After this thrilling game ended, it caused a huge uproar among fans, like a stone stirring up a thousand waves.
The most talked-about and hotly debated topic was undoubtedly the crucial decision near the end of the game—should they have gone for a two-pointer or a three-pointer?
Countless loyal Boston Celtics fans voiced their opinions. They unanimously believed that if Goodwin had resolutely taken a three-pointer at the final moment, the game might very well have ended differently, and the Boston Celtics would not have suffered a buzzer-beating loss.
At the postgame press conference, reporters naturally did not let this hot topic slip by. They focused their sharp gazes on Goodwin and eagerly fired this pointed question at him: "Goodwin, if time could rewind and you were back at the final moment of that game, facing the same situation, would you stick with your original choice and take the two-pointer, or would you decisively change course and attempt a three?"
Faced with the reporters' barrage of questions, Goodwin did not hesitate in the slightest and answered firmly, "With the score tied, I would definitely prioritize a mid-range shot!
"The reason is simple. Compared to shooting from beyond the three-point line, the mid-range is obviously much closer to the basket, so the odds of making it are relatively higher. At least for me personally, it's the more reliable option.
"However, I have to admit that I cannot escape blame for this loss. As someone on the court, I never should have let the game remain deadlocked until the very last moment."
At the same time, this gripping contest gave the Boston Celtics a fresh understanding of the Golden State Warriors.
This season's Golden State Warriors were far stronger than they had been last season!
Still, although the Boston Celtics had suffered