Oklahoma City Thunder locker room:
Head coach Scott Brooks looked at the players before him, his eyes filled with resolve and determination.
He slowly began, "It has been a full four months since we last faced the Boston Celtics. Back then, we were so unwilling to accept it, so unconvinced, but we still lost in the end. However, we didn't give up. We chose to start over!"
"For that, we worked tirelessly throughout the entire offseason, constantly improving ourselves. I firmly believe that after experiencing last season's Finals loss, none of you let up for even a moment this offseason. And tonight is our chance for revenge! Tell me, are you confident you can beat the Boston Celtics?" Scott Brooks's voice was impassioned and inspiring.
Before his words had even faded, all the Oklahoma City Thunder players shouted in unison, "Yes!" The cry seemed to ignite a blazing fire of vengeance, instantly hanging over the team.
Every player knew how much they had sacrificed for this game. Now, at last, they had their chance for revenge. They would prove themselves with their strength and show everyone how much they had grown and improved.
They would complete a perfect revenge game at Boston's TD Garden! They would claim the first win of the new season! No matter what difficulties they encountered, they would not retreat, because the fire of revenge burned in their hearts, and no one could stop them from moving forward.
"Good. Let's go!"
Led by head coach Scott Brooks, the Oklahoma City Thunder filed out of the locker room one after another and headed for the players' tunnel to prepare for their entrance.
Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics were much quieter by comparison. Coach Jack did not say much to his players either. There was only one thought in