17 points in the first half, 3-pointers made 3 of 3 shots.

Paul Pierce seemed to have really returned to that "Night of Truth". Facing his seemingly invincible opponent, he burst out with great power.

There are many different comments about Pierce. Some people say that he was underestimated before 2008, and overestimated after 2008. The reason is that he was not a superstar after 2008, but he could suddenly explode when he was against Kobe, James and others, so he "looks" very powerful.

Not to mention whether Pierce was really overrated after 2008, but at least this proves that Pierce often gets out of the game when facing strong opponents, which is a fact that fans who don’t like him also admit.

In the locker room, Pierce gasped hard. In the first half, she had to maintain offensive efficiency while dealing with Iguodala and Tony Allen, which was a big test for Pierce's physical fitness.

Doug Rivers can't make many changes, he can only endure the pain and push Garnett to the fifth position, and then replace him with Jeff Green, the big brother who used to Durant in the Thunder, to increase a scoring point and help Pierce share part of the scoring pressure.

"We are only 3 points behind. If we have one more round in the game, we might be able to tie the Grizzlies directly! So, continue to persist in the second half! This is a competition of perseverance. The Celtics never know what to give up! Let's bite the damn league first at home and say goodbye to the past three failed away games!"

After Rivers adjusted a substitution quota, he began to pour chicken soup. Pierce tried to breathe. As long as he could rest for a while, he didn't care what Rivers said.

Link's physical condition was very good. In the first half, facing defensive defender Bradley, Link played very easily on the defensive end. Therefore, he now has enough energy to entangle Pierce.

In the first half, they played in no way on the offensive end, and Pierce took a little lead. But by the second half, Link would not allow such things to continue.

He knew that Pierce was superb offensive skills, but he was not flawless. As long as Pierce was done, the Grizzlies could easily escape from the annoying Boston.

Before the game, Pierce said that he was the best small forward in the league. Link would let him see what the best small forward in this era can do!

"Okay, let's go on the court. Let's continue to play steadily, stabilize our rhythm first. Then, let those outdated guys accept reality!"

Stevens waved his hand, and the Grizzlies players rushed out of the locker room one by one. They only led the Celtics by three points in the first half, which made the entire Grizzlies very aggrieved.

They didn't want to keep the game so anxious anymore, and they didn't think about it for a second.

The short halftime break is very long for the fans. Therefore, when the players from both sides step onto the court again, the fans were as excited as if they had been waiting for a day.

"The second half of the game began, and the Celtics took the lead in making personnel adjustments. Coach Doug Rivers replaced Collins and took Jeff Green to the top of the fifth position. The purpose is very clear, which is to increase offensive firepower."

"This idea is correct. No one on both sides can defend against each other, and the score is rising. If Pierce can create opportunities for Green and Garnett, I believe the Celtics can make a scoring wave."

Pierce waved his arm and moved his muscles. He was not complacent, he knew how difficult the game was.

17 points in the half, which does seem to be an excellent data. But from another perspective, Pierce is still behind when he scored 17 points in the half, which is enough to show how difficult the Celtics are today.

The Grizzlies' first attack in the second half, Link took a break and the ball was handed over to Randolph.

Randolph beat Jeff Green on his back, it was simply too easy. Jeff Green has always suffered a loss in defense of the inside, but since Green just had a heart surgery last season, you can't ask for too much from him.

Easy, the Big Black Bear scored after entering the inside line. Green was sent to score by Rivers, but unexpectedly, he became the first to lose points.

Pierce shook his head, there was no way. Even if Link didn't take action, the Grizzlies would have other scoring points. But it doesn't matter. If you lose points, you'll just go to the offensive end to get it back! Didn't they do that in the whole first half?

The Celtics attacked, and all the fans were excited. Everyone was full of expectations and prepared to watch the next performance of "Truth"!

"I said, Pierce's score will be around 40 points! Let's count from now on, he is going to start his own performance!" Even the commentator on the commentary stage was ready to go.

Pierce passed the half and began to look for an offensive opportunity. But after seeing the person standing in front of him, the Celtics soul, who performed brilliantly in the first half, was stunned for a moment.

At this time, the defensive one in front of him was no longer Iguodala or Tony Allen, but Link who had been competing with him all night!

"Come on, old man, let me feel your weak attack!" Link said, and directly posted it on.

Maximize consumption of Pierce, this is Link’s strategy!

"Link actually directly faced Pierce on the defensive end. It seems that the war between the two of them has escalated again!"

Pierce felt a little difficult, and before receiving the basketball, she felt a little difficult.

Link's defense may not be better than Iguodala and Tony Allen, but Link knows that the right medicine is taken and that he will consume Pierce's physical strength now. Moreover, when facing Link, Pierce's mentality is definitely different from when facing Iguodala and Tony Allen.

When the mortal enemy comes to the door, Pierce will definitely want to score more and prove himself more. This will make Pierce become frizzy.

Pierce was not afraid of Link's challenge. He stuck Link with his back at mid-range distance. When he was about to get to the position, everyone stared at them intently.

Pierce attacked under Link's defense for the first time in this game, everyone will wait and see!

Pierce wanted to use her butt to push out the space, but Link did not retreat. Every time Pierce pushed in, Link would hold it down without fear of pain!

After sitting back several times, Pierce not only did not advance half a step, but also consumed a lot of physical strength!

Pierce didn't want to waste so much, so he turned over and prepared to take action!

However, as soon as the Celtics Soul raised the basketball, Link's palm covered the sky!

"Bang!"

Before Pierce could get off, the basketball was blocked by Link! Link's blocking was a light-speed reaction!

"What!? The backward jump shot was blocked directly!?" The local Boston commentators stood up in surprise. Pierce's backward jump shot was notoriously difficult to block! In the first half, even Iguodala and Tony Allen did not do it!

Stevens kept applauding in the field, and his defense replacement strategy worked!

Tony Allen and Iguodala are indeed tough enough and have excellent defensive judgments. But they have no personal feelings about Pierce's offense. After all, they are not offensive players themselves.

But Link is different. He knows how Pierce will use to shoot the best way to face this kind of defense. After all, he is an expert in this field. Therefore, Link's judgment on Pierce's offense is actually more accurate than Iguodala and Tony Allen!

Before Pierce could react, Link flew past him and picked up the basketball behind him!

Link took advantage of the situation and made a quick attack. Only Rondo could keep up with Link on the Celtics. In the end, Rondo had to make a foul in advance, giving the Grizzlies a chance to serve a sideline ball.

There is no way. If you don’t foul in advance, Link can dunk directly.

"Hey, don't be surprised, this is just the beginning." Link was not upset, but walked to Pierce's side and started to recite.

Pierce bit it. Link may be the first newcomer in history to keep his trash talk with him.

Link was not just squirting about trash, but doing what he said. He said that the closure just started, not just making ruthless words.

This time, Link actively wanted the ball and wanted to score on Pierce's head. From the double torture of offense to defense, Link did not intend to give Pierce a chance to breathe.

Pierce had just experienced Link's tight defense, and then immediately faced a fierce attack like a storm.

Although the second half has just begun, to be honest, Pierce feels a little bit unbearable.

Link dribbles the ball alternately from the outside with his left and right hands. This season, Link has taken the ball from the outside and launched more attacks, which is also the main reason for his transformation.

Durant and George completed their transformation, which also started by practicing the ball and offense.

Pierce lowered the center of gravity and tried not to be disturbed. But when Link accelerated to the left, Pierce still followed like a conditioned reflex!

Little did he know that when Link accelerated to the left, he pulled the ball to the right with one hand!

Pierce knew that he should keep up, but his body could not keep up with his thinking.

"Swoosh!"

Pierce only felt a gust of wind blowing through his ears, and Link "disappeared out of thin air" from front of him.

After breaking through to the bottom line, Link drifted and shot.

In the 17th point of the individual, Link scored the same as Pierce! At the same time, the Grizzlies also widened the gap to 5 points, and they are continuing to expand their advantage!

After the offense and defense in the second half, Pierce found that he had already started to breathe!

Then, just after halftime, Link came forward. The cunning Pierce fell down and fell to the ground. The referee called Link a foul.

But Link didn't care. Anyway, the foul numbers have not reached yet, so the Celtics don't need to make free throws, and this is his second personal foul today, so it doesn't matter.

Link just stood in front of Pierce viciously, he wanted Pierce to know that you are dead in the second half!

The Celtics re-selected the baseline ball to prepare for the attack, but Rondo can only choose to play pick-and-roll with kg. Because Pierce has been forced by Link to have no space to connect the ball!

Link directly wrapped around Pierce's arm, and the two of them almost hugged each other and fell.

This time, Rondo finally chose to break through and pass the ball to Jeff Green. But Green might have just started playing and felt a little cold, so he missed the mid-range shot when he had the opportunity.

When you miss the opportunity to kill the grizzly bear and want to kill it, you have to work twice as hard!

Green missed such an opportunity, so Pierce ran behind Link like crazy, fearing that the boy would fight back.

Little did they know that the Grizzlies slowly passed half of the game to play! Pierce then realized that this kid was deliberately consuming his energy!

Link, who had originally landed at the bottom corner, approached Conley and then rushed to the top of the arc. Pierce gritted his teeth and followed, but ran into Randolph who came to cover it.

So Pierce had to squeeze away from Randolph with more effort and rushed to Link.

But when he pounced on it, Pierce felt that he had no strength to jump. Facing Link's jump shot outside the three-point line, Pierce just stretched out his hand exhaustedly.

Then, watching the basketball fall into the net, the Celtics trail 8 points!

Link made three fingers on his head and saluted Pierce. But Pierce knew that this was not a tribute to his seniors, but a tribute to his seniors on his back.

The Boston commentator is still expecting Pierce to score 40 points, and Celtic fans are also hoping that Pierce can continue to turn the tide.

Pierce thought so too. This time he used his physical fitness without hesitation, quickly strolled out of the three-point line, received a pass from Rondo, and then made a three-pointer!

Pierce made 3 of 3 three-pointers in the first half, and he thought he felt good.

However, Link jumped up and disturbed Pierce's shooting at the first time, and Pierce's whole body was not very smooth.

In the end, this three-point shot fell directly into Gasol's arms.

Three no touch!

At that moment, a deep sense of despair enveloped Pierce.
Chapter completed!