Boston Celtics' New Tactic

TNT Commentary Booth:

"Wonderful—absolutely wonderful! No wonder this was the season opener fans had been looking forward to most. Both sides went at each other in an offensive shootout, but the Boston Celtics still came out on top. Worthy of five-time champions, no question about it!"

Kenny Smith said excitedly, then looked at his two partners beside him, Ernie Johnson and Charles Barkley. "What are your thoughts on the first half that just ended?"

Ernie Johnson answered immediately, "I thought it was fantastic too, and I really admire Coach Jack. Now I finally understand why he put Tony Allen on the bench. I'm guessing he was waiting for exactly this moment."

"In the first half of the second quarter, Tony Allen led the Boston Celtics in building a clear advantage. So for the first half, I think the player MVP should go to Tony Allen, while the coaching MVP unquestionably belongs to Coach Jack."

The moment Ernie Johnson finished speaking, Charles Barkley immediately objected. "No, no, no. Tony Allen was outstanding, sure, but I think the first-half MVP should go to Goodwin. Goodwin played the entire first half."

"At the start of the game, the Boston Celtics were getting hammered by the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder had complete control of the rhythm. But do you know why the Thunder ended up getting pushed back by the Celtics by the end of the first quarter?"

Barkley slapped the desk excitedly. "The turning point was Goodwin! Goodwin drew two consecutive fouls on Kevin Durant, getting Durant sent to the bench and forcing the Oklahoma City Thunder to alter their lineup first. It also forced James Harden into the game early."

"That was the key to the Boston Celtics' first-half lead over the Oklahoma City Thunder. And although Goodwin didn't score much—just