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Chapter 168 Chapter 166: The Woman Behind
Back to back, back to back again, Henson has no idea that this is the first time he has led the team to play back to back games this season.

Just defeated the Grizzlies in the last game, and flew back to Indianapolis to face the Nuggets today.Not to mention the players, even Henson felt extremely tired after running back and forth like this.Although being selected as an All-Star and picking rewards to be soft-handed, Henson is in a good mood.But when it came to such a back-to-back match, Henson still couldn't help being a little irritable.

But unexpectedly, the Pacers won a beautiful victory in back-to-back games against the Nuggets.

113 to 109, even though the guards Ty Lawson and Efflalo scored 50 points under the tough perimeter defense of the Pacers, George Karl still failed to defeat this rogue coach who used the media to confuse the public.

But if George Karl wants to say that Henson is a rogue coach, Henson will definitely not admit it.To be precise, I dare not be.Compared with the rogue breath, Mr. George Karl is much heavier than Henson.

Today, the Pacers played best is undoubtedly the last quarter.

In the fourth quarter, when Denver's "track and field team" launched a fierce attack and prepared to crush the Pacers who were fighting back-to-back in one fell swoop, the Pacers' habitual collapse at the end of the fourth quarter of back-to-back games did not reappear.

All the players seemed to be full of energy, and Paul and George each scored a key goal, which established a 4-point victory for the Pacers.

Henson knew very well that this was the effect of the fatigue accumulative speed reduction badge he had just chosen.But in front of the media, he definitely couldn't say that.

"I am gratified by the performance of the players in the fourth quarter. So far in the season, everyone's physical reserves are also very impressive. In back-to-back games, we will never lose easily again."

"But two days later, the Pacers will usher in the second group of back-to-back games this season. Do you think the team's current physical condition is good enough for the next devil's game?" The reporter's next question instantly shattered Henson's joy after winning the game. "After all, the Pacers lost three games in a row last time they experienced back-to-back games."

Henson glared at the ignorant reporter. It was obvious that which pot was not opened and which pot was lifted. "Like I said, the team's physical reserves are very impressive!"

After finishing speaking, the Chinese coach turned and left angrily.

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"You need to take a good rest, don't let your body run out of trouble." On the phone, An Jiali, who was extremely cold in the eyes of other boys, was like a docile little cat when she was talking to Henson.

"No way, that's how the shortened season is. The capitalists want to play the most games in the shortest time to maximize their profits. The only way to achieve this goal is to increase the density of games." Henson sighed helplessly. He had just finished a back-to-back, and soon there will be another back-to-back.

"Otherwise, I'll take a week off to accompany you in Indianapolis. Anyway, there are very few classes this semester. With me here, at least you can have a hot dinner when you get home after the game!"

"You don't have to do this. It's my job to lead the team. The team needs me to do so. I will work tirelessly." Henson was very happy in his heart. Although An Jiali was a rich girl, she was unexpectedly very sensible and smart.

"Yes, yes, Indianapolis fans need Coach Henson Joe, and the Pacers players need Coach Henson Joe. But even the greatest hero needs a woman behind him! Do you know what you need? You need me!"

"Pfft!" Hearing An Jiali's serious words, Henson almost spit out the coffee in his mouth, "Is this what you learn in your literature appreciation class?"

"That's not it! Then it's decided like this, hang up, I'll go buy a plane ticket!"

Saying that, An Jiali hung up the phone excitedly.Henson shook his head, self-willed, there is still a little bit of it
After finishing the call with An Jiali, Henson couldn't help digging out the schedule and began to study it.

Tomorrow and the day after tomorrow, the Pacers will not play.In this shrinking season, resting for two consecutive days is already an extremely luxurious thing.

Henson has announced that the team will have a day off tomorrow, and fly to Cleveland early the morning after tomorrow to start training.

And the day after tomorrow, that is, from February 2th to 14th, for three consecutive days, the Pacers will fly around to play three games.

That's right, flying around.It's okay to play back to back even in the same city, but they are not together.

On the 14th, an away game against the Cavaliers. On the 15th, an away game against the Heat led by James, the former leader of the Cavaliers.On the 16th, the Pacers will fly back to Indianapolis to face the Eastern Conference powerhouses, the Eagles who cheered after their last win and said that Henson "showed his true colors".

"The capitalists really don't treat us like human beings." Henson curled his lips, flying to three cities in three days, even if he didn't play games, it was enough to torture people.What's more, the players have to go through such high-intensity battles every night.

In the back-to-back round a month ago, George's injury was actually a secondary reason for the Pacers' three-game losing streak.The main reason is actually that the physical fitness can't keep up, which leads to the collapse at the end of the fourth quarter.

I don't know if the fatigue reduction badge I just chose will allow me to survive this back-to-back schedule safely.

On the second day, although the team rested, Henson still had to study the game tapes of the three teams.After all, in the back-to-back process, Henson has no extra time to do detailed research.

The first opponent is the Cleveland Cavaliers, although they are just a weak team in the impression.However, its record of 10 wins and 16 losses is among the best among the big teams.There's a good chance the Pacers could capsize in the Cleveland gutter if they let up.

As for the Heat and Eagles after that, it goes without saying.The Heat have never been an easy opponent to deal with, and the Eagles have also defeated the Pacers in games before this season. It is not luck that they can stabilize the top five rankings in the East.Besides, Hawks coach Larry Drew is still a bit wrong with Henson, and he will definitely try his best to win a victory over Henson.

Busy and busy, it was afternoon before I knew it.Henson looked at the time, hurried out the door, and broke away from work in an instant.

An Jiali's plane is coming soon.
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When An Jiali saw Henson waiting for her at the airport gate, the 32-year-old man didn't look tired at all.He was still full of energy and kept a faint smile on his mouth.

"Beautiful lady, may I have the honor to take you home?" Henson saw An Jiali coming out, reached out to hold An Jiali, and then bent down and kissed the back of An Jiali's hand like a British gentleman.

"Haha, Henson!" An Jiali blushed slightly in embarrassment. After all, a man who drove a retro Jaguar and behaved strangely attracted the attention of many people around him.

Fortunately, they didn't seem to recognize that the man under the sunglasses was Pacers coach Henson Joe.Otherwise, Henson might have been completely surrounded by now.

"I thought you had dark circles under your eyes, but I didn't expect you to be in a good state of mind." After getting into the car, An Jiali held Henson's arm tightly.

In fact, Henson was tired.It's just that he doesn't like to reveal his tired side to An Jiali. In An Jiali's eyes, he is a mature man who can resist all pressures.Besides, what's the matter with becoming pitiful in front of a little girl.

And being able to see An Jiali's lovely smile, Henson also felt that his life was infused with many colors in an instant.

"It's just a round of back-to-back, you underestimate my ability to withstand pressure and"

"And what?"

"It's physical strength." Henson said, showing an evil smile.

"Why didn't I realize you were so dishonest before." An Jiali's face had turned into a red apple.

"Am I not serious? It's because you think it's not serious." Henson has no problem dealing with little girls like An Jiali.

So don't think about it that night, Henson finally had a dinner happily.For the sake of convenience, Henson usually eats fast food or takeaway, and basically doesn't cook seriously.

So Henson was very pleased to be able to have such a delicious dinner.

Although with the increasingly busy work, the two spend less and less time together, but the relationship between the two parties is getting deeper and deeper.With An Jiali at home, Henson always felt extremely warm.

Early the next morning, before Henson went out, An Jiali helped him straighten his tie and collar very carefully at the door, and presented her packed change of clothes with her own hands.

"Go, great hero of Indianapolis, I'll wait for you to go home~"

Henson gently stroked An Jiali's face and kissed her forehead lightly.Although she is still a little girl, she already looks like a good wife.

With a full mental state and a good mood, Henson officially started the second round of this season's back-to-back tour.

(End of this chapter)