Chapter 94

At the start of the second quarter, Rajon Rondo gave the Pistons a tough start. Holding the ball just outside the three-point line facing the basket, he jumped without hesitation and scored a clean three-point shot, bringing the score to 32:24!
“It seems his long-range shooting skills have improved a lot…” Zhou Yi murmured as he watched Rondo on the court.
“Yes, not only has Rondo’s playmaking improved rapidly over the past two years, but his offensive abilities have also strengthened significantly!” At some point, John Kuster sat down next to Zhou Yi.
“Hmm, but I’m sure I can surpass him,” Zhou Yi said firmly.
After hearing Zhou Yi’s words, John Kuster nodded and replied, “I believe in you.”
Hearing this, Zhou Yi smiled brightly at John Kuster.
Immediately afterward, Ben Gordon’s mid-range shot from a 45-degree angle on the right wing missed, allowing Paul Pierce of the Celtics to grab the rebound and launch a fast break. Although the Celtics’ fast break was disrupted by the Pistons’ timely defense, Rondo took on Will Bynum at a 45-degree angle on the left wing, drove back and scored another two-point shot despite Bynum’s close defense, bringing the score to 32:26—only 6 points apart!
At this moment, the entire Pistons team felt the crisis. They all realized one thing: the Celtics’ counterattack, no, rather, Rondo’s counterattack, had begun.
All Pistons fans watching the game were sweating nervously, as Rondo’s dominance could cost the Pistons their hard-earned lead.
“Swish!” With the sound of the ball hitting the basket, Rondo assisted Paul Pierce in scoring a three-point shot, bringing the score to 32:29.
By now, John Kuster’s palms were covered in sweat. He was hesitating, wondering whether he should call a timeout to stabilize the situation, because if things continued like this, the Pistons might lose the lead!
However, it had been less than 2 minutes into the second quarter. Would calling a timeout so early affect the team’s morale? Now, John Kuster was in a dilemma, and the only one he could rely on was McGrady, who was still on the court!
Chapter 273: Intense Battle