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Chapter 199 Chapter 197: Entering the sprint stage

When Henson woke up the next day, the blinding sunlight had illuminated the room through the curtains.He immediately looked at the alarm clock on the bedside table, it was already 08:30 in the morning.

After dinner yesterday, Henson and Christine went to the bar for a few more drinks after having a good chat.Finally, the female reporter was sent downstairs to the hotel before Henson left.

So when Henson returned to his home, it was already two o'clock in the morning.Fortunately, since the game was just finished yesterday, the team does not need to train this morning.

When training every day, the head coach can be the last one, but he must not be late.If even the head coach is late for no reason, what will the players who get up early and sleep late think?
But the team didn't practice this morning, so Henson didn't have to worry about being late.With his hands under his head, he recalled the good time he had had with Christine last night.

It can only be said that Christine is actually not as shy as Henson first met her.On the contrary, the girl was good at talking and didn't mind bantering with Henson.So whether it was during the meal or later at the bar, the two hit it off very well.

Henson even thinks she has the potential to be a basketball disc jockey if she wants to.Don't many basketball programs now need a beautiful host to attract attention?There is no doubt that Kristen is a perfect candidate.

Beautiful, good at football and humorous, Christine meets these three conditions at the same time.Well, speaking of it, An Jiali is also quite qualified. I'm afraid that Vivek will be very worried when seeing his daughter go to work in the TV station, and directly invest in the shares.
Of course, Henson and Christine also confirmed the time of the interview last night.They agreed that on April 4, the last day of the NBA regular season, Christine would take a photographer to Indianapolis to conduct an exclusive interview with Henson.

Since the last regular season game of the Pacers ended on April 4, the interview on the 25th was just in time for the heat of the playoffs without disturbing Henson's leadership.So for this time, both parties are very satisfied.

At this moment, Henson's cell phone next to the pillow rang.He picked it up and saw that it was Christine who had sent him a text message.

"Are you awake? I've already left Indianapolis. I hope the Pacers will be No. [-] in the Eastern Conference by the time of the next interview~"

Henson smiled, then immediately lifted the quilt, got up and got out of bed.

Yeah, the short good times are over.Next, it's time to continue working towards the goal of being No. [-] in the Eastern Conference!
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The intensity of the games in the shortened season may make fans and capitals hooked.But for the team, this is undoubtedly a very painful season.

Among other things, just looking at the long list of injuries, you can know how much the team coaches hate this damn regular season schedule.

Henson's team is no exception. Just stepped into the training ground, Henson was immediately wrapped up in busy work, and instantly forgot the rare leisure time last night.Fortunately, with the blessing of the badge, the Pacers miraculously did not encounter any injury problems throughout the season.Otherwise, being No. [-] in the East would be nothing but a dream.

Henson really hopes that there will be no such thing as a lockout in the future, although it is the league and the capitalists who lose money.But in the end, it was the players and coaches themselves who worked so hard to make up for their losses.

With only one day off after the game against the Heat, the Pacers must usher in a 4-day, 3-game schedule.This is already considered good for Henson. After all, the Pacers have experienced three rounds of back-to-back games this season. 4 battles in 3 days, it's almost a show of mercy from the alliance.

But what makes Henson a little puzzled is why the league always likes to arrange this kind of arena where they fight in different cities continuously.In this regard, Henson couldn't help "greeting" the name of the league president David Stern.However, Henson really wronged Mr. Stern this time, because Matt Winnick, one of the league executives, completes the NBA's schedule for each season, and it really has nothing to do with Stern.

And this complicated and tiring work had to be done by Winnick alone!Although it is not known whether Winick's remarks were a joke or a statement of fact, at least one thing is certain.When the league told him to play 66 games in such a short period of time, Winnick also had MMP in mind.Therefore, he vented his dissatisfaction on the schedule.
On the 28th and 29th, the Pacers will face the Nets in Indianapolis, and then immediately fly to Washington, DC to face the Wizards.After a day off, the Pacers will immediately fly to San Antonio for a battle with the Spurs.

当然，事情远还没有结束。3月份的最后4天，步行者队的确是4天3战。但如果算上4月，步行者队就是5天4战了！

Because on the last day of March, after the Pacers played the away game in San Antonio, they will immediately turn around and go straight to Houston, and play an away game against the Rockets on the first day of April!
Two rounds back to back with only one day of respite in between.Among them, the last two games are still against two strong Western teams!Although San Antonio and Houston are both in Texas, they are not far apart.But even so, the schedule is grueling enough.

The road to No. [-] in the East is really full of thorns.

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On the 28th, the Pacers beat the Nets 100 to 85 at home, without capsizing. On the 29th, Corn Yellow ravaged Washington, D.C., and the Pacers defeated the Wizards 103 to 89.

Although they fought back to back, the Pacers did not let accidents happen in the face of two teams that were not ranked in the East.Wanting to catch up with the invincible Chicago Bulls in the regular season, this kind of game that should be won, Henson must not lose it.

However, due to the low quality of the opponents in these two games, the combination of the two games allowed Henson to get 100 experience points. You know, Henson got 150 experience points in one game against the Heat.

Seeing that the amount of experience required for the next upgrade had risen to 1500, Hansen suddenly felt that life was hopeless.Originally, he hoped to collect as many rewards as possible before the start of the playoffs, but now it seems that before the start of the playoffs, it will be difficult for him to level up again.

On the last day of March, the Pacers flew to San Antonio to face the Spurs for the first time this season.Henson expected this strong enough opponent to give him experience, but the Pacers lost the game by 3 points, ending their four-game winning streak.
I have to say that No. 59 in the West is really not that easy to mess with.Parker, Duncan and Ginobili, the three "old men", scored [-] points together like a flashback, making it difficult for the Pacers to parry.

Under the leadership of "Old Thief of Vicky" and "Big Fundamental Skills", for the first time, Henson found it so difficult to control the rhythm of the game.

The Spurs are like this, they seem tepid, but after the actual match, they don't know how good they are.But losing to a strong opponent like the Spurs, Henson is not unacceptable.Although the Pacers' current goal is to be No. [-] in the Eastern Conference, Henson never thought that he could play the final game with a record of unbeaten victories.

So far, all the games in March are over, and there is still less than a month of fierce fighting left in the regular season.At the last moment, whether it is those teams struggling on the edge of the playoffs or the teams trying to improve their rankings, they will undoubtedly work very hard.Because I missed the chance of the last dozen games, I have to wait for the next season.

At this time, the team hovering on the edge of the playoffs will burst out with stronger strength.Anyway, his goal is the playoffs, so he doesn't care about any physical issues.As long as you can try your best to reach the top eight, you will complete your goal!As for how to play after the playoffs, they don't even consider it.

Just like in a football game, at the end of the season, it is a truth that those teams that are eager to avoid relegation will play better and work harder.Higher-ranked teams need to consider more things, and this kind of team only needs to think about how to play with their lives.

Therefore, this kind of team that is bound to die in the last month is undoubtedly the most afraid of encountering a team like Henson who is eager for a steady rise.

But unfortunately, the Pacers' next opponent, the Houston Rockets, happens to be a difficult opponent hovering on the edge of the playoffs, ready to fight everyone at any time.

Thinking of this, Henson, who was sitting on the plane, couldn't help holding his head in distress.This trip to Texas has already started with a failure, and I am afraid that the next trip will not be too easy.

(End of this chapter)