: Four hundred and forty-eight: villains and villains

On January 2, 2013, the North Shore Garden had a very heavy atmosphere. Today, when Link stepped into the arena, he could immediately feel a rush of depressed air.
　　
　　 Celtics fans did not clamor, the lights on the stand of the North Shore Garden were very dim, as if only the basketball court was illuminated. The basketball court is surrounded by darkness.
　　
　　 The Celtics lost three straight, averaging 23 points per game. Faced with such a situation, Celtics fans naturally can't clamor. After all, they know very well that the Celtics' opponent today is the number one in the league. It is the Memphis Grizzlies who only slaughtered the Pacers two days ago with 25 wins and only 3 losses!
　　
　　 Since the Big Three gathered on the East Coast in 2007, Celtic fans may be so unconfident at home for the first time.
　　
　　 Link was observing this abnormal North Shore Garden, when suddenly he heard a small cheer. Turning his head to look, sure enough, it was the Celtics players who played!
　　
　　 Pierce was the first to take everyone out of the player tunnel. The 34-year-old small forward was unsmiling and very serious.
　　
　　 Link knows what Pierce is thinking, otherwise he would not ask himself about "truth" yesterday.
　　
　　 The Celtics wanted to stop the decline at home, Pierce wanted to continue to use the little things left in his tank to compete with Link.
　　
　　 Link knows of course how important this victory is to the Celtics, but that has nothing to do with him. It is impossible for him to do something like releasing water because he sympathizes with his opponent.
　　
　　 "Link, if Garnett attacks you with trash today, you must not lose control of your emotions." Stevens shouted, causing Link to look away from Pierce.
　　
　　 "Don't worry, it's Mr. Zack to be angry." Link smiled and waved his hand, but then again, Garnett's mood is really not very good recently. It should have been a few days since the famous scolding battle between him and Anthony.
　　
　　 It's a pity that Garnett got the wrong person in New York. It is said that Anthony went to block Garnett after that game, and Garnett hid in the team bus and did not dare to come out.
　　
　　 New York is really messy, Gua has the final say.
　　
　　 Today is the home court of the Celtics, in Garnett's territory. It is estimated that the guy's mouth will be more broken.
　　
　　 Link is really worried about Randolph, but I hope that guy doesn't fight Garnett.
　　
　　 After warming up, the TV reporter approached Pierce and gave him a short pre-match interview.
　　
　　Unsurprisingly, the reporter's question is related to Link, "Is Link the best player in the league now?"
　　
　　 There is no doubt that the reporter asked Pierce this question in the hope that Pierce would give some praise to the younger generation.
　　
　　 However, Pierce joked, "I am the best, I have this confidence."
　　
　　 The reporter was stunned. He seemed to have heard this answer. Before the 2007 finals, a reporter asked if Pierce Scoby was the best player on the planet. As a result, Pierce responded to the reporter with that sentence.
　　
　　 As everyone knows, the Celtics defeated the Lakers 4-2 in the finals and won the 17th championship trophy in Celtics history. And Pierce used 22 points per game to win the FMVP trophy.
　　
　　 Pierce's words quickly reached Link's ears, and he was not surprised.
　　
　　 Don't be fooled by Pierce's honest looks, he has always been a player who has blows his hands and swears. And like Link, he is a "villain".
　　
　　 In 2008, when the media continued to blast "Kobe will get another championship ring", Pierce and the other two giants led the team to defeat the Lakers 4-2.
　　
　　 When the whole world was clamoring for the finals "23vs24", Pierce and his Green Army destroyed people's dreams time and time again.
　　
　　 In the face of high-profile newcomers, when the world is eager to make way for Pierce, he will silently pick up his gloves and throw punches and punches at those "decency" who are expected to return.
　　
　　 Speaking of which, Pierce and Link are quite similar.
　　
　　 So in the face of Pierce’s provocation, Link did not respond, "I just want to play the game hard, nothing more."
　　
　　Everyone is a big villain, it depends on who gets the worse!
　　
　　 At eight o'clock in the evening, the referee signaled the players from both sides to step into the court, and the game is about to begin!
　　
　　Today, there was no player introduction ceremony or overwhelming cheers. The Celtics players seemed to be desperate soldiers, with the determination of "fighting to death if you can't win", and they are in front of the league.
　　
　　 The Celtics are almost the same as usual, Rondo and Bradley partner outside. Garnett and Pierce are the two old strikers, and the center has always been the weak underbelly of the Celtics. Now it is not a wise choice to let the elderly Garnett go to the top five. Therefore, this season the Celtics also tried a lot of center options.
　　
　　Today, the center sent by the Celtics is the veteran Jason Collins who entered the line in 2001. Collins' career was mediocre, and he averaged only 6 points and 6 rebounds in his peak season.
　　
　　 The only time this guy received public attention was last year, but the reason for the attention was not basketball, but because he became the first active athlete in the history of North American sports to openly admit that he was gay.
　　
　　 Therefore, the fifth position is the breakthrough point for the Grizzlies today.
　　
　　 The referee blew a whistle, and the heavy game officially started. Gasol easily grabbed the basketball from Collins, and Conley pushed the ball through halftime.
　　
　　 Raje Rondo is not a friendly opponent. The point guard who has been named to the All-Defensive Team for four consecutive years, including the best defensive team for two years, blocked his path in front of Conley.
　　
　　 Rondo didn't press tight as soon as he came up, but kept a moderate distance, so that Conley could not accelerate easily.
　　
　　 Under Rondo's blocking, Conley hit the ball to Iguodala. Iguodala faced Bradley, who was only 1.88 meters tall, and he had the advantage.
　　
　　 So, Iguodala broke through directly after borrowing the cover, and wanted to use his height advantage to eat Bradley!
　　
　　 But Iguodala just jumped up after he entered the penalty area, and Kevin Garnett rushed to him with a roar.
　　
　　 "Wolf King" jumped hard, straightened his arms, and stunned Iguodala's layup to fan back!
　　
　　 Iguodala couldn't take off with all his strength because Bradley was defending below. Not to mention Bradley is only 1.88 meters, but the confrontation ability is really strong. When Bradley was still in college, people said he could defend an NBA-level guard.
　　
　　 In this way, Iguodala's first layup was blocked by Garnett!
　　
　　 "KG, he actually blocked Iguodala, it's incredible!" The Boston commentators on the scene were all staring. With age, Garnett's defensive ability is actually declining year by year.
　　
　　 Different from the 2.2 blocks per game at his peak, Garnett now uses interference and confrontation to force his opponent to strike, rather than directly block blocks.
　　
　　 It's like the kind of crisp big shot just now. It's really rare in Garnett now. It seems that KG is really fighting today!
　　
　　 Rondo got the blocked basketball. This guy has always been very accurate in judging the position of the basketball. The nickname of "C Duo" is not a rant.
　　
　　 Rondo did not advance quickly, but dribbled the ball unhurriedly while gesturing.
　　
　　 After Rondo crossed the midfield line, he was embarrassed to find that Conley retreated directly to the three-point line and he was completely empty out of the three-point line again.
　　
　　 Rondo's mouth twitched twice, but he didn't interrupt his thoughts. He handed the ball to KG who was standing at the free throw line. KG and Pierce made a hand-to-hand match. Iguodala was blocked by Garnett and Randolph had to switch to Pierce.
　　
　　 Randolph thought that Pierce would take advantage of this small chance to break through. As everyone knows, as soon as Pierce got the ball from Garnett, he took advantage of the trend and jumped straight back!
　　
　　 "Damn!" Randolph hurried up to block, but Pierce's shot was too difficult to interfere.
　　
　　 Pierce’s reclining take-off height is not high, but the angle of reclining is particularly large. It gives people a feeling of "I'm going to seal him, but I just can't seal him".
　　
　　 Under Randolph’s weak interference, Pierce’s mid-range backward jumper went straight into the net!
　　
　　 Garnett and Pierce, two superstars who have been "dead", with their outstanding performances of one offense and one defense, are the first for the Celtics!
　　
　　 The moment when the goal was scored, Link finally heard the cheers from the stands. The North Shore Garden was finally activated by Pierce.
　　
　　 "A beautiful back jumper, Pierce has a strong offensive desire today. Just catch the ball and shoot without hesitation. I hope he can maintain his state today."
　　
　　 The Grizzlies attacked. This time, the Grizzlies all pulled away. Conley dropped the ball inside to give Gasol a single shot for Collins.
　　
　　 But Collins was unexpectedly tough on the defensive end. Gasol made two backs and the distance he could advance was negligible.
　　
　　 There is no way, Gasol had to roll over and shoot a jumper before he turned his back on the overtime violation.
　　
　　 Gasol has a high shooting point, but Collins also has a height of 2.13 meters and a pair of big long arms. Under his interference, Gasol shot out of the box, and the Grizzlies missed their offense for the second time in a row!
　　
　　 "The Celtics' defense is better than expected!" On the Grizzlies bench, assistant coach Elston Turner was anxious.
　　
　　 "This is the Celtics, man." Stevens is still very calm. He has known for a long time that the Celtics are different from the other ninths in the East.
　　
　　 Garnett accepted the second rebound of the game, and the Celtics fought back!
　　
　　 Iguodala has been following Pierce, he knows that this guy is the number one dangerous person in the Celtics. That back-up jumper just now shows that Pierce feels good today.
　　
　　 Pierce unhurriedly walked to the mid-range position on the right side of the court, and then leaned on Iguodala with his back, as if he was going to play singles with his back!
　　
　　 Pierce's is not small, and his back and footsteps are also excellent. Iguodala did not dare to slack off, tried to hold Pierce's waist, and lowered the center of gravity.
　　
　　 But at this moment, Pierce secretly pushed Iguodala, and then suddenly rebounded beyond the three-point line!
　　
　　 Iguodala had already lost his weight, and being pushed like this by Pierce, it was difficult to keep up in the first place!
　　
　　 Pierce just ran beyond the right three-point line, Rondo's pass was delivered as soon as possible. At this time, Iguodala was still behind Pierce.
　　
　　 Pierce did not show mercy, and pulled up to shoot! Iguodala was sealed, but he had left Pierce too much space before.
　　
"brush!"
　　
　　 Pierce raised the knife and dropped the basketball into the net without any delay! The Celtics fans cheered and all stood up. With 5 points in a row, Paul Pierce seemed destined to end the losing streak at home!
　　
　　 After the goal, Pierce waved his arms and shouted, "This is the truth!"
　　
　　 Link is ready to move, he should take over the attack.