Boston International Airport:
A charter flight from San Antonio landed smoothly on the runway. As the roar of its engines gradually faded, the cabin door slowly opened.
The sight before everyone was truly staggering—a group of giants over two meters tall. They were the players of the San Antonio Spurs.
They had traveled all this way with a clear purpose: to challenge the league-leading Boston Celtics on the road.
This was a showdown between the top teams in the Eastern and Western Conferences, as well as a fierce collision between two superstars, Tim Duncan and Goodwin!
Before the battle had even begun, the game had already drawn the eager attention and anticipation of countless fans.
It was worth noting that compared to last season, the San Antonio Spurs were even stronger this year.
The most eye-catching development was undoubtedly Kawhi Leonard's complete rise to prominence.
The young star had shone brightly this season, averaging an impressive 18.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.3 steals per game. He had already become an indispensable core piece for the San Antonio Spurs on both ends of the floor.
Meanwhile, another player, Boris Diaw, had also integrated more and more seamlessly into the San Antonio Spurs' tactical system.
In their previous game against the Utah Jazz, he came off the bench and delivered a stellar performance, making 6 of 9 shots, including 1 of 3 from beyond the arc, while going a perfect 4-for-4 from the free-throw line. He finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals, and 2 blocks, helping the team defeat the Utah Jazz.
In addition, the other young players on the San Antonio Spurs were growing at an astonishing rate.
This season, the San Antonio Spurs had displayed remarkable three-point shooting, posting a percentage as high as