The Basketball Court Swordsman

Van Fleet felt all this as if he was dreaming.

From the start of the playoffs to the present, Van Fleet has been scolded by fans and the media almost till now. People are complaining about Jeremy Lin. People say that he has failed the expectations of coaches, teammates and fans.

The results of it? He made 5 of 6 shots in the last game and became one of the heroes that the Raptors can win.

After that game, countless media said that everyone owed Van Fleet an apology.

Being underestimated, and then getting a brilliant performance in key games, and finally getting everyone's approval. Van Fleet feels that his experience is like the protagonist of the novel, and what he has to do now is to show more convincingly in the next game.

On the training ground today, Van Fleet's three-pointer feels very hot. He has a hunch that the next game will be his big day...

Henson and his coaching staff are sitting in the conference room of the hotel. The video of the Pacers' loss to the Raptors yesterday is playing on the big screen in the conference room.

In the meeting room, all members of the coaching staff were silent. It wasn't that they were afraid, after all, Henson was not a medieval tyrant who wanted to behead his head at every turn.

The reason why everyone was silent is because the Raptors performed so perfect yesterday that they can hardly fault it.

From the opening with Gasol Jr. unexpectedly lay the advantage, to Kyle Lowry holding the ball appropriately. And, the wonderful performances of those three on the bench by the Raptors. These things have become the capital for the Raptors to win.

"How about? Do you think the opponent is unusually strong?" After watching the Raptors' highlights, Henson paused the video and asked his assistants.

"Their substitutes played very well, especially Van Fleet, his efficiency is amazing."

"The explosion of Gasol Jr. was unexpected. He scored 17 points, 7 assists, and 3 three-pointers in the game yesterday. He has completely become a high point guard. Axis, the Raptors’ offense always runs very smoothly."

McMillan and Becky Harmon presented their ideas separately.

"That's right," Henson nodded. "The Raptors' offense runs very smoothly. In the last round of the Celtics, the media said that every Celtics player stood up as an offensive threat. But. In my opinion, their offensive threat is only Kelly Irving. This time, the Raptors really did it."

Henson said, projecting the game data of the Raptors players yesterday on the big screen.

"Whether it is the two stars Leonard and Lowry, or the role players such as Gasol, Van Fleet and Ibaka, they have all done their best. If I say, they are the real national All soldiers."

"Furthermore, in yesterday's game, George and Antetokounmpo were both contained by the Raptors' defense, and they were not in their best form. I know that the two teamed up to score 48 points yesterday, which is no longer a figure. Less. But believe me, George and Antetokounmpo with full firepower are more than that. So in the next game, I need to free everyone's hands and feet. The Raptors want to attack? Okay, I play with them. "

"You mean... the attack?" Becky Harmon looked at Henson. Since returning three years ago, she has rarely seen Henson so angry.

Once Henson gets angry, he will use the craziest way to deal with his opponent.

After the tactical meeting, Henson returned to the room and had a video call with his family.

Although the work is very difficult, but in front of his wife and daughter. Henson still has to keep smiling. He has no reason to bring the negative emotions from his work to his family.

After the video call ended, Henson's smile disappeared instantly. Regarding the loss of yesterday's game, it was unexpected by Henson.

He did not expect that the Raptors suddenly turned their shortcomings into advantages. In the first two games of the series, Henson was making a fuss about the fact that the Raptors were not good enough for role players. The Pacers also managed to score 2-0.

But yesterday, somehow, the Raptors had a mass explosion. Perhaps, he thought of the Raptors too simple. A team that can hold on to the last second in the tiebreaker is certainly not an easy one.

Although Henson wants to play against the Raptors tomorrow, he is actually not sure whether the Raptors' bench players will perform so well.

Therefore, Henson is actually entangled, entangled whether to use the badge he holds in advance.

Badge: The carnival of role players: All the substitute players are adjusted to the best state.

This badge was originally used by Henson when he wanted to play the Warriors, but if the Raptors are still strong in the next game, he will have to use it in advance.

Yesterday's game lost, due to the strong backup of the Raptors, the role players on the Pacers side were suppressed instead. Therefore, many of Antetokounmpo's points did not turn into assists.

If it remains the same tomorrow, if tomorrow he is tied to 2-2 by the Raptors. There is no doubt that morale and momentum will fall to the Raptors. When Henson wants to control the situation, it will be very difficult.

Therefore, Henson must win the next game in Toronto. Then fight for the main field and end all this trouble.

When should this badge be used? Henson was a little tangled.

"Boom boom boom."

While Henson was thinking, the door of his room was knocked.

Because the Pacers are playing away, and it's a series. Therefore, their training time should be discussed with the Raptors, and the two sides should be staggered.

Therefore, the Pacers training was put into the afternoon, and the entire morning was a rest time for Henson and the players.

Henson looked at his watch, and it was only two o'clock, so it was supposed to be lunch break. At this time, who will come after himself?

So Henson looked through the cat's eyes in the door, but couldn't see the face of the person who came—because he was too tall.

Such a tall person must be his own player.

Sure enough, when Henson opened the door, Brook Lopez appeared in front of Henson.

"Brook?" Henson was a little surprised.

"Boss, I hope I didn't interrupt you to rest."

"Of course not. Come in. Would you like a cup of coffee?"

"Thank you, boss."

Lopez sat in a chair obediently and looked around. Henson's room is not messy, and he can be seen to be a methodical person. In fact, before setting up a family, Henson was notoriously sloppy. His room and office were always filled with all kinds of debris.

But, people will grow up.

"What's the matter with me? Brook." Henson handed the coffee to Lopez. The big white man had hardly met Henson in private.

"Uh...I want to apologize for my performance yesterday, boss." Lopez scratched his head and smirked.

"apologize?"

"Well, apologies. I almost let Gasol score a double pair of stats yesterday. I admit that I was not prepared and I was caught off guard. I...I let you down. Boss."

Lopez sighed. He knew very well that the peak of his career was not in Indianapolis. But he was able to get so many honors, it was from Indianapolis. Otherwise, he still doesn't know if he can play the finals in this life, let alone win the championship.

Therefore, Lopez cherishes the opportunity to play in the Pacers. Think about it, if Henson hadn't let himself develop a three-pointer, could he still be in the league?

Lopez has always been very grateful to Henson for his training and trust. It's just that unlike those naughty and extroverted players, Lopez rarely expresses his gratitude. Therefore, he always used his outstanding performance to give back to Henson.

And yesterday, he was ashamed of his performance.

"That's it? Hahaha, you don't have to apologize, Brook. Losing is not one person's responsibility, everyone is responsible, including me. To be honest, I didn't expect Nick Nath to rise up. And I was stunned after hitting yesterday, I don't know how to adjust. Well, it's just that I pretended to be very deep in front of the media."

Henson said, deliberately making a frowning expression, which was exactly the same as his expression when facing the camera yesterday.

Lopez was amused, and the atmosphere eased a lot. But since Lopez blames himself so... Henson suddenly thought of a way. A way to beat the Raptors by surprise.

"Brook."

"Boss?"

"Tomorrow's game, I need you to do something you are best at, but something unusual."

"what?"

Lopez looked dumbfounded, but he felt that he was on the right trip.