Because I am Goodwin

The arena announcer introduced the starting lineups for both teams to the fans in attendance and those watching on television.

Boston Celtics starting lineup: Tony Allen, Paul Pierce, Goodwin, Marc Gasol, DeAndre Jordan.

Oklahoma City Thunder starting lineup: Russell Westbrook, Daequan Cook, Kevin Durant, Serge Ibaka, Kendrick Perkins.

DeAndre Jordan and Serge Ibaka walked to center court, taking their positions on opposite sides and preparing for the tip-off.

"Tweet, tweet." With the sound of the whistle, the game officially began.

The referee tossed the ball into the air.

Slap.

Serge Ibaka got to the ball first, tipping it back into the backcourt. The Oklahoma City Thunder gained the first possession of the game.

Westbrook dribbled quickly across half court. The moment he crossed midcourt, he swiftly passed the ball to Daequan Cook on the wing.

The instant Daequan Cook received the ball, Paul Pierce immediately stepped up to pressure him.

Daequan Cook hurriedly used his body to shield the ball, then passed it to Kendrick Perkins, who had come over to support him.

Kendrick Perkins caught the ball and, without the slightest adjustment, immediately passed it to Kevin Durant.

The moment Kevin Durant caught the ball, the entire arena erupted.

Everyone was looking forward to the clash between the two teams' stars—Kevin Durant versus Goodwin.

Goodwin lunged at him without hesitation, and his fierce momentum caught Kevin Durant somewhat by surprise.

Ever since he had risen to prominence, his exceptional talent and outstanding performances had made him one of the league's top scorers. He feared almost no defender.

Yet against an opponent like Goodwin, just one exchange put him on alert. Was this the strength of someone who had won Defensive Player of the Year three years in a row?

At that moment, Westbrook darted out from along the baseline