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Chapter 359 Chapter 357: Terror Comes Again

The Pacers went 8-0, allowing them to regain control of the game.So far this season, the Pacers have always ranked first in the league in terms of "offensive success rate after a timeout".Whenever Henson called a stoppage and came back, the Pacers' offense rarely failed to score.

In this data, Scott Brooks ranked 15th.It belongs to the middle level of the league, neither good nor bad.In fact, Brooks' on-the-spot coaching ability has been criticized. Whether he can score in the offense after returning from a timeout depends entirely on the state of Durant and Westbrook.

Therefore, this time, when the Pacers played a wave of 8-0 and Brooks stopped the game and came back, the Thunder did not experience the same qualitative change as the Pacers.

On the first play back from a timeout, Westbrook's missed layup ended the Thunder's possession.With West helping to watch over Ibaka, Horford can focus on the frame guard wholeheartedly.And Horford's supplementary defense is really a chicken thief, this guy's sense of position is surprisingly good.

His positioning can interfere with Westbrook without leaving Perkins with room for lobs.It has to be said that this short center with few blocks and seemingly average athletic ability was able to rank third in the selection of the best defensive player last season. It is not without reason.

Brooks' timeout didn't work at all. Not all coaches can help the team immediately.But fortunately, the players of the Thunder team are in excellent condition, so the following games, the two sides still played anxiously.

Due to the fierce competition, the physical contact between the two sides was also very frequent.So after half of the first quarter, Brooks had to replace Durant and Westbrook.Although Brooks is a fan. No, he is a ruthless main force madman.But when the players had just finished a back-to-back game and Durant played 45 minutes in the last game, Brooks did not dare to risk the health of the players.

With the playoffs on the horizon, no one wants to see sacrifices anymore.

The game entered the rotation time early, which also fit Henson's "appetite".Originally, he hoped that the main players and substitutes would play evenly in the last period of time. Now that Brooks took the initiative to replace the main players, Henson couldn't wish for it.

So in the 5th minute of the first quarter, both teams replaced all the main players in a tacit understanding.And there was another commotion in the stands of the Conseco Arena!
"Ray Allen, just like David West, Ray Allen was also activated by Coach Henson today! This veteran shooter has been away from the game for a month, but I don't know if his crosshair is at home!"

Livingston, Ray Allen, Leonard, Yi Jianlian and Chris Anderson, the Pacers' bench lineup is still strong.As for Stephenson and Jimmy Butler, Henson doesn't plan to let them play now.Those two rough guys have other tasks.

A lineup of Pacers, the depth of the bench makes Henson very proud!Livingston's better organization and coping skills can allow Ray Allen and Yi Jianlian to get better three-point shooting opportunities.As for Stephenson and Jimmy Butler, Henson believes that Brooks will definitely like this surprise.

The game restarted, and the score is now almost even due to the good form of Durant and Westbrook.The Pacers are only 1 point ahead of the Thunder, and the Thunder's point-chasing weapons in the rotation are undoubtedly the "Boss Fish" Derek Fisher, Kevin Martin and Nick Collison.

Needless to say, Martin, this season he replaced Harden's position last season, and he is the most important firepower point on the Thunder's bench.And "Old Fish" Fisher just scored 17 points in the last game against the Spurs, and he felt hot.As for Thunder captain Nick Collison, he is definitely a master who is willing to risk his life.Although the data may not be gorgeous, it will definitely bring huge troubles to the Pacers.

The Thunder's bench is equally difficult to deal with now.

As soon as the timeout came back, Kevin Martin took the lead in hitting a three-pointer to express his "respect".Ray Allen's defense did not pose too much threat to Martin, and the Thunder took the lead by two points as soon as they came up!
But soon, the Thunder also saw the horror of the Pacers when the lineup was neat.When Ray Allen was away, the Pacers' second unit had relatively weak three-point capabilities.

Stephenson can shoot, but not consistently enough.The rest, Livingston, Leonard, Anderson and Butler, are not shooters, but only Yi Jianlian can take on some three-point shooting tasks.

But now, Henson has Ray Allen, one of the league's greatest shooters!Ray Allen couldn't defend against Martin, and Martin, who was not good at defense, had nothing to do against Ray Allen!

Livingston commanded his teammates to start running after holding the ball for half the time. This ability is something Stephenson does not possess.Ray Allen sees the needle because his teammates have set up off-ball screens for him according to Henson's tactics.

The cheers of the fans whizzed past Ray Allen's ears. He shuttled, got rid of, ran back, and found his position!Everything is so familiar, even though he has been away from the stadium for a month, once he comes back, he can always find his familiar rhythm!
With Yi Jianlian's last cover, he went back to the 45° position on the right, and Livingston's pass was also delivered immediately!

Due to Ray Allen's injury, Livingston hardly played with Ray Allen on the court.But the two still have a tacit understanding, and Henson's badge allows all new players to immediately integrate into the Pacers system.

After receiving a timely pass from Livingston, Kevin Martin just got rid of Yi Jianlian at this time.This is also because Yi Jianlian is too honest. If it were West, he would probably move a small step quietly so that Martin couldn't jump.

However, even this instant opportunity is enough for Ray Allen to complete the shot.Kevin Martin's three-pointer, I will pay you back immediately!

"Answer ball! Beautiful response ball, the Pacers' offense is really tough! The Thunder just hit a three-pointer, and the Pacers responded immediately! Ray Allen's return has made up for the lack of three-point ability of the Pacers' second team. It seems that Ray Allen did not set his sights at home!"

One after another, you come and go, this is the rhythm of this game.Although the Pacers' players played very well, the Thunder are not to be outdone.Nick Collison's aggressive defense disrupted several of Leonard's breakthroughs. In the end, the Thunder captain even bloodied the field!
Although it was just a scratch on his little finger, Nick Collison was indeed bleeding everywhere.The floor, jerseys, opponent's jerseys, and Nixon's blood on the technical table also fully demonstrated the intensity of the game.

With Martin, Collison and Fisher all playing well, the Pacers still haven't collapsed!No matter what the opposing team does, the Pacers always respond.Scott Brooks was furious off the court. According to the Thunder's state today, no matter which team they faced, they should have opened the score.

However, the Pacers with a well-organized lineup can catch all attacks!

Seeing the end of the first quarter with only 3 minutes to go and the Thunder still trailing by 1 point, Scott Brooks couldn't sit still.He knows very well that the sooner the score is opened, the better it is for the Thunder.Because the game is dragged to the end, the one who suffers will only be himself who fights back to back.

So, he offered his "big move"-bringing Westbrook and Durant back on the court.Originally, he hoped that the two main players would rest until the end of the first quarter, but now that the Thunder is gaining momentum, Brooks does not want to give up this opportunity to gain an advantage.

Seeing that Brooks made some moves, Henson also took action immediately!Stephenson and Jimmy Butler, it's time for them to appear!
"I know that you two are full of energy now, and I also know that you can't hold it anymore. Now, I allow you to release the ambition and anger in your heart! Go to the field and use defense to contain their attack! They are already exhausted, but you are full of energy. Put on strength and physical contact! This is a battlefield. If we don't want to be eliminated, we must eliminate them!"

At this time, Westbrook's breakthrough made Livingston a foul.Although Livingston has a tough defense, it is still a bit difficult to deal with Westbrook, a "backline tank".

Westbrook went to the free throw line, and Henson also took advantage of the dead ball to replace Stephenson and Jimmy Butler.

So far, the Pacers' perimeter lineup has become a combination of Stephenson, Jimmy Butler and Leonard.Kenny Smith suddenly realized, a word suddenly popped into his mind.

"Death defense lineup, Coach Henson has brought out a death defense lineup that hasn't been used for a long time!"

Use death defense to contain the exhausted Thunder Twin Stars.Brooks gritted his teeth, Henson had too many tricks!Pacers with a well-organized lineup can cope with various situations on the field!
In the next 3 minutes, the goal battle between the two sides suddenly stagnated!Westbrook and Durant played extremely hard every offense. No matter how you switch these three perimeters, you can't find a weakness.

Leonard's defense kept Durant from running open, while Jimmy Butler and Stephenson blocked Westbrook's rush.

Although the Pacers' scoring efficiency will drop with this lineup, after all, this lineup exists for defense, and it doesn't matter if they don't score.But you have to know that Brooks can't accept the situation where the Thunder's two stars don't score.

Not only paid physical strength, but also could not score, Brooks's substitutions made him face such a "lose-lose" situation.

In the last 1 minute and 02 seconds of the first quarter, tragedy still happened. Just 24 hours ago, Durant, who had just played 45 minutes insanely, was now being fucked and fell to the ground in pain during a rebound.It looked like Durant was clutching his calf, and the guy was injured from exhaustion.

In the end, Durant was able to walk back to the bench with the support of his teammates.

Brooks' heart "thumped" and sank to the bottom of the lake.In just one quarter of the game, he saw the horror of the Pacers' lineup depth.No, not just Brooks.To be precise, Henson made the entire league see how terrifying a well-packed Pacers are.

"The Pacers lost 3 games in March, making everyone think they were bound to fall from the altar. Now, after only 4 minutes of the game, Coach Henson can proudly shout to everyone," Barkley paused, deliberately imitating Henson's voice, "The invincible defending champion is back!"

(End of this chapter)