20 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, a quasi-triple-double performance.

Coupled with 4 blocks and 3 steals, Chen Mu's performance is not very outstanding for his usual explosive data. But anyone who watched the last moments of the game knows that Chen Mu is still the god of Vajovia.

Compared with the first game, Garnett finally regained a trace of face in front of Chen Mu, and Chen Mu was very uncomfortable. Chen Mu's two statistics, except for assists, blocks, and steals, are below the average level, which is an excellent proof of Garnett's historical personal ability.

With 19 points, 10 rebounds and five assists, two blocks and one steal, Garnett played his trademark stats since coming to Boston. With the team boasting two other All-Star-caliber stars, Garnett is not easy to get such stats.

But all the efforts were severely shattered by Chen Mu in the last two minutes.

Just like last year's Finals, one will only remember that Garnett seemed to be unable to beat Gasol on the court. But I won't remember that Garnett's gorgeous average data of 18 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.7 steals and 1 block opposite, Pau Gasol actually got 14.7 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists.

Judging from the scene, Garnett has been crushing Gasol, and in fact, the difference in data has not reached the point of difference. Moreover, Gasol's 53 percent shooting rate is actually far more than Garnett's 43 percent. If the two of them only analyze from the data, they definitely did not reach the point where anyone crushed whom.

But on the court, Garnett really crushed Gasol, and even the most hardcore Purple and Gold Dynasty fans had to admit that in the 2008 finals, Gasol was indeed blown up by Garnett.

Now. A similar situation has occurred with Garnett, who has been close to the 20+10+5 "Garnett-style data standard line" in the second Eastern Conference Finals. On the opposite side, Chen Mu's scoring and rebounding were lower than usual, and Garnett played a landmark battle on both offensive and defensive ends.

It's a pity that Chen Mu's outburst at the last moment was too gorgeous. It's dazzling. So much so that after watching the game, fans' minds were full of thoughts such as "Garnett and Perkins are both sandwiched, and they can't do anything about Chen, who has injured his fingers and his mid-range shot is completely invalid".

It's unfair to Garnett, but it's a sentiment that will be the leitmotif of the series.

At the same time, Chen Mu's Philadelphia 76ers, despite losing Korver, gritted their teeth and fought hard to win two home games, also made the Celtics the target of public criticism.

Winning?

Rivers, Garnett, Pierce, Ray Allen and others all know. It is impossible for Korver to come back, and it is impossible for Chen Mu to suddenly explode at a critical moment every time and win the game alone. So the series victory, the Celtics are very confident to get.

Moreover, the format of the Eastern Conference Finals is 2-2-1-1-1-1, which means that the team with the leading regular season record has home-court advantage. The opening game starts with two home games and then two away games. The last three games. If it is necessary, it will be like a pendulum. Walk back and forth between the cities where the two teams are based.

The two away concedions are not the end of the road, and Celtic will be a different team when they return home. In North Shore Garden, the Celtics have only lost four games this season, and the name of the home stadium of the North Shore Garden Devils is not casually called.

Two North Shore Garden games, if Celtic can win. The big score will be 2-2. Then, taking advantage of the winning streak, find a way to win another game in Vagiovia, and then keep their home field in the sixth game, Celtic can come from behind and take the game away 4-2.

So even now the Philadelphia 76ers are 2-0 ahead. But almost all commentators in interviews and writing articles believe that the probability of the Celtics eventually advancing is more than 80 percent.

In addition to the comparison of the strength of the two teams, the playoff experience, and the injuries, there is another factor, a very, very important factor.

"Chen's right index finger ligament injury is not optimistic. Our team of doctors has carried out multiple examinations and confirmed that surgery is needed for radical cure. At the moment, the competition is still going on, and neither we nor Chen himself want surgery at this time. Therefore, the surgery will be performed in the offseason, and if it goes well, the recovery period will be about 10 weeks, so thank you for your concern. ”

After the second game, the fact that Chen Mu was injured could no longer be hidden, and the Philadelphia 76ers officially issued a statement. Before the start of the post-match press conference, an official announcement was made, which was regarded as a definite answer to this question that made everyone suspicious.

Korver's season is reimbursed, Chen Mu's finger is injured, and the Philadelphia 76ers can still lead the defending champion Celtics 2-0, no matter how demanding the ball critics and fans are, they will not say anything more.

After the game, the focus of media fans was almost all focused on the last moment, Chen Mu's "historic fork performance".

"Chen, congratulations on your victory!"

At the beginning of the press conference, the reporter got up to congratulate first, and then immediately led the topic to Chen Mu's performance at the last moment: "Many people have noticed that after you threw the killer ball at the last moment, you didn't even look at the basket, and began to clench your fists and make signature gestures to celebrate." How can you be sure that this goal will be scored? ”

"I knew you would definitely ask this question first, so fortunately, as soon as we finished the game, we had an internal discussion and thought of the 'most official' way to answer."

"Hahahaha......"

Chen Mu smiled and made a joke, and when he spoke, he specially waved his finger tied to the splint in the air for everyone to see. There was a burst of good-natured laughter, and many reporters laughed and wrote hard to record this detail.

"It felt good when the ball was shot, the arc, the angle, the power, the rhythm, it was perfect. While the corners aren't my forte, believe me, I've made at least 10,000 corner threes for this one. So as soon as I made the shot, I knew that the goal would go in, it was as simple as that. ”

Chen Mu smiled at the reporter: "As for the celebration, there is no malice, but playing on the basketball court, we athletes always have a blood in their hearts." Don't let me celebrate at that time, and if I put on a fork, I'll suffocate. ”

"Hahahahaha......"

Chen Mu's answer was decent, with a hint of self-deprecation and humor, which once again triggered laughter from the audience. Some reporters even put down the pen and paper in their hands and the recording equipment and began to applaud, sincerely lamenting that Chen Mu's efforts to deal with the media and the public have become more and more perfect.

"But don't you think it's a bit arrogant to make such a celebration at such a moment?"

Another reporter stood up, and from the aggrieved expression, it was not difficult to see that this person was either a Boston reporter who came to Philadelphia with the Boston Celtics, or a perennial shepherd.

"Even if you think the ball will go in, you won't be so arrogant, right? Both sides of the game are working hard, isn't it good to be a little more restrained? What if the goal doesn't go in? Isn't it embarrassing? ”

"Hehe, it's very sharp."

Chen Mu was not in a hurry or annoyed, nodded to the reporter with a smile and said, "You just asked a few questions, let me summarize them for you." ”

"First, you think my last-minute celebration was too arrogant and disrespectful, and I shouldn't have done it. Second, you're kind enough to worry about me, afraid that if I make a celebration move, it will be embarrassing if I don't score, right? ”

The reporter didn't expect that Chen Mu was not asked by his extremely sharp questions, but summed up the content of the questions for himself. Listening to the disdainful laughter of his peers around him, he was also very embarrassed, his old face flushed, and he said with a calm face: "That's right, that's what I meant." ”

"Okay, then I'll answer them one by one."

Chen Mu smiled: "First of all, the first question, I have just said, I don't mean to disrespect my opponent. Boston played really well today and limited me to death, as you can tell from my technical stats. After all, if I can't get 30+15 in a game now, you will think that I am not worthy of my name, and I should return the MVP to LeBron. ”

"Hahaha......"

The reporters laughed again, and half of this laughter was given to Chen Mu, admiring laughter. What I admire is that Chen Mu still knows how to blacken himself at this time, and the questions are answered very decently.

The other half's laughter was given to the reporter who wanted to discredit the question, but was choked by Chen Mu's words, which was a laugh of shame. The shame is that the reporter did not measure himself, and when Chen Mu and the Philadelphia 76ers won the game, he still raised such an unreliable question. This kind of black method is really low-end enough, and everyone can see it.

"There's no way, we have a saying in China, called Mu Xiu will be destroyed by the forest wind. It means that if the branches of a tree are too high, higher than all the trees in the woods, then the wind will blow and will inevitably press on the tree first and deal a blow to it. ”

Chen Mu continued: "I am the tree, and you are the wind. I grow tall and good, you can praise me or black me, this is your duty, and it is also your power. ”

"So I can understand your feelings, you want to hack me, you want to find the flaws in my words, so that you can add some content to your next report. In the midst of the applause, only you are talking to me, which makes you even more bullish. Maverick, when I was thirteen years old, I thought the same thing as you. ”

"But I have to say, your black method is really too low-end. Do you know Jesner, our famous journalist from Philadelphia? That level is higher than you don't know how high, I talk and laugh with him! ”

"Hahaha!"

The venue resounded with laughter, and some people even shouted directly at the reporter, causing the reporter to be so ashamed that he couldn't wait to find a crack in the ground and drill down directly.

And Chen Mu's self-blackening and counterattack is far from over. (To be continued.) )

PS: Watching Mavericks play thunder is like watching classic cars and F1 races for collectibles......