For the First Time, I Truly Felt the Defensive Power of a Reigning Champion in the Playoffs

After the award ceremony ended, the players from both sides immediately began warming up. Once the warm-ups were over, the starters took off their jackets and walked onto the court.

Taking the opportunity, play-by-play commentator Mike Gorman introduced the starting lineups to the fans in the arena and those watching on television.

The Boston Celtics' starting lineup: Tony Allen, Jimmy Butler, Goodwin, Kenneth Faried, Marc Gasol.

The Indiana Pacers' starting lineup: George Hill, Lance Stephenson, Paul George, David West, Roy Hibbert.

"Tweet, tweet." With the sound of the whistle, Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals series between the Boston Celtics and Indiana Pacers officially tipped off.

Slap!

Roy Hibbert got to the ball first, tapping it back into his own backcourt as the Indiana Pacers gained the first possession of the game.

George Hill quickly picked up the ball and raced it across half court like the wind.

The moment he crossed half court, George Hill passed the ball to Paul George.

However, when Paul George saw Goodwin in front of him, an inexplicable sense of fear suddenly rose in his heart, as though he had been suppressed by the other man's presence.

So, without hesitation, he passed the ball to David West, who had come out from the paint.

After receiving the ball, David West casually swung it through his hands before moving it to the other side for Lance Stephenson.

With quick eyes and hands, Lance Stephenson immediately lobbed the ball inside to Roy Hibbert, who had successfully established position in the low post.

After receiving the ball, Roy Hibbert did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately went at Marc Gasol behind him.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A series of dull thuds rang out as the two engaged in a fierce battle.

This was Roy Hibbert's familiar