The Performance of Both Sides' Cores

"Defence!" "Defence!" "Defence!"...

Amid the chants of the fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena, the visiting Boston Celtics inbounded from the backcourt. The ball went to Tony Allen, who quickly dribbled across half court.

The moment he crossed half court, Goodwin cut toward the low post. Kevin Durant tried to use his body to stop him, but Goodwin drove inside against Durant like a human tank.

Meanwhile, the rest of the Boston Celtics players moved to the other side, leaving Goodwin plenty of room to go one-on-one.

After cutting into the low post, Goodwin quickly spread his arms and stuck out his backside, firmly sealing Kevin Durant behind him to gain favorable position before holding out a hand for the ball.

Tony Allen did not hesitate, immediately lofting the ball inside to Goodwin. Goodwin showed no hesitation either. As soon as he caught it, he launched his attack, throwing his full strength into a collision with Kevin Durant behind him.

The sheer force made Kevin Durant involuntarily take a small step back.

Goodwin seized the opportunity, spinning around and leaping high.

Kevin Durant immediately jumped as well, extending his left hand to contest Goodwin's shot. But at that moment, Goodwin suddenly made an unexpected move—Golden Rooster Stands Alone!

The move made Kevin Durant's eyes widen. To his shock, he found his hand getting farther and farther from the ball in Goodwin's hand, while Goodwin remained perfectly steady, as though unaffected in the slightest.

So this is Golden Rooster Stands Alone? Kevin Durant marveled inwardly.

But he had no time to marvel, because Goodwin was already ready to shoot.

With a flick of Goodwin's wrist, the ball shot off his fingertips like a bolt of lightning streaking through the air. Kevin Durant could only watch helplessly as it sailed over his head