basketball player

Chapter 58 057: The real wave of attack
After the first quarter, although the Pacers trailed by two points, Henson did not make any adjustments.Because it wasn't tactical reasons that caused the team to fall behind, the Pacers' tactics were executed very well.They put a lot of pressure on Anthony on the defensive end, as evidenced by only 6 of 2 shots.On the offensive end, the Pacers also got a lot of opportunities through patient and quick transmission.

The problem is that the players did not convert opportunities into points.Dunleavy made 3 of 0 shots and Holiday made 3 of 1 shots. If Granger and George hadn't played steadily, Crazy Karl might have really opened up the score in one quarter.

Among the criticisms from many media, Henson only agrees with one sentence, a team cannot win by the touch, because their touch will not last forever.But equally, Henson believed.The feel of a team will not continue to be so bad, especially when he puts so much emphasis on shooting training.

So in the second quarter, Dunleavy still played.The Pacers' tactics have not changed, solid defense and patient offense.No matter how the Nuggets run, they will not participate.

This is thanks to Holiday and Granger. If it weren't for these two people to stabilize the rhythm on the court, it would be no wonder that this group of young people on the Pacers were not taken away.

At this time, George Karl was still complacent.That idiot rookie said that he wanted to play against the Nuggets, but he was basically beaten by the Nuggets.Looking at the tide-like offensive of the Nuggets, he believes that it won't take long for the Pacers' defense to collapse under high pressure.

However, after the start of the second quarter, it was the Pacers who scored first.

Holiday used Horford's cover to enter the penalty area. The Pacers did not use it to pull away, but used the method of squeezing the opponent's defensive formation to win space.Breaking through the ball is the best squeeze strategy.

When the basketball was assigned to Dunleavy, Anthony, who shrank his defense, was still two steps away from Dunleavy. "Little Melon" looked disdainful. Facing the white shooter who made 3 of 0 shots in the first quarter, he seemed to be saying: You just shoot, and I will admit it if I score.

As a shooter, you must first dare to shoot.You may not be able to make a shot, but if you don't shoot, you will definitely not make a goal.So even though he didn't score a point in the first quarter, Dunleavy still made a brave shot.This time, the arc was just right and the aim was right.After the shot, Dunleavy kept his wrist pressed until the basketball hit the net!

"Brush!" What a pleasant voice, Dunleavy showed his white teeth.

"The goal was scored. Who would have thought that the Pacers scored first in the second quarter! And it was Dunleavy who didn't score a point in the first quarter to help the Pacers score! He finally repaid Coach Henson's trust in him and so on. The referee signaled that it was a two-pointer. Dunleavy seemed to step on the line when he shot."

Although the three-pointer became two-pointer, it still couldn't stop Dunleavy's bursting self-confidence.That's how it felt, that's how it felt at shootaround this afternoon.After the first three shots were all off target, the white shooter finally found his touch!

Anthony's lazy defensive attitude just now almost made George Karl vomit blood with anger. With Anthony's physical fitness and IQ, he should have been an excellent outside defensive gate.But that guy seems to have been blinded by offense and scoring, and maybe Anthony is eager to let the opponent shoot early so that he can invest in the offense as quickly as possible.

The way Anthony solves the defensive problem is very simple, that is, get a point on your head!
This time, Anthony passed Granger with a nice spin.I have to admit that as a superstar, Henson is indeed difficult to limit Anthony in 1-on-1.That's why he found a "spare tire" for Anthony.

After Anthony passed Granger, he thought he would be able to cut to the basket and score smoothly, but as soon as he turned around, Anthony knocked down Wesley Matthews who appeared out of nowhere!Matthews made up the defense decisively and made Anthony an offensive foul!Henson emphasized in Matthews' ears more than once during the intermission: "Don't worry, he won't pass the ball!"

"What the hell are you doing! Damn Cameron! Get the hell out of here in New York!" The moment the referee blew the whistle, old man George Karl also let out a resounding curse!It was so loud that maybe everyone in the third row of the stands could hear it.

Anthony glared at Carl viciously, and publicly reprimanded himself in front of so many people, have you ever respected me, a superstar?

Henson sat on the bench and watched the farce silently, and the show started!

The Pacers were not affected by this episode and still played their own offense.This time, Anthony got a little more on the defensive end.But before following a few steps, the sound of the Nets tumbling came from behind Anthony again.This time, it was Al Horford who made the shot.

He pretended to mention the high screen, but he was looking for a shot.By the time the Brazilian reacted, it was too late.

It took less than 1 minute for the Pacers to go from being behind by two points to overtaking by two points!
Henson, who was originally standing on the sidelines, sat back on the bench and looked at his good partner Vogel with a smile on his face. "Adjust your sitting posture, the game will start to look better!"

Do you think George Karl's swearing just now can stop Anthony?No, Anthony is definitely a thorn in the side.The more Karl scolded him, the more he wanted to use the score to shut Karl up!

In fact, George Karl is eager for the Nuggets to get Anthony away.It's just that the Nuggets management is still seeking the best interests.

Anthony's breakthrough is still sharp, but the Nuggets inside can't open up too much offensive space for Anthony. Nene did have a mid-range shot, but Anthony also had to pass the ball to the Brazilian in order for him to hit the mid-range shot.

Under the tough blockade of Granger and Horford, Anthony's layup hit the left side of the basket and missed!

Deng Levy, who is 2 meters tall, actively fought and protected the defensive rebound.Then he made a long pass to Holiday, and the Pacers made a quick counterattack for the first time in this game!
Although Billups has rich experience, his physical condition has declined seriously.During the high-speed attack, Billups was gradually thrown away by Holiday, and he could only watch helplessly as the young Holiday succeeded in one-handed dunking.

Years are always ruthless.

George Karl's face was flushed with anger. He knew very well that the Pacers were also an offensive team.Once the Pacers start, the consequences will be unimaginable.And that bastard coach of the Pacers is a charlatan at all!What to say about attacking and attacking, but so far, he is deliberately luring the Nuggets to attack, and using defense to stabilize the situation!
Using an intern reporter to confuse the public, Karl felt that he underestimated the Chinese coach.The most important thing is that Christine is still very grateful to Henson at this time.
On the next possession, Anthony finally passed the ball, and Efflalo's long two-pointer stopped the bleeding for the Nuggets.But soon, Dunleavy fired again and hit the shot for the second time in a row!This time, the Nuggets were not so lucky.Real three-point hits, no longer stepping on the line!

Throughout the second quarter, the Pacers went smoothly.When their offensive wave really came, the Nuggets' defense was somewhat overwhelmed.However, the Nuggets still relied on many quick counterattacks to get easy scoring opportunities, which did not allow the Pacers to open the score.But when George Karl couldn't bear to replace Anthony, the Nuggets' offense stalled again.

Without Anthony, the Nuggets' substitute sharp knife JR Smith was restrained by another lunatic Stephenson. Karl felt that things were not good!

After halftime, 58 to 50.Regardless of whether Crazy Karl wants to admit it or not, the Pacers' offense did swallow the Nuggets in the first quarter of the game!
"Listen, I want you to try your best to grab the offensive rebounds to stop the Nuggets' quick counterattack! Even if you can't grab them, don't let the Nuggets get the rebounds easily. Force them to slow down and disrupt their rhythm!" During the intermission, Henson drew densely on the tactical whiteboard in the locker room.The players were panting one by one, their eyes shining.

It seems that these little guys have had a good time attacking!Keep attacking if you are cool, don't stop!
As soon as the third quarter started, Wesley Matthews made a good start for the Pacers with a cold shot.In the first half of the game, Matthews focused his energy on the defensive end, with little performance on the offensive end.So in the third quarter, the Nuggets focused on Dunleavy, Granger and Holiday, but habitually ignored Matthews.

In this way, Matthews took the lead in taking the long shot from the right horn.The point difference was widened to double digits, and Efflalo was so scolded by George Karl that he didn't dare to look up.

11 points behind, which makes Anthony a little impatient.He shot directly after receiving a pass from Billups outside the three-point line!It's just a pity that the halo of a superstar is not shrouded in Anthony's head today.His shot went out of the box, and this long rebound was picked up by Granger!Granger didn't hesitate, and immediately held the ball and pushed quickly. The Pacers' offensive became more and more fierce under the shouts of the home fans!
Anthony clung to Granger, who had just defended himself and grabbed the rebound, desperate for revenge.But he seems to have forgotten that his defensive goal is Dunleavy.

Granger, who was running with the ball, made a behind-the-back pass, allowing Dunleavy to receive the basketball at 45° to his favorite left.He made 3 three-pointers and 0 shots in the first quarter, and Henson still chose to trust him.He scored 7 points in the second quarter and found the touch.And now, it's time to repay Henson's trust!
Raising the knife in his hand, Dunleavy's hand felt hot.The basketball went straight into the net, so hollow that it didn't even touch the net!After the ball was scored, Dunleavy held up his arms and showed three fingers.The entire Conseco Arena was set on fire, and the cheers even broke through the soundproof walls of the luxurious private rooms and rushed into Bird's ears.

Bird's hand holding the cigar was trembling slightly. How long has it been since Conseco Arena has been so passionate?
"14 points, the Pacers' offense is getting stronger and stronger! The Nuggets must slow down now and stabilize their defense first!" Miller didn't expect the game to be played like this, and it suddenly went smoothly inexplicably.However, if it wasn't for Henson's insistence on his own strategy in the case of poor results in the first quarter, where would the Pacers have a 14-point advantage?

The Nuggets' offense is still fast, and the more they fall behind, the faster they get.This kind of team playing "bandit basketball" can slow down wherever it is said.

Billups deliberately suppressed the rhythm, and used a steady mid-range shot to narrow the point difference, aiming to regain control of the situation.

Unexpectedly, the Pacers quickly scored the third three-pointer in the third quarter, still from Dunleavy!
Anthony now only wants to chase points, and he is always extremely impatient on the defensive end.So Dunleavy hit Anthony with a simple fake shot, and then made a comfortable shot, and the basketball hit again!
This is the horror of the shooter. If the shooter is allowed to shoot smoothly, he can really shoot whatever he wants.

This time, it undoubtedly made Anthony go berserk.He directly controlled the ball across the half court, ignoring everyone's brainless breakthrough, and then made an emergency stop for a jumper on the edge of the three-second zone, and hit another iron.

The Pacers counterattacked quickly, faster than the Nuggets!Only this time, Holiday missed a three-pointer, and the Pacers' momentum seemed to be broken.Seeing this situation, Anthony ran straight to the frontcourt, hoping to make this fast break!
But Horford squeezed hard into the inside, and with his height of 2 meters, he snatched the offensive rebound!Horford is definitely the kind of master who dares to fight and fight. Facing the underprepared Brazilian, Horford grabbed the offensive rebound according to Henson's instructions!

The rebounds were not protected, and the Nuggets naturally couldn't fight back.But at this time, Anthony was already in the other half, Horford passed the ball to Dunleavy, Anthony couldn't come back at all, Dunleavy opened his hand to shoot from the open space at the top of the arc, the basketball went in again, and the difference was 18 points!
"Beep beep beep beep!" The urgent whistle sounded, and George Karl had to stop the game. The Pacers' offense was too fierce, and they were already behind by 18 points before they realized what happened!
And the suspension did not hinder the continuous fiery atmosphere of the scene in the slightest.Pacers fans stood up and raised their arms, cheering wildly, and even Reggie Miller joined in.The terrifying wave of attack just now stimulated everyone's adrenaline to the highest point!

Silly white sweet Christine looked at Henson with great admiration. The coach said to attack against attack, and he really did it.And it did it to the extreme!In the blink of an eye, his team quickly opened up the point difference with dazzling offense.

Pacers fans love Henson and Dunleavy right now.They used the most beautiful basketball to bring carnival to the home fans!

At this time, only George Karl knew that he was completely fucked by that damn Chinese!

(End of this chapter)