The Basketball Court Swordsman

George's three-pointer and Antetokounmpo's deduction made a subtle change in the situation on the court. It's just that Thompson's magical performance keeps the Warriors confident. Among them, Steve Cole is included.

Before the game began, Cole was very vigilant against Henson. But until the game, Cole did not continue to figure out what Henson was doing.

Because in his opinion, what Henson did was futile.

But Henson never did anything in vain.

The two sides played on the court for a few minutes, but the difference was not close by the Pacers. Thanks to Thompson's two air cut layups, the Warriors stabilized the double-digit point difference. So far, Thompson has scored 36 points. Today, his scoring breakthrough 40 is a sure thing.

Therefore, in the eyes of most people, this game is still just a personal performance by Thompson. The walker is just a beautiful background board.

After five minutes of play in the second quarter, Henson called a timeout. It's time to execute the second phase of the turnaround plan.

"Good job, good job. We stabilized the gap and did not continue to be separated by them. Good job, guys, I am proud of you. Next, Lance, you replace Paul and let Chris Take a short rest. Yangnis, you are back to the fourth position, and Frye has a rest. Bo Yang, the time is up, you go! Remember, follow the plan and no one can take you!"

As Henson said, he walked up to Bojan Bogdanovic and patted the strong white man on the shoulder, "Go, I believe you, you will be our key to winning today."

Henson's words made Bogdanovic's eyes widened. He nodded vigorously, then moved his arm.

"I believe you.

This is the first time a coach has said this to Bogdanovic since he entered the NBA.

In the 2011 draft, the Brooklyn Nets selected the 22-year-old Bojan Bogdanovic. Being selected in the first round as an international player should have been a success. But for Bogdanovic, this is the first time he has been hit.

The prejudice that white shooters are difficult to succeed in the NBA prevented the Nets from signing with Bogdanovic. It was not until 2014, when Bogdanovic was 25 years old, that he finally put on the Nets. Of the shirt.

As an "older rookie", Bogdanovic is not trusted. What's more, in the Nets, a team that has been losing, Bogdanovic is also considered a player that only the Nets want.

So this summer, he was treated as an add-on and was packaged to Indianapolis with Lopez.

It's just that he didn't expect that he was here, but he gained trust.

Although Henson did not let Bogdanovic play for too long this season, Bogdanovic could not even play in some games. But Henson's attitude towards Bogdanovic is different from other coaches.

He always faces the Croatian, lays out tactics for him, praises his performance, and summarizes his mistakes. And, he will firmly say to him, "I believe in you."

Henson said, he needs a three-pointer. Bogdanovic knew that it was time for him to give back to Henson's trust!

After talking to Bogdanovich, Henson tried his eyes on Stephenson. It's just that no one knows what this "jerk master and apprentice" is going to do.

"I have to say that the Warriors still put the Pacers in a mess. Halfway through the third quarter, they are still 10 points behind."

"Please, the point of today's game is not the outcome at all, because the outcome has been determined. The only suspense now is how many points Klay Thompson can score today."

While the commentators were still talking, the electronic buzzer sounded and the game restarted.

Both sides made personnel adjustments. On the Warriors side, Cole replaced Curry and Durant, undoubtedly wanting Clay to continue to perform, and to save Curry and Durant's physical fitness so that they can be in the first place. The fourth quarter completely ended the game.

On the Pacers' side, Henson brought up two players who rarely showed their faces.

"Stevenson and Bogdanovic? What the **** is Henson going to do?" Mike Brin looked dumbfounded. He originally thought that even if Henson had to change, he would change Brogdon and Oladipo. It. After all, those two guards are the stars on the Pacers bench.

But Henson will tell everyone today that Lao Tzu’s bench is full of stars! All of my people stand up and can play an indispensable role!

The game restarted and the Pacers took the lead. Now, even without Kerr, the Warriors players know what to do.

Put the focus of the offensive on George and Antetokounmpo, and beware of the two white forts Bogdanovic and Lopez.

Stephenson? That guy just loves what it is.

If placed four or five years ago, Cole might still worry about Stephenson. But today Stephenson has fallen very seriously compared to his three consecutive championships. If Stephenson accepts the Pacers’ long-term contract that year, his current annual salary will be at least $5 million.

But after going out for a while, Stephenson’s annual salary this season is only $1.23 million...This is a typical example of a person who doesn’t die if he doesn’t die. For this sick guy, Cole doesn’t think he can What role does it play. Henson replaced him, just to give Paul and Brogdon a break.

Stephenson bounced and held the ball for half the time, and he continued to make gestures that did not represent anything, just to pretend to be forced.

Guarding Stephenson is also the Pacers veteran, and it is Sean Livingston, who was reborn in the Pacers. Today, Livingston is already one of the most popular players in the Bay Area and an indispensable and important member of the Warriors.

People think that Stephenson's role is only to take the ball through the half, but Antetokounmpo and Stephenson played a pick-and-roll cooperation.

Stephenson doesn't care so much, he just grabs the ball. In his world, he is Jordan.

Livingston was delayed, and Draymond Green actively defended Stephenson after breaking near the bottom line, but suddenly he held the basketball with one hand and then shot directly.

A one-handed shot from a zero-degree angle position... Stephenson's weird shot selection made Green unpredictable, and the interference was naturally a step slower. So Stephenson got into a "balloon".

"Coach Henson must be half-dead with anger. I can guarantee that this tactic was not originally like this." Mike Brin shook his head. Although Stephenson is no longer the angry New York street boy. But well, don't expect him to be normal.

In fact, Henson was not angry at all.

"How tough are you? Why are you like a marshmallow, man."

Just when everyone thought the offense was over like this, Stephenson raised his eyebrows at Green after scoring, and then sprayed a trash talk.

He didn't beat Henson in the scolding battle before the game, and was just cut off by Antetokounmpo... Green was very annoyed today, and now Stephenson ran to stimulate him again, can Green stand it! ?

"Fuck you, you ant is not qualified to talk to me. I will fight so hard that your mother doesn't even know you." Green responded badly, and their trash talk successfully attracted the referee's attention.

After this, the referee will keep their eyes on them.

In the subsequent attack, Klay Thompson asked for the ball while running. But Green did not respond to Thompson, but started dribbling the ball by himself from beyond the three-point line, preparing to break through with the ball!

He wants face back, he wants the world to see that Green is not something you can provoke. Most importantly, Green believes that the Warriors are still in control of the rhythm anyway. It doesn't hurt to play one or two rounds occasionally.

Henson smiled slightly, Stephenson was really **** good. This 1.23 million is worth it!

Five seconds later, Draymond Green made a mistake. During the breakthrough, Green’s basketball was stabbed by Antetokounmpo’s long arm. Steve Kerr was extremely corrupt and smashed a tactical board. I don't know, I thought it was the Warriors who were behind.

After the steal, Antetokounmpo pushed the ball with his own hands. The Warriors retired quickly, and the defensive focus is also very clear, that is Antetokounmpo and George.

Antetokounmpo drove straight to the basket, and Draymond Green was also ready to take off.

But the Greeks did not ravage the basket this time, but jumped up to attract the defense and passed the ball beyond the three-point line!

In the corner on the right that people overlooked, the Croatian striker, Bogdanovic, known as "Little Peja", received the basketball. Only the phrase "I believe in you" that Henson said was heard in his ear, and then he made a decisive move.

Green grows up with a mouth wide, and the opponent's scoring after a mistake is very low. He prayed countless times in his heart, praying that basketball must never be played.

But Green, like Henson, is a villain. And God will not have mercy on the wicked.

"brush!"

"Go in, Bogdanovic's three-pointer is very stable! Five points, the Warriors are only ahead by only five points! Can you believe it? With Clay playing such a terrible performance, the Pacers actually I can come back to life again!" Mike Brin fell into madness, and he went straight to the commentary platform.

"You idiot, thank you for your mistake." Green was righteous, and Stephenson leaned close to him again and started thinking.

"Go away, I won't talk to trash!"

This time, Green didn't dare to mess around. He played tactics honestly and fed the ball to Clay, who had already scored 36 points before the end of the third quarter.

But this time, Clay's shot didn't make it. This is basketball, even if a player feels overwhelming, it is impossible to make every goal.

Lopez stuck in position, while Antetokounmpo laughed at the rebound. Henson clenched his fists. "Everything is going to work harder!"

The Pacers wanted to launch a fast break immediately, but Stephenson's advancement was met with a tough block from Livingston. Livingston's defensive ability is excellent, he almost let Stephenson drop the ball.

Stephenson didn't panic, he caught a glimpse of Bogdanovic on his right, and started to pass the ball.

When Bogdanovic received the basketball, he was two steps away from the three-point line, so Iguodala did not stick him to death, but "waited" outside the three-point line.

Seeing this, Bogdanovic, who was dribbling the ball, suddenly pulled up and shot a "Warrior-style" unreasonable three-pointer!

Iguodala was so frightened that he hurried forward to block him, but because he was too anxious and didn't control his body well, he just knocked Bogdanovic to the ground!

The referee's whistle sounded and Cole covered his head. This is three free throws!

But soon, Cole found himself thinking too much. This is not three free throws, but a four-pointer!

"Go in! The second three-pointer in a row! My goodness, Bogdanovic! He repaid Henson's trust in him, and he blocked the bad voices! Bojan Bogda Norwich, he has the opportunity to narrow the difference to only one point!"

Stephenson ran towards Bogdanovic excitedly and helped him up. But on the way, he hit Green intentionally or unintentionally.

Green couldn't bear it, how dare a trash treat himself like this! ? You know, he is a player that even James can dare to.

So Green rushed forward and gave Stephenson a hard push. Suddenly, the scene became chaotic.

Cole yelled from the sidelines, the players pulled and pulled, and the referee's whistle kept blowing.

Henson laughed because his plan was successful. Stephenson and Boyan have done what they are good at.