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Chapter 648 Chapter 646: Legendary players, nothing more

The Indiana Pacers of the 90s belonged to Reggie Miller.This lanky guy has inherited all the characteristics of the Pacers, tough, gritty, desperate survival, and he is undoubtedly one of the greatest players in Pacers history.The lanky guard from Los Angeles captured the hearts of fans all over Indianapolis.

Maybe it's a coincidence, maybe it's destiny.When Henson brought yet another lanky boy from Los Angeles to Indianapolis, the comparisons to Reggie Miller couldn't be avoided.

Although now, the Pacers are not a player era.But as long as the current Pacers are mentioned, the name of Paul George will definitely occupy a place!
It's just that this season, George's reputation has suddenly changed.After four games in the regular season, George actually scored 20 points in only one game.There is no doubt that such data is very inconsistent with people's positioning and expectations of him.

But today, Paul George broke all doubts with his ability.He proved that he is still the Pacers' most fearsome scorer and still an integral part of this championship team.

Still, an undisputed superstar!

On the court, George is still in control.Popovich has no clue about George's super personal scoring ability today.He can block Antetokounmpo's passing lanes, he can block Antetokounmpo's penalty area assault, but he can't contain George.

Because compared to Antetokounmpo, George's offensive methods are more diverse.Antetokounmpo's offense is that even if you know what he is going to do, you can't stop it.

And George's offensive range can extend from outside the three-point line to the basket.Whether he wants to rush, shoot or pass, there is no rule to follow.

This time, seeing George coming with the ball, DeRozan tensed up.He didn't expect that in the toughest game he played since he came to the West, his opponent would be an Eastern team!
As soon as George got beyond the three-point line, the Spurs' double-team arrived.Forbes and DeRozan double-teamed the Pacers' No. 13, and Popovich deliberately put Oladipo.Although Oladipo's three-point shooting percentage has improved a lot this season, he is not a shooting guard after all.

The basketball court is like this sometimes, and the bet is a probability.

For George, double-teaming is completely commonplace.If the Spurs don't double-team him today, it will make him feel disrespected.

George calmly handed the ball to Rondo who came out to respond, and then went down the inside the moment the pass was completed.Meanwhile, Lopez and Antetokounmpo amply spaced George.

After Oladipo received the basketball, he threw the ball into the air at will. Before people could react, George suddenly pulled up from the middle and received the basketball in the air.

During the gliding process, George's body was completely stretched out, and countless photographers left pictures of him gliding in the air. Henson believed that this would be a beautiful scene.

The body falls, the arm is hard, and the buckle is smashed crazily!Paul George ended this attack with a very difficult ultra-long-distance gliding alley.

Breakthrough with the ball, catch and shoot, pull-up layup. In the previous games, George showed mostly his technical stuff.And this time, George used an alley-oop dunk to show off his athletic ability.

In the stands, the fans went crazy, and so did the commentator.Because after this dunk was completed, George had already scored his 40th point in the game!
Reggie Miller remembers predicting that George should score 30 points in the first quarter.But now, George has exceeded expectations to complete the goal.

"40 points, my 40th personal point! George continues to set a new record for his personal scoring this season! I don't know when this number will stop increasing. But I'm sure that George is very dissatisfied with those who question him! Don't you dislike his low score? Today, George will show you a comprehensive personal scoring ability!"

Reggie Miller cheered and applauded George. This is not the first time George has scored 40 points in the Bankers Life Arena, but this is the most enjoyable time for Miller to watch.

Because today, George showed the most mature version of himself.He is stronger than ever!
About two or three years ago, Henson believed that George, who had already played at a superstar level, still had room for improvement.Today, George's performance proves Henson's conjecture.

"Timeout, timeout!" Popovich had to stop the game amid the cheers of Pacers fans.How not to interrupt the game, the Pacers can swallow the Spurs whole just by relying on the momentum just now.

At this time, the game has progressed to the 8th minute of the fourth quarter, and there are less than 5 minutes left before the end of the game.And George's 40th point has widened the difference between the two sides to 17 points!
This point difference is very embarrassing. The Spurs want to chase it, but it is not easy.Want to give up, but feel unwilling.

Popovich had no choice but to continue to increase his defense against George.But in this way, the "Greek monster" he was most afraid of before the game was completely liberated.

But Popovich has no choice, he has to make a choice.Even this choice will still "kill Popovich".

The old man shook his head, calling Henson a bastard a hundred times in his heart.

The drama of two bottles of poison is Henson's favorite.Today, Henson placed two bottles of poison in front of Popovich.George is still Antetokounmpo, let Popovich choose.

Sure enough, after the game restarted, Antetokounmpo was resurrected.His continuous impact and breakthrough points made the game lose suspense.

In the process, George also received a pass from Antetokounmpo and hit a three-pointer.In the end, the No. 13 walked off the court with 43 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. When he left the court, more than 2 fans in the Bankers Life Arena were chanting his name.

Legendary players are nothing more than that.

"26 of 19 shots, 8 of 5 three-pointers! Paul George scored 43 points efficiently and completely killed the Spurs. Obviously, Coach Henson greatly increased George's shots today, and George also received great support tactically. In the end, George did not live up to this support. I don't know what Coach Henson did has anything to do with the recent rumors, but there is no doubt that he succeeded again."

After George left the field, he hugged Henson deeply.

"This is just the beginning, boss. At the end of this season, I'll get you a championship."

George knew that only victory was the best way to bid farewell to Henson.

In the end, the score of the game was fixed at 116 to 96.It is a pity that the Spurs failed to escape the fate of being slaughtered for 20 points.

DeMar DeRozan became the saddest player today. Not only did he let George score 43 points, but he also made only 18 of 5 shots, scoring 27.8 points with a 15% shooting percentage.

I believe that after this game, those media who were questioning George will unanimously point their guns at DeRozan again.

"You bastard, that's how you welcome old friends?" Popovich pretended to be angry when he shook Henson's hand after the game, but he had already accepted the fact in his heart.

Henson is almost the most powerful head coach in this league!
"Hahahaha, if you want to blame, blame those reporters who questioned George. I can't even control an annoyed George." Henson hurriedly threw the blame on the reporters, and proposed to buy Popovich a drink in the evening as compensation.

Men's friendship is like this sometimes, maybe they were fighting for their lives just a second ago.In the next second, they were able to sit together and chat with each other with peace of mind.

"Great victory, George proved himself. And Henson continued to lead the league with a record of unbeatable victories. After the Warriors overturned in the gutter, the Pacers did not step into the Warriors' footsteps. This is the first round in which the Pacers won the Warriors this season. I believe that after this season, there will be many matchups like this."

Reggie Miller used the last paragraph to summarize the game.George earned the respect, Henson the rankings.

The next day, ESPN published an article.Henson didn't read the content, but the title Henson liked very much.

"43 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists, questioning Paul George? You know a ball!"

(End of this chapter)