noffsinger 351 The Celtics' physical battle?!
351 The Celtics' physical battle?!
Fortunately, Su Hao acted too quickly and completed the extra deduction before the red light came on.
Otherwise, his meteor-like dash to the frontcourt and subsequent spectacular putback dunk would have been a waste of time.
Clearly, this goal will be the top of today's five best goals.
"Su Hao's play was absolutely incredible! Standing at 2.3 meters tall and weighing a whopping 400 pounds, he completed a phenomenal putback dunk from the backcourt to the frontcourt in just three seconds! I'm in awe!" Yang Yi exclaimed.
Not only Yang Yi was impressed, but several guests in the Tencent live broadcast room were also extremely excited.
"That spike could easily be ranked first among today's top five plays," Su Qun said with a smile.
"Su Hao's physical abilities are far superior to Yao Ming's back then! If Yao Ming had his physique, he might have won several championships!" Coach Zhang said with a smile.
The group of people were having a great time in the live stream.
The players from both teams returned to the locker room to prepare for the third quarter.
Back in the locker room, Su Hao's teammates excitedly danced and celebrated.
They are celebrating their first win of the season.
Also to celebrate Su Hao's incredible putback dunk.
"Su Hao, I wish I could dunk like you!" Curry said with a smile.
Curry's teammates were instantly thrown into a frenzy after hearing his words.
"Haha! Feeling like you're not tall enough? Dunking hurts your wrists, shooting is much more reliable!" Su Hao comforted him.
"But shooting isn't as reliable as dunking. Your offensive efficiency under the basket is already the highest in the league! Scoring against you is practically impossible! With you around, we can confidently shoot from the outside, and even if we miss, you can put us back in for a dunk!" Gordon, that sixth man, is really talking without any sense of the situation!
At halftime, thanks to Su Hao's last putback dunk, the point difference between the two teams reached twenty-five points.
In the locker room, the Clippers players and coaches did not discuss tactics in much detail.
The Celtics' situation is not so optimistic.
Already trailing, they were further weakened by Su Hao's last-minute putback, which was like rubbing salt into their wounds.
They had no choice but to bring Shaquille O'Neal in during the third quarter.
This former dominant center won three consecutive championships with Kobe Bryant on the Lakers.
He also helped the Miami Heat win the NBA championship after joining the team.
Although he is not at his peak now, he is still a formidable force in the paint.
The halftime break passed quickly, and the two sides switched sides to resume the game.
After the game started, the Clippers did not put Su Hao in, but instead substituted Aldridge into the game.
The Celtics did not immediately bring in Shaquille O'Neal, but continued to use their original lineup.
Perhaps they wanted to observe the situation on the field, or perhaps they hoped to narrow the score gap through other means.
However, the Celtics' plan did not go smoothly as it turned out.
The Clippers maintained their strong offensive momentum, continuing to score and widening the gap to over 25 points.
At this point, the Celtics finally decided to send in Shaquille O'Neal, hoping he could provide more support for the team in the paint.
Shaquille O'Neal immediately demonstrated his formidable strength upon entering the court.
He used his physical advantages to grab rebounds multiple times and successfully scored several beautiful baskets under the basket.
His arrival brought new energy to the Celtics, while also putting some pressure on the Clippers.
Nevertheless, the Clippers were not intimidated by their opponent's momentum.
They maintained a steady offensive rhythm while intensifying their defense against Shaquille O'Neal.
The match entered a heated phase amidst fierce competition between the two sides.
The Celtics players worked closely together, trying to create more opportunities for O'Neal.
O'Neal lived up to expectations, scoring repeatedly under the basket, drawing cheers from the audience.
However, the Clippers were not to be outdone. They quickly adjusted their tactics and strengthened their perimeter defense, which caused the Celtics' outside shooting percentage to drop.
With little time remaining in the third quarter, the Celtics launched a final counterattack. They increased the pace of their offense, attempting to close the gap quickly.
At a crucial moment, O'Neal received a pass from his teammate and prepared to jump for a dunk.
Just then, Aldridge leaped high and delivered a solid block to O'Neal.
Su Hao, who was sitting on the bench, also stood up and applauded the players on the field.
This is also a way of praising the performance of the newly joined Aldridge.
It was only then that people realized that O'Neal was no longer the player he once was.
Even a rookie player dared to give him hot pot.
This would have been unbelievable during his peak years.
Fortunately, O'Neal's contributions to the Celtics were still significant.
The score difference was narrowed to less than 20 points.
The third quarter ended after Curry's buzzer-beating three-pointer missed.
Su Hao did not play in the entire third quarter.
Aldridge has always played the center position.
Until the start of the fourth quarter.
Su Hao then donned his armor and went back into battle.
This is clearly the moment that will decide the outcome.
Both sides fielded their strongest lineups.
The Celtics still want to put up a fight.
They immediately fielded the frontcourt duo of Garnett and O'Neal.
They were determined to challenge Su Hao in the paint.
Game start.
The Clippers have possession of the ball.
A hint of confidence flashed in Su Hao's eyes. He knew the other party's intentions, but he was not afraid at all.
After the game started, Su Hao quickly took control of the ball. He skillfully bypassed Pierce, who came to defend him, and rushed towards the basket.
The Celtics' defense was incredibly tight, but Su Hao, with his exceptional skill and speed, found an opening. He jumped, released the ball, and it flew through the air in a beautiful arc before landing perfectly in the basket.
This time, he didn't confront O'Neal and Garnett head-on in the paint at all, but instead opted for a low-post shot.
The audience erupted in cheers.
Unexpectedly, he changed his strategy, choosing not to go head-to-head in the paint, but instead opting for the mid-range, which he is not very good at.
This also disrupted the Celtics' original plans.
The Celtics quickly adjusted their tactics, strengthening their perimeter defense and denying Su Hao easy shooting opportunities.
Seeing this, Su Hao's lips curled up slightly. He feigned a breakthrough to draw the opponent's double team, and then cleverly passed the ball to his open teammate.
After receiving the ball, his teammate jumped and shot without hesitation, and the basketball went in cleanly.
The score gap widened further, and the Celtics called a timeout; they needed to find a way to contain Su Hao's offense.
We cannot allow him to easily coordinate with his teammates.