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Chapter 661 Chapter 659: A good coach is worth an All-Star
The player had a fever, and Henson didn't expect that he would experience such a ghostly thing.Although he didn't have a fever himself, but now he is more painful than having a fever.

Who is Giannis Antetokounmpo?This season averaged 27.7 points plus 12.5 rebounds and nearly 6 assists!This is totally an MVP level performance!
Just looking at the data, it is not difficult to see the importance of Antetokounmpo to the Pacers.In every game, Antetokounmpo can bring great help to the team.

However, in the key battle against the Raptors, Antetokounmpo had to miss the game.

"Boss, I think I can play the game."

In the hospital, Antetokounmpo, who was lying on the hospital bed, smiled weakly at Henson.At this time, the "Greek monster" still had liquid hanging from his hands.The hospital put two beds together for him because there wasn't enough bed for Antetokounmpo.

"What are you playing for? Are you going to play with liquid? Give me a rest and try to get better soon." Henson waved his hand. In fact, he also expected Antetokounmpo to play at the beginning.

However, it is now three o'clock in the afternoon, and Antetokounmpo is still not getting better.Therefore, Henson also had to face a reality.

He is going to face the Toronto Raptors without losing the team's most important player!

"Jim, I'll leave Giannis to you. It's already three o'clock, and I have to go back to the training hall."

"Don't worry, Henson, I will always take care of him."

After talking to the team doctor, Henson turned to look at Antetokounmpo.The strong and healthy Greek seldom got sick, but today he suddenly had a fever.It was all due to the damn weather in Toronto, and Henson thought he was really unlucky.

But off-court elements are also part of the basketball game.A true godfather of the dynasty would not shrink back because of this difficulty.

Of course he can let Antetokounmpo play sick. In fact, there have been several classic "fever battles" in NBA history.Among them, Jordan and Dirk Nowitzki are the most talked about.

21 years ago, Jordan got food poisoning before the game and had a fever of 40 degrees, but he still insisted on playing!

带病出战的“神”在44分钟里，砍下38分7篮板5助攻！率领公牛90比88险胜爵士，拿到赛点。而他赛后倒在皮蓬怀里那一幕，也成为NBA里永恒的经典！

In the 2011 Finals, the Mavericks trailed the Heat 1-2 after three games. There was no way out, and they couldn't lose again!What made the Dallas people feel depressed was that they received bad news before the game: Nowitzki suffered from a serious illness and had a high fever of 39°!

Everyone knows that the most typical symptom of a patient with high fever is weakness of the limbs and weakness of the body.But for the sake of the team, the German chariot's choice is: grit their teeth and resist.

With a fever of 39 degrees, Nowitzki was not at all confused in the face of disadvantages, but was calmer than anyone else. He teamed up with Terry to set off a 17-4 counterattack at the critical moment, helping the Mavericks to overtake.At the last moment of the game, the two teams were facing each other. At 18 seconds, Dallas, which was playing at home, led by 1 point.In the end, it was Nowitzki's key shot that ended the game.

This iron-blooded sniper battle changed the trend of the entire finals, and it also changed Nowitzki's reputation.Since the First World War, no one has dared to associate "German tanks" with "soft eggs".

The closest "battle of fever" happened last year. In November 17, Joel Embiid, the head of the 11ers team, played sick and scored 76 points, 28 rebounds and 18 assists in 14 minutes.

There is no doubt that for some top athletes, even playing with a fever, they can still dominate the game.And Henson believes that Antetokounmpo also has this ability.

But he doesn't want to do that, he doesn't want Antetokounmpo to play sick.Although today's game is a key battle, it is just a regular season.

Of course, if Henson loses, he will definitely be overwhelmed by the saliva of the reporters.But Henson felt selfish if he compromised Antetokounmpo's body for a regular season.

"Have a good rest, Yannis, tonight, leave it to me."

After speaking, Henson left the ward.He will prove that Henson Joe is not a coach who can only rely on Antetokounmpo to win!

On their own, it is not absolutely impossible to win.

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The Air Canada Center is Canada's premier sports arena and entertainment venue.

So far, this stadium has hosted thousands of concerts and received tens of millions of fans.

Of course, the most familiar reason here is because it is the home of the Toronto Raptors!
Previously, Henson had no special feeling for this arena.After all, the former Violence is not an opponent at all.

But now, Henson is a little worried.Because today's game will greatly test his on-the-spot command ability.

People say that a good head coach is equivalent to adding an All-Star to the team.Today, Henson will see if he can fill the void left by Antetokounmpo's absence.

"Boss." Just as Henson was supervising the warm-up of the players, a deep voice came from his ear.

Henson turned his head to look, and then smiled slightly.To be honest, watching Leonard wear the Raptors' training uniform, Henson is really not used to it

"Good guy, you're back in the East again. Why? Miss the taste of the Eastern Conference champion?" Henson patted Leonard on the shoulder. This guy is stronger than before.

The two hugged each other on the court, and Leonard will never forget who gave him the life he has now.Henson will not forget the three championship trophies Leonard won with the team.

Unknowingly, Henson has more and more acquaintances in other teams.Most of the Pacers players have already established themselves in their respective teams.
Henson really didn't know whether he should be relieved or distressed?
"Where's Giannis? Why didn't you see him?" Leonard looked around. When he was in the team before, he had a good relationship with Antetokounmpo.

What's more, today, Antetokounmpo is also Leonard's biggest opponent.So from the beginning, Leonard was looking for the Greeks.

"Giannis is in the hospital."

"What!?" Leonard's original "facial paralysis" face showed a hint of surprise.

"He had a fever last night, the damn temperature in Toronto, haven't you adapted to it for a long time?"

"Yeah, the weather here is really bad. So today."

"Don't worry, Kawhi. Today, I won't make you bored. Get ready for the game, kid. If you still want to beat me."

Henson didn't chat with Leonard for too long. After all, Leonard is not a talkative person.A hug and a smile are enough to express his affection and welcome to Henson.

Say something nice?That's not Leonard's style.

Because this game is considered to be a preview of the Eastern Conference finals, it was also selected by ESPN as a national broadcast.But before the start of the game, Antetokounmpo's name was not included in the list of appearances given by the referees and commentators.

After all, the name recognition of the Greeks is too high, and it can be seen at a glance.

"What's going on? Is there any news about Antetokounmpo's injury?" Mike Brin immediately asked Kevin Harlan beside him, but his partner was also confused.

"It shouldn't be. When he played against the Cavaliers yesterday, Antetokounmpo was fine."

"Can"

When Mike Brin was at a loss, a report came from ESPN.Antetokounmpo was hospitalized with a high fever and was unable to participate in today's game.

As soon as the news came out, the suspense of the game seemed to be lost in an instant.

"Antetokounmpo is absent? Then the Pacers will lose!"

"Unfortunately, I won't see Leonard vs. Antetokounmpo."

"Henson's good luck is coming to an end. He must be very unwilling to lose to a direct competitor."

Before the game started, the Pacers have been looked down upon by the outside world.Mike Breen also feels that Antetokounmpo's absence will have a huge impact on the Pacers, but he also knows that Henson is not the kind of person who likes to sit and wait to die, and he must have figured out how to deal with it.

If Henson can only win with a luxurious lineup, he is unlikely to be so successful.An excellent head coach deserves an All-Star, and Mike Breen thinks this sentence is perfectly appropriate for Henson.

"So, who will Henson use to replace Antetokounmpo?" Mike Breen looked at the list in his hand, and Henson's first step is crucial.

Then, the top ESPN commentator saw an equally weird name on the starting list-Pascal Siakam.

You see, he has already started the layout.

(End of this chapter)