Chapter 46: The Impressive Tactics

The Trail Blazers had a strong start, and their fluid offensive rhythm combined with their psychological momentum quickly allowed them to take the lead.

However, the Celtics swiftly made adjustments. Kevin McHale repeatedly attacked and scored in the post, utilizing his footwork and shooting over Mychal Thompson.

Having experienced a defeat in the 1986 Finals, where McHale was restrained by his senior, he reflected deeply over the summer and significantly improved his ability to handle physical confrontations in the paint.

He knew no matter how much he practiced his skills, they would only go so far; he had hit his limit. Many of his offensive habits had been ingrained since childhood and were unlikely to change now, making it inevitable that Thompson would read them.

So, instead of tweaking the software, he decided to simply upgrade the hardware, using improved physical strength to create offensive space and bluntly overpower Thompson.