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Chapter 399 Chapter 397: A Group of Bandits

The Spurs were so close to winning the game. They were hailed as the most stable team in the league. When they led by a large score, they were rarely overturned by their opponents.

When Gary Neal exploded from the three-point line and the Spurs led the Pacers by 21 points at their peak, everyone, including Mike Breen, believed that the Spurs would probably tie the series at 1-1.

However, no one could have imagined it.Henson was able to complete a shocking reversal in just one quarter of the game.

From falling behind by 15 points to winning the game by 3 points, these 12 minutes are definitely a textbook counterattack that every coach can refer to.

Henson's flexible employment and timeouts, as well as clear tactical strategies, allowed the Pacers to fill the gap step by step.When to attack and when to shrink the defense, presumably after this game, all coaches will be eager to study and learn.

Of course, Henson didn't know the impact he had on the league.The moment the game ended, Henson rushed into the court like crazy.In the last game, Horford completed the lore, and Henson was still able to hold back.If Horford hadn't rushed over and threw him down, he wouldn't have become so disheveled.

But today, Henson is more excited than when Horford completed the lore in the last game.From falling behind by a big score to counterattacking in the last quarter, Henson found that this experience was more gratifying than the lore.

He huddled with the players, and he didn't look like the fashionable tall and cold man in the center of the mall yesterday.

In fact, there are very few coaches in the NBA who celebrate victories with players like this.Because of their age, it's hard for them to bounce around after a win like a player.But Henson doesn't seem to be much different from the players his age.

"Coach Henson, you really are still young." Mike Breen shook his head with a smile, his tone full of envy.

By the time the party was over, Henson's Armani suit was disheveled.At this time, he lost the calm and calm temperament that he had in the game, because after winning, Henson never concealed his emotions.

The reporters surrounded Ray Allen, who made a key three-pointer in this game. Of course, Henson did not escape this fate.His on-the-spot command and Ray Allen's key three-pointer are the keys to the Pacers' victory in this game, and both are indispensable!

"Coach Henson, congratulations! This is a great victory. The team's performance in the fourth quarter was simply perfect!" The ESPN reporter came up and congratulated Henson first, and then got into the topic, "Can you tell me, what did you explain to the players in the last quarter?"

"It doesn't matter what I explain, because no matter how well a coach arranges tactics, it is useless for the players to fail to execute them. Therefore, the key to winning lies in the players. I am proud of their performance at critical moments, and I am proud of their momentum of never giving up."

It can be seen that Henson is really very happy today.After all, he is rarely so gentle in front of the media.

"Now that the team has taken a 2-0 lead, how many games do you think you can win the championship?" The reporter's second question seemed routine, but it was actually very sharp.

However, at this point in the game, Henson will not be humble, nor will he say polite words just because the opponent is Popovich.The two teams come to the finals and both want to win the championship.So, there is no need to hide.

"We will spend the next three games in San Antonio. There is no doubt that it will be a very difficult three games. But my team's ability to resist in difficult situations, I believe everyone has seen it. You asked me how many games I will win the championship, I can't answer you. I can only say that when we fly back to Indianapolis next time, we will hold the O'Brien Cup in our hands!"

Henson nodded, very confident.The San Antonio Spurs don't seem to be that difficult to deal with!

At the subsequent press conference, when the reporters interviewed Popovich and interviewed Henson, they were completely in two states.

When interviewing Popovich, the reporters were very positive. After all, there is really too much to talk about in this game for the Spurs.

"Manu Ginobili had 27 points and made 10 of 5 three-pointers. Gary Neal had 24 points and made 10 of 6 three-pointers. Our team's three-point shooting percentage was as high as 50%, and we had 4 fewer turnovers than the Pacers. In this way, we still lost. To be honest, I can't comment on this kind of game.

Faced with questions from reporters, Popovich could only shake his head.Manu Ginobili and Neal's three-pointers were so magical, but the Spurs still lost.Even Popovich could feel a sense of powerlessness spreading all over his body.

Seeing the old man's exhausted expression, the reporters couldn't help but sigh.Maybe it's time for a change of dynasty for the position of the league's top coach?

On the other hand, the Pacers' postgame press conference, the reporters were quite silent.Because this group of guys wanted to attack Henson crazily by taking advantage of his participation in a business event yesterday, but they didn't know that the Pacers had completed such an incredible reversal.

This victory blocked everyone's mouth.

"Why are you all dumb? What did you plan to ask me? Coach Henson, did your participation in the business event yesterday affect your preparations today? Coach Henson, did Mr. Giorgio Armani tell you that you can only choose between the brand spokesperson and the league championship? Ask quickly, throw out all your questions, and I will patiently answer them today."

Several rhetorical questions from Henson on stage left the reporters speechless.Those are indeed the questions that this group of reporters were going to ask, but the Pacers' reversal victory made these questions meaningless.

"If no one asks, I will announce that the press conference is over." Henson spread his hands, stood up and walked out of the media reception room.

Sure enough, no one complained, and no one dared to stay.Even if Henson was still fooling around in nightclubs at four o'clock in the morning yesterday, no one would jump out to question him today.After all, a perfect counterattack can completely eliminate all doubts.

After the game, Henson met An Jiali in the player tunnel who had been watching the game from the sidelines today.Without any explanation, the girl suddenly jumped into Henson's arms.

"Great job, even I thought the game could not be saved!"

"Don't worry, I still remember my promise."

"I'll wait for you in the car, go back to the locker room, your players are still waiting for you." An Jiali kissed Henson on the cheek, because there were other people in the player tunnel.Otherwise, it would be a passionate French kiss.

Henson nodded, then walked towards the locker room.When Henson walked through the door of the locker room, the players had obviously been waiting for a long time.Because within ten seconds of walking in, Henson's $3000 Armani suit was ruined.

"Surprise!" The players shouted one after another, and they expressed their gratitude and respect to Henson by giving each person a paper cup of water.

"Damn it, I think our team will have a few new rules in the future. For example, you are not allowed to splash water on the head coach." Although Henson's tone was serious, there was a smile on his face.

"You lucky brats, Goddess of Luck has favored you again. Well, what I just said is bullshit. You did a good job, and I'm proud of your performance. But as we all know, in the next three games, we will have three consecutive away games in San Antonio. It is very difficult for any team to play three consecutive away games in San Antonio. I can tell you responsibly, the next three games will be a hell of a Duncan test for us!"

Although the game was well won, Henson didn't want the players to relax.After all, you need to win 4 games in the playoffs to be considered a win.

"However," however, Henson did not want to wear down the players' confidence, "I believe that when we return from San Antonio, when we go through hell and come back, we will be greeted with a beautiful summer like heaven! Two consecutive championships, gentlemen! It's time to create another damn history!"

"Roar!"

After Henson finished speaking, the players started yelling.

Stevens shook his head, this doesn't look like a professional basketball game.It's clearly a bandit leader who led a bunch of butchers to San Antonio to rob.

Yes, bandits.San Antonio people have to be careful, because these green forest heroes specialize in stealing honor.
(End of this chapter)