The Godfather of Basketball

Angie's answer was very official and rational, just like his previous image.

The reporter's sharp questions were also blocked.

The interview was quickly reported by the media.

Although the Rockets practiced in a closed mode, and all the players turned off social media, news, which was transmitted by voice, was always pervasive, and these words more or less reached the ears of the Rockets players and Tang Tian.

Tang Tian just smiled when he heard this, no one would admit to this kind of thing, it's just that such words are a bit provocative.

Although Tang Tian will not coach the Celtics now, there is no guarantee in the future. Saying this is tantamount to obliterating the future.

Tang Tian maintained his demeanor as the head coach, but the Rockets players were upset.

Rivers was clearly defeated by Tang Tian in the finals. What does it mean to be no worse than Tang Tian? What does it mean that the team's backwardness has nothing to do with the coach's coaching ability?

They were eager to try, shouting during practice, and wanted to show the Bostonians some color at night.

On the evening of June 11th, US time, the third game of the NBA Finals kicked off at Boston's North Shore Garden Arena.

When playing in the Staples Center Arena, the history of the Zijin Dynasty was impressive, but in fact, the history of the Celtics is not inferior, even the eighth team of "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell Consecutive championships, and the 16 championship banners hanging above the arena are even better.

The North Shore Garden Arena was full of seats, and the fans were all wearing the green T-shirts of the home team distributed by the home team, which was a green scene.

After a lapse of 21 years, Boston returned to the finals. Boston has the opportunity to reproduce the glory of the Celtics. The local fans are extremely excited.

Even the home team's jersey is white with green borders.

The greens complement each other, as if there is a green light surrounding the head, the momentum is compelling.

When entering the arena, the players can feel the invisible pressure in the air. Compared with the Toyota Center, the background and momentum here are obviously stronger.

Tang Tian also felt weird entering the arena.

This is the first time he has played in the playoffs at the Celtics' home court after crossing.

In his previous life, as one of the countless fans, he also often went to a well-known sports forum in China.

The patch of green in front of him was the main color of that forum.

Just imagine, if he coached the Celtics, he would probably be regarded as the first person in history by the fans there.

The Celtics management also attached great importance to this game. Team owner Vic Grosbeck and general manager Angie both appeared on the scene.

Some champion members of the team in the last century also appeared on the sidelines, McHale, Larry Bird, Robert Parish...even "Lord of the Rings" Bill Russell appeared on the sidelines, only But this time he is not here to present awards, but to cheer for the Green Army.

Russell also had a face-to-face meeting with the Celtics players before the game, and he could clearly feel that the spirits of the Celtics players had improved a lot.

After the pre-match warm-up, the home team's starting introduction will follow.

In order to boost morale, the Celtics also made a big fuss at the home ceremony. An oversized O'Brien Cup was moved in on half of the court. With the introduction of the on-site DJ, the starters came out one by one around the championship trophy. , the scene cheered loudly.

It was also in this process that changes without any warning occurred before the game.

The Celtics removed Perkins, but it was not James Posey who was replaced, but 39-year-old veteran PJ Brown.

Regarding Brown, Tang Tian was not very familiar with it in his previous life, but he still knew a little bit from the information he had obtained before the match.

As a player born in 1969, Brown is considered a player of the last century. In fact, he retired at the end of the 2006-07 season. The Celtics formed the Big Three, but after playing for more than half a season, they found a rookie inside Glenn Davis was still embarrassed. Just during the All-Star Weekend in New Orleans, Pierce, Ray Allen, and head coach Rivers went to Brown's house and re-invited him out.

The second half of the season proved that every team that wins the championship needs a veteran to hold the lineup, and Brown also proved this with a good performance.

And although he is a bit old, he is also a player who relies on defense to make a living, and one thing that is more useful than Perkins is that he is an inside swingman. He is 2 meters 11 tall and weighs 108 kilograms. He can top four or carry five. .

Using him at this time is clearly to deal with Millsap.

The starters of both sides came on stage one after another, and with the whistle of the referee, the game officially started.

Garnett jumped for the home team to take the lead in the attack, and the scene immediately burst into cheers.

After Rondo advanced to the frontcourt, he handed the ball to Garnett in the high position. It can be seen that the Celtics continued to use the previous game's style of play on the offensive end.

Pierce picks and rolls for Ray Allen, Rondo picks and rolls for Pierce, Brown picks and rolls for Rondo.

The Celtics' cooperation was all in the penalty area.

The penalty area was like a hand-to-hand combat field, and Yao Ming and Millsap were hit several times in a row.

The referee didn't respond.

Tang Tian frowned at this time, he could feel that the Celtics players were very excited at this time, and their movements were a little too big.

The ball ended up in Pierce's hands. Pierce caught the ball in the low post and knocked Battier down and licked the basket when he hit his back.

The referee did not blow his whistle.

The scene cheered loudly.

The Rockets' offense, Billups pushed forward with the ball.

Garnett stood up against Yao Ming in the high position at this time, and Brown was entangled with Millsap.

After Billups judged the situation on the court, he then signaled his teammates to open up to create a singles space for Millsap.

Although Brown is a defensive player, he is 39 years old after all, and he must have an advantage in strength.

The Rockets have a strong execution ability. After a while of movement and running, they quickly opened up the offensive space.

Billups gave the ball in the first time.

Millsap took a look at the defense after receiving the ball, then sank down and started playing back.

Billups' judgment is correct. Although Brown does not suffer in terms of weight, there is still a big gap between Brown and Millsap in terms of strength.

After Millsap hit two backs, Brown's defensive position took a big step back.

Millsap reacted quickly, seized the opportunity, turned around and squeezed Brown away, straightened his body and licked the basket in a low position.

"beep!"

The referee's whistle sounded.

"boom!"

After the basketball hits the board, it also enters the frame.

Millsap waved his arms excitedly when he saw the goal.

But when he turned around, he froze for a moment.

Brown behind him didn't know when he fell to the ground, and the referee pointed at him and made a punch and palm strike.

This ball is called an offensive foul!