The Basketball Court Swordsman

Larry Bird sighed when facing a bunch of reporters below.

Since Henson's return, Bird has basically retreated behind the scenes. After all, Henson is now the general manager and head coach of the Pacers, so Bird doesn't even have to come forward to negotiate matters, so it's fine to leave it to Henson.

He and his assistant Pritchard have been busy with the Pacers' business affairs, and basketball affairs have not been worried about for a long time.

But thanks to Henson, Bird appeared in front of reporters again today because of basketball affairs.

"Mr. Larry Bird, how do you explain the Pacers' cancellation of the pre-sale tie-breaker tickets?" The reporter finally asked.

The purpose of the reporters interviewing Bird today is to understand why the Pacers suddenly cancelled the pre-sale of tickets for the tiebreaker.

Just yesterday afternoon, the Pacers officially announced that they would close the ticket pre-purchase window for the tiebreaker and refund all the expenses of fans who have already purchased tickets. Throughout the history of the NBA, no team has ever done this. After all, judging from the current situation, the Pacers and Warriors have a higher probability of playing tie-breakers.

Once, the Lakers pre-sold tickets for the Finals in the Western Conference Finals. But there has never been any team that will cancel the pre-sale. After all, which team will have trouble with money?

Faced with this problem, Bird looked at his hands. Back then, he pretended to be compelling but was familiar with it. But what Henson told him, Bird was a little uncomfortable.

After all, Bird is really old, and it's not easy to pretend. Just like a middle-aged person, it is impossible to say "Don't bully the young and poor".

But in order to give the reporters an explanation, and to cooperate with the work of Henson's bastard, Byrd put his mouth close to the microphone.

"Why cancel the pre-sale? It's simple, because Coach Henson told me that the finals will end in six games."

As soon as Bird finished speaking, there was an uproar as expected. The basketball legend of Indianapolis shook his head. I can only help you get here.

Therefore, on June 12, before the start of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, the Warriors players were aggrieved.

"Bird is right. The finals will end in six games. However, it will be us who will win the championship trophy in Oakland!" Draymond Green will naturally not be subdued and accept reporters on the sidelines. During the interview, he was the first to jump out and complain.

"I know that the Pacers want to use this way to influence our psychology. But this will not work, we will not be afraid. Bringing the match point back to Oakland is our goal today." Kevin. Durant also responded strongly.

"How long has Larry Bird not appeared in front of the media? I have reason to believe that this time the incident was actually directed by Coach Henson himself. However, he should focus on tactics." Ke believes that Henson is useless to engage in these crooked ways. Unless he can find a way to contain the Warriors tactically, the Warriors can win no matter how much he can.

But in fact, everyone in the Warriors blamed Henson. Henson did this not to dampen the morale of the Warriors, but to motivate his players!

Now that he has no words to improve morale, Henson uses his own methods to improve the morale of the players.

"Now the whole world knows that we are going to end this season in six games. So, there is no retreat! Forget the **** tie-break, I never thought about playing the seventh game! So, don’t you guys. Take a chance. I want you all to win the next two games! As long as you strictly implement my arrangements, I believe the Warriors will not be able to contain us anymore! The trial time is over, starting today to win the O'Brien Cup , Every step must be steady!"

In the locker room, Henson was giving his final speech to the players. Destroying the morale of the Warriors? Henson didn't have that leisure time. He has always only considered his team, trying to make his team better.

The players walked out of the locker room with bloodthirsty eyes, and their desire for victory has been completely guided by Henson.

Next, it is time to implement new tactics.

Cole thought Henson was just doing crooked ways, but Henson had actually prepared a big gift for Cole!

On the basketball court, Steve Kerr is still considering whether to switch to the death five team in advance today. As everyone knows, after waiting for the starting players of both sides to stand in the designated position, Cole discovered that his idea had been implemented by Henson in advance.

Moreover, the execution is more determined.

That puzzling Chinese coach, directly sent a starting lineup of the dead five!

"It has changed, and it has changed quite a lot! With the exception of Chris Paul, the other four Pacers have changed positions. Coach Henson finally made a major change in Game 5 of the series."

"Antetokounmpo, Siakam, George, Bogdanovic and CP3. Coach Henson... Almost sent a five-small lineup! He did it, it was too risky ." Mike Brin had to admire Henson's courage.

Under normal circumstances, a team's lineup is naturally the more stable the better. Therefore, arbitrarily changing the team formation may achieve unexpected results, and may also reap unexpected disasters.

Now, whether Henson's first death five caused his own death or the death of the Warriors, it is not known at all.

Pachulia saw Antetokounmpo standing in the middle circle preparing to compete with him, eyes full of surprise.

This guy actually came to play number five? But on second thought, he is 2.11 meters tall and has long arms. It seems that there is nothing wrong with playing the fifth position.

In fact, if Antetokounmpo encounters a strong inside line in the low post, it will naturally be very difficult to defend. But today's Warriors are the same as the Heat back then. They have not had a decent number five player.

When Pachulia was thinking about it, the referee threw the ball high into the air. Antetokounmpo successfully competed for basketball, but Pachulia, who was distracted, failed to react immediately.

The basketball was photographed in Paul's hands, and everyone on the Warriors was at a loss. Because they don't know how to deploy defenses against the Pacers' five small lineups. Not to mention the players, even Cole off the court is stunned at this time.

Previously, Cole and the Warriors did make adequate preparations for this game. But none of the preparations are based on the premise that the Pacers play five minors.

Antetokounmpo fell on the perimeter, and Pachulia had to fall on the perimeter. After all, no one can guarantee that Antetokounmpo's three-pointers in the finals g3 will suddenly come back.

Siakam also contained Draymond Green and locked him out of the three-point line. As a result, the entire penalty area of ​​the Warriors was empty, at the mercy of George.

Paul really gave the ball to George, and the No. 13 broke through Klay Thompson with a series of shaking.

Although Thompson is indeed a defensive gate, George is also an offensive heavy artillery, his firepower is not so easy to resist.

Seeing that Thompson seemed unable to stop George's breakthrough alone, Durant came to help defend.

This is the conditioned reflex of most players. Even if they know in their hearts that they can't miss someone, they will always lean on the ball and eliminate the biggest threat.

George is waiting for Durant's help, so that he can deliver the ball to Bogdanovic.

The Croatian striker's weapon for survival in the Pacers is the three-pointer. Facing his own strengths, Bogdanovic really did not miss.

By the time Durant stretched his arms to seal back, the basketball shot by Bogdanovic had already flown halfway. What followed was the pleasant sound of friction between the net and the basketball.

Henson smiled, the Warriors' defense has no rules!

"I scored a goal at the beginning. Bogdanovic is definitely one of the most underrated European shooters. Coach Henson has a strong scoring ability. It seems that he is ready to open the score at the beginning of the game!

Mike Brin is indeed the one who watched all the finals with Henson and guessed what he wanted to do at a glance.

As for how the Warriors can curb the Pacers' scoring momentum, that's Steve Kerr's job.

After switching to the Warriors offense, they are still a bit at a loss. Now, which one is the most efficient to focus on? Before the start of the game, Cole deliberately arranged for Green to play Lopez in a dislocation. But now that Lopez is not there at all, this tactic is naturally unnecessary.

In the end, Curry decided to give the ball to the KD singles with the greatest grasp.

Although on the offensive end, KD's counterpoint is Bogdanovic. But on the defensive end, the defender of KD is still George.

Durant gritted his teeth and decided to play singles with the ball. He wants Henson to see who can solve the battle in six games.

Durant called a screen, and Green quickly made the pick and roll. However, after a change of position, Siakam, who defended Durant, did not seem to suffer too much in mobility and height.

Durant suddenly took a shot after a few rhythm changes, but failed to fool Siakam. Siakam stretched out his long arm, blocking Durant's field of vision, and the basketball knocked out of the box!

Antetokounmpo personally grabbed the defensive rebound, Zaza Pachulia's mediocre strength, but there is no way for him to take the rebound from the top of Antetokounmpo's head.

At the moment of protecting the rebound, Antetokounmpo personally held the ball to advance. The fast pace of offensive and defensive transitions made the warriors known for their fast pace caught off guard.

No. 34 of the Pacers walked to the free throw line and suddenly stopped to shoot. Before the Warriors could react, the score became 4-0.

"Offensive and defensive, at least in the first two rounds, the Pacers' five small lineups made the Warriors very embarrassed at both offensive and defensive ends. For the moment, Coach Henson's change really caught the Warriors by surprise."

Henson's five small lineups showed their strength, defense, offense, three-pointers, breakthrough and speed, and the Pacers have all the starting points.

Cole clenched his fists and glanced at Iguodala, who was sitting on the bench. At this time, the Warriors coach also wanted to put the five small lineup on the court in advance to fight Henson.

However, that is exactly what Henson wants to see.