The Basketball Court Swordsman

Survival or destruction, Henson used these words to describe this game with the Bulls, but it is not an exaggeration.

So far this season, the Pacers have only played against the Bulls once. However, that game was still lost.

Although the loss to the Bulls was during the first wave of back-to-back this season. At that time, the Pacers' physical reserves were not good enough, and George was also out due to injury.

But Henson never gave himself an excuse. If you lose, you lose. The Pacers have never beaten the Bulls from last season until now. This is a true fact.

Last year, the Pacers were swept out by the Bulls. At that time, Henson could also say that the Pacers lineup was not built for the Eastern Conference semifinals.

But now, after having the league's best point guard Chris Paul, the experienced West, and the potential Leonard and others, this statement is obviously untenable.

The Pacers’ current goal is the Eastern Conference Finals, or even the Finals! You can’t just be satisfied with paddling in the playoffs with a superstar.

If the Pacers want to rush out of the east, the Bulls must be an inevitable opponent. Before the playoffs arrive, Henson must accumulate enough experience to accumulate experience in beating the Bulls.

Therefore, this matchup is regarded by Henson as one of the most important regular season games of the season. The curse of the Chicago Bulls, the Pacers must rush over anyway!

On the other side, Thibodok was not arrogant at all. Although Thibodeau also looked down on this half-hearted coach last season, until now, Thibodeau even thinks that those who despise Henson are stupid.

In this age of superstars, although the Pacers have Paul, the lineup is far from luxurious. However, Henson led this team that is not luxurious, and played a record of 27 wins and 7 losses in such a dense season. Whether he is half-hearted or not, he must have that ability.

Therefore, Thibodeau was also very cautious when interviewing reporters: "This is undoubtedly an important game. Although we have won the Pacers once before, it does not mean that we can continue to win easily. I don't allow it. The team was defeated by the Pacers, so I also prepared the players for a tough fight."

At Indianapolis International Airport, Thibodeau looked solemn. Every time you come to Indianapolis to play a game, it is not easy for the Bulls.

Moreover, the most important point is that this season's Rose seems to emit a lot less light than last year's MVP season.

Thibodeau is also very clear that the reason for this situation is not that Rose did not work hard, but that Rose played 81 games last season. Finally, because of the tactical need to take a rotation, Rose has become less injured this season and stopped. .

In fact, Rose's attendance rate in the first three seasons was pretty good. He played 81 games in his rookie season and last season, almost full attendance. Even in the 09-10 season where he played the least, 78 games were played, and the absence of three games was almost negligible.

However, so far this season, Rose has missed 15 games! This number is more than the previous three seasons combined! This mode of playing and stopping will affect Rose's state to some extent.

Last season, even Rose, who was omnipotent, allowed the Bulls and Pacers to reach the final minute of the tie-break before deciding the winner.

This season, a slightly inferior Rose, but his opponent has changed from a young Holiday to Chris Paul...This is indeed enough to make Thibodeau nervous.

The last time the two sides played against each other, it was not so much that the Bulls defeated the Pacers, but rather that the Pacers defeated themselves because of physical fitness and injury.

Thibodeau shook his head, trying to keep himself calm. The game hasn't started yet, so you can't lose your confidence!

When he was 8 o'clock in the evening, Conseco Arena. Many fans who did not grab the tickets still gathered outside the arena to learn about the trends of the game through the large LED screen outside the arena.

At this point, on the big screen, the players on both sides have finished warming up, and the game will begin immediately.

Although on the Bulls side this season, Rose did encounter some injury problems. But Henson doesn't think the Bulls are easy to deal with. Since losing to the Heat last season, the Bulls' configuration has been upgraded again.

They won the old offensive weapon without the ball, Richard Hamilton, who was once one of the soul figures of the "grassroots" of the Pistons.

Although this off-the-ball runner who can make Kobe go crazy on the defensive end has passed the peak, it is bound to put a lot of defensive pressure on George.

In addition, on the bench for the Bulls, Ronnie Brewer, Ty Gibson and Korver are becoming more mature, which is also something the Pacers must beware of. Henson even believes that today's second team competition between the two sides will be the key to determining the outcome of the game!

"It seems that Leonard's shooting stability is indeed much better. But to be honest...I don't think he is ready to complete the task you gave him." Looking at Leonard After hitting four goals in a row and hitting iron three times in a row, Vogel couldn't help but worry about Henson's plan.

"It's okay to let him try. If he doesn't make a goal today, we have other points. But if he makes a goal... Thibodeau will definitely be very'happy'!" Henson didn't look back. He said that before the start of the game, he was already standing on the sidelines with his arms around his chest.

In fact, Leonard's shooting level is better than when he first joined the team. On the one hand, Leonard himself worked hard, and on the other hand, Fraser was really good at teaching shooting. Third, under the influence of two badges that increase the speed of progress, Leonard's progress is undoubtedly so fast.

At least compared to Jimmy Butler, Leonard has made more progress in shooting. So now, Jimmy Butler only occasionally plays a familiar face, but Leonard is already an important rotation for the Pacers.

It can be said that most of his talents have been honored, and Henson has not been disappointed.

And now, in this game, the fact is that this kid should take on part of the offensive task!

Whether the second team will be opened up by the Bulls determines who will take away the victory of today's game!

"Beep~~~~~" The electronic buzzer made the wooden floor of the arena vibrate, indicating that this heavyweight battle is about to begin.

"It's not the first time we have met the Bulls, nor will it be the last! The difference is that we will win the game tonight. Apart from victory, I don't want to see any other results!" Henson summoned all the players and excited. After a moment of morale, he was only willing to let them play players.

Under Henson's agitation for a few days, the Pacers players looked solemn, and the murderous momentum alone overwhelmed the Bulls.

Looking at the opposite side, Rose, "Deng Yingqiao", Boozer, Noah, Thibodeau...These are all mortal enemies who eliminated the Pacers from the game last season, even if Henson didn't say anything. The players are also very eager to find what they have lost.

As soon as the game started, the Bulls experienced the Pacers' determination tonight.

Rose made the first shot in the opening game, but the inside fight was fierce. The rebounds have been scored several times in the hands of the four big men, and the ownership has not yet been assigned.

In the end, the basketball was shot directly by West and flew beyond the three-point line, giving the rebounding task to teammates on the outside.

But the racket was too big, and the basketball went straight to the technical stage. The Bulls players were all standing on the spot and preparing to serve the sideline kick, but Paul was stunned and rushed towards the impossible basketball.

I saw Paul leaping out of the court, straightening his arms and regaining the basketball life! Then he knocked over several computer screens on the technical stage and fell into the arms of a bunch of technicians.

At the same time, Paul George hurried to catch up, received the basketball saved by Paul, and launched a fast break directly!

Only then did the Bulls players come to their senses. But if you chase it now, you will definitely not be able to catch up. Lor Deng just symbolically followed George a few steps, and watched George, who lost the slam dunk contest champion, lit the Conseco Arena with a two-handed back button!

At the same time, West and Horford rushed to the technical stage and "fished" their field commander from the chaos of people turning over.

From the beginning, the Pacers used a flying save and a wonderful dunk to express their desire for victory!

Noah ran over with a dazed face to prepare for a sideline kick. The Pacers' attitude to kill you when they came up was really scary.

Henson turned his head and looked at Thibodeau, "Coach Penguin" was still calm at this time.

???? "Hey, see how long you can calm down." Henson smiled. This time the two coaches who were rivals before the game didn't have the mind to fight again. Because they kept the most intense battles on the basketball court!