Right from the opening tip, the Miami Heat's new giant—Hassan Whiteside—was like a ferocious beast, impatient to display his overwhelming strength to the Boston Celtics.
When the Boston Celtics launched an attack, Tony Allen sliced through the defense like lightning and charged straight at the basket.
However, just as he was about to finish the layup, Hassan Whiteside appeared before him like an enormous wall.
Whiteside sprang up in an instant, soaring high into the air and swatting the ball from Tony Allen's hands with crushing force.
The ball flew straight out of bounds like a cannonball, leaving the spectators dumbfounded by the astonishing sight.
Although possession remained with the Boston Celtics, that spectacular defensive play undoubtedly dealt them a considerable blow.
Tony Allen, however, did not lose heart. Instead, he chose to run a pick-and-roll with his teammate.
After successfully shaking his defender and taking two dribbles forward, he decisively rose for a mid-range jumper.
Unfortunately, he had severely underestimated Hassan Whiteside's defensive ability and range.
In the blink of an eye, Whiteside keenly picked up on Tony Allen's movement.
Without hesitation, he flew out from the paint, leaped high again, stretched out both arms, and firmly sealed off Tony Allen's shooting path with his palm.
With a loud bang, Tony Allen's shot slammed straight into Hassan Whiteside's hand, then bounced feebly into the air, ultimately becoming an embarrassing airball.
At that moment, Chris Bosh displayed his outstanding rebounding instincts and easily secured the defensive rebound.
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately hurled the ball upcourt to Dwyane Wade, who was sprinting ahead at full speed.
Like a gust of wind, Wade held off Gordon Hayward, who was chasing from behind, and raced all the way into the opponent's paint with the ball.
Wade then took off, flicked his