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Chapter 1060: Free Throw Shootout
The reason why the Celtics were able to lead by 19 points in the halftime game was not only the huge advantage inside and more than doubled the rebounds, but the performance of the team's soul "Truth" Pierce was also crucial.

Although Pierce only scored 11 points in the first half, he still had 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. His performance was very comprehensive.

In the chasing stage of the third quarter, Pierce did not contribute much because he rested most of the time.

But in the fourth quarter, when the Clippers were chasing points crazily, and at one point even tied at 109, Pierce stood up.

First, on the offensive end, Pierce completed a difficult turnaround jumper, and then on the defensive end, he successfully predicted George's breakthrough, causing the latter's walking violation.

Although Pierce made a pass error before this, but Pierce, who redeemed himself, still proved his "killer qualities" that he would never be soft at critical moments.

The next step is much easier for the Celtics. They lead by two points and still have the ball. There are only 39 seconds left. As long as the Celtics hit the next attack, they will basically lock in the victory of the game. .

"If Rondo gets the ball, just foul it~!"

Lan Shengli had an idea here, and immediately ordered Harden and other players before the game restarted.

The players listened and nodded.

"If Pierce gets the ball, immediately double-team him, force him to pass the ball, and find a chance for Rondo to make a free throw~!!, we need to buy more time and rounds, we need to take the initiative~!!"

Lan Shengli continued to give the team members a "trick".

But Rivers will not let Rondo catch the ball easily at this time.

I saw that after receiving Ray Allen's baseline ball, Rondo directly gave the ball to Pierce.

Pierce backs George again.

Seeing this, Harden immediately followed Lan Shengli's previous arrangement and directly double-teamed Pierce.

Facing the sudden double-team, Pierce didn't think too much, and directly gave the ball to Rondo.

Seeing that Rondo had the ball, the Clippers players rushed over like hungry tigers.

Seeing this, Rondo first subconsciously protected the ball with both hands.

But Farmar and other players didn't care about that, they hugged Rondo directly, and reached out to signal the referee to foul.

"Beep~!!!"

The referee also cooperated very quickly and blew the whistle.

Rondo made two free throws. The Celtics took about 12 seconds to attack this time, and there were 27 seconds left in the game.

But if the Clippers continue to play tactical fouls like this, I'm afraid this game will be cut into pieces.

27 seconds would also play a long time.

Watching Rondo walk to the free throw line, Rivers looked very dignified.

After all, Rondo's free throw percentage in his career is only in the early 60s, and free throws are not very stable.

Before the game, he also made two free throws.

"Bru is really smart~!!, double-teaming Pierce is fake, and letting Rondo get the ball is real. Even if this will lead to more points, but Bruce is still willing to do this. What a coach who is willing to gamble~!"

Rivers thought to himself.

Lan Shengli's sudden "shark-cutting tactic" really surprised Rivers.

Here Rondo is dribbling the ball, ready to make a free throw.

"Clang~!!!"

The first penalty was too powerful, hitting the back edge of the basket, and bounced directly back into Rondo's hands.

Lan Shengli had already made half his bet right.

Even if Rondo can hit the second free throw, the three-point gap is nothing at all.

"Crack, clap!!"

The Clippers bench players also clapped their hands, deliberately provoking and stimulating Rondo.

"Clang clang clang~!!!"

As a result, Rondo's second free throw came out of the box again.

Rondo missed two free throws, which was tantamount to a mistake. Lan Shengli made his bet this time.

Jordan took the rebound steadily.

They have a chance to continue to tie the score, or even overtake.

"Foul, foul fast~!!!"

However, Rivers is also very witty here. When he saw Jordan got the ball, he yelled at the players directly.

After all, Jordan's free throw percentage is less than [-]%.

Just as Jordan was about to pass the ball here, the big baby on the side hugged Jordan directly, and made the same tactical foul.

Because the number of fouls on the Celtics side has also reached, so this foul sent Jordan to free throws.

This game has become a free throw shootout.

Originally, for the lagging Clippers, a stop-watch free throw was a very ideal result, but what was not ideal was that the person who made the free throw was Jordan Jr., a player who made less than 4% of his free throws.

"I didn't expect Coach Rivers to be so determined to foul. This result really made me not expect too much. It's time to test Jordan's free throw~!"

Seeing this, Lan Shengli thought to himself.

"Hush~!!!!!!"

Little Jordan was booed all over the sky, adjusted his dribble, and showed a ghostly smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Swipe~!!!"

Calm Jordan hit the first free throw.

Fans at the North Shore Garden are extremely disappointed.

So far, Rivers has lost half of his bet.

"It's the moment like this that hones your mental quality the most, come on, little Jordan~!!"

Lan Shengli thought to himself.

"Clang clang~!!"

The second free throw missed a lot, but one of two free throws is already very good.

In this free throw shootout, the Clippers recovered one point, and Lan Shengli's tactics were obviously more active and successful than Rivers.

111:110, the Celtics lead by one point, and the game time is 26 seconds.

"Dum~!!!"

Here Rivers called the team's last timeout.

After all, with 27 seconds left, anything can happen to lead by one point.

"Rondo, you play, Pierce has the ball. If the opponent does not foul, we will waste time and wait until the last moment to make a shot~!!, Try not to give the opponent time~"

Rivers reminded the players.

"The opponent must serve the ball from the backcourt, so we have to press the whole court to see if we can break the ball. If we can't break it, we will defend it well. Don't foul, don't foul~!!, defense After coming down, guarantee the rebound, and then immediately call a timeout~!!!”

Lan Shengli also reminded his team members.

Although the situation is still not very optimistic for the Clippers today, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, it still has to be fought for.

After all, basketball is round, and anything can happen.

The five-man lineup of the Celtics here is the Big Three plus Big Baby and Jeff Green.

A lineup without a traditional guard.

Although there is no defender who can break through quickly, after three passes and two passes, the Celtics still easily broke the Clippers' full-court press.

Pierce is dribbling the ball in the high post, killing time~

(End of this chapter)