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Chapter 373 Chapter 371: Before the Crucial Battle

Overtime, buzzer, lore.

Before the Eastern Conference finals, everyone knew that the battle between the two sides would be very intense.But no one expected that it would be so intense.

Suppression, anti-suppression, strong collision, blood spilled on the field, roaring, tearing... as long as it is the most intense picture you can think of.can be found in this game.After the fierce battle last season, the two teams are still facing each other.Only this time, the two sides fought hand-to-hand from the very beginning.

LeBron James is undoubtedly the hero of this game. His layup lore in the last 2.2 seconds has been broadcast countless times by countless sports TV stations.But after the game, there was another Heat player who received almost the same level of attention as James.

This person is not Dwyane Wade, but Chris Bosh, who has not been hotly discussed for a long time!

"We must play better. Yesterday's performance was not at the championship level. It is difficult to win this series with this kind of performance, let alone the finals. Whether it is offense or defense, we have to strengthen."

Chris Bosh's words spread throughout Indianapolis, and even the streets and alleys of the entire United States!The Heat may be the only team in the league that crushed the 72-win Pacers and then said it wasn't good enough!
Bosh's words have been hotly discussed by all basketball fans around the world. Some people say that Bosh is a bit too arrogant.

"Did that guy forget that he only got two rebounds in the game?"

Some people think that Bosh is true blood, to tell the truth.

"Although Chris only took two rebounds, each rebound was invaluable and directly changed the trend of the game. And he was able to score 17 points inside the Pacers, which is undoubtedly a very good statistic."

There are people who support Bosh and those who oppose Bosh, but one thing is certain - "Dragon King" has successfully made this game that is already full of gunpowder and has attracted much attention, even more popular!
Compared with the West, the war between the Spurs and the Grizzlies is two low-key teams.The battle in the east seems to be more eye-catching.

However, Henson did not express any views or remarks in response to this.He'd love to clean up Bosh, but it has to be in the game, not in the mouth.Now Henson's first task is not to fight with Bosh, but to adjust his strategy as soon as possible, and strive to raise the Pacers' winning percentage to the highest in the second game!
So before training started the next day after the game, Henson urgently called a tactical meeting.There are some plans that must be reworked.

"You mean," Stevens frowned, "that you're going to start Leonard?"

"Yes," Henson confirmed very simply, "In the Eastern Conference finals last season, it was Leonard's outstanding performance that limited LeBron. I think we can try to use the same method to win the game in this series. The most important thing is that when West or Horford encounters foul trouble, we can let Leonard temporarily replace the fourth position. In short, let LeBron match up with Leonard as much as possible!"

Henson is very clear that the Pacers fell into a passive position in the last game, which started from too many fouls on the backs of Horford and West.Although Yi Jianlian and Anderson have their own strengths, it is still difficult to resist the impact of James and Wade brothers.That's why the Heat scored so many points easily.

Therefore, in the next game, Henson decided to reuse Leonard, even at the top of the fourth position.In short, put this guy in front of James all the time.

Later, Henson will use the technique of "checking for gaps and making up for gaps" on Leonard.Leonard has made great progress this season, and with a little attribute bonus, it is enough for James to drink a pot!
He believes that after experiencing the baptism of this season's Eastern Conference finals, Leonard will also become like Paul George, and become what he dreamed of!

Of course, it's not enough to let Leonard start.Presumably the Heat must have been prepared, and James must have expected that he would fight Leonard again.So, Henson still needs some changes.For example, at the last moment of the game, bring up the long-hidden "death defense" lineup!

"At the critical moment, if the score is tight, force them to make mistakes! Neither LeBron nor Wade can give them a chance to make a shot at the last moment. These two guys' key ball ability is too strong! Therefore, if you want to force them to make a mistake, don't give them a chance to make a shot at all!"

Although I really don't want to admit it, Henson has to say that in the last 2.2 seconds yesterday, Wade's pass, James' cut-in and final finish were really beautiful.But if it's just if, if the Pacers let Wade make a mistake in passing the ball yesterday, would the ending be very different?

Death defense, Leonard, Jimmy Butler and Stephenson, this lineup won't be around for long.Maybe 2 minutes, maybe 1 minute, maybe even just one round!But once dispatched, Henson hopes they will make a difference.

"So an additional training this afternoon is the defensive training at critical moments. Simulate all possible situations and simulate the Heat's possible passing options. We must be ready for everything, even if the next game may not have a last-minute decision at all."

Henson slapped the table and decided what would happen next game.Everything was ready, that was all he could think of right now.Even if the next game might not happen at all as he expected, it is better to be prepared than to be overwhelmed by trouble.The Heat have already led 1-0. If they lose the next game, the Heat will return home with a 2-0 lead!Just thinking about it, you know how dangerous this situation is.

Although last season, the Pacers counterattacked the game under such circumstances.But Henson didn't want to take such a risk again, he had to let the situation ease down.Therefore, the next game must be won no matter what!

As for the arrogance of "Dragon King" Chris Bosh, when the game starts, Henson will find him again!

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Outside the Bankers Life Arena in Indianapolis.

A police car with flashing lights was parked on the side of the road, and policemen in reflective vests were patrolling back and forth, and the walkie-talkies strapped to their shoulders made rustling sounds from time to time.

A group of Pacers fans in corn-yellow T-shirts passed by waving their cards and chanting.

The policemen who were waiting in full force stared at the group of fans passing in front of them, and reported the latest situation in their jurisdiction through the intercom.
"We're in good shape here, everything is in order, over."

"...The main gate of the stadium... is normal, over..."

Everyone knows how cranky Pacers fans are at this point after the Game [-] loss and Bosh's comments.Not to mention, there were many Heat fans who came to watch the game.With the smell of gunpowder so strong, the Indianapolis Police Department doesn't want to see any accidents happen.Therefore, the local government has stepped up police force both inside and outside the arena to ensure safety during the game.

After reporting the situation, the police turned their attention to the group of fans, followed them away, merged into countless people like them, and flocked to the stadium standing beside the street.

The battle there tonight must be very fierce
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"For the Pacers fans, tonight is like a grand festival! Although there are still 40 minutes before the game starts, the Bankers Life Arena is full of seats. In fact, on such an important night, there are more fans who can only sit in the bar or watch the game on the LED screen outside the arena. It can be said that the entire Indianapolis fans are out in full force! After all, this game will directly determine whether the situation of the Pacers is clear! I believe that Coach Henson will not go with a 2-0 trail From Miami! Audience friends, welcome to the 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals, the second round between the Heat and the Pacers!"

Kenny Smith's voice was a little hoarse, which was all thanks to James' buzzer-beater in the last 2.2 seconds of the last game.Smith didn't know how long he yelled for that lore, he only knew that his throat became extremely painful after returning.

There was a lot of people in the stands, and the shouts of fans and other messy sounds made the scene extremely noisy.

Henson closed the door of the locker room, and the hustle and bustle suddenly became much quieter.Although it can't be completely eliminated, at least everyone can hear him now.

"I know, you were unwilling to lose the last game. Sean Battier's filth, the referee's frequent whistle, and the lore at the last moment, but it doesn't matter. They did this, and they only won us by 1 point in the end. Forget your anger, guys. Focus on the game. We eliminated the Heat last season, and we can kill them this season!"

After speaking, Henson looked at his watch.There is still a little time before his appearance, and he has nothing to say.He has emphasized the tactical aspect countless times during the two days of training.

"That's all, rest and get ready to play!"

Henson felt the pressure suddenly increase. This season, the Heat are stronger and more determined.To be honest, he wasn't sure if he could win this game, even if he used a trick to lower morale and increase attributes on Leonard.

But in front of the players, he had to appear confident, as if everything had been arranged long ago.

He doesn't mind playing such a role, but the pressure in his heart also needs to be relieved.Sometimes it's a good way to relieve pressure by swearing at opponents to the news media before games, but he can't do that in this game because it will only inspire the Heat's fighting spirit.

He hid in the toilet, pulled out a cigar, and took a deep drag.He felt some pain in his chest, and his heartbeat seemed to speed up suddenly.But Henson is used to it, and he has experienced countless such moments this season.

You can't swear before the game, so save your energy until after the game is over.At that time, Henson will make Bosh regret saying that sentence.

The uproar on the court suddenly became louder, and Henson knew that Paul must be taking his teammates to the court to warm up.

Henson put out his cigar, straightened his corn-yellow Armani suit, and tried to calm himself down.

He has seen this kind of scene a lot, so it's no big deal.It's just that it's just to win another victory.
(End of this chapter)