"Zach Randolph was a key factor in the Knicks' first two wins, and his aggressiveness on the offensive end was the basis for the Bostons to fall into passivity. And now... When he's gone, the Knicks' interior line will be hardly a threat to the Celtics. ”

Bill Wharton looked ecstatic: "The Celtics' counterattack is coming!" ”

His remarks sounded a little carried away, though.

But... Reggie Miller and McBrin, who were sitting on the sidelines, had to agree with him. The Knicks' advantage is on the inside, and when the team's strongest attacker Randolph leaves injured, the Knicks' inside advantage will quickly decrease, while the Celtics' advantage on the outside will be greatly highlighted.

"When Zach Randolph went off the court, the Knicks lost their last attacker who could open up the game with the ball." McBrin said regretfully: "If Randolph is out for the season and can't come back, the Celtics may even go straight to the fourth city to advance to the second round." ”

Reggie Miller pursed his lips, and he nodded: "In the playoffs, the penalty area is the biggest battlefield that determines the victory or defeat, and the star is the biggest factor in determining the winner or loser." The Knicks now don't have the edge of the box, and at the same time, they have lost their last star. ”

At a time when ESPN made pessimistic predictions for the Knicks.

The laughter on the Knicks' bench also disappeared with Randolph's departure, and although the Knicks still led by nine points at this point, their confidence in winning had fallen off a cliff.

CCTV's camera clearly recorded this change.

The reporters standing behind the camera also began to look solemn, and they originally wanted to record a victory to praise the domestic fans about Duge's exploits and status in New York. But now... It seems that the pre-broadcast promotional copy needs to be adjusted.

"David Lee, Milicic, Jeffries, Quentin Richardson, come with me!"

Dugg clapped his palms vigorously as he reminded his teammates, "Hold on to the third quarter!" As long as we stand our grounds, no one can come back and win at Madison Garden! ”

His voice brought life to the dreary home bench.

Backbite!

The whistle blows and the game continues.

Doug Rivers was very cunning and when Zach Randolph came off the pitch, he immediately turned down the tempo of the attack. He asked Lagalondo to start the execution of the half-court position.

Rondo played very patiently against Dug's defense, directing his teammates to tactical positions at the top of the arc. He was a natural commander, but he didn't really get much play in the last two games, and he was able to take over a lot of the ball with a fast attacking and defensive tempo. At the same time, he did not have much of a counterpoint with Duge...... Dugg is more often found in the paint area.

Now that the two meet, Lagalondo deliberately consumes time. And he pulled the situation apart, and he began to break through quickly inward...... Dugg's forward defense on the perimeter has not been good enough, and he has not been able to mark effectively with a wide range.

That gave Lagalondo a chance to break free as he forced his way from inside the three-point line to the free-throw line, and took advantage of Dug's footwork to make a quick forward change of direction before making a pull-up jumper...... Swish!

Despite Dugg's quick pounce, he couldn't prevent the basketball from falling into the hoop.

ESPN's McBrin was quick to recite the pair's shooting percentages during the regular season.

"Lagalondo, averaging 11.9 points per game, made 4.8 of 9.5 shots per game, and shot 50.5 percent. He averaged 0.6 shots and 0.2 shots from three-point range, shooting 31.3 percent, and 3.4 free throws per game, making 2.2 percent, shooting 64.2 percent. ”

Snoopydou, averaging 9.3 points per game, made 11.2 shots per game, hitting 3.5 for 31.2 percent. He averaged 0.5 shots and 0.2 shots on the three-point court, a 40 percent shooting percentage. He shot 89.5 percent from the free-throw line. ”

"Both are representatives of guards who are not good at shooting, but Rondo's mid-range jumper is obviously much better than Snoopy's."

His words did not fall.

Dugg misses a jumper from the free-throw line.

The Celtics' defense turned into a very targeted joint defense, with all of their defensive energy being spent cutting and blocking Dug's passes, while prohibiting him from hitting into the paint zone and forcing him to shoot.

So, even after Dugg completed a high block with David Lee, there was still no defender around him.

So, Dugg executed a high jumper.

But... Bang!

Basketball misses.

Coming back, Paul Pierce singled out Jeffries and used his back to finish the strong eat with ease.

"The Knicks' outside disadvantage is greatly highlighted." McBrin lamented: "Zach Randolph's injury changed the course of the Knicks' season. ”

"The only players the Knicks can play with the ball a little bit now are Stephen Marbury and Snoopy, and Marbury's physical fitness is limited, and Snoopy's shooting percentage is not consistent enough."

Reggie Miller added: "It's a good deal to trade Crawford and Wilt Chandler to free up playing time and possession for Snoopy. Snoopy has seen unexpected growth. But... I think Knicks fans will miss them by this time. ”

The race is moving forward.

The Celtics' three perimeter players came together, and the Knicks' box couldn't continue the offensive firepower of Zach Randolph's presence...... Neither David Lee nor Milicic have the energy to eat with the ball.

When the third quarter ends.

Although the Knicks still lead by 4 points.

But Celtic's odds of winning have increased indefinitely.

"What should we do?" Herb Williams looked at Doug with a flustered expression as he returned to the ring.

At this time, the Knicks' military morale was already visible to the naked eye.

Dugg froze.

He looked at Stephen Marbury next to him, his expression resolute: "In the first half of the fourth quarter, you controlled the team's tempo. I'll go inside. ”

Then, standing up, he summoned Gallinari, Nate Robinson, and David Lee over: "You three wait a minute, come with me, I need your decisive shot!" Don't be intimidated by them, Bostonians like to pretend to be fierce, and if you show the slightest weakness, they'll pounce on you like wolves. ”

"Mark my words, as long as we hold our ground, no one can come back from Madison Garden to win!"

Dugg told the team in front of him in affirmative.

Then, the whistle blew. The game continues.

Dugg fed the ball to Stephen Marbury from beyond the three-point line, and then he ran straight into the frontcourt box, which he didn't even do, and his goal was clear: to grab rebounds on the heads of Glen Davis and Leon Bowe.

When he looked like only half of Glenn Davis's body was standing in the penalty area, the picture looked a little tragic!

"Card slot! Card Slot!! Protecting the Rebounding !! ”

Doug Rivers shouted loudly from the sidelines. He had followed Snoopy's NCAA games and knew that he was extremely good at grabbing rebounds and was good at using his iron-clad performance in the restricted area to ignite the morale of his teammates! That's why he's the soul of that championship team, and Westbrook and Kevin Love can't get their hands on the MOP trophy.

Glenn Davis looked a little unimpressed, he pouted his big ass and stuck Dugg hard behind him, he thought that his rebounding protection could sit back and relax!

However... When Stephen Marbury passes the ball to Nate Robinson, Nate Robinson shoots two steps from beyond the three-point line...... This kid is born to be stingy, and he dares to shoot any ball. And that's why Dugg will play him instead of the more experienced Quentin Richardson.

What the Knicks need right now is some stunned guy who can set the flames on fire, not ... The old fritter who has been in the league for many years!

Bang!

The basketball slammed into the front of the basket and bounced high.

Glen Davis immediately pushed back, trying to keep Dugg tightly behind him, while Leon Bowe on one side had already dodged in quickly.

They are full of confidence, and they don't think that the two of them together can do anything about a yellow-skinned point guard of 1.93 meters.

However.

And it is.

When Glen Davis pushed back hard, Dugg slammed it down, albeit abruptly, and then withdrew...... Glenn Davis, who was wrestling backwards at the moment, couldn't help but fall backwards, and Dugg had already scrambled forward.

By this time, Leon Bowe was already leaping to his feet.

He was about to grab a rebound.

A black shadow soared into the sky, and his speed was extremely fast...... Syllable!

A hard slap on the basketball and went back the way it came.

"Keep shooting!!"

Duge's roar also rang out like thunder in the depths of the penalty area at the same time.

Stephen Marbury catches the basket at the free-throw line and turns straight to Nate Robinson.

Robinson received the basketball, and continued to shoot the basketball.

Bang!

Basketball is still iron.

But by this time, Dugg had taken up a better defensive position, and when he jumped... Glen Davis couldn't stop it and could only watch as he clicked the basketball into the basket...... Swish!

Two rebounds in a row, plus a follow-up from deep into the box.

Madison Garden was boiling.

The fans in the stadium shouted for the name of the Duke under the leadership of Chris Dolin!!

In the rematch, Paul Pierce hit a mid-range jumper from the free-throw line, and he shot effortlessly.

Because at this time, the Knicks' defense on both wings is very soft.

They're betting on three-pointers right now.

Or rather, Duger's control under the basket!

When the offense and defense switched, Doug Rivers once again shouted on the sidelines to pay attention to the rebounding position.

Glen Davis put away his light foes, and his slots became more focused.

But that still didn't change Doug grabbed another rebound and assisted David Lee on a jumper.

Because, taking off from behind Glenn Davis, he almost completely put himself in the air, and he slapped the basketball to the free-throw line with a save similar to that of a football goalkeeper...... Then he fell to the floor unprotected.

This action made the fans in the stadium scream, and many women even shed tears.

However, Duke Snoopy just patted his jersey and stood up as if nothing had happened.

His face was calm, he didn't grin, he didn't complain to the referee, and he didn't let out the roar of Kevin Garnett to motivate the players.

He's just plain.

It's going to kill you!

……