basketball player

296 Chapter 294: When the villain becomes a sheep
"Hello, Kenny, I believe you have been looking forward to this nationally broadcast game for a long time like me! Let's guess, in which quarter the Pacers will clash!" T.NT's famous commentator Charles Barkley did not forget to tease the Pacers before the start of the game.

Barkley always likes to say some exaggerated words, just like his big mouth.Despite Yao Ming's lessons of blood and tears, Barkley still did not restrain himself.And this has become the biggest feature of his commentary work.

Of course, it's not unreasonable for Barkley to tease the Pacers like this.

Since Henson, an inefficient guy, settled in the Pacers, the Pacers have not been very worrying.Henson had just been suspended for three games some time ago, and it wasn't long before Paul was suspended by the league again.And don't forget, there are two time bombs, Stephenson and "Birdman" Anderson, sitting on the Pacers bench.

Judging from the lineup alone, it is already a miracle that the Pacers have not had any conflicts in the locker room.Faced with an extremely jealous opponent last season today, the Pacers really may not do anything.

Just as Barkley and his old friend Kenny Smith were blowing water, there was a huge booing in the Chesapeake Energy Arena.Barkley knew what was going on without even looking up.

Besides Henson Joe, who else could be so annoying to Thunder fans?

"Since reaching the finals last season, the momentum of Oklahoma's Thunder has been very fierce. The season has now played in Lianlian and won the proud record of 17 wins and 4 losses. He tied with San Antonio Spurs in the western region. Kevin Durant has won two consecutive weeks in December! Line first! "Seeing that both players have appeared in warm -up, Kenny Smith began to introduce the current situation of the two teams.

"The defending champion Pacers are also unstoppable this season. Their record of 18 wins and 1 loss is unstoppable in the entire league. The rapid progress of the Pacers' young people and the strong joining of Ray Allen have made this team more difficult to deal with than last season. But the biggest problem for the Pacers now is that they lack the absolute core of Chris Paul!"

"So what? Henson Joe is best at employing people unexpectedly. I believe he has a way to fill the vacancy left by Chris Paul." Barkley spread his hands. After all, this guy is not the first time to be impressed by Henson's magical power.

Accompanied by the speeches of the two narrators, the live camera gave Henson a close-up.I saw him frowning slightly, chatting with his two assistant coaches without saying a word.

Then before the start of the game, when the starting players of both sides came to the field.Henson grabbed Horford's jersey and whispered something in the Dominican's ear.

Buckley smiled slightly, what did he say?Henson Joe never fights unprepared!
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Looking at the lineup of the Pacers on the field, Scott Brooks was a little puzzled.

Stephenson, Paul George, Leonard, West and Horford, Henson changed the two starting positions in one go.But neither of these two people can handle the ball and organize an offense, and neither of them can fill Paul's vacancy.

Without Chris Paul handling the ball, Brooks believes his team can play more efficiently on offense.So since the start of the scrimmage, Brooks was confident.Let's vent all the aggrieved half a year ago today!

Perkins snatched the basketball away from Horford, and Westbrook accelerated with the ball directly.In the finals of last season, Westbrook was defended very poorly by Paul.Seeing that Paul is not here today, the No. [-] defender is naturally excited.

Stephenson's defense is different from Paul's. Paul uses his prediction and experience more, while Stephenson uses his strong body and hard work.Therefore, Paul facing Westbrook can make Westbrook lose his rhythm.When Stephenson faced Westbrook, he could only use brute force to limit it.

However, Westbrook is the type of guard who is least afraid of physical confrontation.

Facing Stephenson with his arms outstretched, Westbrook took him directly with a flexible turn!After passing Stephenson, Westbrook still didn't slow down, but went straight to the basket!

Al Horford hurriedly repaired the protective frame, but Westbrook's impact was too terrifying.He leaned on Horford to score the ball in the fierce physical confrontation. As long as Westbrook rushes up to speed, it will be difficult for even Horford to contain him with help defense!
"A beautiful breakthrough. Westbrook's desire to attack is really strong today. When Paul was absent in the finals last season, Westbrook was also liberated. I think Coach Henson can try to use Paul George and Stephenson to change defensive positions."

Although the Thunder managed to score, Scott Brooks was still staring nervously at the court.He really wants to know who the Pacers will use as a point guard.

However, it was the most unreliable Lance Stephenson who received Horford's baseline pass!

Finsen was obviously more cautious today, and he didn't make X gestures indiscriminately.It seems that even Finsen is aware of the special nature of this game.

Just after halftime, Stephenson started looking for someone.And he has a very obvious shortcoming exposed at this time-the center of gravity of the dribble is too high.

Even if Paul wants to find someone, he will ensure the safety of the basketball first.But Stephenson was looking for someone, so he couldn't concentrate on dribbling.

How could Westbrook let go of this opportunity?I saw the young No. 0 suddenly sprint, passing Stephenson like a white "thunder", and swept away the basketball in Stephenson's hand!
"Nice rush! Westbrook's steal still has some gambling in it, but at least this time, he won the bet!"

Stephenson immediately turned around and chased back, but in terms of speed, Stephenson and Westbrook are not at the same level.

Westbrook went straight to the basket, bounced into the air like a bomb tied to his legs, and then poured the ball into the basket with both hands!
Russell Westbrook, this physically fit point guard, will provide fans with top-notch visual enjoyment every time he dunks a fast break.

Of course, Henson didn't enjoy the dunk at all, because it put him behind 4-0!
Stephenson looked at the bench pitifully, while Henson just applauded, signaling him to keep working hard and not to be discouraged.

In the second round, Stephenson's advance was still timid, and then he stopped the ball directly after halftime!
This guy was a little too cautious, which made him lose his own characteristics.

Seeing Stephenson stop the ball, Westbrook naturally raised his arms and pushed forward.In this case, as long as the center of gravity is lost, it is a mistake, so Stephenson had to pass the ball in a hurry to Paul George who came up to meet him.

Because the tactics failed to play out, George could only fight Sefoloza one-on-one.But Scott Brooks was obviously prepared for this. When George borrowed Horford's screen to break through, Durant switched defenses in front of George!
The long-armed and long-legged KD naturally didn't let George pass the test easily. George didn't even think about it. Since Durant came to defend him, then Leonard must be let out!
However, George's passing route has long been predicted by Sefoloza.He went straight to Leonard at the moment the defense was changed. As long as the defense is decisive, generally nothing will go wrong.

Sure enough, George's ball was delivered directly to the running "Swiss Army Knife".A beautiful steal, the Pacers also made another turnover.After the team's offense lacked Paul, it became a mess!
A top point guard is indeed not something that anyone can replace.

"Damn it, Al can't catch the ball at all!" Vogel cursed, if Horford couldn't catch the ball, all Henson's arrangements would be useless.

"When the villain becomes obedient, he is no longer himself." Henson sighed looking at the confused Stephenson.

On the court, the Thunder counterattacked quickly.After Durant received a pass from Sefoloza, he directly chased for a three-pointer. The crisp sound of the net rolling caused an "earthquake" in the Chesapeake Energy Arena.

7 to 0, the Thunder started off smoothly.

"Time, Time!" Henson yelled and gestured to the referee. Not long after the game started, Henson had to suspend the game!
In the past, it was Henson who stopped others.But this time, Henson experienced what it was like to be stopped by others.

"Let's go Thunder! Let's go Thunder!" Thunder fans shouted from the stands.Seeing the Pacers in such a mess, the Thunder fans are undoubtedly the happiest.

"The Pacers are defenseless! It is impossible for Henson Joe's team to escape from Oklahoma!" commented the local commentator of Oklahoma City.

The players walked off the field one by one, and a frustrated Stephenson was the last to go off.But the moment Stephenson walked to the bench, Henson grabbed Stephenson's shoulder.

"Listen clearly to Lance, let me remind you again! You are not number one, you are not number one! You are a dynamite, responsible for blowing up their defense line! Don't hesitate, just do what you have to do! Do you hear that!?"

The roar of the Chinese coach, even in the noisy arena, is particularly loud.

(End of this chapter)