The Basketball Court Swordsman

Henson has been worried about the death of the Warriors and made some targeted arrangements for Game 4 of the series. It's just a pity that Henson's arrangement didn't work. In the fourth game of the series, the Pacers lost at the Oracle Arena.

"This is a crucial victory. The Golden State Warriors tied the series to a 2-2 tie. Although before coming to the Bay Area, Green threatened to let the Pacers go home with a 1-3 score. But I believe that even if the total score is now 2 to 2, Coach Henson will definitely not be satisfied."

After the game, Henson shook his head helplessly. 115 to 110, the Pacers lost the Warriors. Today, the reason why Henson was killed did not surprise him at all-the fifth death.

In the last quarter of the game, Steve Kerr set up a five-small lineup. Henson also followed the original plan, let Brook Lopez play more low singles, and then blocked the Warriors' outside shooting.

But Lopez's singles efficiency did not meet Henson's requirements. Although Draymond Green is not an advantage, under his fierce physical confrontation, Lopez's offense is frequently blocked.

On the Warriors side, although the three-point line was blocked, Iguodala's sudden "resurrection" killed Henson by surprise.

As we all know, Andre Iguodala is the FMVP winner in the 14-15 season. Although the Warriors did not have Durant at the time, they were able to get FMVP honors in the heads of Curry, Thompson and Green, which shows Iguodala's excellent strength.

Since then, Iguodala has also been given the title of "playing dead" by fans. Because Iguodala was always tepid during the regular season, but when I got to the finals, Iguodala was able to perform like a superstar. In the season when he won the FMVP, Iguodala performed on both ends of the offense and defense. Both are worthy of the FMVP honor.

This season, Iguodala did the same. In the regular season, he averaged only 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, which is unremarkable by looking at the data. But in this game, Iguodala scored consecutive goals in the fourth quarter, using 18 points and 8 rebounds to make up for the Pacers' final cut.

When Henson asked the players to block the Warriors' shooters, Iguodala got a chance to score. As a result, the super role player of the Warriors has no softness, completely disrupting Henson's rhythm.

In this way, the Pacers lost in Oakland. Both sides let each other win a home game and an away game, dragging the series into a tie.

At the end of this game, the Warriors were not complacent. With the lessons of the first three games, they all know that the Pacers will not fall so easily. The Warriors can't feel safe until they have won four games.

As a result, at the press conference after the game, Cole shook his face all the way.

"We will continue to work hard. If we can get the match point at the Banker Life Arena, then I will try to end the match in Oakland."

Yes, the next game, the battlefield will return to Indianapolis. Moreover, one of the two teams will get the match point. Therefore, the two sides will definitely compete fiercely for victory in the next game.

On Henson's side, he didn't seem to lose the fourth game.

Because after trial and error in this game, Henson found the only way to curb death.

If this approach works in Indianapolis, then as Cole said, the finals will end in Oakland. It's just that the Pacers will win!

On June 11, the day before the start of the fifth game of the finals, Henson came to the training hall early.

Players familiar with Henson know that this guy will never come to work late, but it will never be early. It must be something unusual to come here early in the morning like today.

In fact, as soon as Henson arrived early in the morning, he held an emergency tactical meeting. The content of the meeting was simple, Henson wanted to change.

"You mean... Use Death Five vs. Death Five?" McMillan swallowed. He didn't know how many times he was scared by Henson.

McMillan's thinking is relatively old-fashioned, which is actually the reason why Henson was not optimistic about him as the head coach.

"You've all seen the result of Lopez's attack on the inside in the last game. Draymond Green still has two brushes. He can win the best defensive player award. It's not just that bad mouth. But fortunately, our defeat has not allowed us to completely lose the championship. Therefore, we still have room for change."

"But this season, we seldom play five small lineups." Becky Harmon pouted. Although the Pacers during the three consecutive championships have a history of playing five small lineups, this season, Henson has hardly sent a small lineup. The lineup played. Even if it is sent, it is only for a short period of time.

"Yes, running-in may be a problem, but this is the only way we can do it. I plan to have Antetokounmpo play at the fifth position, against Green, and let Siakam play at the fourth position, George at the third position, Bogda. Norwich's second position!"

"Move two starters at once? It's a big change, Henson."

"That's why I called you here. After today's training is over, I need everyone to adapt to this set of starters and their corresponding roles." Henson finished, clapped his hands, and signaled everyone to start work. .

"You can do this... are the players okay?"

"Don't worry, Nate, there is only one problem for professional teams, and that is the inability to win. As long as they can win, all problems will be solved." Henson smiled confidently. He didn't want to lose again in the match point. Up!

In the afternoon's confrontational training, when Henson announced the news that he would change tomorrow, the players were not panicked, but were extremely excited.

Danny Green and Lopez are the kind of team players, they don't mind being on the bench. And a group of young people heard that they want to play a small lineup, one by one must be gearing up. After all, this is an opportunity to attack the Warriors head-on!

The only way to curb the death of the fifth elementary school is to keep up with their rhythm. And Henson believes that his death five can even beat the Warriors' five deaths faster!

"The next game, no matter who loses or wins, there will be a match point. You certainly don't want to return to Oakland with the despair of being behind 2 to 3."

Hearing what Henson said, the players shook their heads.

"That's right. In the next game, I will make the five small lineups start as soon as the start. I only have one requirement, a quick fight! All give me the spirit of twelve points and quickly open the match! After establishing an advantage early , We can control the rhythm."

"Look at us, boss." Antetokounmpo echoed loudly. He didn't match up with Green yesterday, making Antetokounmpo seem to be unable to find his target in an instant.

In the next game, he will let Draymond Green's nightmare continue.

"Very well, if all goes well, guys, we will raise the O'Brien Cup with our hands under the noses of the Oaklanders. I feel so happy to imagine the expressions they desire but can't get. I hope you can let me The imaginary picture reappears."

The last way to deal with the death five, Henson has moved to the table, this is his last desperate move. But Henson believes that he has a bigger win. He did not consider the tie-break, because in Henson's plan, the finals should end in two more games.

After the confrontation training, Henson ran into Bird's office. Due to the fierce competition in the finals, tickets were basically sold out in advance. Therefore, the official also sells tickets in advance.

But Henson came to the office this time and asked Bird to immediately stop pre-sale tickets for the tiebreaker.

"What are you talking about?" Bird was a little confused. Although Henson is a minority shareholder in a sports drink company, in the NBA, he never cared about the Pacers' business affairs. Why did you suddenly care about the ticket?

"I said, stop pre-sale tickets for the tiebreaker now. Otherwise, it will be troublesome for you to refund your tickets in the future."

Seeing that Byrd was still stunned, Henson shook his head, and then switched to a more familiar language.

"There is no tiebreaker, Bird. When we return from Oakland next time, the Pacers are already world champions! Within two games, the finals will end."

"Crazy man." Byrd shook his head, believing that tomorrow, the reporters will definitely stir up this matter.