After the postgame interviews, the Boston Celtics rushed to catch a flight. They had a back-to-back game coming up, traveling to Chicago to face the Chicago Bulls.
This game was an incredibly difficult one for the Boston Celtics!
The Chicago Bulls had lost to the Boston Celtics in the Christmas Day game, leaving them with pent-up frustration and nowhere to vent it. They were determined to get revenge.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics had just gone through a grueling overtime battle the day before, leaving the entire team utterly exhausted.
Under such circumstances, the Chicago Bulls naturally would not let this perfect opportunity slip away. They wanted to crush their opponents while they were weary.
Before the game, the experienced Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau sternly emphasized to his players, "We must go all out tonight and bring enough physical intensity against the Celtics!"
Meanwhile, on the Boston Celtics' side, Coach Jack decided to rest Yao Ming and Paul Pierce in order to protect his players.
The two sat calmly on the bench in crisp suits, closely watching the developments on the court.
"Tweet! Tweet!" With the sharp whistle, the game officially began.
From the opening tip, every Chicago Bulls player charged at the Boston Celtics like tigers descending the mountain, displaying an overwhelming desire to win and ferocious defensive pressure.
They relentlessly played tight defense and fought aggressively for rebounds, giving the Boston Celtics no chance to catch their breath.
This put even greater pressure on the already fatigued Boston Celtics. Every possession on offense and defense became exceptionally difficult.
As the seconds ticked away, the Boston Celtics' physical condition grew worse and worse.
Although Coach Jack constantly rotated players in and out, he still could not effectively stop the team's decline in stamina.
The players' steps began to