Boston Celtics VS San Antonio Spurs (End)

"Swish!" A crisp, pleasant sound rang out, like lightning tearing across the sky.

During that tense timeout, Gregg Popovich stood on the sideline like an unshakable mountain. His sharp gaze swept over the players as he quickly designed an exquisite three-point play for Danny Green.

Danny Green, like a well-trained soldier, listened to Popovich's instructions with complete focus. He knew how important this assignment was, and a fierce fighting spirit blazed within him.

When play resumed, he sprinted to his designated spot like an arrow loosed from the bow. Catching the ball, rising up, and shooting all came in one fluid motion. The ball traced a beautiful arc through the air before dropping cleanly through the hoop.

As that three-pointer went in, the score instantly became 9:6, cutting the gap between the two sides to just 3 points!

Unexpectedly, Popovich—who had always claimed to hate three-pointers—now had no choice but to rely on this long-range weapon to turn the tide.

At the same time, Popovich decisively revealed his secret weapon for this game ahead of schedule—a strategy specifically designed for Paul Pierce.

After all, if there was any "defensive weak link" in the Boston Celtics' starting lineup, then without question, it was the aging Paul Pierce.

The Boston Celtics' once-feared trio on the perimeter had changed with Tony Allen's lack of discipline and Paul Pierce's advancing age. Things were no longer what they used to be!

Originally, Popovich had planned to save this move for a crucial moment, but circumstances forced his hand. He had no other choice now.

Thus, the situation on the court changed dramatically, and the San Antonio Spurs' offensive tactics underwent a complete transformation.

They constantly created excellent three-point opportunities for Danny Green through various plays, while Green occasionally switched defensive assignments with his teammate Kawhi