In the East, the Celtics and the Knicks met last season's playoffs, and there have been several more matches this season, and they are very familiar with each other.

The Celtics did not speak out this time. I don’t know if they were afraid of being slapped in the face or wanted to play the game steadily. Anyway, the Celtics were quiet.

As for the public opinion outside, both sides seemed to turn a blind eye.

Everyone has pressure, whether it is the Celtics or the Knicks, especially the rookie who entered the playoffs for the first time, Cole is especially so.

From the end of the regular season to the present, Cole has become more and more haggard with eyesight. The staff of the Knicks often see Cole's office still on even in the middle of the night, and the sound of playing game videos is heard. They must be studying possible competitors, or thinking about finding more problems for the team to correct them.

Zhou Mubai often comforted Cole: "...In fact, there is no need to do this. We have done enough work this season. We are very strong now and have prepared the details. What you need now is rest. Only a clear brain and a healthy body can make accurate decisions in the ever-changing playoffs."

Cole smiled bitterly every time.

Having said that, how could he really relax?

The Knicks defend their title, not rebuilding the team. If they rebuild the team, as long as they enter the playoffs, they will win, and it will be a credit for taking one more step in the future.

But the Knicks are the defending champion. If they cannot defend successfully, they will fail. What's more important is that the Knicks have won 74 teams. If they cannot win the championship, Steve Cole is simply ashamed.

With pressure on your body, you naturally can't be relaxed and at ease.

In the team, nervousness also exists.

It’s not that he and the others did not experience big scenes, but that the opponents were too strong, and this is not the idea that they thought they could give up just by being strong.

The Celtics have a profound historical heritage, the team obeys orders, are extremely talented, and the coaching staff are experienced in many battles. The team members are distributed reasonably in the elderly, middle-aged and young. No matter what aspects, they think they are an impeccable team.

The self-doubt of the Knicks is actually dependent on talent, which is also the focus of the discussion outside public opinion.

Zhou Mubai knew the atmosphere inside the team, but he didn't say anything.

Language is a powerful tool, but at some point language is also humble, and it is not yet time to need encouragement.

May 1, 2011, this is International Labor Day, but for workers, it is incomplete to work.

NBA players make a living by selling their labor, so they are naturally considered workers, so they not only do not have a vacation, but also have to work hard.

Madison Garden Square was crowded, filled with stuff, and the square was filled with it. The municipal government was afraid that something would happen, so the police force went out to maintain order.

Although NBA fans are not British football hooligans, they are not vague when they make a fuss, especially when the crowds are gathering in this way, personal wisdom can easily be lost.

Today, the Knicks have completely become the darling of the New Yorkers. Although they are not as popular as the New York Yankees in the Professional Baseball League, they are also surrounded by a large group.

On the way from the hotel to the arena, the Celtics and their group took a bus from the hotel to the arena. Along the way, there were a large group of fans wearing New York Knicks jerseys rushed to Madison Garden Square. When they arrived at the square, the road was already blocked. Fortunately, the Celtics driver was smart and immediately turned around and took other roads. Otherwise, the game would start and they would have to wait outside.

The grand occasion of New York is indeed dazzling. The Boston Celtics' glory is naturally the first in the league, but in terms of cities, New York is the largest city in North America after all, which is unmatched by Boston.

In fact, it’s no wonder that New York is so grand. It’s really too extraordinary this season.

Not to mention the Knicks' 74-win fantasy season, it's exciting to say that the New York Knicks' opponents are enough.

If the five-star Celtics cross over, it will be the peak team composed of Miami's top three giants and three top ten players. Entering the finals, they may face the Los Angeles Purple Gold Dynasty.

Every one of them is an extremely powerful opponent. After a normal year, it is normal for that person to win the championship, but this season, it is still confusing.

The first game is very important and cannot be lost for the Knicks, because this is their home court. If you lose at home, it will not hurt morale. The key is that you will lose your home advantage, which is unbearable.

As the competition approaches, Madison Garden Plaza has become a sea of ​​people. Before the competition has begun, the entire venue is already noisy. If someone with social phobia or crowd phobia is in such an environment, he may be in a dog's brain.

However, this environment is just a pediatrician for the Celtics. Most of them have experienced many battles, especially the three giants, who are even more calm and composed.

Ray Allen had a expressionless face. He was not nervous. He was really relaxed. He just warmed up and caught the ball and shot three-pointers, chewing gum in his mouth - this is the habit of older players.

Garnett stared at the opposite side fiercely, trying to add some pressure to the young people opposite.

Rondo and Rivers were still together, as if arguing something. Rondo was the team's brain. He often discussed tactics with the coach, and sometimes he was a little unruly. However, Rivers was good at comforting, and the two cooperated happily.

However, after Rondo went to other teams, his situation was not very good because other coaches could not tolerate his character at all.

Xiao Si warmed up very seriously. He is a person who is out of the circle. He trains seriously and is willing to communicate when playing basketball, but he is not familiar with his teammates in private and he doesn't like socializing very much.

Pierce rubbed slowly with the ball, occasionally shooting a basket with a small step, which looked a bit clumsy and slow, but if he really defended him, his opponent would find that he could not cover his cap at all. This is an old ball skin.

The Celtics are very serious because they know very well that age is the enemy of their team. If they don’t win the championship in the past two years, there will be no chance in the future. Some people like Garnett Pierce can even consider retirement because they are really old.

However, they were also secretly complaining in their hearts. Although they were very strong, their opponents also became very strong. The strong teams this season are stronger than any season in NBA history. This is the overall strength. If there is no strong enough team, they have been excluded from the circle.
Chapter completed!