The Basketball Court Swordsman

"Go, shrink the penalty area, don't let that guy attack the inside! We need to do a good job of defense first, as long as the defense is stable, all difficulties will be solved!"

During the timeout, Tom Thibodeau nervously arranged tactics for the players. He didn't expect his "old friend" Henson would give him such a big surprise, a 2.11-meter point guard? How could Thibodeau think of it in advance!

Henson was in stark contrast with Thibodeau. During the timeout, he only said a word to the players before returning to the bench. For the rest of the time, Henson handed over the tactical board to Becky Harmon.

O'Neal laughed and said: "This guy is more and more like Phil Jackson."

But in fact, Henson and "Zen Master" are completely different. Phil Jackson is accustomed to letting the players solve the problems by themselves, and Henson...he doesn't speak because his team hasn't encountered any problems.

After a short timeout, the players from both sides returned to the court. Thibodeau and Henson did not make substitutions, and they still started the five tigers. After all, the game has only been played for four minutes, and the substitution is still too early.

"Coach Thibodeau did not change. Maybe he found a way to contain the Pacers with this lineup. Let me not see if the Timberwolves can succeed."

Once, Henson and Thibodeau's game was very exciting. Because the two teams are close in strength, and Henson's level at that time is also limited, it is impossible to calculate Thibodeau so thoroughly.

But now that Henson is the godfather of basketball in Indianapolis, Thibodeau has not even played in the finals. I have to say that the gap between the two of them is gradually widening. However, most people ignore this point.

After the game restarted, the Timberwolves' first offense was successful. Jimmy Butler's emergency stop jumper was very difficult, because George almost sealed his face.

But the superstar is always the superstar. Butler was shooting for the Pacers, and the foundation is very good. This was a jerky stop jumper in the interference, Butler easily hit. 8 to 15, it seems that the Timberwolves have improved.

However, Henson understood that all this was just an illusion. The Timberwolves' goal just now depends entirely on Butler's personal ability, and the tactic has nothing to do with it.

Besides, the key to testing Thibodeau’s success is not on the offensive end of the Timberwolves, but on the defensive end!

"Butler can still score goals, but it can't solve the problem fundamentally. The biggest problem for the Timberwolves is not not being able to score, but not being able to defend. This round, let's see what the defensive master Thibodeau brings us. "

However, Thibodeau did not bring any surprises. As Henson expected, Thibodeau's approach was to contain Antetokounmpo by shrinking the restricted area!

So this time, when the "Greek Monster" broke through Gibson and went inside, he was no longer facing an empty restricted zone, but a blockade by Donska at the edge of the reasonable collision zone!

Antetokounmpo forced a jump, Gibson and Towns blocked the back cover. Even if Antetokounmpo has good physical fitness, he lost his focus under such a confrontation.

"The defense is done!?" Xibodu clenched his fists happily, but Antetokounmpo's next move made the defensive master into despair.

At the moment when Antetokounmpo was about to fall to the ground, he spotted Lopez who was lying in the bottom corner!

The Greek did not hesitate, and with a flexible wrist, he passed the basketball between Downs and Gibson!

"The fake is the real story, haha, Antetokounmpo played very smartly!"

The moment Lopez received the ball, Jimmy Butler actively made it up. But Lopez is always experienced and sophisticated. He stared at the basket, but used a pass without looking at people to pass the opportunity to George.

After the beautiful transmission of two big guys, George got a big open opportunity. As the Pacers' leading scorer, George will naturally lead by example.

He shot the ball steadily, leaving no chance for the Timberwolves to make up for their mistakes. The basketball crossed a rainbow arc and then caught hollow.

The tumbling sound of the Nets made Henson on the sideline extremely enjoyable.

"A three-pointer! Nice cooperation. Although Antetokounmpo is not a direct assist, his pass is very accurate and timely! Can you see it!? He plays like a real point guard!"

Kenny Smith couldn't help yelling, Henson's arrangement was too delicate.

Henson applauded lightly, you shrink the penalty area, the Pacers' three-pointers can kill people.

At 18 to 8, the Timberwolves players hadn't reacted, and the point difference was widened to double digits. Antetokounmpo has played one star before, but now he has a stronger ability to read the game and grasp the pass.

Later, Towns planned to play Lopez in the back, but he encountered a brave double-team from Antetokounmpo.

Although Gibson is capable of three-pointers, he has to be able to receive a basketball to shoot three-pointers. However, under the interference of the two elders, Lopez and Antetokounmpo, Towns could not see Gibson.

Towns' singles plan failed, and the Timberwolves reorganized the offense. Once Towns passes the ball, Antetokounmpo will immediately return to Gibson, not giving the Timberwolves a chance.

The ball passed back and forth for 20 seconds, and there was still no chance of transmission in the last 4 seconds. The Pacers' defense is solid, and Henson has to thank Thibodeau for this.

After all, many things in Henson's defensive system are learned from Thibodeau. However, he improved better than Thibodeau.

Jimmy Butler desperately made a strong shot from beyond the three-point line, and the 24-second offense was about to end. Of course, the basketball just hits the front of the rim and it is impossible to hit. In fact, this ball is not a three-pointer, it has already made Jimmy Butler breathe out.

Antetokounmpo opened his long arm round and grabbed the defensive rebound. Barkley shook his head, and it seemed that another triple-double machine was about to be born.

After winning the basketball, Antetokounmpo personally held the ball and quickly pushed, but this time, Antetokounmpo did not break through, but passed the ball vigorously just after half the game!

The basketball quickly jumped into the bottom corner on the right, when people realized that Oladipo was vacant!

In order to prevent Antetokounmpo from breaking through, the Bulls' overall defensive position has shrunk. As a result, Antetokounmpo passed the ball in advance. Not every time, it is necessary to use breakthrough points to solve the problem.

"The shot was really timely, he was so good!" McMillan happily praised Henson, but Henson took it for granted.

He has emphasized many times that Antetokounmpo's ability to read the game is very different from before.

Oladipo practiced his three-pointers hard this summer, coupled with the role of the Henson badge, his long-range shooting ability has been greatly improved.

So, while Jeff Teague was still thinking about where Oladipo would break through, the "Little Wade" who was reborn in Nirvana in Indianapolis just pulled up and shot!

Teague's height is not dominant, and the reaction is still half a beat. Therefore, Oladipo's shooting was not disturbed at all.

"No!" Xibodu covered his head with both hands in despair. He looked at the basketball flying in the air and prayed to God not to enter.

If he did, his layout would collapse!

But it is a pity that God did not watch basketball today.

"Victor Oladipo, a hollow three-pointer into the net! Beautiful, Antetokounmpo made two consecutive passes, which resulted in a three-pointer for the Pacers. I have never seen such a big player, he is too Almighty. Fortunately, he doesn't know how to shoot, otherwise other teams won't be able to play."

Oladipo happily high-five with Antetokounmpo, he can play off the ball, which also means that he can seamlessly connect with Antetokounmpo and George!

21 to 8, the Timberwolves fell into despair since the first quarter. In addition, the Pacers, who had 5 games and 4 losses in the preseason, finally revealed their bloodthirsty true colors.

Before the start, Jimmy Butler said that he would not pity on the court because this is Henson's last season.

Similarly, Henson will not "be downplaying life and death" like Wade and Kobe because this is his last season.

What he needs is not to enjoy this season, but to win the **** championship! Competitive sports without victory, what can be enjoyed! ?

After Oladipo scored, Henson turned to look at Thibodeau in the other half.

"Taste the meal I prepared for you, friend."