The Basketball Court Swordsman

Halfway through the fourth quarter, Carlisle felt even more difficult to win today's game. At this time, the Pacers still lead the Mavericks by 9 points. Although the 9-point difference is not that big in modern basketball, there is no problem in catching it back in the first half of the game. But in the complete inability to contain the Pacers' rapid counterattack, the Mavericks simply couldn't narrow the difference.

In the first half, the Mavericks clearly had the advantage. But since that intermission, everything has changed.

Damn intermission!

After Horford scored a four-point victory in the third quarter, the Mavericks' spirit has been significantly reduced. The Pacers, on the other hand, became more and more courageous. Stevens changed players according to the small note in his hand, and then matched a variety of effective offensive tactics according to the personnel in his hand, so that Carlisle's adjustments were not effective.

"Coach Stevens has fully demonstrated his level. If the league has the best assistant coach of the year award, I think Stevens may be able to compete, hahahaha." Reggie Miller is extremely competitive. Excited, I thought that Henson was absent and the Pacers would be in big trouble in this game.

But unexpectedly, after an intermission, the situation has undergone a 180° major change.

In the next game, the Mavericks never had a chance to close the score. In the final moments, Collison and Nowitzki's consecutive scoring made the Pacers feel some pressure, but overall it was only a surprise.

103 to 96, the Pacers finally withstood the pressure and won the 11-year championship Dallas Mavericks by 7 points. After the game, the reporter immediately found Carlisle. After all, before the game, Carlisle threatened to seize the opportunity to win the game, but now the result is not satisfactory. The reporters naturally have many questions to get answers.

"What else can I say? The Pacers' substitutions and tactics are very sophisticated. We must admit that Coach Stevens is a very capable coach. Although I don't know that Henson Joe is halftime. I said something at the time, but at least I'm sure that a lot of coach Stevens's arrangements are from him."

Carlisle shook his head, the Pacers' paper lineup was already stronger. In such a situation, coupled with unexpected substitutions and subtle tactical arrangements, it is not surprising that the Mavericks lost.

On the other side, Brad Stevens also accepted the first sideline interview since entering the NBA. The reporters' questions were all gathered on the little note in Stevens's hands.

"After the intermission, what exactly did the little note in your hand write about? Did Coach Henson give you these things? Did he write down the way to deal with the Mavericks?" Stevens was overwhelmed by the reporter's series of questions.

"Uh... it's just a few names on it, really. Coach Henson just used a few names and I got the game done."

Stevens smiled and waved his hand, but the reporters thought he was playing haha. After all, few coaches are really willing to discuss game strategies in front of reporters.

As everyone knows, what Stevens said is the truth...

Stevens finally got rid of the reporter and walked into the locker room, but was "tragically" hugged by Henson.

"Good job Brad, I know you can direct the game for me!"

"It's me who should thank you, Henson. If you hadn't made the personnel adjustments for me, I might play an offense with Carlisle overnight."

The two coaches patted each other on the shoulders, in Vogel’s words: “In fact, neither of these two guys can do without. It’s like a bicycle. You can’t say which one is the front wheel or the rear wheel. The wheels are the most important, because without one of them, the car cannot ride."

After the press conference, Henson also attended on time. After all, the league just banned Henson from participating, so attending a press conference does not affect him.

Following Stevens, the reporters also asked Henson the same question at the press conference: "What is written on the note?"

"The little piece of paper says the name of every player on the Pacers, nothing more. Do you really think that a piece of paper will make the team win the game? Please, that's just a deception."

Seeing the unbelievable expressions of the reporters one by one, Henson felt refreshed. It's rare for me to confess and be lenient, but you still don't believe it...

After the battle with the Mavericks, people's doubts about Stevens and Vogel have disappeared. After having tasted the victory, Vogel and Stevens no longer felt great pressure. After all, they have proved that they can also lead the team to victory.

So the next two back-to-back games of the Pacers went smoothly.

In New York, the Pacers scored 88 to 76, relying on Vogel's excellent defensive arrangement to once again drain the old opponent New York Knicks. One day later, in Washington, DC, facing Wall could not play, the Wizards who had lost eight straight games since the start of the season, the Pacers, 96 to 89, easily retired!

What these two back-to-back games have in common is that Stevens will always glance at the mysterious note in his hand from time to time.

So far, the Pacers have achieved 12 wins and 0 losses, 12 consecutive victories! And the 12-game winning streak started, also the Pacers' best start record so far!

"I said early in the opening game that the Indiana Pacers' offensive this season will be devastating! Although they have no major moves this summer, the young people are making rapid progress!"

"12 consecutive victories, the best start in team history. It is only three games away from the best 15 consecutive victories in NBA history! Everyone, we are witnessing the birth of a super team!"

"The most frightening thing is that the defending champion seems to be stronger than last season. I even wonder if the Miami Heat will block the Pacers before the Finals. It seems that LeBron’s dream of reigning the East is very It's hard to achieve."

All of a sudden, the words touting the Pacers were overwhelming. This situation was placed in the previous few years, and it would never happen. Even last season, people were more skeptical and contemptuous of the Pacers during this period.

But now, the Pacers are so powerful that no one can ignore it.

The team won the best start record in history, which is undoubtedly a joy. But what is more happy is that the Pacers' full-featured coach Henson Joe has ended his three-game suspension and is about to return!

It is believed that after Henson comes back, the Pacers, who are already driving on the highway, will certainly be able to speed at a more terrifying speed!

During the media opening hours on November 20th, there were very many reporters in the training grounds of the Banker Life Arena. Most of the reporters were surrounded by Henson Joe, who was about to return to the game.

"Coach Henson, how do you feel about being able to return to the game?"

"Henson, what do you think of this punishment? Do you think it's too severe?"

"At present, the team has achieved a good start of 12 consecutive victories. Do you think the NBA record of 15 consecutive victories can become a reality for you?"

The reporters were talking about questions, and seeing the lively scene on the training ground, Bird and Pritchard couldn't help shaking their heads.

"You know what, buddy, I have never seen a coach as popular as him. Normally, there are more reporters around the players. But in the Bankers Life Arena, everything is turned upside down."

"Okay, sir, you have too many questions, I can't answer them one by one. I can only say that I am very happy to be back! Thank you for the holiday given to me by the Alliance. To be honest, I also I was really exhausted. I was asking Bird if he could give me a week off. Then, the league gave me a day off. I thank the league, so I will prove to the league how well-behaved I am Coach! My team has won three consecutive victories without me, and it looks like I can’t let the league down anymore!"

Below, Henson answered the reporters easily with a smile. Of course, I did not forget to respond to Xiao Hua.

"My team has won three consecutive victories without me. It looks like I can't let the league down anymore!"

This answer seemed to be no problem, but Adam Xiao Hua pondered it carefully and found that he seemed to be scolded again!

The implication is that the Pacers did not lose, which disappointed the league! ? Yes, Henson is now starting to fight his enemies within the scope of "rules"!

Xiao Hua must admit that the Pacers' three-game winning streak really disappointed him. Because the original suspension of Henson was to teach him a bitter lesson. If the Pacers lose, the lesson will undoubtedly be even greater.

However, the Pacers not only did not lose, but also broke the record for the best start in team history. At the same time, Stevens and Vogel became famous because of this, and Henson and his "mystery note" became popular on the Internet, which aroused a lot of discussions among fans and even experts every day!

Xiao Hua sighed. Instead, he pushed Henson Joe up hard.