The Basketball Court Swordsman

Only halfway through the first quarter, Mirotic could no longer hold on.

Last season, Antetokounmpo averaged only 16.9 points per game. People will say he has great potential, but no one will say that he is a superstar.

Of course, no one will regard him as the Pacers' number one threat. Defending Antetokounmpo is also very simple, as long as you send someone to guard the basket and force him to shoot, Antetokounmpo will "stop".

But in the first quarter of the first game of the season, people discovered the difference in Antetokounmpo.

With the improvement of his confrontation ability and technical level, Antetokounmpo's finishing rate at the basket has become very scary. As long as he rushes in, few can stop him.

What's more, the Pacers' ability to open up space often makes Antetokounmpo's breakthrough score extremely easy. Paul, George, Green and Lopez, these four people pull outside, the Bulls' penalty area will become empty.

The progress of Antetokounmpo's own ability is one aspect, and the system changes brought about by Henson's return are also the reason for Antetokounmpo's good performance.

Therefore, in just half of the game, Mirotic admitted that he could not bear the torture of that guy.

A matchup who is taller and stronger than himself, but runs faster than himself. It's not just Mirotic, this kind of person can't stand anyone else.

Relying on Antetokounmpo's breakthrough, the Pacers quickly established the initiative. On the defensive end, Henson did not make his former lover Jimmy Butler feel better.

Lopez's calmness and Antetokounmpo's maneuverability kept Jimmy Butler restricted in the paint. Don't underestimate Brook Lopez. Although his style is "soft", his height and experience are there after all. The ability to protect the frame is not so good, but it will not let Jimmy Butler easily succeed.

Antetokounmpo is very fond of staging a chasing performance by the oriole. Today, Jimmy Butler has already eaten a block brought by Antetokounmpo.

Antetokounmpo's influence spread on both offense and defense, and people undoubtedly saw the possibility of this guy's transformation.

After half a game, the Bulls coach Hoiberg finally changed the staffing on the court. He knows very well that unless Antetokounmpo is contained, the Bulls will not be able to stand up.

So Hoiberg replaced Wade with white striker McDermott in an attempt to make the team's space better. Subsequently, he replaced Mirotic with the all-around forward Ty Gibson, whom Henson had admired very much, and the main task was to defend Antetokounmpo.

It is no exaggeration to say that Ty Gibson is an all-around forward. When Henson was a scout, Ty Gibson was one of his key observation lists.

Gibson is 2.06 meters tall, can run and jump in the fourth position, and can block shots in particular. Offensively, the low hook is very efficient, and occasionally he can try his hand outside the three-point line. It was not surprising that Henson could see such a player at the 4th position in that era.

"Should we also make some adjustments?" Nate McMillan put his head in front of Henson and suggested when the other party started to change.

"Not for the time being, don't worry, their substitutions won't work." Henson waved his hand confidently, and Ty Gibson was indeed very powerful.

But compared with Antetokounmpo... Henson's evaluation is that the two sides are not at all the same level of players!

For the first offense after returning from a timeout, McDermott attracted Danny Green's defensive attention from just outside the three-point line. Therefore, Jimmy Butler no longer has to worry about being doubled by Green and George.

However, even if George defends Jimmy Butler alone, Butler is not so easy to pass.

He suddenly found out that his former teammate was reluctant to give up, and then suddenly retreated to make a shot. Jimmy Butler's three-pointers are average, but the CIC is still very good.

But George's height of 2 meters 06 raised his arm so that interference, even Jimmy Butler felt that the interference was too great. But helpless, the shooting action has been formed and it is impossible to take it back. As a result, the swingman who replaced Rose and got his wish as the team's top card, once again missed the Bankers Life Arena.

"Fuck!" Jimmy Butler gritted his teeth and cursed inwardly. This was undoubtedly the most humiliating game he played in Bankers Life Arena after he left the Pacers.

At this point, the Bulls have fallen behind the Pacers by 7 points. If the Pacers score a three-pointer in the next offense, the difference will be in double digits.

In the first quarter, he fell behind by double digits, which is obviously not the situation Hoiberg wanted to see. He couldn't help but glanced at the Henson Joe who was standing quietly on the sidelines and doing nothing to his substitutions, and then snorted disdainfully.

It's just a arrogant arrogant who was blown out. If he was replaced with the Pacers, he would also win the championship! Jimmy Butler's goal was just bad luck, the Bulls are not so easy to defeat!

He is not to blame for Hoiburg's "dangerous" thoughts. After all, when Henson became famous in the NBA, Hoiburg even prayed for a head coach position.

This is the first time he has played against Henson, and anyone who doesn't know is fearless.

"Stop him, stop him!" Hoiburg gritted his teeth, putting all his expectations on Ty Gibson.

Once again, everyone on the Pacers opened up the space and then handed the ball to Antetokounmpo for a single breakthrough.

Ty Gibson opened his arms fiercely, but Antetokounmpo was not afraid, he still went his own way and accelerated the ball!

At the moment when the two sides came into physical contact, both Tay Gibson and Hoiberg off the court were stunned. Because they found that Antetokounmpo was not at all disadvantaged in confrontation! This season, Antetokounmpo's body has played more than just an aesthetic effect.

Ty Gibson was repressed step by step, Antetokounmpo this season is really not anyone can stop. Sometimes, superstars really just cannot be defended. Think of O'Neal at his peak, who can dunk even with three people on his body.

And Antetokounmpo has undoubtedly begun to enter his peak period.

In this way, Antetokounmpo leaned on Tay Gibson and forced a layup. The only thing Gibson could do was to raise his arms in embarrassment.

Not only that, just as Antetokounmpo scored the ball, the referee's whistle rang. Ty Gibson defensively fouled, Antetokounmpo scored a valid goal, and penalty!

"Three points! Antetokounmpo got a chance to play three points! The Pacers may have a double-digit lead before the end of the first quarter! Haha, I don’t know those. What is the mood of the media that said the Bulls will win at this time." Barkley hammered the commentary table readily, and the appearance of Antetokounmpo's boy was so exciting.

"Hey, so I said, we don't need to be nervous at all. Does that guy think he can stop us by just changing in a few players?" Henson smiled triumphantly, this calmness and confidence, McMillan used to be at Vogel You can't see it.

With the help of Fraser, Antetokounmpo's free throw percentage can probably be stabilized at around 75%. For players like him, the 75% free throw percentage is already very good.

This time, Antetokounmpo firmly seized the opportunity of this penalty. Under the gaze of all the Pacers fans, Antetokounmpo used a beautiful three-pointer, officially widening the difference to double digits!

Paul and George, the two who have dominated the Pacers' top two scoring charts for a long time, have not attacked much, and the Bulls are almost overwhelmed.

Sitting on the bench, Wade smiled bitterly and shook his head. He was tired of losing to the Pacers. I hope today, I don’t have to experience this feeling again.

Seeing that the point difference had been widened to double digits, and Hoiberg had nothing to do with this, Henson waved to Brogdon and Oladipo with confidence. George and Paul didn't need to take action in this opener.

"Go on the field and blow them up." Henson only said this to Brogdon and Oladipo, then patted them on the shoulder and asked them to go to the technical stage to prepare.

He believes that two energetic young guards will definitely be able to play extremely well in the tailwind.

The first game after the pass returned, without a big victory, would be too sorry for these fans who bought tickets specially.

As for Hoiberg, he is already regretting what he thinks of Henson...