The Basketball Court Swordsman

32 points in the half, 73 points in the audience.

The Miami Heat ambitions came to Indianapolis, but walked into the player tunnel in disgrace. Pat Riley left the arena five minutes before the end of the game because he was afraid of running into the addictive bird.

"100 to 73, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Miami Heat with incredible defense. Only three of the Heat scored in double figures, of which only James scored 20. Wade and Bosh both fell below their field goal percentages. At 40%, James’s shooting percentage was less than 45%. There is no doubt that Henson’s army told the Miami people what the league’s first defense is."

Although the points difference in this game is very big, Reggie Miller is not bored at all. Because this game has been going very incredible since the first minute.

Unbelievable defense, unbelievable fast break, unbelievable deployment...From start to finish, this game is so unconventional.

In the context of modern basketball, there are very few cases where the score in a single game is less than 80. What's more, the scores below 80 are teams with terrible offensive firepower like the Heat.

You know, the Heat's last game against the Nets, the Big Three alone scored 73 points. In this game, all the Heat scored only 73 points. This shows how terrible it is to have four people selected for the best defensive team.

After the game, everyone on the Pacers attracted much attention. In addition to Henson and the main players, even the two assistants Frank Vogel and Becky Harmon have become favorites in the eyes of reporters.

"Opponents were very tenacious and they were also great, but today we made it to the end. But we all know that it takes four games to win the series. Therefore, we cannot take it lightly now."

In the face of the camera, Becky Harmon's remarks were relatively mild. However, Vogel, another assistant coach of the Pacers, is not so humble.

"We won a beautiful victory, and we have started to point to the championship."

When Vogel said this, the reporters were taken aback. What's the matter with this assistant coach who doesn't talk a lot on weekdays? Is he possessed by Henson Joe?

Facing the shocked expressions of the reporters, Vogel turned and left. For the first time in history, this assistant coach experienced the thrill of learning Henson's attire.

This shocking and irrefutable feeling is really enjoyable! No wonder the Henson before he fell ill liked this one so much.

In fact, let alone a reporter, after walking into the locker room, even Henson was curious about Vogel's reaction.

"Your arrogant words are quite my style, what gives you so much confidence?" Henson asked jokingly in the locker room before going to the press conference.

??? "Because of confidence, Henson. I bet that this game must have taken a huge blow to the confidence of the Miamians. Confidence is very important in every playoff game that matters. Today we not only won the game, but also gained confidence. Now I know why you said we were able to sweep the Heat."

"You know it's too late, Frank. That's what I thought from the beginning of this series." Henson smiled slightly, tidied his Armani suit, and walked out of the locker room.

Since Vogel helped himself to pretend today, then treat the reporter slightly...

The next day, as expected, the media all over the world blew up the Pacers' defense. Even the Grizzlies, who ranked first in defense in the league two years ago, did not receive such treatment.

After all, the Pacers now have a defense that can match the Grizzlies, and an offense that the Grizzlies can't learn. Such an offensive and defensive team is indeed more attractive than the Grizzlies. What's more, this team has won two consecutive championships before.

Everyone knows that if the Pacers continue to fight like this, they will be greeted by a dynasty!

As Vogel said, media reports will definitely blow the confidence of the Heat. In turn, the Pacers players will be confident.

And when he walked into the training hall today, Henson did find that everyone was in good condition. Now, Henson is even considering whether to send Antetokounmbo and Livingston and others on the court for a walk. After all, it is really not difficult to win the Heat with the current lineup.

In the afternoon, the confrontational training before the media opening hours, everyone was extremely excited. Henson has always advocated simulating actual combat in training, so the Pacers' confrontational training intensity has always been great.

But today, the players seem to be too excited.

On the training ground, Paul George was pretending to organize an offense, but he suddenly accelerated without warning and broke into the basket.

This is a new strategy arranged by Henson. He believes that the Heat will definitely guard George and Leonard in the next game and block their receiving route. Therefore, Henson added some tactics that allowed George and Leonard to control the ball and score.

However, Jimmy Butler's active defense made George a little unstable. When George fell to the ground, his right foot accidentally twisted because he didn't step on it, and he let out a scream.

"What's going on!? Jimmy!? Why are you so careless!?" Seeing this, Vogel immediately yelled and called to stop training.

"Team doctor, call the team doctor!" Becky Harmon thought of the treatment for the first time, after all, George was still curled up on the ground in pain.

Jimmy Butler feels very sorry, he just trained too much, and never thought of hurting his teammates.

Seeing Jimmy Butler's scared expression, George immediately comforted him and said, "It's okay, it's always something. Don't blame yourself, just do it on the court!"

After speaking, George was limped into the locker room by the team doctors.

Even so, Jimmy Butler fell into deep self-blame. You know, George is an extremely tough player, he is definitely the kind of light injury that can't get under the line of fire. If he hurts so much that he needs a team doctor to help him off the court, it must be because of a serious sprain!

"Okay Jimmy, if you feel sorry, just listen to George. Now, let's reduce the intensity of the confrontation a bit and run tactics. Don't be distracted, Frank, you take them to continue training, I'll go see George's Situation." Henson patted Jimmy Butler on the shoulder, and then walked towards the examination room.

It wasn't until Henson stood up that Jimmy Butler's mood calmed slightly.

"Oh...oh..." Vogel nodded slightly. He thought Henson today seemed a little strange.

Although the Pacers won the first game beautifully, it was after all with a neat lineup. In the Eastern Conference Finals, the loss of the team's top scorer, needless to say, knows how big this blow is.

However, Henson's expression just now...In Vogel's eyes, it seemed a bit too relaxed.

The news of Paul George's injury in training was spread throughout the league during the opening hours of the media shortly after the reporters' keen sense of smell and persecution.

It was different from the sudden comeback of Chris Paul in the finals of the previous year. This time, the reporters not only got the explanation from the team doctors, but even interviewed George himself who sprained his ankle!

It can be said that this is a real training accident, not a fraudulent injury! In an interview, Henson also looked frustrated. "Basketball games are like this. Sometimes, God just makes some untimely jokes."

As soon as Henson said this, the whole league exploded. Although somewhat unkind, this is undoubtedly good news for the members of the Miami Heat!

But Vogel looked at Henson's downcast expression... it seemed a bit false.

The Heat players, who were already lifeless, instantly gained a little confidence. LeBron James believes that this is a chance God left him to win! He will never let go of such an opportunity!

"I feel sorry for Paul George's injury, but in the game, we will certainly not be soft."

"I hope George gets better soon, but I have to say, this is our opportunity!" Even Wade said.

George’s injury this time is different from Chris Paul the year before, because everyone has evidence that George actually twisted his ankle. Unless a miracle happens, George cannot recover overnight. Although the injury of a sprained ankle is not serious in basketball, it is enough for George to rest for several days.

God knows what the series total score will be turned into by the Heat when George returns!

So on May 20, the day of the second game of the Eastern Conference Finals, countless reporters gathered at the door of the Pacers locker room to inquire about George's injury.

However, the Pacers rejected all requests from reporters to enter the locker room for interviews. Because even Vogel, George and others themselves have not figured out what the situation is now.

"It's impossible... I have been an assistant coach for so many years, and I have never seen a sprained ankle recover so quickly!" Vogel looked at the doctor's report and couldn't help but think of Henson yesterday afternoon. Indifferent expression.

Hardly, Henson had anticipated everything! ?

"But I really don't feel any pain today, and my ankle is as healthy as usual." George said, moving his ankle. Yesterday, my ankle was swollen and red, and everything looks normal. However, after the doctor's review, everyone learned that George's ankle not only looked normal in appearance, but also returned to normal inside.

"Henson, what do you say?" In the end, people still turned their attention to the Chinese coach, after all, he was the one who made the final decision.

Henson smiled slightly and pulled out the cap of the marker. So half an hour later, people discovered that Paul George, who just sprained his ankle yesterday, was still in the starting position! And, he seems to move freely!

Seeing the shocked gazes of the Heat players on the opposite side, Henson joked. At the end of the regular season of this season, Henson received two awards to insure the playoffs this year.

One of the effects of the "reinforced steel and iron" badge is to quickly restore the player's minor injuries to a fully healthy state.

In the beginning, Henson didn't know how fast this "quick recovery" was. So, he was actually ready to let George miss a game.

Unexpectedly, today, George told everyone that he was no longer in pain...Within 24 hours, the injury healed. The effect of this badge is more terrifying than Henson imagined. Unfortunately, this badge can only be used once. But this time, it was enough!

But the members of the Miami Heat, they just ascended into the clouds, they fell again severely...

Henson said that he would not allow any accidents to happen!

Vogel was still thinking yesterday that unless there is a miracle, George will certainly not be able to keep up with today's game. Thus, the miracle happened.