NBA: Starting with the undercut by Parker and Bowen

The league's top seed faced off against the West's second seed, with the Celtics' Big Three clashing for the first time against a Western Conference powerhouse – a matchup that was naturally broadcast nationwide.

For this match, Turner Sports fielded its top commentary team: a trio of Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Jensen.

After the game started, Kenny Smith asked Barkley:

"Charles, which team do you favor in this game? The home team, the Boston Celtics, or the away team, the Houston Rockets?"

Barkley pondered for a moment, without giving a direct answer.

The competition has just begun, so naturally we need to chat a bit to warm things up.

After some thought, Barkley came up with a more controversial topic and immediately began to speak:

"If the two teams meet in the Finals and both have their full rosters, I favor the Houston Rockets."

"Oh? Charles, what do you mean?"

Ernie Jensen chuckled and chimed in, "Everyone's on Boston's side now. They look incredibly strong with their Big Three, having lost only three games so far this season."

"Oh! Dude, let's not talk about 'everyone,' okay? Who are 'everyone'?"

Barkley rubbed his bald head and said sternly, "We are professional basketball commentators, and we must have our own opinions."

"We all know how valuable the Celtics' record is. If the Spurs, Rockets, and Suns came to the East, they could achieve the same excellent record."

Kenny Smith interjected, "But the Boston Big Three were indeed strong! What makes you think they couldn't beat a fully-staffed Houston?"

Barkley analyzed, "Before the season started, I didn't think Houston was a match for Boston; their bench had weaknesses."

"Now, with these two trades, they've successfully filled that gap. Now we can compare their roster compositions side-by-side, and you'll see why I favor Houston."

Ernie Jensen chimed in, "Then Charles, you give us a comparison."

Barkley said, "First, in terms of the core players, Boston has a Big Three: Kevin, Paul, and Ray; Houston also has a Big Three: Young, Yao, and Tracy."

"In terms of star quality, scoring ability, and teamwork, Houston's three core players are no less than Boston's Big Three; in fact, I think Houston has the lead in crucial moments."

Kenny Smith: "Charles, so in your opinion, is Young already comparable to the likes of Kevin, Paul, and Ray?"

"Otherwise what?"

Barkley turned his head and gave Kenny Smith a look as if he were an idiot.

"Of the six core players on both teams, only Yang has a championship ring and is also the Finals MVP winner, which represents his reliability in crucial moments."

Iguodala and Leonard haven't appeared yet, and I, LeBron James, haven't single-handedly diminished the prestige of the Finals MVP award.

"Over the past two months, Yang has averaged 23 points and 8 assists per game, which is better than the combined stats of Kevin and the other two players, demonstrating his sustainability."

The Boston Celtics formed a Big Three, and all three players have made statistical sacrifices for the new season.

Garnett averaged 22.4 points and 12.8 rebounds per game last season, but this season his average has dropped to 18.8 points and 9.2 rebounds.

Pierce averaged 25 points and 5.9 rebounds last season, but this season his average has dropped to 19.6 points and 5.1 rebounds.

Ray Allen averaged 26.4 points last season, but this season his average has plummeted to 17.4 points.

Of course, along with their declining statistics, the average playing time of all three of them also decreased to varying degrees.

"In terms of popularity, Yang is among the top in the All-Star voting, and his All-Star starter status is basically confirmed. He may even become the top vote-getter."

"Most importantly, he is about to become the starting point guard for the Western Conference All-Star Game without causing controversy among the media and fans."

"What does this mean? It means that his strength has been widely recognized."

The conversation had gone a bit off track, so Ernie Jensen chimed in, "Charles, let's continue comparing the two teams' rosters."

Barkley: "Big Three vs. Three Core Players, it's a close call, but Houston has a core player who has been successful before."

"As for the starting lineup, the other two are role players. Boston: Rajon for playmaking and defense, Kendrick for interior defense; Houston: Shawn for defense and three-pointers, Chris for easy baskets and help defense..."

"On the bench: Boston: Eddie House, James Posey, Tony Allen, Glen Davis; Houston: John Salmons, Matt Barnes, Luther Head, Luis Scola..."

"To be honest, if Houston adds another point guard, I really can't see what aspect Boston has an advantage in."

Barkley initially just wanted to raise a controversial topic, but after his analysis, he ended up convincing himself.

Hmm... how about joining Houston and getting myself a ring? So that Kenny won't keep teasing me about it all the time.

But... if I take the ring, will it affect my ability to make money?

Rondo's head is spinning after being teased by Yang Lin.

Rajon, congratulations! You're now the fourth oldest player on the team... the fourth oldest.

This sounded like a demonic chant, disturbing Rondo's previously peaceful heart.

If anyone else said that to Rondo, he would take it as a compliment. After all, it's not shameful for a second-year rookie to be the fourth member of the Big Three.

But the one who said this was Yang Lin, a player from the same draft class as him, and who was an undrafted player.

What about them now?

He's already won the championship ring and the Finals MVP trophy, and he's still the leader of the opposing team, sitting at the same table as their Big Three.

For a moment, Rondo's attention wandered.

Yang Lin, who has no sense of justice, saw that his mental attack was effective and immediately made a strong breakthrough on the right side, squeezing out a path straight into the paint.

Rondo snapped out of his daze and tried to rebuild his defense, but turning around and catching up took time.

Yang Lin drove into the right side of the waist area, and Garnett released Hayes without any hesitation, rushing towards him like a giant spider with its claws outstretched.

If Wilcox had been there, Yang Lin might have made an alley-oop pass.

But Hayes... Young ignored him, and before Garnett could come to help defend, he gathered the ball, jumped, and turned to shoot.

Garnett runs really fast, jumps really high, and has really long arms.

Yang Lin saw that the basketball he had deliberately tossed with a high arc barely cleared his fingertips and flew unimpeded toward the basket.

Thank goodness! Thank goodness!

I almost got blocked by the big hard guy.

That was close, and the recovery was incredibly fast. He truly deserves to be called a legendary defensive player.

"Bang~~Bang~~"

Because the arc was temporarily increased, the throw did not go straight in.

After bouncing twice on the rim, the ball finally fell into the net amidst Yang Lin's expectant gaze.

"Whoosh!"

Seeing the ball go in, Yang Lin glanced arrogantly at Garnett and said in a calm, rather pretentious tone, "Try a little harder, and you almost stopped me."

After finishing the installation, he didn't even look at Garnett's reaction, and turned and ran away.

Upon hearing Yang Lin's trash talk, Garnett's eyes widened immediately, and he opened his mouth to retort.

But Yang Lin turned around after speaking, giving him no chance to retaliate.

Garnett's breathing grew heavier, his anger escalating with each thought. He gritted his teeth and shouted at Yang Lin's retreating figure:

"Little guy, you just wait, Grandpa Kevin will give you a good talking to."

Yang Lin, who was on the defensive, didn't take it seriously at all.

Laugh to death!

I'm a point guard and a shooter. If I can't afford to mess with you, can't I at least avoid you?

Yang Lin's attack angered both a current defensive master and a future defensive master.

This ability to attract attention is truly unmatched.

As a point guard, Yang Lin can direct traffic from the top of the key and avoid going inside.

But his teammates were in trouble, bearing the brunt of the fury of the strongest help and rotation defenders in history, provoked by Yang Lin.

After taking a 5-2 lead, the Rockets' offense suddenly stalled.

Yao Ming attacked four or five inside players, but Garnett's timely help defense disrupted his shots; the two Bass cut inside, but Garnett also blocked them.

Yang Lin was also having a hard time.

He angered two people at once.

He forgot: he could evade Garnett in the paint, but he couldn't evade Rajon Rondo, who played in the same position.

Coach Long is also holding his breath!

We'll give you a championship ring! We'll give you the Finals MVP trophy! We'll call you the team's leader!

That's right! I'm just the fourth-best player on the team, so what? I'm going to drag you down with me.

In just over six minutes, the Celtics, playing at home, outscored the Rockets 19-4 thanks to the pressure from their power forwards and shooting guards.

With the score at 21-9, the Rockets' deficit reached double digits after Ray Allen hit a three-pointer.

The Rockets attacked again, and Yang Lin brought the ball to the right side of the arc.

With just over half of the first quarter gone, the team already had a large lead. Garnett stood at the bottom of the free-throw line and shouted triumphantly to Yang Lin:

"Come on in! Coward. Let's see how long you can hide. You're not going to end up trailing by 20+ points, are you?"

Yang Lin kept a straight face and did not respond.

If you lose, you have to admit it; if you get hit, you have to stand up straight!

He's getting beaten up right now! How should he respond? At the very least, he should get in one shot before spitting on him, right?

He gestured with his hands, indicating to his teammates to execute tactics.

The play was initiated. Yang Lin dribbled to the left, and Barnes, who was originally on the left side of the arc, cut towards the basket and turned to the right corner.

Yao Ming moves from the low post on the right to the high post on the left to receive a pass from Yang Lin;

Yang Lin turned around and suddenly cut to the basket from inside Yao Ming, but didn't get the ball; then he turned and ran to the left 45 degrees, using Hayes' off-ball screen;

Rondo's chase was thwarted, Yao Ming quickly passed the ball, and Garnett switched to defend.

Yang Lin received the ball outside the three-point line, faked out the tough defender, dribbled one step to the right and gathered the ball;

Garnett landed and lunged again, but Yang Lin had already calmly launched his three-pointer.

The orange basketball traced an arc and nestled steadily into the basket.

"Swish!" The three-pointer hit, and the Rockets' deficit was reduced to single digits.

After scoring a goal, of course we have to retaliate verbally; otherwise, what's the point of all that hard work attacking?

For victory?

Yes...that's right! But even more so in order to be able to retort.

"KG, why did you join Boston? Was it for a championship?"

"You're really greedy. You've already made so much money, and you still want a championship ring."

As he spoke, he turned to look at Ray Allen not far away and shouted:

"Ray, you better watch out! He's a greedy guy. When your contract expires, don't let him trick you into taking a pay cut; he won't be happy to lose a single coin."