefully observing his teammates' movements.

It was just that, because the Celtics were tightly marking the other Heat players, Su Feng chose to do it himself.

So...

...do you know why Kobe made such a sigh?

Because Su Feng, who could still handle the ball calmly in this situation...

...what more could one ask for?

...

North Shore Garden Arena, the third quarter of the game, both the Heat and the Celtics took the initiative to slow down the pace of the game.

Under Rondo's entanglement...

...Parker's shooting percentage in this quarter began to decline.

At this time, on CCTV, Coach Zhang also praised Spoelstra, saying: "As the saying goes, if you suspect someone, don't use them, and if you use someone, don't suspect them.

Although Rondo was troubled by the opponent's 'Hack-a-Rondo' strategy in the first quarter and didn't get many opportunities to perform,

But in the second half of the game, we can see that Spoelstra still trusts Rondo very much."

Ah...

Ah-choo!

On the Heat's bench, watching Rondo, who was gradually getting into the game, at this moment, I don't know why...

Anyway, Spoelstra just felt that someone was talking about him behind his back tonight.

On the other side, watching Rondo, who was fouled after a layup and made both free throws, Bird and Karl dispelled the idea of continuing to hack Rondo.

Bet on Rondo missing free throws and use it to interrupt the Heat's offensive rhythm?

No...

Since the situation in a basketball game is ever-changing, how could Bird and Karl not know the principle of "this time, another time"?

Based on the spirit Rondo showed in the third quarter tonight...

Bird and Karl didn't think that choosing the "Hack-a-Rondo" strategy at this time would bring any benefits to the Celtics.

"Good job, Rajon."

In the second half of the third quarter, when the Celtics called a timeout, Su Feng walked back to the bench, rubbing Rondo's head as he said.

Hearing this, Rondo smiled slightly at Su Feng and said, "Fortunately, Louis and Aisen were willing to practice free throws with me during the halftime break.

Otherwise... I would have panicked."

Looking at Rondo, Su Feng smiled.

Because he knew very well that with Rondo's innate big heart...

Even if Williams and Iva hadn't come back early to help him pick up the ball during the halftime break, he would definitely have been able to adjust.

However...

After Williams and Iva chose to accompany him to face the boos and taunts of the North Shore Garden Arena together...

Rondo's inner thoughts also changed invisibly at that time.

That is, in addition to proving himself...

He must go to the end with this great team.

Because the Miami Heat...

In Rondo's view...

Is the best team in the world!

During the timeout, watching veteran Payton, who kept handing towels to the main players.

Watching "Iron Man" Mourning, who was serving sports drinks to the main players with other substitutes.

And Su Feng, holding a tactical board, constantly reminding everyone how to play next.

Never before had there been such a moment...

That Rondo felt like he wanted to play with such a group of people until the end of the world.

In fact, in addition to the "Four Great Shooting Guards" all hobbling to the scene tonight...

Rondo's high school basketball coach, Mike Bibby's cousin, Doug Bibby, also came to the scene.

As everyone knows, in the NBA, there are only nicknames that are wrong, and there are no nicknames that are called wrong.

So now the question comes.

When did Rondo, who is affectionately known as "Coach Rondo" by Chinese fans in Su Feng's memory, start his "coaching career"?

Well...

All of this probably has to start from Rondo's high school career.

Because Rondo was a famous troublemaker at his school during his high school career...

So, in order to put Rondo on the right path, Doug Bibby not only rejected all opinions and appointed him as the team's star player, but also gave Rondo a responsibility that would have a far-reaching impact on Rondo's future.

That is...

The assistant coach of Louisville Eastern High School.

Yes, you read that right.

As early as Rondo's high school days, Doug Bibby foresaw the "future."

Because Rondo's basketball IQ far exceeded that of ordinary people, Bibby often asked Rondo to be responsible for directing the team's offense and defense at critical moments in Louisville Eastern High School games.

"Mr. Doug, thank you for your teachings."

On the Heat's bench, after glancing at the stands, clenching his fist, Rondo took the initiative to walk to Su Feng.

"Su, if possible...

Can we change our lineup next?"

Because usually, Rondo prefers to imply himself through indirect ways, so if Su Feng remembers correctly, this is the first time that "Coach Rondo" is prepared to give himself direct advice in a game.

However...

Compared with Rondo in the future who dared to directly snatch the tactical board from the head coach's hand...

Rondo, who is still a rookie, is obviously nervous at this moment.

Because at the moment he walked up to him...

Rondo's trembling body betrayed him.

So, after handing the tactical board to Rondo, Su Feng also patted him on the shoulder, "Relax, Rajon.

If we are playing chess now, then just treat us as your chess pieces."

Chess pieces in his hand?

On the sidelines, after swallowing, Rondo looked at the big shots on the Heat's bench and said: "Look, in this quarter, the Celtics have been eroding our lead by pressing the positional battle.

Because once Tim falls into position and Rasheed rises to the high post, we will have vacuum zones here and here, so even if our rotation defense can arrive at the fastest speed, they can find a shooting opportunity.

Therefore, I hope that in the next half of the game, we can have Alonzo as the center.

And you, Su, go to play power forward."

Hearing this, Su Feng nodded while stroking his chin and said: "Indeed, Alonzo's movement speed is faster, which is more conducive to us directly adopting the switching defense strategy when encountering pick-and-rolls.

But in this way...

We still need someone to watch over Ray."

On the Heat's bench, listening to the conversation between Su Feng and Rondo, before anyone else could stand up, Ariza had already taken a step forward with a confident expression.

However...

What made Ariza embarrassed was...

Next, Su Feng and Rondo actually looked at Stackhouse at the same time.

In the Heat's playoff journey this year, Stackhouse has a three-point shooting percentage of up to 41.8%.

Therefore, compared with Ariza, whose three-point shooting percentage is only about 25%, Rondo and Su Feng both believe that Stackhouse is the best choice if they want to ensure the Heat's next offense.

In addition, after resting for most of the third quarter, it was time for Ginobili, this妖刀 (yao dao, demon blade, unpredictable player), to be unsheathed.

"Tony's offensive ability is limited, and Manu can completely cover him.

So, as long as Jerry can watch over Ray...

Then next, we can re-establish our advantage on both offense and defense." After stating the tactical strategy he had in mind, Rondo immediately looked at Su Feng with a worried expression.

"Watch over Ray?

Not to mention watching over Ray, even if Michael Jordan wears the Celtics' jersey tonight...

I don't think he can get any advantage in front of Jerry." And aside, patting Stackhouse on the shoulder, Su Feng smiled with full confidence.

What impact did the Sixers' Black Eight against the Bulls have on the future league?

Perhaps every fan has their own answer to this question.

But on this night...

Stackhouse was the answer in the Heat's lineup.

"Leave it to me!

If Ray scores more than 5 points in front of me next, then it's my responsibility!" On the Heat's bench, after standing up and standing shoulder to shoulder with Su Feng, Stackhouse said with certainty.

Seeing this...

Spoelstra also jogged all the way to the technical table and made personnel adjustments according to the instructions of Coach Su and Coach Rondo.

After the timeout, the game continued.

The Celtics attack.

North Shore Garden Arena, at the scene, nearly 20,000 fans have left their seats one after another.

Because the Celtics only need 2 points to tie the Heat at this time...

So the green wave that once made the entire NBA change color also rolled up at this moment.

What is the heritage of a powerful team?

This is the heritage of a powerful team.

When seventeen championship banners flutter in the wind...

No matter how good your psychological quality is, the noise of the North Shore Garden Arena, which exceeds 150 decibels, is enough to make you shudder.

However...

At the moment when Parker passed the ball to Duncan according to the original tactical arrangement...

Veteran Mourning used his aging body to make "youngster" Duncan feel what determination is.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Under Mourning's near-perfect defense, Duncan, who has always been rational, did not choose to force it.

Because on the wing high post, Wallace had already run to his best shooting spot according to the tactics.

However, just before Duncan was about to pass the ball...

Duncan, noticing Su Feng, who had bypassed Wallace at the same time, hurriedly changed his passing trajectory with his big hands.

Can't mess around.

That's Su Feng's defensive zone!

So, after observing for a few tenths of a second, Duncan immediately flicked the ball to the right corner.

However, just as Ray Allen finally got rid of Su Feng and wanted to make contributions to the Celtics with his best quick draw...

A scene that Ray Allen couldn't believe appeared!

Because at the moment he completed the shot...

Jerry Stackhouse, who assisted in time, unexpectedly...

Actually knocked his three-pointer, which only took about 0.5 seconds to complete, out of the baseline!

"Jerry, if Tim doesn't pass the ball to Rasheed in the first time later...

Then you must rush to the right corner in the first time!"

On the court, looking at his left hand that knocked Ray Allen's shot away, at this moment, Stackhouse's mind was full of the reminder that Rondo gave him before the end of the timeout.

Although Stackhouse didn't know how Rondo guessed Ray Allen's running route...

But just like blocking Steve Kerr ten years ago...

Stackhouse, who chose to trust his teammates, was already the most handsome guy on the court at this moment.

On the court, the Celtics inbounded the ball from the baseline.

Because there was little time left for the attack, the Celtics failed to tie the score in this round.

Then, it was the Heat's turn to attack.

Before preparing to receive the ball at the baseline, Rondo also pulled Stackhouse aside and repeatedly told him: "In this game, the Celtics will definitely double-team Su!

So Jerry, you just need to stand in the left corner and be ready to shoot!"

Hearing this, Stackhouse nodded and kept Rondo's instructions in mind.

North Shore Garden Arena, in order to interfere with the Heat players on the court, at this time, the Green Army fans at the scene were shouting defense and defense like crazy.

After standing in the left corner...

Stackhouse, who originally noticed that the Celtics' inside line was a little empty, wanted to cut inside...

However, recalling what Rondo had entrusted to him, he finally gave up this idea.

And in this short moment...

As Su Feng pierced Tony Allen's defense at the top of the arc...

Exactly as Rondo expected...

Almost instantly, the Celtics' inside line had shrunk back into place!

If Stackhouse had chosen to cut inside just now...

Stackhouse could guess the ending with his eyes closed.

However, looking at Ray Allen, who was always sticking to him...

Stackhouse always felt that Rondo still underestimated the Celtics' attention to him.

However...

After Su Feng stepped past Wallace with his signature Chinese step...

Stackhouse discovered...

Ray Allen, who was originally in front of him...

Actually chose to rush towards Su Feng!

And...

The basketball that was still in Su Feng's hand the second before...

Also flew towards the direction he was standing at this moment in a ghostly way!

And on the sidelines, leaning on crutches, except for Carter, at this moment, Kobe, Iverson, and McGrady all sighed in unison: "Good pass!"

What a no-look, behind-the-head pass in the air!

Without a doubt.

Even if Su Feng retires immediately...

This is also a wonderful pass that is enough to be included in his career's top 100 goals.

At the corner, Stackhouse, whose receiving rhythm was as smooth as silk, did not hesitate.

After steadily holding the basketball with his left hand, he gently flicked the basketball out with his right hand.

Swish——!

Three points.

Clean into the net.

69 to 64!

On CCTV, Coach Zhang commented at the first time: "Good shot!!"

And aside, Yu Jia said: "This is why we all like the Miami Heat!

Because every critical moment, in addition to Su Feng, you can never guess who in their lineup will stand up and become that x-factor!"

"Good run, good shot, well done, Jerry!" On the court, after Stackhouse's three-pointer allowed the Heat to regain their breath, when retreating, Su Feng patted him on the shoulder and said.

Hearing this, Stackhouse smiled at Su Feng: "This shot is thanks to Rajon's previous reminder to me, but it's also amazing, he can predict the future just like you back then!"

Rondo's reminder?

Looking at Stackhouse, then glancing at Rondo, Su Feng smiled immediately.

Because Su Feng knew very well...

The so-called being able to foresee the future...

Is just because the Heat players on the court at this moment trust each other enough.

Because Rondo believed that Su Feng would be able to assist in time, he knew that after Wallace was blocked, Duncan's only passing route was Ray Allen.

As a tactical expert, how could Rondo not study Ray Allen's shooting hot zone before the game?

You must know...

The right corner is Ray Allen's most accurate shooting area this season.

So, as long as you calculate it with probability, Rondo can roughly guess Ray Allen's running route.

And vice versa...

The same is true for this attack.

Because Rondo firmly believed that Su Feng would be able to kill seven in and seven out of the Celtics' defense, as long as Stackhouse stood in the left corner, he would most likely get a chance to shoot in the open space at the moment before Su Feng completed the finish.

If it were Su Feng in the Raptors era...

Then Rondo might not be so sure that Su Feng could see Stackhouse in the open space.

But for the current Su Feng...

Just like the Heat players trust him immensely.

He also trusts the team he built with one hand immensely.

"A great leader.

And teammates who perform their duties and possess unique skills on the court.

Plus a general manager who is usually strict, but can remain calm at critical moments.

There is also a head coach who trusts the players and dares to let the players play freely.

All of the above...

Is this team called the Miami Heat.

Without a doubt.

They...

Have already shown the appearance of a champion at this moment!"

In the stands, watching the Heat, who had quickly retreated to their positions after Stackhouse hit a three-pointer, Rondo's high school coach Doug Bibby couldn't help but sigh.

...

ps: The first update is 6k words brought here! There will be another 6k word chapter later, Xiao strives for gkd!