The Basketball Court Swordsman

The Pacers had one more day off than the Celtics, and Henson also gave the players a day off. Therefore, before the start of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Henson at least ensured that the players' physical fitness was not a problem.

On the training ground today, Henson found that the players were full of energy. They have had enough rest, and now they can't wait to go out and "hunting."

"Boss, about the Celtics, do you want to arrange any special tactics?" After the training began, Becky Harmon thought that Henson would deploy any new tactics. After all, only she knew that Henson was studying the Celtics long before the end of the series with the Pistons.

People thought that Henson was indifferent to the Celtics, but in fact, Henson was just prepared.

"Nothing special. To deal with the Celtics, we just need to do as usual." Henson stood on the sidelines with a relaxed expression.

"Well... even for Kelly Irving, don't you make any special arrangements?"

"I don't think shrinking double-teaming is a special arrangement, because we will do this for any star."

"You can always evaluate everything before the game starts." Becky Harmon shook her head, and she suddenly felt that her worries were unnecessary. Because with her knowledge of Henson, Henson could not fight an unprepared battle.

"You will have this ability sooner or later, Becky. I know that the media have a high opinion of the Celtics. But I also often say that the media will just fart."

Henson also watched the sports news this morning. There is no doubt that after the Celtics eliminated the Bucks 4-0, the experts seemed to have forgotten the Celtics’ terrible regular season record and turned to the Celtics. The special person blew up.

Indeed, compared to the Pacers sweeping the Pistons. The Celtics swept the Bucks, the gold content is indeed higher. As everyone knows, the Bucks' progress this season is very obvious. At least in Henson's view, the Pistons can't compare with the Bucks.

Last season, the Bucks ranked eighteenth in the NBA in defensive efficiency. This season it rose to fifth. It can be said that the Bucks have achieved a qualitative leap. Budenhorse adjusted the defensive strategy of the Bucks to make the Bucks closer in defense. The principle of prioritizing internal protection makes many teams feel uncomfortable, which makes the Bucks sixth in the league in blocked shots.

Last season, the Bucks were the team with the worst rebound protection in the league, especially defensive rebounds. As the saying goes, the rebounder wins the world, so this season the Bucks have taken a leap, with a defensive rebound rate of 75.5%, second in the league and second only to the Pacers. This data is enough to shock other teams, I have to say, this is really incredible.

The arrival of Budenholzer has made great changes to the Bucks' system and the record has also made great progress. He is the coach who has promoted his team the most since Kerr succeeded Mark Jackson as the Warriors in 2014.

In this age where winning depends on the star, and losing is the coach. Budenholzer has become a living example, always reminding you: how important a good coach is to a team.

However, it is such a team that has made great progress and achieved good results, but it has been easily swept by the Celtics.

Therefore, it is not unreasonable that experts suddenly began to "kneel and lick" the Celtics again.

Although the Celtics are indeed commendable for sweeping the Bucks, Henson still believes that the media has blown the Celtics too much.

First of all, the Milwaukee Bucks are not as powerful as people think. It's as if the Clippers have won the Warriors two games. You can't rely on this to say that the Clippers are a championship-level team.

The Bucks have improved a lot this season, and the premise of the improvement is that the Bucks played too poorly last season. Like the Pacers, people will not use the word "a lot of progress" to describe, because the Pacers have done almost perfect last season. This season, naturally there will be no room for improvement.

Second, the Bucks are a team without superstars. Bledsoe, Middleton and Mirotic are not the first-tier stars in the league. But the Celtics have Owen, Hayward and Horford, as well as Tatum and Jaylen Brown who claim to have top talents.

In the case of such a big gap in the lineup, the Celtics swept the Bucks, in fact, there is no need to be more proud.

The Celtics are still the Celtics, even if the opponent swept in the first round of the series, they can't hide the fact that the Celtics have become weaker.

Thinking of this, Henson patted Becky Harmon on the shoulder. This female coach is a bit overly nervous sometimes.

"Remember, Becky. As the team coach, as the true controller of this team. As long as you have confidence, your players will not give up. So, stay calm at all times, especially with your players and coaching staff. In front of you, understand?"

Becky Harmon nodded. She knew that if she wanted to be the head coach of the Pacers, she still had a lot to learn.

"Tonight, I asked everyone to go back and rest early, and no additional training is allowed. Tomorrow will be the game, I don't want them to overdraw all their physical strength in advance."

"Don't you personally urge them to leave the training ground today?" Becky Harmon smiled. In the past, if he wanted to prevent players from practicing, Henson would rush everyone to give up.

"I won't play cat and mouse games with them today. I have an appointment tonight."

"Oh? Go out with your family?"

"No," Henson raised his eyebrows, "have an appointment with the Celtics coach."

There were two men sitting in a quiet little bar, and the bartender was standing behind the bar seriously, always following orders. The two men talked and laughed, clinking glasses from time to time.

Located in downtown Indianapolis, this bar is one of the best business bars in the world. But the reason why there are only two people here today is because these two men have rounded it up.

"...Remember the previous time? If I hadn't pulled you in time, you might have beaten that **** referee as a panda! God, I can't imagine. If you beat the referee, you May be banned for life, hahahahaha!"

"Yeah, many times if it weren't for you, I didn't know how big the goods would be. Hey, I was young then. How can I manage so much."

Henson laughed, and being able to get together with Stevens to talk about the past is a rare enjoyment for him.

"Actually I still feel... that time with the Pacers was the best time of my coaching career." Opposite Henson, Celtics coach Brad Stevens played with it. In the wine glass.

Ever since Isaiah Thomas and Kelly Irving switched clubs, Stevens has not been very happy. Especially this season, when the world is full of expectations for the Celtics, the Celtics did not perform well in the regular season.

The final result of their poor regular season record is that they must meet the Pacers in the Eastern Conference semifinals ahead of time!

"Don't say that, your good time hasn't come yet. When you lead the Celtics to the championship, you will know what is truly wonderful."

"Henson, is there no room for recovery? I mean, your retirement. So many unforgettable pictures, so many beautiful years, are you going to put aside?" Stevens looked at Henson. The smile on his face gradually solidified.

Because all the pictures they recalled just now will be finished.

"What is irretrievable, it is so sad. I am just pursuing a happier lifestyle. You should bless me."

"I know Henson Joe. For him, there is nothing happier than directing a game on the basketball court." Stevens said, making Henson look like a kid who has been exposed to a lie. .

The two were silent for dozens of seconds, and finally Henson broke the silence first.

"Anyone else?" Henson suggested.

"No, neither your body nor tomorrow's game will allow us to do this."

"Well, that's it?"

"End here... Henson, this round of the series..."

"I won't let you win, Brad. I have the confidence to win. Maybe someday after I retire, you will get the O'Brien Cup, but it's definitely not now. Don't think this is my last season. I have no desires and desires."

"I know, I want to say too. Don't think that this is your last season, I will be merciful. Let's go, I will send you back, or An Jiali should blame me again."

After speaking, Stevens went to the bar to check out. Henson sighed. Stevens is good everywhere, just can't lie.

He could see that Stevens was actually not confident. The guy knew better than anyone about the Celtics' bad situation, but he still decided to go all out.

He didn't want to leave Henson's last season with regrets, so he was willing to fight Henson one last time!

Henson is very grateful to Stevens, his best friend, on the one hand, but on the other hand...

Henson needs to eliminate his best friend's team in the most cruel way. He only hopes that Stevens will not be affected in any way by this.

If one day the Celtics want to lay off Stevens, then Henson will be the first to stand up and invite Stevens to return to the Pacers to assist Becky Harmon.

There is one thing Stevens said right. The time they worked together was the happiest time. But this year's playoffs, Henson is expected to let Stevens through the most unbearable time.