The Basketball Court Swordsman

"Boss, you are still so early today."

George, who was wearing gear in the locker room, was not surprised to see Henson push the door and enter, so he greeted him naturally.

Henson likes to prepare for the game long in advance on match day. This kind of thing has long been taken for granted. Although he is not a player, he does not need to warm up. But before the start of the game, Henson likes to spend with the players.

"Yeah, it must be early. Today our opponent is the San Antonio Spurs. We can't overturn the boat against them. George, how are you? How do you feel?"

"I'm very good, boss! Don't worry, I won't let you down in the game!" George clenched his fists. Yesterday afternoon, Henson held a tactical meeting specifically for the players.

The content of the meeting was very simple. Henson said that Popovich would definitely implement a double-teaming strategy of blocking Antetokounmpo. By then, it would be very difficult for Antetokounmpo to pass or assist. Therefore, he needs George to stand up and occasionally perform singles tactics to disrupt the opponent's defense.

Naturally, there is no opposition in this tactical Pacers team. Paul George is the most valuable star of the Pacers, so why not give him the right to shoot?

But George knew in his heart that this was specially arranged by Henson in order to let himself break the doubt. If Antetokounmpo was so easy to be restricted, the Pacers would have already lost.

George is very grateful to Henson for giving himself a chance to break the doubt. Therefore, he desperately will not let down the chance Henson gave him!

"Okay, I'll go out and go around. Remember, George. The media, whether it is praise or criticism, is fart!"

Henson finished speaking and left the locker room again. He wants to look around to see if there are any reporters who can be scolded for his mouth addiction.

The game officially kicked off at 7:30 p.m. local time. When the Spurs' Australian center Jacob Bolter competed for basketball away, Henson had become a celebrity on the Internet.

The reason why Henson was paid attention to is undoubtedly because he publicly cursed a certain self-media basketball commentary for not knowing the ball at all.

That arrogant Henson Joe is always able to attract most people's attention. Just swear on the camera, Henson's popularity will soar.

At this time, the camera lens gave Henson a close-up. Everyone wanted to see if the anchor really didn't understand the ball or Henson was swearing.

For the Spurs, what Henson needs to focus on is not DeRozan or Aldridge, but the entire Spurs team. You never know who will suddenly become Popovich’s superstar in this game.

Therefore, Henson's defensive strategy is to try one-on-one and switch defenses as much as possible, and strive to avoid two people chasing one person. After all, the Spurs' ability to use team power to find opportunities is superb.

After DeMar DeRozan came to the Spurs, Popovich experimented with the number one position. The effect is remarkable, and it is not effective at times. But today facing the Pacers' resolute one-on-one marking, DeRozan is really at a loss.

In the end, DeRozan called for a cover, and he planned to make a surprise by himself first. If there is a chance, the score after the breakthrough is also a good way to score.

The hard-working Aldridge took cover, and DeRozan waited for an opportunity to break through. However, he had just passed by Aldridge, only to find that George had appeared before his eyes with open arms!

George's precise anticipation and ability to bypass the pick-and-roll made him easily return to DeRozan!

"The league's top perimeter defensive gate, George deserves such a title!" Reggie Miller shook his fist excitedly, as a Los Angeles native with similar experience to George. Watching George's questioned news these days, Miller was also very uncomfortable.

He has been looking forward to it, looking forward to a game where George can shut everyone up with his performance. I hope this game can give George a turnaround.

DeRozan was blocked by George and stopped the ball awkwardly. He lifted the basketball at a loss near the free throw line, not knowing what to do.

Popovich shook his head. If five years ago, Parker would pass the ball to Duncan with a hit, and then the **** idiot would score in the low post.

but now......

DeRozan hurriedly wanted to hand the ball to Brin Forbes, the small guard who replaced Tony Parker.

But Oladipo speeded up, straightened his arms, and easily intercepted the basketball. DeRozan's passing was just casual, and he didn't even evaluate the situation on the court.

The Spurs immediately began to retreat, everyone knows how terrifying Oladipo's impact is. This season, Oladipo performed very well outside the three-point line, but his favorite way of scoring is to hit the basket.

Fortunately, Rudy Gay rushed back to the penalty area in time and blocked Oladipo's layup with his strong body and excellent defensive awareness.

Gay is now very different from the Grizzlies, Raptors, and Kings. Even Stephenson's tease will mature, let alone Gay?

Guy used to be a black hole, an out-and-out cancer. But now, Gay is conscientiously working as a role player. Don't tell me, he really played well.

At one time, Guy Ben was one of the league's best physical players. Although affected by age and injuries, his running and jumping ability is still excellent. In the playoffs last season, Gay even staged a good show of catching Durant and shooting!

That scene must have shocked many Warriors fans.

Therefore, Gay's blocking of Oladipo in the air was also very successful this time. He neither fouled nor made Oladipo a layup.

Under Gay's strong blocking, Oladipo's layup slipped out. Just when everyone thought the Spurs had become the Pacers' fast break, a flash of lightning suddenly entered the penalty area, and then jumped high. Before all the Spurs players could react, they smashed the basketball back into the frame!

Dunk, land, scream up to the sky. The No. 13 wearing the Pacers jersey hammered his chest. This guilty vent vented all his frustration in the past few days!

"Successfully, Paul George's follow-up is very positive! We all know that George has been criticized this season. There is no doubt that he wants to use his actual actions to break the voice of doubt."

George pointed to the sidelines after scoring, and people thought he was thanking the fans for their cheers. Actually, that guy was thanking Henson.

Henson applauded without expressing too much. Many people don't know that although George has been famous for a long time, his progress has never stopped.

After so many years of experience, George's offensive skills have now reached A and A+ levels. Even his worst dribble back then has an A-level evaluation. He is a true all-around scorer, more comprehensive than Antetokounmpo.

After all, Antetokounmpo's shots are still a bit harsh.

To Henson to evaluate, George now has the ability of the league's top scorer! If you open up and let him play, his scoring average should be able to reach the top three in the league! Even, it is not impossible to fight for the scoring champion!

Just for the team, for his own tactics, George sacrificed too much. And his sacrifice was understood by the media as a poor state!

Henson really said the same thing: "You know a ball."

Today, Henson wants to let the entire league have a good understanding of how a top three scorer in the league can destroy the opponent with offense.

The replenishment in the fast break is just a warm-up.

As soon as the game started, the score was deducted, and the Pacers' morale boosted. So in the second round, the Spurs encountered a tougher defense from the defending champion.

Popovich admired Henson's adaptability and admired the Pacers players' tactical execution ability.

After all, no matter how sophisticated the coach’s tactics are, the players’ inability to execute them is a waste of effort.

But at this time on the court, the Pacers players resolutely implemented a one-on-one defense and unlimited defense strategy. No matter how the Spurs pass, the gap just won't come out!

Don't the Spurs like to play team offense? Then Henson forced you to play one-on-one today!

As a result, Aldridge went to Antetokounmpo one-on-one by mistake. There is no doubt that in the face of Antetokounmpo's aggressive defense, Aldridge's shot has been slightly off. Unfortunately, the Spurs' offense failed again!

Antetokounmpo grabbed the rebound personally and then quickly hit it. But the Spurs' strategy of blocking the back cover worked. Antetokounmpo suffered a double-team in the three-second zone and his forced layup also missed.

"It deserves to be Popovich's team." Henson smiled. The Spurs' shrinking timing is just right, but not every team can make the shrinking timing so good on the defensive end.

Because you shrink early, Antetokounmpo can pass and assist. The contraction was too late and Antetokounmpo had already scored. Only perfect timing can prevent Antetokounmpo from scoring a goal while also blocking his passing route.

The Spurs are really planning to smash Antetokounmpo today, but if Antetokounmpo is strangled, it does not necessarily choke the Pacers. Henson believed in this.

George has just shown his vitality with a supplement, so after the next timeout, let him completely release his energy.