Smack!
Yao Ming got to the ball first, tipping it into the backcourt as the Boston Celtics secured the first possession of the game.
Tony Allen picked up the ball and quickly dribbled it across midcourt.
The moment he crossed half court, Marc Gasol burst out from the paint like an arrow leaving the bow, setting a solid screen for Tony Allen with perfect timing.
Tony Allen moved like a fish in water, using Marc Gasol's sturdy frame as a shield to shake off the tightly attached Stephen Curry and charge toward the basket like a fierce cheetah.
However, the sharp-eyed Draymond Green immediately sensed the danger. He lunged at Tony Allen with lightning speed, trying to stop the sharp drive.
But in the next instant, Draymond Green noticed that after setting the screen, Marc Gasol had immediately rolled straight toward the rim without hesitation.
Faced with that situation, Draymond Green had no choice but to make a difficult decision.
In the end, he could only reluctantly abandon his pursuit of Tony Allen and turn back to deal with the rolling Marc Gasol.
Seeing this, Tony Allen's eyes flashed with resolve. Without hesitation, he pulled up short, rose high from mid-range, and decisively let the shot fly.
Clang! The ball slammed hard against the rim and bounced away.
Unfortunately, Tony Allen's mid-range jumper missed the target.
The quick-reacting Draymond Green immediately leaped up and firmly secured the rebound.
Then, he dribbled across half court like a bolt of lightning, with Stephen Curry and the rest of his teammates following close behind.
The Golden State Warriors clearly wanted to seize the opportunity and run the transition offense they excelled at.
But the experienced Boston Celtics had long understood the Warriors' style of play and had made thorough preparations to deal with