The Basketball Court Swordsman

The NBA Finals are never easy. This is the result Henson had expected. So after winning the first game, Henson was not complacent. He knows that if you are an enemy of a team like the Warriors, you can only save 4 games of victories in your hands. Otherwise, you can never think that you have won.

In the second game of the series, the Warriors' outstanding performance fulfilled Henson's ideas.

"I don't know if the Pacers can perform a miracle today, because the Warriors played so well today. Stephen Curry went out to the three-point line again, and Klay Thompson made a screen for him!"

On the court, Thompson's screen knocked Oladipo directly. But the referee did not call illegal screens, after all, the whistle scale in the playoffs is indeed looser. Moreover, the league may really want the Warriors to level the score to increase the eye-catching aspect of this round of the series.

After receiving the basketball, Curry looked at Oladipo lying in front of him, without hesitation, he started to shoot.

This is professional basketball, not a medieval duel. There is no shame in ending the offense when the opponent falls to the ground.

Henson stared at the basketball, hoping it would knock out the box. Unfortunately, Stephen Curry feels hot today. Once again, he shot the basketball into the basket. With 13 points, the Warriors continued to widen the difference.

"Steven Curry felt much better today than in the last game. Brogdon and Oladipo defended well, but they didn't feel as good as Rondo in the last game."

Mike Brin shook his head. If the Pacers cannot limit Curry's point, they cannot defeat the Warriors.

For Curry's performance, Henson also felt very helpless. In the last game, he used Rondo with a badge bonus to contain Curry, but today, he can't restore Rondo to the state of the previous game.

The effect of the badge can only last for one time. After leaving the badge, Henson can still rely on himself.

But today, Curry is in very good shape. The two young men, Brogdon and Oladipo, couldn't resist the firepower of the No. 30 guard at all.

After the goal just now, Curry has already scored the fifth three-pointer of the game! Coupled with the assistance of Durant and Klay Thompson, the Warriors were able to lead by 13 points halfway through the third quarter.

After Curry scored, Henson immediately stopped the game. He has no choice now, and must use double-teaming to deal with Curry.

"Yangnis, I don't need you to help defend Durant later, go help defend Curry! He must have at least two defenders around him after halftime! The game is not over yet, we have met It's a more difficult situation than this. Get your energy up, this is our home court!"

Henson's tactical arrangement is simple, but it is very important to the Pacers.

In his first offense after the timeout, Antetokounmpo made a layup and reduced the point difference to 11 points. But from the perspective of the Warriors, such an offensive is not painful at all. As long as the Warriors' offense is smooth, they don't worry about being tied by their opponents.

"Steven Curry, it's him. He personally held the ball for half the time. Oladipo still led the game, a lad, this is definitely the last night he would like to recall in his career."

As soon as Curry crossed the midfield line, Antetokounmpo gave up Iguodala and made a high position. Now, Antetokounmpo's mission is more like zone defense. Oladipo will force Curry to go to Antetokounmpo's area, and once the tactic is successful, it will be difficult for Curry to score comfortably.

Curry confidently took possession of the ball from outside the three-point line and called a screen. He looked ahead and could even clearly see the expression of fear on Oladipo's face.

Curry smiled, he was very happy to destroy his counterpoint.

Calling for screens and getting rid of with the ball, Curry's offense is exactly the same.

Oladipo was tightly blocked by Green, and Curry also got the opportunity to prepare to shoot. But just as he raised the basketball over his head, Antetokounmpo rushed to him and raised his long arms.

"Yunis Antetokounmpo, he made up defense very quickly. It can be seen that Coach Henson's timeout just worked!"

Curry is indeed a sharpshooter, in Henson's evaluation: "An epoch-making shooter."

But epoch-making shooters have difficulty making shots when facing a defense that doesn't even see the basket.

Curry knew this was a good opportunity for the Warriors to open the score, but he was not in a hurry to shoot. Seeing Antetokounmpo's replacement, Curry turned his shot into a pass, and the goal was handed over to Iguodala, who was completely emptied in the left corner!

Everyone knows the characteristics of Iguodala, pretending to be dead in the regular season and breaking out in the playoffs. For so many years, almost every year.

But the "little Ai" of the year was always 35 years old. As a player with a complete decline in physical functions, Iguodala now wants to break out in the playoffs is not easy.

This year's playoffs, Iguodala's performance is not so amazing. Although still outstanding, it is no longer the Iguodala who can win the FMVP.

Three-pointers are now one of Iguodala's weaknesses. His three-pointer was unstable, as if he had been infected by Draymond Green.

This is why Henson dared to let Antetokounmpo help defend Durant and Curry.

But this time, Iguodala's decisive three-pointer did not disappoint the Warriors.

When Iguodala took a shot, Henson's first reaction was that his defense was successful. As long as Curry is contained, other people's moves will be completely without threat.

But when he saw the basketball cross a beautiful arc and fall into the net, he knew he was wrong. Curry didn't shoot, but the Warriors still made a three-pointer.

The point difference has become 14 points, and the Golden State Warriors still hold a huge advantage!

"Damn! The Warriors are all soldiers today!" Henson gritted his teeth. When a team's offense is too smooth, all the players will be driven.

After this, Henson did not let Curry score again. But the Warriors did not sink into this, they are determined to win today.

Kevin Durant singled out George, made a layup and scored.

Iguodala cut into the basket to catch a dunk and continue to score.

Klay Thompson threw off Brogdon with a superb run without the ball, then caught the ball for a long shot and still scored!

Henson sealed Stephen Curry, but he couldn't seal the Warriors who had already played.

In the end, Henson had to transfer Antetokounmpo back to Iguodala. But in this way, Curry could easily defeat Oladipo.

In this way, after the end of the three quarters, the Pacers trailed the Warriors by 16 points. If it weren't for Antetokounmpo and George to fend off the enemy with all their strength, the Warriors would have been able to get off work three quarters.

"The Warriors are in a very good form today. It can be seen that the whole team is full of desire to win. Coach Henson stopped one point and stood up and continued scoring at another point. If the Warriors stay in shape...then walk. It’s quite dangerous if you do."

Henson had no time to waste. As soon as the third quarter ended, he greeted all the players.

The situation is tense now. If the Warriors are allowed to return to the Bay Area with a score of 1-1, then the two away games will be destined to be extremely difficult.

In the last quarter, 16 points are required. Indeed, Henson once completed a reversal that was far worse on the Warriors. But not every time, the "story" can be so successful.

In this suffocating atmosphere, Henson first stabilized the player with his calm expression and emotion. Then, turning to look at the end of the bench, he found that the dirty point guard was also looking at him.

"Derek, come here! You are going to play!"

The Chinese coach shouted like this, he knew that he couldn't hide it anymore.