Only when the entire Celtics focused their defensive attention on him did Su Wan pass the ball out.
Dior also had a lot of trust in Su Wan.
However, he really didn’t expect to break through so easily.
It’s just that he hadn’t learned Su Wan’s "Language Art"; otherwise, he would definitely have quipped, "Are you guys playing a fake ga?"
That score was so damn fake.
Seeing how easily the first offense after the tiout was executed, the Pacers’ offensive morale boosted their defense.
With the score widening and the tiout having no effect, the Celtics felt imnse pressure facing the highly motivated Pacers. What was once smooth passing stalled in this round.
Kevin Garnett took the initiative to get the ball at the high post, preparing to play one-on-one.
Yet at this mont, Su Wan suddenly ford a trap with Randolph at the high post.
On instinct, Kevin Garnett threw the ball to Paul Pierce, who had been left open.
But Su Wan had anticipated this reaction, leaping to intercept and single-handedly snagged the high lob pass that had not yet fully left Garnett’s fingertips.
Amid a burst of gasps from the audience, it was another fast break for the Pacers.
Ray Allen and Rajon Rondo retreated quickly enough, watching Su Wan’s resolute breakthrough, they exchanged a glance. Although not on the sa wavelength, they managed to coordinate at the mont.
"Close the door!"
But Su Wan, before they could "close the door," squeezed between the two, even pulling off a "behind-the-back" dribble, smoothly moving the ball from his left to his right, darting between the open legs of Rajon Rondo on the right.
Even though the final attack was just an ordinary layup, it excited Barkley enough to let out a "pig squeal."
From defensive steal to carrying the ball for a strong drive, and finally scoring with a layup.
Every step was completed so perfectly and pleasingly by Su Wan.
Especially the ingenious "nutg," he made it look so easy and relaxed.
"He looks like he’s just playing out there..." Bill Walton described Su Wan in this way.
He knew Su Wan had beco an all-around scorer, but he truly didn’t expect Su Wan’s technical execution to have reached such a level of expertise.
This offense alone was exciting enough for Bill Walton.
But what followed, he realized, was just the beginning of Su Wan’s performance.
Since the Celtics had clearly targeted him, Su Wan changed his habit of receiving the ball, no longer breaking out from the wings to catch it at the start. Instead, he let Dior take charge of dribbling while the entire Pacers team ran plays according to his directions.
During this, Su Wan looked for opportunities to receive and instantly attack.
Catch-and-shoot, a "quick stop" after taking one dribble, cutting to the basket, hand-to-hand exchanges, reverse cuts under the basket...
Apart from "post-up" moves.
During this ti, Su Wan exhibited various technical moves for scoring in basketball; he could score from anywhere on the court.
Everyone had to admit, Su Wan had beco a "historical-level scorer."
Whether it was a double-team or a "tag-team" defense, it beca very hard to stop him from receiving the ball.
Of course, there are ways to limit such a scorer, which is to figure out his shooting hot zones and study his shooting habits.
But such a Su Wan was a rare sight.
Tonight, his style of play was completely different from his past.
It wasn’t the teammates who found opportunities for him, but he himself looking for chances to receive the ball.
With absolute authority on this team, he could make his teammates pass without hesitation, which was also an important aspect allowing him to demonstrate his various scoring skills.
From the third quarter at 6:14 to 11:01, in just about five minutes, Su Wan scored consecutively, knocking down 15 points and driving a "15-to-6 Scoring Wave."
The lead grew to 29 points.
Paul Pierce was sowhat dazed.
Many of Su Wan’s shots seed deliberately aid at his position, with 9 of the 15 points scored against him.
The shot that truly shattered Pierce’s morale happened in the last monts of the third quarter, Su Wan didn’t handle the ball cleanly in the last 5 seconds, quickly regained control, and despite Pierce being right in front of him, Su Wan raised his hand and fired a three-point shot as if not seeing him at all, sinking it over the outstretched hand of Paul Pierce.
"fxxk!"
Pierce muttered softly, his expression as dejected as could be.
That three-point shot took the lead to 32 points and brought Su Wan’s score for the ga to 48 points, just 2 points shy of hitting 50...
Rivers eventually waved the white flag.
Losing by so much was already pushing it; losing more could affect their morale in upcoming gas, so he chose to switch players, ushering in "garbage ti."
On the other side, Su Wan was also subbed out imdiately.
The big screen at the venue gave him a close-up, and all Celtics fans had faces of astonishnt.
As Boston fans, especially the older ones, they had seen many stunning performances on this court, like that of Michael Jordan.
points in a single ga, leaving them exclaiming, "We saw God."
But here’s the thing...
In that ga, "God" lost!
Su Wan’s score didn’t match Michael Jordan’s, but the Pacers beat the Celtics by a full 32 points!
Such a performance, although less in points, dealt an even greater blow to their ho crowd.
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