The Celtics are looking forward to taking advantage of the victory. The rebound of the Double Tanhua is in the next game?

For the Celtics, there is still huge room for improvement in the fourth match against the Knicks in the Eastern Conference semi-finals. Even though they easily won 115-93 in the third game, leading by up to 31 points, the team is far from showing their best form, especially the form of a star.

Although Jason Tatum and Jaylen Brown improved their aggressiveness in the third game, their efficiency was still not ideal. Although the team's three-point shooting percentage is as high as 50%, Double Tanhua's struggle in the two-point area was covered up by victory: the two made 8 of 23 shots in total, and missed 7 shots in the penalty area. The positive signal is that their determination to hit the basket is significantly enhanced, in sharp contrast to the hesitation in the previous two battles.

"We know when to create better shots in adversity," Brown said. "When should we break into the penalty area. We will learn from each game and move forward. "

The key is further adjustments to the fourth game to deal with the Knicks who are fighting against the back-to-back. The Celtics had been waiting for for a long time, and the "Brunson Moment" appeared in the third game - the Knicks defender scored 27 points and 7 assists on 9 of 21 shots, but the plus-minus value -16 showed that its influence was dissipated by Boston's team offensive. Carl Anthony Towns was trapped and injured with his left hand. He was suspected of aggravated his injury when he was entangled with Luke Connett in the first half. The Celtics effectively restricted the All-Star inside through the wheel battle between Connett, Al Horford and even Porzingis.

Boston's defensive system continued to stabilize in this round: not only curbing the Knicks' half-time offense, but also reducing live ball mistakes (only 8 fast breaks lost points, a sharp drop from 18 in the second game). The change of teams of coach Joe Mazula has achieved remarkable results - allowing Payton Pritchard's main controller not only to activate the outside firepower, but also to push the team to make a signature quick decision-making offense, avoiding the dilemma of buzzer-beating and strong shots.

"No matter what the situation is, we always pursue the best choice," Mazula emphasized, "Implement tactics for different defensive strategies and maintain a reasonable spatial layout. The offensive process of the entire series is generally good, but the offense still needs to be continuously optimized in the half-court. "

Although questioned due to tactical rigidity, Mazula actually showed flexible adjustment ability. The extreme strategy of 60 three-pointers in the first game has been gradually revised. If it weren't for two disastrous final quarters, the Celtics could have taken a 3-0 lead. On-site scheduling becomes the winner: real-time adjustment of details such as rotation timing, lineup at the end of the quarter, and positioning after the pause, building a micro-foundation for victory.

"This adjustment should be carried out throughout the whole process," Mazula explained in detail, "We are constantly changing the rotation mode - who starts the offensive at the end of the quarter, who leads the starting lineup in the second half, and targeted counterattack after the timeout. Find the optimal solution through real-time data analysis. The more details you control, the more you can stick to the effective system. "

The importance of the fourth game is no less than the third game, and may determine the direction of the series. Although the Celtics gradually regained their game temperament when they killed their opponents in the regular season, Tatum and Brown have not yet started their peak mode, and Porzingis has gradually improved as their health improves. Although the Knicks are bound to rebound strongly at home, Boston has not yet shown its full form - and all signs indicate that they are approaching the ultimate form infinitely.

(Text/Kong Yang)