Green Army vs Knicks G4 Preview: Double Tanhua Strives to Push into Tianwang Mountain Brunson criticizes the team's mentality

At 7:30 a.m. Beijing time on May 13, the Celtics played the Knicks again away to start the fourth game of the series. In the first three games, the Knicks led 2-1 in total, and the Green Army fought to equalize the total score and force the series into the battle of Tianwang Mountain.

The Green squandered a 20-point lead in the first two games, but their performance in G3 improved considerably. "You'll have to beat us four times. That's the way it is. "Not twice, not once, not three times. You've got to win four games, so there's a lot of basketball to play next. ”

The Celtics G3 led the Knicks by as many as 31 points, and they regained their three-point shooting touch. In their previous two losses, they shot just 25 of 100 from three-point range, and in this 115-93 victory, they made 20 of 40 from three-point range.

Tatum and Sixth Man of the Year Pritchard each hit five three-pointers. Pritchard averaged just 11 points per game in the first two games, and he scored 23 points in this game.

"Who cares what the outside world says," Pritchard said, "Everybody says we're shooting too many three-pointers, but if you believe in your shooting and you can hit it, then shoot with confidence." ”

In this game, five Green Army players scored at least 15 points, with Tatum contributing 22 points.

Brunson scored 27 points and he was unhappy with his team's mentality. 'I think when we were 2-0 up, we were subconsciously satisfied. "We shouldn't approach the game with that mentality," Brunson said. ”

The Knicks knew that if they lost Game 4, the advantage they had gained by winning two games in Boston would be wiped out. So, for the Knicks, this game is basically a must-win game. "You have to win the game by your strength, you have to work hard to win." Knicks coach Thony Thibodeau said, "We know they're going to give it their all, and we've got to make sure we're ready. And we had to play the full 48 minutes of high-intensity play. ”

Hart also said it was crucial for the team to keep their mentality level. "We knew it was going to be a tough series. When we win, we don't get too excited; We don't get too frustrated when we lose. We always try to keep our minds at peace. Adjustments were made, but the spirit and character of the team could not be changed. ”

Downs had 21 points and 15 rebounds in Game 3, but he injured his left hand. At the moment, though, it seems that everything is fine and Downs is not in the team's injury report.

Celtics coach Mazzulla isn't worried about his team falling behind in the series. "Don't expect anything," Mazzulla said, "and we're trying to excel." Nothing can determine the trials that lie before you. ”

List of injuries and illnesses

Celtic: Hauser doubtful

Knicks: All players are available

ESPN Predicted Win Rate:Celtics 53.4%, Knicks 46.6%