When the Nets were behind 3-0, the first-round showdown in the East shattered expectations. At this point, the League had to perform its strongest move, bringing the infamous law enforcement referee Scott Foster to the scene. Foster has been in charge for many years, fully appreciates the intentions of the league, and has a wealth of experience and skill in controlling the rhythm of the game. But that night, he was planted on the nets' hands.
When Foster became the referee of the G4 campaign, Celtic fans realized in advance that they would have a tough game. Indeed, at the beginning of the game, Smart suffered a blow penalty of a different scale than in the previous 3 games, which made it difficult for the best defensive players who always like to show aggressive defense with their bodies.
In the face of the bag to assist in defense, Durant made a good judgment in this campaign, and can always seize the opportunity to play the ball and help his teammates create good opportunities for attack. When Clarkston finished on the inside, he got a lot of opportunities to stand on the free throw line, but unfortunately he lost all the first 10 free throws, setting the most humiliating record in history. But if his free throws are more stable in this game, the referee may not have to be so embarrassed.
In the final quarter, the Nets are already 12 points behind and their season journey is in jeopardy. After Curry Jr. and Durant scored consecutive points, the Nets went into a counterattack state, but Tatum could always play the giant planet, stand up when glued, and stabilize the military. He scored five straight points and the Nets panicked again.
But at 8 minutes and 17 seconds, the referee blew off Tatum's offensive foul, his fifth foul of the game, and Uduka had to pull him back to the bench. Without Tatum, the Nets seem to see the momentum to fight back, with Curry and Dragic chasing tough points and still struggling.
At 5:30, Smart and Griffin rushed to grab the rebound and were whistled for an offensive foul. But at this time, the grumpy Smart, with no anger or dissatisfaction, just smiled slightly. The big score is 3-0, the final quarter is about to sweep, the league and the referee's maintenance, both sides are also aware.
Tatum returned to play only 2 minutes, and he left the field directly for six fouls due to an inexplicable offensive foul. At this time, Tatum was not frustrated, just smiled, and then applauded and encouraged his teammates. No one knows if he applauds the referee or his teammates. In short, he did not justify and agonize over such a sentence.
Without Tatum, the Nets finally have the upper hand on the field. But the Celtics' defense is still there, and Durant and Irving's shots have lost their focus. In the end, the Nets were unable to return to the sky, losing 112-116, and the big score was 0-4 and swept by shame.
For the Nets, they don't deserve this win. Even if you win by chance, you will not be able to escape the poisoner next. In the series with the Nets, Smart and Tatum's confidence and morale have been completely ignited, and they have even entered the realm of not fighting with the referee. Such a team, so that the next high probability of the promotion of the Bucks, will also feel a little frightened.
And the nets, like rotten nets that can't hold up the wall, are rotten in the field. Smart and Tatum's smiles were literally pouring salt on their wounds.