basketball player

Chapter 237 235: Whether you want it or not.
The playoffs are a game of constant gambling and countermeasures. The seven-game series undoubtedly reduces the impact of various unexpected factors.Therefore, the battle between teams of similar strength will be extremely exciting.

The two sides constantly adjusted and played games, showing amazing fighting spirit and willpower in the bitter battle.What's more, once the fourth round of the game is over, the changes of the two sides are basically used up, and there are no more secrets between each other.At this time, the game will become extremely anxious.

The contest between the Pacers and the Heat is like this. The two teams that have easily passed the first two rounds are playing tie-breaks for the first time this season.The cards of both sides are basically played. Spoelstra uses James to play power forward, so Henson will play Leonard, the "artificial" surprise soldier.Spoelstra used his mobility to catch the counterattack, while Henson worked hard to control the offensive rebounds and strive for the second offense.Spoelstra used the advantage of the whistle to win, and Henson deliberately disgusted the coaches of the league and the Heat who have been playing tricks and playing games with each other.

Up to now, the two sides have ruled out all external factors, pure fighting strength and perseverance.In the end, Henson's quick conduction and open shots allowed the Pacers to last until the last moment!
He made 24 of 12 three-pointers, 50% from the field and 55.4% from the field in total!The team assisted 34 times, a full 14 times more than the Heat!The rebounds are 48 to 38, and the offensive rebounds are 18 to 7!The Pacers played everything Henson arranged today. They used the ultimate teamwork, brave offensive rebounds and clean and precise shots to push the Miami Heat to the edge of the cliff!

As James' three-pointer knocked out of the frame, the red light on the backboard came on.James looked around in disbelief, then put his head in his hands.Now, the Heat have completely fallen off the edge of a cliff!

110 to 117, lost, the Miami Heat lost.This is the end of James' second journey to the championship!The Big Three of the Heat failed to break out of the East!
"It's over! The game is over! The Indiana Pacers are the Eastern Conference champions, and we're going to the Eastern Conference Finals!" Reggie Miller climbed onto the commentary stage, and Jeff Van Gundy beside him was completely reduced to a spectator.Miller was yelling throughout the fourth quarter, and Van Gundy never had a chance to intervene.

And just now, Reggie Miller used the word "we".As a commentator, he said "we" were going to the Eastern Conference Finals.It appears that this series has fully ignited Miller's long-dead passion.

Henson rushed onto the pitch in the split second of the game and hugged his players.At this moment, he can no longer sit quietly on the bench and pretend to be X.

Eastern Championship, Finals!Who would have thought that the Pacers could get this far?Even Henson himself couldn't think of it!His goal at the beginning of the season was just to break through the Eastern Conference semifinals!

So Henson couldn't hide his excitement at all. Facing a victory that was not in his plan, no one could remain calm in the face of such unexpected joy.

Vogel was right, Henson always had a plan.Only this season, the Pacers achieved even more than Henson's plan!
"We won, we won! We're going to compete for the championship!" Paul grabbed Henson's shoulders and shook vigorously. The finals, Paul never even dared to think about it before!When the Hornets, Paul's only hope is to experience a Western Conference Finals!
Until one day, the coach who said he had a championship plan walked into his home.Henson looked like a charlatan at the beginning, but at this moment Paul knew very well that Henson Joe would never lie to himself!
Others crowded around excitedly, including Anderson, who was abandoned by the Nuggets, Yi Jianlian, who was about to return to the CBA, Stephenson, who could no longer survive in New York, Tanhua Horford, who was let go because the team was reluctant to spend money to renew his contract, Matthews, who was not drafted, Green, who was the real version of "Coach, I want to play basketball", NCAA secondary player Paul George, who was ridiculed by others, and Leonard, who fell from the lottery to the 15th pick De.
Such a group of "problem youths" and a "half-handed" coach like Henson.If someone told you a year ago that such a group of people could reach the NBA Finals, you would definitely think this person is crazy!
However, reality is sometimes so crazy!
"Let's go, let's thank some fans who support us!" Henson suggested, and then the players joined hands, lined up, and bowed to the stands around them.

This very "socialist" way of celebrating may be the only Pacers in the league.

"Bird, do you think we can make it to the finals?" Pritchard's voice trembled in the stands.Not because of the cold, but because of excitement.

Think about it, a few years ago, when the Pacers were still in the O'Brien era, how chaotic the team was, as if a dark cloud hung over Conseco Arena.

But how long has it been before the Pacers have become a Finals-level team?
"I dare not even think about it." Bird didn't talk nonsense, and answered very sincerely.

"What about the championship? Now that we have reached the finals, do you think we can... win the first championship trophy in team history!?"

"Why not?" Bird smiled, what magic is there, is it something the Pacers have never experienced?
After the players expressed their thanks, they bounced into the player tunnel. 2 to 0 behind, complete the reversal.When the league is eager for the Heat to advance, it just refuses to let the league do so.

Nothing could be more topical than this.The reporters all rushed into the media reception room, not only because of the interview, but also because the award ceremony of the Eastern Conference champion will be held in the media reception room!
After 10 minutes, the Pacers players were crowded on the small table in the reception room.Indianapolis basketball legend and one of the greatest players in Celtics history, Larry Bird, received the Eastern Conference Championship Ball from NBA officials!

Suddenly, the audience flashed everywhere.However, the smiles on the faces of the players never stopped!
After Bird briefly held the trophy, he sent the honor to the team's star Chris Paul.Paul held the Eastern Championship trophy and kissed it lightly. The coldness from the cup noodles made Paul feel numb all over.

The Eastern Conference champion has been won, can the championship be far behind!
After the reporters took enough photos, the players returned to the locker room with their Eastern Conference championship trophies.Only Bird, Henson and Paul were left at the scene and continued to be interviewed.

"What a great win, Coach Henson! Your playbook is working, and the Pacers are shooting a horrible 50 percent from three. Do you think it's just luck, or do you guys play like this from time to time?"

The reporter found Henson for the first question. At the press conference, even if Paul and Bird were sitting next to him, Henson was always the protagonist!
"Wonderful win? No, it was an ugly game! Look at the stats, I'm not talking about [-]-point shooting percentage, I'm not talking about our offensive rebounds, I'm talking about foul distribution vs. foul count! I know some people will be upset that we made it to the Conference Finals. After all, who would have thought that the Spurs didn't get through it, and we got through it. After all, the Finals without the Heat's Big Three must not be spectacular. I don't want to see such an unfair situation when playing against my team in the Finals!"

People thought that after winning the Eastern Conference championship, Henson would be overjoyed.However, as soon as he opened his mouth, he stunned the reporters below, Bird and Paul!

Popovich finished scolding, and the Eastern Conference champion has also won, now it's my turn to scold!
"Coach Henson, do you mean that the referee's judgment on the game is not fair enough? You mean, do you question the league's ruling?"

"No, I didn't mean that, you said that. Well guys, just ask Bird and Chris if you have anything. Now, I'm going to the locker room to appreciate the Eastern Conference championship trophy that the league awarded me. Whether everyone likes it or not, we are all goddamn Eastern Conference champions!"

After Henson finished speaking, he waved away.

David Stern, who watched the press conference through live TV, gritted his teeth. The old man felt a little dizzy, perhaps because his blood pressure soared due to anger.
(End of this chapter)