The Boston Celtics' Unexpected Defensive Counterattack

"Defense!" "Defense!" "Defense!" ... Amid the Boston Celtics fans' defensive chants, the visiting Miami Heat inbounded the ball again. Mario Chalmers received it and quickly dribbled across half court.

As soon as he crossed half court, Mario Chalmers passed the ball to LeBron James, who had shaken free for the catch. Goodwin did not try to prevent LeBron James from receiving it.

However, the instant LeBron James caught the ball, he unhesitatingly passed it back to Mario Chalmers.

Mario Chalmers looked utterly confused. He did not understand why LeBron James had passed it back to him so quickly, since he was supposed to cut toward the paint at this point.

Wade had already run to the low post and spread his arms, trying to screen off Paul Pierce.

But Paul Pierce kept fronting him on defense, leaving Mario Chalmers unwilling to casually pass the ball to Wade.

"Ball, Chalmers." Just as Mario Chalmers was hesitating, Chris Bosh came out of the paint to provide an outlet.

Mario Chalmers immediately passed the stagnant ball to Chris Bosh.

After making the pass, Mario Chalmers quickly cut into the paint, then ran along the baseline to the corner.

At the same time, Shane Battier, who had originally been standing in the corner, quickly moved out to the left-wing three-point line at a 45-degree angle.

With that, every Miami Heat player was positioned on the perimeter, stretching the offensive spacing wide open.

Yet the Boston Celtics did not dare close in too easily, afraid of giving their opponents an opportunity to cut inside. At that moment, no one could offer effective help defense, so they could only maintain a certain distance.

But that gave the Miami Heat a perfect opportunity.

Chris Bosh quickly passed the ball to Wade, who had come out of the