Led by Goodwin, the Boston Celtics surged across the court like a roaring tide, sweeping everything before them with unstoppable momentum.
They worked in close coordination, their chemistry flawless. Every attack was like an incomparably sharp sword stabbing straight into their opponent's heart.
As the seconds ticked away, the Boston Celtics gradually took control of the game's rhythm and successfully reclaimed the lead on the court.
Moreover, that advantage continued to grow all the way until the end of the first quarter.
Beep! Beep! At that moment, the referee blew the whistle signaling the end of the first quarter!
The scoreboard clearly displayed the score: 35 to 29.
The Boston Celtics led the Golden State Warriors by a full 6 points!
Coach Kerr, seated on the Warriors' bench, stared intently at the stat sheet in his hands. His brows furrowed as he unconsciously shook his head and muttered, "As expected of the number one player in the league today. He's just too strong..."
That was indeed the case. Although Goodwin had not taken many shots in the first quarter, he had been extremely efficient, making 2 of his 3 attempts.
Both of those baskets had been crucial. One was a key three-pointer that steadied the entire team, while the other was a buzzer-beating mid-range shot near the end of the first quarter.
Thanks to his outstanding performance, Goodwin posted an eye-catching stat line in the opening quarter—5 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks.
After a somewhat brief period of rest and adjustment, both sides sent out their second units.
However, to everyone's surprise, even with the starters resting, the two benches still engaged in an exceptionally fierce battle. They traded blows without giving an inch, and the gap remained around 6 points.
Seeing that the deadlock