The Basketball Court Swordsman

In the 1987 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected a lanky guard from Los Angeles with the 11th overall pick. At the time, no one was optimistic about the Pacers' choice. Experts even believe that this guy simply cannot adapt to NBA-level confrontations. The Pacers fans also hope that the team can select Indianapolis native shooter Steve Alford.

But what happened after that, everyone knew. The lanky guard eventually became one of the greatest players in the history of the Pacers and one of the greatest shooters in the NBA. This lanky defender is called Reggie Miller!

The selection of Reggie Miller in 1987 can be said to completely change the history of the Pacers.

In the 2010 NBA Draft, the Indiana Pacers selected another lanky guard from Los Angeles on the advice of coach Henson Joe. At the time, no one was optimistic about the Pacers' choice. The media said Henson was wasting draft picks. Experts believe that a college player who has not played in the first level of the NCAA league cannot adapt to NBA-level games.

But now, now after only two years in this draft. Paul George, who was also selected at the end of the lottery zone, also has a tall and thin body, is also a guy from Los Angeles and is also not favored, has become the second scoring point of the Eastern Conference championship team!

This reincarnation-like choice and destiny also allowed the Pacers to embark on their path of recovery. And now, Henson needs the thin and tall boy from Los Angeles in front of him to help the Pacers end the game like Reggie Miller!

"Kevin Durant's offensive power is terrible, he almost supported the Thunder's offense by himself. 13 points in a single quarter, and every goal is completed under the opponent's high-quality defense. I think no one is more worthy of the title of scoring leader in the league than him!" Mike Brin was still immersed in Durant’s performance in the first quarter and couldn’t help himself. Every jump shot he made looked like that. Chic and elegant. Of course, it is also very deadly!

Although the Pacers still maintained a 5-point lead at this time, the fans at the scene were not so relieved. Durant's offensive power is unmatched. If his scoring ability, which ignores defense, continues to be so hot, it will only be a matter of time before the Thunder equalize or even overtake.

The fans don't know what Henson's plan is. They only saw this time when Henson and Paul George spoke the most.

Do you use George with the same height and arm length to defend Durant? The fans think so.

However, after the game restarted, the fans discovered that Danny Green was still facing Durant.

"The Pacers first attacked, James Harden still did not play. It seems that his poor performance in the first quarter made Coach Brooks very worried. But as everyone knows, James Harden can really exert his power in the fourth. Festival. I hope he can adjust his state after this."

Even though Paul George almost beat the best sixth man in the first quarter, the commentators still say that Harden is long and Harden is short. George was ignored again, but Henson believed that after this quarter, no one dared to ignore Paul George.

George gave Danny Green a ball-free screen at the beginning, which undoubtedly attracted the attention of the Thunder's defense. Just when everyone thought this was a tactic for Green, George suddenly ran to the top of the arc outside the three-point line!

"Swiss Army Knife" Sefrosa was still very keen, and the moment George started, he followed him.

However, Horford had run over to set up a cover for George at some point, and the unsuspecting Swiss collided with Horford!

During the inter-sessional break, Henson did not miss George's tactics. The execution ability of the players is as strong as ever.

George ran out of the gap, he didn't have to worry about the ball being missed or not being passed in time. With Paul controlling the ball, these worries are undoubtedly unnecessary.

George catches the ball, stares at the hoop, lifts the basketball to shoot! Catch and shoot, this is George's most common way of scoring.

Sefrossa had also rushed over at this time, leaping high and preparing to interfere with George, who had a high shot point. This time, however, George’s shot was false and the breakthrough was true!

After hitting Sefrosa, George suddenly closed the ball and went inside! When all the Thunder players were still reacting, George strode two steps through the crowd and then jumped high, ending the attack with a tomahawk slash!

"Oh! Paul George is too strong today! Everyone thinks George can shoot, but in fact, George is more than just a catcher!" Mike Brin can explain many Pacers games this season. So he knew exactly what George could do.

Like Durant, Paul George is just better at getting points by shooting, but it doesn't mean they can only shoot. As a tall second position, with his natural height advantage and excellent athletic ability, as well as much better confrontation ability than last season, George is actually a very versatile scorer.

With a dunk, George finally focused everyone's attention on himself. At this time, the narrators are no longer just James Harden.

And this dunk seems to have opened the scoring matchup between George and Durant.

After this, Durant continued to show off. Westbrook had been blindly transported for 18 seconds, but still could not get rid of the old Paul. At the last moment, he had no choice but to hand over the "pot" to Durant.

Henson felt that this was really Durant's good temper, and if someone else met this point guard partner, he would have gone violently.

When Durant received the basketball at the top of the arc outside the three-point line, the offensive time was only 6 seconds left, and Green was still inseparable. But KD didn't have the slightest nervousness. He bent down and used a very large arc to change direction in advance to make Green's center of gravity swing. He used his dribble to break through the defense!

A big man with a height of at least 2 meters and 10 can dribble the ball and get rid of the defense...Henson could not help taking a breath as he watched Durant's performance.

This time, Durant also did not choose to end the offense with a shot, but went straight to the three-second zone and completed the layup.

The point difference returned to 5 points again, Durant undoubtedly played a very beautiful response ball!

"It seems that a break between the quarters has not interrupted Durant's good scoring status. Will he lead the Thunder to another scoring wave?"

Mike Brin just questioned, but George broke the Thunder's dream with the second goal of the second quarter!

The offensive climax is an offensive climax. Both you and me hit the ball one by one, which is not an offensive climax.

This time, George stopped running without the ball. Paul handed the ball to the No. 24 just after halftime, George held the ball at the elbow, and at the same time others opened up the space!

This guy wants to singles "Swiss Army Knife"!

At the beginning of the season, Vogel didn't quite understand why Henson wanted Paul George to practice dribbling. But this time of attack, Vogel saw the reason.

George three threatened to break through suddenly after finding the rhythm! Although George's dribbling focus is still very high, he has a good rhythm and he can do well in protecting the ball. Sefrossa tried to steal but didn't get anything.

Seeing George approaching the basket, Sefrossa hurriedly backed away. If he continues to cling to him, he will only be eaten by George's height.

Seeing Sefrosa retreat, George suddenly retreated while marching, opening a little space with Sefrosala. This little space is enough for George to complete the attack!

This thin and tall guard from Los Angeles withdrew a jumper. With his height occupying an absolute advantage, Sefrossa's interference seemed to be just a gesture.

The basketball went straight to the net and opened the gap again. George scored four points in a row! People seemed to see Reggie Miller's shadow on him!

"His offensive skills are gorgeous! Did you see Marvin, I said, he can do more than just catch and shoot!"

The entire Conseco arena is boiling because of George, at this time, he is the most dazzling star on this field!

The scorer? The best sixth man? In the Conseco Arena, these two guys can only be reduced to Paul George's supporting roles!

After this game, two young talents, George and Durant, used their superb scoring skills to stimulate the hearts of fans. Of course, it also stimulates Scott Brooks' heart.

Such a goal, one goal and the Pacers' consumption, is not the situation Brooks wants to see. What's more, Durant played 12 minutes in the first quarter! In the second quarter, Brooks couldn't have let Durant do this.

In the middle of the second quarter, Durant had obviously fluctuated his hit rate due to fatigue. But Paul George's output is still stable.

You know, now George is facing Sefrosa, who is known for his defense! If Hardy gets on the court later, he might be beaten up.

Finally, after 7 minutes of play in the second quarter, Brooks couldn't wait any longer. He put Sefrosa in the third position, and then replaced Durant who was panting with James Harden.

Everyone thought that Brooks would let Sefrosa continue to defend George. However, when James Harden froze in front of George, everyone was stunned.

Brooks is not a flexible coach. Compared with on-the-spot regulation, Brooks prefers to follow the plan and is very rigid.

Sometimes, even if there is an obvious weakness on the court that is targeted by the opponent, Brooks does not adjust, but continues the game according to the regular rotation and matchup.

For example, now, he is using Harden's second position to face the Pacers' second position.

George, who has found a touch on Sefolosha's head, will give up the chance to score on Harden's head?

So in the next game of the second quarter, Harden, the best sixth man, completely became George's background board.

George used his superb offensive skills and fiery touch to torture Harden who was used to defending with his eyes.

And Harden spent a game without scoring under George's defense.

5 shots made 0, counting 1 of 7 in the first quarter, Harden has been defended 1 of 12! Harden, who was amazing in the last round of the series, completely turned off in front of George and Henson's "key care"!

Fortunately, Westbrook seized the opportunity to score 7 consecutive points during Paul's off-court break, which did not allow the Thunder to lose too much.

But after halftime, the Pacers still walked into the locker room with a 10-point advantage. Paul George scored 19 points in the half and 10 points in the second quarter. James Harden completely blasted!

The reporters on the sidelines immediately found Henson, and the question he asked was what Henson expected: "How to evaluate Paul George's performance in the first half."

Henson opened his hands with a relaxed face, as if he didn't have the slightest feeling of joy, "It's just a regular operation, this is Paul George of Indianapolis. He can score and defend, but everyone always turns a blind eye."

Henson was about to turn around and leave, but he seemed to remember something suddenly, so he leaned to the microphone again.

"Now, you should know the second guard besides James Harden? Don't do Harden Harden all day, just think about how the Thunder will deal with George." The Chinese coach couldn't help adding.