NBA Superstar
Chapter 816

Can't Defend?

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After the award ceremony ended, the players from both sides wasted no time warming up. Once the warm-ups were over, the starters took off their jackets and stepped onto the court.

Play-by-play commentator Mike Gorman took the opportunity to introduce the starting lineups to the fans in the arena and watching on television.

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

Miami Heat starting lineup: Mario Chalmers, Wade, Shane Battier, LeBron James, Chris Bosh.

When Goodwin saw Chris Bosh, the corner of his mouth lifted slightly. Just as expected, Chris Bosh had returned.

But Goodwin had not expected the Miami Heat to alter their starting lineup, moving defensive specialist Shane Battier into the starting five while shifting LeBron James to the power forward position.

"Beep beep." With the whistle, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Boston Celtics and Miami Heat officially began.

Slap!

DeAndre Jordan got to the ball first and tipped it back into his own half, giving the Boston Celtics the first possession of the game.

Tony Allen quickly scooped up the ball and brought it across half court like a gust of wind.

The moment he crossed midcourt, Goodwin eagerly came out to receive the ball, with Shane Battier glued tightly to him.

Tony Allen did not hesitate, immediately passing the ball into Goodwin's hands.

As soon as Goodwin caught the ball, Shane Battier assumed a tight defensive stance.

At the same time, Wade, not far away, instinctively edged one step closer. But Goodwin keenly caught that crucial step.

With a light flick of his wrist, he accurately passed the ball to Paul Pierce. Pierce caught it without hesitation and immediately dribbled into the lane.

Wade failed to keep up with Paul Pierce's first step and could only

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