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Chapter 371 Chapter 369: Representative of the highest level in the East
The record for the largest point difference in the playoffs in NBA history, this record is absolutely embarrassing for Chris Paul.Because at the beginning, this record appeared on the New Orleans Hornets where he was.

In the 08-09 season, in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs, the Nuggets played against the Hornets.In the first three games, the Nuggets led by Anthony, who was still the "Little Melon" at the time, led 2-1. The Nuggets won the two games by 27 points and 15 points respectively, and lost the game by 2 points.But no one expected that the Hornets led by Paul would completely collapse in the fourth game, losing the game with a humiliating score of 63 to 121, and the 58-point difference tied the record for the largest difference in the playoffs in NBA history!
This game can be said to be a stain on Chris Paul's career. Until now, many Chinese fans use "58" to jokingly call Paul.I don't know, I thought Paul had scored 58 points in a single game.

However, just after the game ended on May 5, Chris Paul's team once again created the record for the largest point difference in NBA playoff history since the 8st century.Only this time, Paul's team was the winner.

115 to 78, this game has become one of the six games with the largest difference in the playoffs since the 21st century.At the same time, it is also the worst loss record in the playoffs in the history of the Chicago Bulls.Chicago was severely nailed to the pillar of shame by the Pacers, and the glory of the 90s has not been reproduced until now.

The former Chicago Bulls were invincible in the playoffs. During the Jordan period, they never even played a tiebreaker in the finals.But now, they are treated in such a tragic way by the Pacers.

In this game, the strength gap between the two sides became clear at a glance.Although the Bulls won Game [-] through hard work and better form, everyone knew it.That game is also likely to be the only one the Bulls can win in this series.
In the next few games, just as Henson planned, he didn't want to give Thibodeau any chance and hope.Even, the next two games will be held at the United Center in Chicago.

"We are indeed full of confidence, but not blind confidence." Before the start of the game, Henson calmly accepted interviews with reporters.As a team that achieved 72 wins in the regular season, it is actually very common that they did not encounter much resistance in the first two rounds of the playoffs.

The second round of the playoffs has only reached the third game, but the Bulls have basically fired all the bullets.The problem of injury has not been alleviated. Loel Deng continued to miss due to illness. Although he participated in the team's training, he was still unable to play.He has lost 15 pounds in a short period of time because of his illness!And Kirk Hinrich, who had played for the Pacers, also failed to come back, and sat on the sidelines with Derrick Rose in a suit.

Therefore, the injury problem is the biggest enemy of every athlete and team.Henson is very grateful that he has so many badges to help the Pacers play healthy and healthy.

In the last game, the two sides had frequent physical contact, and the two teams were called a total of 51 fouls, which can be described as very intense.

But after today's game was transferred to Chicago, the opening was uneventful, which seemed very strange.The Bulls took the lead, Boozer hit twice, Belinelli made a three-pointer, and played a wave of 7-0.And Henson was not eager to attack the basket and make fouls, but asked the players to calmly shoot jumpers.After 6 consecutive mid-range shots, the Pacers overtook the score 12-10.

Compared with the previous game, there was very little physical contact between the two sides. The game was not so much played smoothly as it was not intense at all.Maybe the big loss in Indianapolis in the last game has completely shattered the Bulls' morale.They lost the iron-blooded defense of the first two games, and also lost that strong perseverance.

Before the start of this year's playoffs, Thibodeau told everyone on the Bulls to be strong.So, they successfully killed the Nets in the first round, and bit off a piece of the defending champion in the second round.But in the end, their strength can only stop there.

Derrick Rose, who was sitting on the sidelines, saw all of this. He had hoped to make a name for himself in the Eastern Conference.But now, the two big mountains of the Heat and the Pacers make Rose seem to have no hope.

The Bulls' revival dream has not yet begun to be practiced, it seems to be over
George had 25 points, Paul had 20 points and 13 assists, and Horford had 18 points. The three teamed up to completely destroy the Bulls, and the total score became 2-1.The playoffs are like this. Once the collapse starts, it is difficult to contain it.Not all teams, like the Pacers, always come back from the dead.

In Game [-] in Chicago, Henson put out his "death defense" lineup and practiced it.Of course, only Vogel and Stevens knew that Henson sent this lineup to warm up for the Miami Heat!Because playing the Chicago Bulls, in fact, there is no need to send this lineup to play.

That's right, although the Eastern Conference semifinals have only reached the fourth game.But Henson is already thinking about his old rival, the Heat!

Under the torment of the "death defense", the Bulls, who already lacked offensive points, scored only 65 points in the game, and Thibodeau's team only shot 25.6% of the entire game.

Lost three games in a row and fell behind 1-3. While the Bulls lost the match point at home, they also created the lowest scoring record in a single playoff game in team history with 65 points. The 25.6% field goal percentage in the game was also the lowest in team history.

88 to 65, 3 to 1, the Bulls have already stepped on the edge of a cliff.After the fifth game, the battlefield will return to the Bankers Life Arena.By that time, even if Luol Deng and others can come back, the Bulls are already powerless.

After the game, Henson and Thibodeau finally did not forget to shake hands with each other.The depressed expression on Thibodeau's face made Henson not feel proud of it.

Thinking about two years ago, Thibodeau was incomparably beautiful.Look now, how depraved it is.Henson didn't dare to mock Thibodeau because he was afraid, what if he had such a day?When the time comes, he doesn't want others to mock him.

So far, although the series is not over yet, it can be said that this round of the Eastern Conference semifinals has lost suspense.After the game, on the plane back to Indianapolis, Henson studied Miami Heat game tape.

The victory in the first two rounds is not a victory. If you can't break through the resistance of the Miami Heat, then the previous wins will be meaningless!
"Are you so sure that the Miami Heat can break through the shackles of the Knicks?" Holding a cup of coffee, Stevens sat next to Henson.

Of course, Stevens prepared this cup of coffee for Henson.

Just yesterday, the New York Knicks led by Anthony resisted tenaciously at home and tied the series to 2-1.The performance of the Knicks in the playoffs is remarkable, Anthony's state is very good, and "Small Overlord" Stoudemire also has some meaning of recovery after his return from injury.

Compared with the one-sidedness of the Pacers and Bulls, the outcome of the series between the Heat and the Knicks is in fact still inconclusive.

"I'm sure that the Miami Heat will be the final winner." As everyone knows, Henson replied very simply, "It's not easy for a team to win more than 20 games in a row. This is the playoffs, Brad. The game system of 7 games and 4 wins minimizes the chance of upset. Only a stronger team can win. Therefore, we can't take any chances. The next Eastern Conference Finals will be very, very difficult for us!"

Henson remembered the experience of fighting the Heat last season, James' team, never underestimate it.You know, even if Henson had a bonus in speaking skills last season, he only won the Heat when Bosh was injured.And this season, the Heat have not only won 27 consecutive victories and boosted morale, but the lineup is also very healthy.The Knicks can't threaten the Pacers at all, so Henson believes that the New Yorkers can't threaten James either!
The Pacers have risen rapidly since Henson coached in 2010, and the Heat also quickly entered the championship ranks after the Big Three formed in 2010.It can be said that the Heat and Pacers have defined the highest level in the Eastern Conference in recent years!It is impossible for any team to break this routine.

Listening to Henson describe this round of the series as "very, very difficult", Stevens couldn't help feeling a chill down his spine.It is not easy for Henson to say the word difficult, let alone adding two "very" before it.

"So... are you confident?"

Taking a sip of coffee, Henson looked at Stevens, "Maybe it will take six or seven games, but I think we'll be the winners in the end."

Henson called up the interface for viewing speech skills and badges in front of his eyes. These things have been accumulated until now, and it is time for them to play a role.

Words: Check for gaps and make up for omissions: Reduce player morale by 20, but give him 5 game attribute bonuses.

Phrase: Motivation Master: Reset a player's morale to 100.

Words: Become a superstar: release the peak state of the player in advance, and last for one game.

How to choose between these three words?Should it all be used against the Heat, or should it be an insurance policy for the finals?Should we keep the current lineup, or change it unexpectedly?
The game with the Miami Heat has already begun to swell ahead of schedule
(End of this chapter)