The fourth game of the series had finally come to an end, and as the team leader, Goodwin personally organized a meaningful gathering.
The primary purpose of the gathering was naturally to enthusiastically celebrate Giannis Antetokounmpo's perfect performance in this game.
The immensely talented rookie had relied on his outstanding skills and relentless fighting spirit to help the team seize match point.
However, this was about more than simply celebrating a victory.
In truth, because of their intense schedule, the players had not gathered like this in a long time.
This gathering was therefore also a perfect opportunity for everyone to relax, strengthen their bonds, and build greater chemistry.
That night, the entire team was immersed in a joyful atmosphere.
They indulged in delicious food and fine wine, sharing highlights from the game as well as amusing moments from their everyday lives.
Laughter and cheerful chatter echoed through the air until four in the morning.
As the night deepened and the revelry gradually died down, everyone finally returned to their rooms to rest, still wanting more.
At noon the next day, after a brief rest, the entire team boarded their chartered plane and began the journey back to Boston.
At this point, the situations in the four series were each different.
In addition to the Boston Celtics holding a 3-1 lead over the New York Knicks, the San Antonio Spurs had likewise displayed tremendous strength, taking a 3-1 lead over the Houston Rockets.
In the opening game of the series, the Houston Rockets' twin towers had caused the San Antonio Spurs plenty of trouble and successfully stolen a win.
However, the experienced Gregg Popovich quickly made targeted adjustments.
He decisively adopted a tight defensive strategy, committing a large number of defenders to containing the opposing twin towers.
At many moments,