Goodwin's free-throw-line 360-degree between-the-legs dunk was like lightning tearing through the night sky, igniting the passion of the entire Boston Celtics team.
The Philadelphia 76ers players stared at the scene in stunned disbelief, an indescribable despair rising in their hearts.
The Boston Celtics pressed their advantage with a fierce assault, pouring in 34 points in the quarter while the Philadelphia 76ers managed a pitiful 14.
The score reached 34-14!
The Boston Celtics had outscored their opponents by 20 points in a single quarter.
By the end of the first quarter, the Philadelphia 76ers players had completely fallen apart.
Facing such a powerful opponent, they felt they had no chance of winning.
They could not score on offense or stop anyone on defense, and could only watch helplessly as the gap continued to grow.
However, just as everyone thought the game had lost all suspense, Philadelphia 76ers sixth man Lou Williams suddenly erupted.
Led by him, the Philadelphia 76ers launched a desperate counterattack in the second quarter, putting together a 14-6 run to cut the deficit to 12 points.
Lou Williams was like a lamp in the darkness, instantly lighting up the cold hearts of every Philadelphia 76ers player.
They realized that although the situation was difficult, there was still a glimmer of hope.
"Timeout!" Coach Jack quickly called for a timeout. He knew that adjustments had to be made now to reignite the team's fighting spirit and confidence.
Coach Jack decisively sent the starters back in. The moment the starters took the floor, the situation stabilized, and the Boston Celtics began slowly pulling away again.
Beep! Beep! As the whistle sounded, the first half came to an end.
The score was 61-44.
The Boston Celtics took a 17-point lead into the second half.
Boston Celtics locker room:
Goodwin sternly told