The Basketball Court Swordsman

On April 24, the fifth game of the Warriors and Clippers series. Kevin Durant, who scored 45 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists, admitted.

The Los Angeles Clippers let them lose their skin!

Before the series began, who would have thought that the Clippers could play the fifth game with the Warriors? Before the start of Game 5, who would have thought that the Clippers could win the game with Durant scored 45 points.

This series is full of too many unknowns, the Clippers desperately resisted all the way, causing great trouble to the Warriors. And after today's game, they are going to play g6!

Although in the end, the Warriors are still very likely to win the series. But the Clippers were towed to g6 in the first round, and the Warriors actually failed.

Of course, the fact that the Clippers won Game 5 of the series and dragged the game into g6 can no longer inspire Devin Casey and his players. After all, the game between the Pistons and the Pacers was over in only 4 games. How can a team that has been eliminated be motivated?

After the series went to Detroit, Henson still had no mercy. In the third game of the series, the Pacers swallowed the Pistons with 53.2% of their 3-pointers, with a 29-point difference. In the fourth game, Antetokounmpo had 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in a large triple-double, which made Griffin cry after the game.

Although Griffin and the Pistons are hailed as "tragic heroes" by many fans, such awards cannot change the fact that the Pistons lost completely. Compared to these titles, Henson still prefers real victories.

4 to 0, Henson did not show mercy. He swept through the first round with ease. Henson is right, not all teams are like the Clippers, and not all teams are like the Warriors.

The Pistons do not have the tenacity of the Clippers, and the Pacers do not underestimate the enemy like the Warriors.

The Warriors at this time must still worry about the Clippers, but the Pacers at this time are already preparing for their second round.

Brad Stevens is only one step away from victory.

This year, the Pacers, 76ers, Raptors and Celtics were called "East Big 4" by the media. There is no doubt that the situation in the East is also complicated by the existence of these four teams.

Naturally, the sudden emergence of the Raptors and 76ers needless to say, the changes brought by Jimmy Butler and Leonard to these two teams needless to say.

The reason why the Celtics have attracted much attention is related to their excellent performance last season.

Last season, in the absence of two superstars Irving and Hayward, the Celtics almost reached the finals. Therefore, after the return of Irving and Hayward this year, it is normal for people to be optimistic about the Celtics.

Before the start of this season, all 22 experts on eSPN predicted that the Celtics will reach the Eastern Conference finals. In addition, they also predicted that the Celtics will achieve a record of 60 wins and 22 losses, ranking first in the East. And because the Pacers lost Paul at the time, experts believe that Henson's team can only be second.

This shows how much people expect the Celtics at the beginning of the season.

However, during the regular season, the Celtics' results were the worst in the East Big4. If their 49 wins are placed in the West, they can only be ranked sixth. Moreover, this number of wins is far from the 60 wins predicted by people. Not to mention, compared to the Pacers' 74 wins.

But Stevens knows very well that the regular season is the regular season and the playoffs are the playoffs. How far the regular season rankings and playoffs can go, never draw an equal sign.

So in the playoffs, the Celtics showed good offensive power. Today is the fourth matchup between the Celtics and the Bucks. At this time, the series total score has become 3 to 0.

In other words, the Celtics can easily advance if they win today's ball.

Easily advance in this glorious way of sweeping your opponents!

Stevens is full of confidence in this game. In this series, the Celtics have shown stronger qualities than the Bucks.

The Celtics showed their strength at both ends of the offense and defense. On the defensive end, they limited the Pacers' offense very well. In the first game, they only allowed their opponents to score 74 points, including a poor 9 points in a single quarter. .

On the offensive end, they made good use of Irving’s offensive strength, and the Celtics benefited a lot from the offensive opportunities that Irving attracted.

Thinking of this, Stevens suddenly saw the man's face again. The man who even his best friend is his rival. Last season, his team was eliminated by that man in the Eastern Conference Finals.

Unexpectedly, this year, they would meet in advance in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

"That guy Henson, he may be studying himself desperately now." Stevens thought.

"Ah cut!"

Henson, who had just watched a movie with his family, sneezed, not knowing which guy was talking about himself behind his back.

If Stevens knew that Henson had just watched "Captain Marvel" with his daughter without watching the Celtics game video, I don't know what he would think.

He thought that Henson should be very nervous now, but in fact Henson is extremely relaxed. In An Jiali's words, "I never saw you so relaxed during the regular season."

"Henson, will you have to work later when you go back?" An Jiali asked with concern while walking on the road.

After all, it must be past ten o'clock when I get home. If I still have to work at this time, I will definitely work late.

An Jiali knew what the Celtics and Stevens meant to Henson, but unexpectedly, Henson shook her head.

"No, I'm very tired today. I will go to bed after I get home today. Of course, I won't forget to tell you a bedtime story."

Henson smiled at Emily, his state was as relaxed as he was on vacation.

"You...very confident, Henson." An Jiali was naturally very happy to hear that Henson didn't want to stay up late to work. But at the same time, An Jiali didn't want Henson to lose the victory because he wanted to be with his family.

"I should have confidence, after all, I am the defending champion."

"But the Celtics are very different this season from last season. They are likely to sweep the Bucks tonight and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals."

"I know, it's a rare day when I don't talk about work, but do you still worry about it? Hahaha, how come you have become exactly like Bird. Don't worry, there will be no problems with the game. Staying with you will not affect you. To my preparation."

Henson tenderly kissed his wife and daughter on the cheeks, after which he remembered a similar conversation with Bird during the day.

"You mean, you don't worry about the Celtics at all!? You guys are always so confident. I know you beat them last season. But this year's Celtics are completely different from last season. ."

Bird sat behind his desk, spreading his hands. When Henson said he wanted to give the team a day off instead of training, Bird asked Henson if he was nervous about doing so.

So, the answer he got was, "I don't worry about the Celtics at all."

"You are right, the Celtics this season is different from last season. They...weaker." Henson looked at Bird and said without any doubt.

"Weaker?"

"Well, it's weaker. After Owen and Hayward, the Celtics' combat effectiveness is weaker. I know, you think this is a fantasy. After all, the Celtics may be able to sweep the heroes tonight. Deer. But I'm telling the truth, the Celtics are weaker."

It is not unfounded that Henson said that. This season, when Irving and Hayward came back, their form was much worse than before. Especially Irving, Henson thinks he is one of the most overrated stars this season.

And before the start of the season, Irving promised that Celtics fans planned to renew their contract with the team this summer. But after the start of the season, Irving's attitude has changed 180 degrees. Rumors about leaving in the summer have been going on for several months.

Whether Irving’s new club is the Lakers, Nets or Knicks, such rumors will definitely hurt the Celtics’ locker room atmosphere.

And after Irving's return, the number of shots taken by rookies such as Rochelle, Tatum and Jaylen Brown will also be affected. After the change in tactical status, the performance of these little guys is not advancing but retreating compared to last season.

Before Stevens went to the Celtics, Henson reminded that the Celtics team is very, very complicated. Whether it's the locker room or the management, everyone may have their own ghosts, and the relationship is not as pure as the walkers. A simple coaching ability may not necessarily succeed in the Celtics.

Now, Stevens must have a deep feeling for this sentence.

Under such internal and external troubles, Henson did not think that the Celtics would bring him trouble. Even the head coach of the Celtics is Brad Stevens.

"Bird, I remember you told me before the start of the season that we cannot sweep the Celtics 4-0 this season."

Hearing what Henson said, Byrd nodded, it was indeed what he said.

"This time, I will prove you wrong, Bird. 4 to 0, nothing is impossible. Don't worry, I won't let any accidents happen. If I can, I should leave and be with my family tonight. Go to the movies."

Bird knew that Henson never underestimated the enemy. There is only one reason why he dares to relax so much.

He is 100% sure that he can defeat his opponent!