The Way of Basketball: Never Talk Shit to Him!
Chapter 503 - 220 Who Exactly Said ’Trash Talk’ to Su Wan?!_4

Chapter 503: Chapter 220 Who Exactly Said ’Trash Talk’ to Su Wan?!_4

Paul Pierce kept muttering to himself.

For others, it was a simple thing, but for him...

he really couldn’t help it!

Especially after the last game, when Su Wan gestured for him to "shut up," losing by 32 points, he had no temper to speak of, but now that the Celtics had won, how could he possibly restrain himself!

But...

Because he talked trash to Su Wan in the first game, he nearly got knocked unconscious.

That feeling was truly unbearable.

Hold it in, just hold it in, you must hold it in!

Paul Pierce’s expression was as pained as if he was constipated and couldn’t relieve himself.

Lost the game, I can’t talk trash;

Won the game, I still can’t talk trash...

Wasn’t that victory for nothing?

But for his teammates, he held back!

Furthermore, even though they managed to pull back a win, the Pacers still had the home-court advantage for the upcoming games.

That was another major reason why Paul Pierce could still remain calm.

Two days later, the third game of the series moved to Indiana...

The Celtics’ strategy became more focused; they clamped down on Randolph, not allowing him any easy scoring opportunities. Meanwhile, Rivers constantly reminded all the Celtics players not to talk trash to Su Wan.

to 86.

Almost a replay of the previous game, the Celtics secured another victory on the Pacers’ home court with a 12-point lead, achieving a major reversal in the overall score.

Pierce was starting to lose control of his desire to talk trash to Su Wan. Kevin Garnett hastily pulled him away from Su Wan’s side, incessantly whispering in his ear, "Remember how we got here, remember how we got to this point, Paul, do you really want to ruin it all?"

Kevin Garnett’s words brought clarity back to Pierce’s eyes.

Nevertheless, the Pacers still managed to win the fourth game of the series.

The overall score was tied 2-2.

The Pacers’ victory wasn’t solely due to Su Wan, even though his 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists shone the brightest between the two teams.

However, the whole team made 19 three-point shots, and that was key.

Even Zach Randolph hit 2 three-pointers!

It was evident how hot the Pacers were that night!

Bill Walton first exclaimed, "This is the resilience of the Pacers!"

But then he objectively remarked, "The Pacers are still the passive side, because they can’t possibly hit this many three-point shots every game!"

The Pacers of the past might’ve been able to do it, but the current Pacers definitely couldn’t.

Bill Walton’s prediction came true!

In the "King Mountain Battle" of the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers’ performance beyond the three-point line adhered to the "Law of Conservation of Character"; as accurately as they shot in the fourth game, their three-pointers were equally off in this match.

Ultimately, the Pacers attempted 21 shots from beyond the three-point line in this game and only hit 7.

Such three-point percentages clearly couldn’t form an overwhelming "three-point flood."

Relying on a steady and methodical strategy, the Celtics smoothly secured the final victory.

The overall score was 3-2!

After winning this game, even Rivers had a few more smiles on his face.

They had finally gained the match point!

Of course, the necessary advice still had to be given.

Although they had gained the match point, the fear Su Wan instilled in the team during the first game was still starkly memorable to him.

Paul Pierce felt his mouth itching to talk trash!

Seeing his state, Kevin Garnett thoughtfully ordered him a chicken in Indiana, letting him hold and gnaw on it in the room to temporarily address the issue.

Believe it or not, it worked quite well.

Pierce’s mouth instantly stopped itching.

The sixth game of the series arrived as scheduled.

The pressure of being eliminated if they lost another game permeated the entire Conseco.

The Indiana natives had already prepared themselves for not winning the championship this season.

They also kept comforting themselves:

It was quite fortunate to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals; any additional wins from here were a bonus.

But when the moment actually arrived, their faces still showed unwillingness.

How could people accustomed to winning calmly accept defeat?

Especially a defeat caused by an unforeseen event!

What was even more frustrating:

Su Wan’s contract renewal had not been signed to date.

If they lost, this game could very well be Su Wan’s last with the Pacers.

After all, throughout the five games of the Eastern Conference Finals played so far, Su Wan averaged 32.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.8 assists, 2 steals, 1.5 blocks, a shooting percentage of 47.4%, a three-point percentage of 38.6%, and a free throw percentage of 83.5%!

An absolute Super Star level performance.

Aside from him, the best performer for the Pacers was Zach Randolph with an average of 15.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, a shooting percentage of 42%, and a three-point percentage of 25%.

Then there was Dior with an average of 11.4 points, 6.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists...

Even if there was the younger O’Neal who could make a comeback next season.

But...

Once a stress fracture occurs for the first time, it indicates that the player’s skeleton has become a "time bomb," with no one knowing when the second outbreak might happen.

Next season, with only helpers of this caliber, it’s hard to guarantee that Su Wan wouldn’t feel disheartened, prompting thoughts of leaving Indiana.

Keep in mind, he had already brought "three consecutive championships" to this city.

After the owner was unwilling to maintain the championship lineup, leading to trades and the loss of Artest, Su Wan could completely leave, and...

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