The Basketball Court Swordsman

Since the regular season entered into March, the East has fallen into panic.

The Pacers have basically determined the league's first position in the regular season. Their current record of 55 wins and 6 losses is simply unmatched.

You know, the Boston Celtics, now ranked second in the East, have a record of only 38 wins and 22 losses. The gap between the first and second is so big, it is enough to prove how terrible the Pacers dominance in the regular season.

In fact, let alone the Celtics. Even the Warriors who have scored a series of devastating victories in the regular season have a record of 50 wins and 10 losses.

The record of 50 wins and 10 losses is already very scary, but compared with the Pacers' 55 wins and 6 losses, it seems to be a little worse.

With the Pacers already determined the first place in the East, the fourth and fifth positions in the East have undoubtedly become "hot potatoes" and no one wants to take over.

Because if they rank fourth and fifth in the East, it means that they will have to meet the Pacers in the second round. This kind of panic made some Eastern teams suddenly start to burst into combat power, because they all want to rush to the top three in the Eastern Conference in order to avoid the Pacers.

Other Eastern teams are beginning to lose some inexplicable goals because their rankings are a bit too high. If you can fall to seventh or sixth in the east, you can also avoid early encounters with the Pacers.

In order to avoid a team and made so nervous in the regular season, since Jordan's Bulls dynasty ended, this is the first time this happened in the East.

In this chaotic situation, Henson finally ushered in the final game of the regular season in the first season after his return.

On April 12, at North Shore Gardens, players from Henson and Stevens were running on the court.

At this time, Isaiah Thomas is breaking through for a layup. Although he is only 1.75 meters tall, Thomas's small jump hooks on both sides after the breakthrough are very easy to use. Using a jump hook to layup can indeed avoid blocking as much as possible.

So, with Lopez's help, Thomas still scored the ball. After this goal, the Celtics have led the Pacers by 10 points. But Henson still sat steadily on the bench, not caring about it.

He doesn't care about winning or losing this game. Because the Pacers have long established the league's number one spot, they have long lost the possibility of winning 70. Therefore, Henson has no desire to win the regular season.

"A beautiful layup. Before this season, absolutely no one believed that a player with a height of only 1.75 meters can actually enter the top five of the MVP ranking! There is no doubt that Thomas Jr. will be the greatest in NBA history. One of the little players."

"Compared to Isaiah Thomas, I think Coach Henson and Coach Stevens are more amazing. Their team ranked first and second in the Eastern Conference this season. A few years ago, they were even Work together. The coaches who came out of one system divided the top two positions in the division. I think even the coaches of the Spurs can hardly achieve such an achievement."

The two commentators were chatting vigorously, but the game had entered the garbage time early.

Although there is still a quarter and a half before the end of the game, Henson and Stevens both replaced all the main players in a very tacit understanding.

As of now, the Pacers' record is 68 wins and 13 losses. Whether they win or lose, they have defeated the 67-win Warriors and become the league's first.

The Celtics' record is 52 wins and 29 losses. Facing only 50 wins against the Cavaliers, the Celtics are still second in the East even if they lose. What's more, they are very likely to win this game.

Therefore, the outcome of this game is not really meaningful. Last night, Henson and Stevens agreed that this game is right as a military training. Everyone should not be true to each other and face defeat.

Seeing that the head coaches of both sides have replaced all the main players, Van Gundy and Weber on the commentary stage also expanded the topic from this game to the playoffs.

"Actually, the personal data of the Pacers players this season is not very impressive." Weber raised a topic that attracted Van Gundy's attention.

"The top three scoring players this season are Harden, Thomas Jr. and Westbrook. Among the top three players in the assist list, there is no Chris Paul's name. The top three rebounders are even more unlikely to walk. Players. After all, Henson has no rebounding monsters like Jordan, Drummond and Whiteside."

Webber, wearing glasses, paused, seeming to want to relax, and then continued, "The only Pacers to enter the top three in the personal stats list is Paul. He is the league's steals leader this season. In addition, walking The other players of the Zerg team do not have any personal data to rank in the top three."

"That's why you said that the personal data of the Pacers players is actually not enough to burst?" Van Gundy asked with a smile.

"Yes, but it just shows how balanced the Pacers are now. They are not known for their personal heroism, but they can always win the game with their overall strength. When only one player is selected in the top three of the personal data list , And still get 68 wins. I think in the East, even the Clevelandans can hardly compete with them."

"Yeah, the Pacers are very integrated." Jeff Van Gundy nodded in agreement. "Although the Pacers players are not the top scorers and rebounders, I can just say a bunch of Pacers' strengths. The names of good players. George, Paul, Antetokounmpo, Oladipo, Siakam, Bogdanovic... There is no team in the league, the lineup can be like them There is depth."

"So, the Pacers have only one opponent this season." Webber smiled. Although he didn't say which team it was, everyone knew it well.

Pacers VS Warriors, fans' expectations for this duel have been getting higher and higher.

The chat time always flies quickly. After a while, the final match between the Pacers and the Celtics in the regular season ended. 106 to 100, the Celtics defeated the Pacers at North Shore Gardens, ranking second in the East with a record of 53 wins.

This means that neither the Celtics nor the Cavaliers will meet the Pacers in advance. The poor Raptors and Wizards must face the Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

After the game, Stevens and Henson embraced. Henson never thought that he and his teaching assistant could actually occupy the top two positions in the Eastern Conference. What's even more incredible is that both of these coaches came from Indianapolis.

"Congratulations, you won a league first in the first year you came back. Sure enough, you shouldn't have retired in the first place, Henson."

"It's just the first place in the regular season. Before winning the championship, this season is not a success." Henson looked very good, even if his team lost today.

"Then I can't congratulate you, because we are also going for the championship." Stevens smiled.

Henson didn't think Stevens was bragging. A coach who can use a player like Thomas as an MVP-level point guard who averaged 29.1 points per game is not a vegetarian.

"I hope in the Eastern Conference finals, we can meet, Brad. But be sure to hold on, don't let the appointment."

Henson knew that Stevens' Celtics and James' Cavaliers were destined to meet early in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The winner of the two teams advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.

So, he patted Stevens solemnly on the shoulder. He played James in the Eastern Conference Finals every year, and Henson got tired of it. It would be great to think about it if you can have a peak duel with Stevens.

After the game, Henson returned to the locker room. The players also seem to be very excited about the upcoming playoffs. Henson didn't need to say anything, their morale was already very high.

Yes, although the Pacers have no scoring and rebounding champions, they have the determined Paul, George with all-round scoring methods, Antetokounmpo, who is against the era, Oladipo, and Brogdon who are strong. , The voter Bogdanovic, the potential Siakam, the experienced Lopez and Channing Fry...

Whether a team is strong is not judged by the personal data of the players.

Henson clenched his fists and waited for the next game to start. He would enter the playoffs for the first time after two years!

The fierce collision, the harsh shout, the whistle of the referee and the roar of the coaches of both sides... Just thinking about this scene, Henson felt blood boiled.

After preparing for a season, it is time to harvest.

Golden State Warriors, don't feel that you are already stable...