The Basketball Court Swordsman

There are 82 regular season games in a season in the NBA. The large number of games and the dense schedule make the players spend almost all the time. In this regard, Henson is deeply aware.

When he was a fan, he envied the lives of NBA players and coaches. But when he really became a practitioner, he couldn't talk about enjoying it much, because this bad fact was too hard. He and the players are either flying or on the way to the airport. There used to be a Christmas holiday anyway, but now after becoming the defending champion, it is time to play Christmas games.

82 games are a great test for players' physical and mental fitness, so it is almost impossible for players and teams to maintain good condition in 82 games. If you want to be aggressive throughout the season, it's not just on the individual, but also on the whole team. Of course, you have to pray that injuries will not come. What's more, after the regular season, there are even more grueling playoffs. How to balance the physical stamina of the players has become a science.

It is not an easy task to win as many games as possible in the regular season when it is necessary to preserve energy and ensure the health of the players. After a season, not many teams can win 60 wins. In the 00-01 season, there was not even a team with 60 wins. Even with a team like the Spurs, even if they have the strength to win 60, Popovich will sacrifice some games for physical fitness and health.

It is already very difficult to win 60, let alone 70! Even for the Lakers in the "oK" period, the internal and external combinations of O'Neal and Kobe are almost in a state of incomprehension, but the Lakers in the 2000 season only achieved a record of 67 wins and 15 losses, and there are 3 games away from 70. In NBA history, there is only one team that has won more than 70 games, and that is the incredible Chicago Bulls.

No... now this record has changed. Because the Indiana Pacers have become the second team in league history to get 70 wins in a single season. However, they have to attack the record of 72 wins!

So today, April 15th, New York, World Media Center, Madison Square Garden, attracted the attention of basketball fans all over the world.

This game was temporarily included in the national live broadcast by eSPN. Fans from all over the world poured into New York. The average ticket price for this game has risen to US$2,000! Ordinary fans can't even think about the seats in the front row, because the fares are almost astronomical! For a regular season, such a fare can be described as a fantasy.

Basketball fans from all over the world gather here, certainly not because of the Knicks and Pacers game itself. Although the game between the Knicks and the Pacers is also quite interesting, after all, the Pacers and the New York team can always spark sparks this season. But just a game at the end of the regular season is impossible to have such an attraction.

The reason why the eyes of the whole world are gathered here is because this game will very likely be the second record of 72 wins in the history of the league!

"There is no doubt that all of us have the opportunity to witness history! This will be a night recorded in history! The Knicks have no desire, because even if they win all the remaining games of the season, their The ranking will not change in any way. I know that the New Yorkers certainly don’t want to see the Pacers get 72 wins at Madison Square Garden. But in fact, the Knicks must also prepare for the playoffs. According to us As we know, coach Mike Woodson will not let Anthony play too long today, and the Knicks don’t want to fight with all their strength. Therefore, the Pacers have a very big win in this game!"

On the commentary stage, New York legendary commentator Marvin Albert analyzed the current situation. The Knicks' ranking is indeed unlikely to change anymore. Before them are the Heat, who have won 27 consecutive victories and the Pacers, who are about to achieve 72 victories. In the back, the city rivals Brooklyn Nets who won only 49 games. At this time, the Knicks record is 52 wins and 26 losses. Therefore, whether the Knicks win or lose in the last two regular season games, they will not be affected. That being the case, as long as it is a normal-minded coach, he will never let players take risks.

The Knicks are gaining momentum this season, and Mike Woodson doesn't want to take a trip home.

Therefore, there is not much to say about the process of this game. For the Knicks, only Anthony was unwilling to do 72 wins in the background. But his teammates didn't seem to care about it.

In 30 minutes of limited playing time, Anthony made 9 of 23 shots. He scored 25 points with a not-so-high or even poor efficiency. However, these 25 points are like a small piece of rock thrown into the sea, which can only cause a wave of waves.

Today, Henson took turns to take Paul George and Horford, so Stephenson once again shined in his hometown. He made 8 of 16 shots and 4 of 9 three-pointers. Stephenson scored 22 points lightly. Coupled with David West's efficient 17 points and Leonard's 16 points off the bench, the Pacers successfully defeated the Knicks 90-80 in Madison Square Garden!

A second before the end of the game, everyone held their breath. Even after the entire game, people can't believe what happened before them! Whenever a person stands at a historical node, he will suddenly feel that he is very small!

"Beep~~~~"

The electronic buzzer sound seemed extraordinarily long, and the red light on the backboard was extremely dazzling. Carmelo Anthony shook his head and walked straight into the player tunnel. He didn't plan to participate in the next carnival. Even, I don't want to praise them falsely in front of reporters.

As soon as Anthony walked back to the player channel, the entire Madison Square Garden was shaken! Once again, this New York basketball mecca witnessed a miracle moment! It's just a pity that this arena witnessed, again, a miraculous moment belonging to others.

"72 wins! 72 wins! 72 wins! Unbelievable! Let us congratulate the Indiana Pacers, they succeeded in becoming the second team in the history of the league to achieve 72 wins in the regular season! From then on, Chicago is not the only one in the world. The name of the Bull and Michael Jordan!" Marvin Albert's voice lingered over Madison Square Garden, and it spread through wireless signals to every corner of the world that pays attention to basketball!

Henson stood on the sidelines, watching the players ecstatic on the court, but he was not as excited as he thought. After all, 72 wins are the result of a whole season of hard work. The importance of this game in the entire 72 wins seems insignificant.

The joy, blood and tears, hardship and dedication in the 72 wins are achievements accumulated throughout the season, not achievements in this game. All these emotions, Henson remained throughout the season. He once yelled at him because he was dissatisfied with the referee's penalty, he ran into the stadium because of the player's lore, and he stood in place like a conductor because he enjoyed the cheers of the fans.

He has been delighted and excited about this 72-win record, so now he will be so calm.

"Congratulations, Coach Henson." As Henson watched the ecstatic players giggle, he heard a familiar voice.

Turning his head to look, sure enough, it is the famous Knicks' number one fan, the black director Spike Lee.

"There is no reporter here, Spike, you don't have to say something against your heart." Henson smiled, knowing that this guy couldn't just come to congratulate him.

"You're right, my inner voice is, this **** guy actually won 72 **** victories. It's really a big surprise." Spike Lee spread his hands, "Don't talk nonsense with you." Now, the documentary, when do you plan to make it?"

"Documentary? Are you kidding me, are you really planning to make a documentary for me?" Henson was taken aback. He thought the last bet was over. And from the very beginning, Henson never thought about making a documentary.

"Just kidding? I bet in front of the national fans. Although I don't necessarily win every time, I hope I lose the bet. And I'm really curious... Pacers, what is there? Such a magical power." Spike Lee is a Knicks fan, but first of all, he is a basketball fan. There is no basketball fan who is not interested in a 72-win team.

Therefore, Spike Lee really wants to use the form of a documentary to analyze this incredible team for the public and for himself. Although the head coach of this team is a jerk.

"Next season, Spike. If you insist on shooting, I will allow you to shoot with the team next season. Of course, the premise is that you can't leak valuable video information to the Knicks in advance." Henson laughed. At the same time, the reporters were already approaching him. He knew that he was running out of time to talk to Spike Lee.

"I have professional ethics, Henson Joe. At this point, I am not like you. That's OK. Next season, I will record every moment of yours with the team. Hopefully, you next season. Don’t fall off a cliff, otherwise the movie will definitely be very interesting."

After all, Spike Lee waved away. Instead, appearing in front of Henson was a crowd of reporters.

"Coach Henson, how do you rate the Pacers' performance this season?"

"If I say that we just won 72 wins accidentally, do you believe it?"

The Chinese coach ended this legendary night with a less formal answer.