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Chapter 666 Chapter 664: Crazy Experiment

At the beginning, everyone expected the Raptors to stop the Pacers' winning streak.But after the game, it was discovered that the gap between the Raptors and the Pacers was still bigger than expected.

Van Fleet's downturn, Anunoby's embarrassment and the weakness of the Raptors' bench are all their fatal weaknesses.These weaknesses may not be so obvious against other teams.But when dealing with the Pacers, everything was infinitely magnified by Henson.

The day after the game, the media was full of news about Raptors coach Nick Nurse.Of course, if Nas sees himself so famous, he will definitely not be happy.

Because, the way he became famous is very weird.

"The whole game, I was dominated by Coach Henson. We lost, which is a pity."

With the "help" of the media, Nass' soft words were spread all over the world.And his frowning expression at the press conference was also made into emoticons by Chinese fans.

Nas is famous, but Henson is popular.

The Indiana Post summed it up very aptly, "Henson Joe, at the end of his career, still scares the world."

The term "end-of-career" is key, and without a doubt, the most talked about.

In the last season of Kobe's career, he completely let himself go.Only 17 points per game were recorded, and the field goal percentage per game was only a pitiful 35.8%, which is far from great.The entire Lakers are enjoying basketball with Kobe.

In the final season of Dirk and Wade, no one will ask them to play well.As long as they can see these two guys play, the fans will be satisfied.

If compared to the head coaches, the last season of Jerry Sloan and George Karl was also very embarrassing, because they were both tortured by illness and could not participate in the game at all, let alone pursue victory.

The last season of these guys, all they got was respect.What they left behind was only the former glory.

Everyone will say, "They were great."

"They've done everything they can to enjoy the game."

"Victories should not be used to measure their last season, as long as they can finish the game safely, it is considered a victory."

Only Henson, whose last season was like no one else.He still has requirements for his own record, and the outside world still has requirements for his results.

As everyone knows, this is a man who will retire in less than a year and who almost died because of basketball.

Expectations for Henson Joe's final season were harsher than for anyone else's final season.As if the final season wasn't a success as long as he couldn't win the title.

However, what is even more unusual is that Henson Joe actually did it perfectly under such harsh conditions.

After defeating the Raptors, Henson couldn't help defeating his opponents as a "quasi-retired coach", which allowed the Pacers to win another five consecutive victories.

So far, the regular season has played 30 games, and one-third of the season has passed.And the Pacers lost only 2 games!
70 wins, a championship. Never before have people expected so much from a guy who is about to retire.Henson's particularity in NBA history is absolutely unique.

Therefore, although Nas was rushed to report by the media, he was extremely troubled.

Because, he just became a stepping stone.

"Hahahahaha, I didn't expect that kid to say such a thing. Henson, it's a pity that you are retiring. Look, even in your twilight years, you are still a shadow in most people's hearts!"

Byrd sat in his office, holding a newspaper and laughing.And opposite him, sitting is the absolute protagonist of this incident - Henson Joe.

"It's a pity you're retiring, Byrd. To be honest, you don't have to abdicate with me."

"No, think about it, if the two of us established a second dynasty, then waved and turned away. God, the whole league will be fascinated by our backs!"

Bird seems to be looking forward to the scene when he pretended to be successful. It has to be said that the gene of pretending has penetrated into Bird's bone marrow.

"But no one likes the back of two bloated old men, Bird. By the way, I'm here to tell you. In the last week, I don't plan to let Antetokounmpo play. If you agree, I will discuss it with Giannis."

"One week? Why? As far as I know, Antetokounmpo's fever subsided the day after the game, right?"

"Yes, he is fine. But I want him to rest for a week to adjust his physical condition. Also, our opponents have not been very strong in the last few games. I want to see where Siakam's upper limit is. If he can carry the heavy responsibility, I will also increase his usage rate in the playoffs."

After Henson finished speaking, the mocking smile on Byrd's face disappeared instantly.

Even Popovich would not dare to engage in rotation so willfully!Started testing depth four months in advance, as probably only Henson would.

But having said that, Henson had many crazy plans, but he never missed them.

"are you serious?"

"Seriously." Henson nodded.

"Then what do you have to ask me for instructions? This is basketball affairs. We agreed that I will not interfere with the Pacers' basketball affairs. Although I am the chairman of basketball affairs, it is only in name."

"You know, after all, this involves the interests of the team and the league. Antetokounmpo is a star, and he is the box office guarantee for the league and the team"

"Let's do it, Henson. As long as Antetokounmpo agrees, I will take care of everything for you." Before Henson could finish speaking, Bird patted his chest.

He wanted to pretend to be straightforward in front of Hansen, but Hansen was not surprised by his straightforwardness.

"Actually," the Chinese-American coach raised his lips slightly, "Antetokounmpo has already agreed. My visit this time is actually a notification to you."

The old Indianapolis pussy king found that he never seemed to be able to find the pleasure of acting in front of this Asian.

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As Henson said, the next week, the Pacers' opponents are not considered strong.

The Nets, Wizards and Eagles have nothing to do with the league's top teams.

Externally, the Pacers declared that Antetokounmpo's flu was very serious, so he missed the game.For this matter, the league has also called Bird countless times to confirm Antetokounmpo's injury.

However, Bird also kept his promise and helped Henson resist the matter, insisting that Antetokounmpo's cold was not good.

In this way, the alliance has no reason to punish even if it wants to punish.Although he knew that Henson was deliberately resting the main force, but on the surface he was recuperating from an illness. If the league fined Henson, he would definitely receive a lot of criticism.

Henson still learned this trick from Leonard.Anyway, I'm injured and refuse to play, what do you like.

For the "rogue team" of the Pacers, Xiao Hua had no choice but to turn a blind eye in the end.Anyway, it is impossible for the Pacers to rest Antetokounmpo for a long time.

So, the following week, the Pacers were without Antetokounmpo.People thought that the Pacers' winning streak would be broken.However, Pascal Siakam used his outstanding performance all week to make Henson's experiment a great success.

12月21日大战篮网，西亚卡姆28分12个篮板，其中三分球7投5中，让霍利斯-杰弗森脸面全无。

On December 12, the Pacers played against the Wizards at home.Wall and Beal, the backcourt duo, were in such poor condition that they just missed smashing the basket at the Bankers Life Arena.

沃尔全场比赛7投1中，布拉德利.比尔11投仅仅2中。两人合砍14分，让奇才屈辱大败。

In sharp contrast to the Wizards' double guns, it is still Siakam who continues to serve as the starter.

25 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks.This guy's all-round performance made all experts exclaim that he would become the next Leonard, the next Paul George and even the next Draymond Green.

But Siakam said it well in the interview: "I am me, I am not anyone's shadow."

On the 26th, the Pacers finally ushered in the last game before Antetokounmpo's return.Today, the team will go to Atlanta to face the Eagles.

The Eagles are an out-and-out team this season, and the team's goal is to cultivate Trey Young while obtaining a high draft pick.

So, the game was played without any suspense. 128 to 111, Atlanta's Phillips Arena had less than half of the fans left before the third quarter.

Siakam continued to be hot, he once again scored a double-double of 24 points and 11 rebounds, and today's overall shooting rate is as high as 64.5%.This guy's post-up singles at the basket time and time again made the Eagles just watch.

Henson surprised most with his three-game winning streak without Antetokounmpo.Of course, the three-game winning streak is not Henson's ultimate goal, but only one of the means to achieve his goal.

At [-] pm on the second day after the game against the Hawks, the NBA officially announced the results of the best players in the East and West this week.

In the west, CJ McCollum of the Blazers was successfully elected.On the east side, people found a name that doesn't appear often.

"Pascal Siakam became the best player of the week in the Eastern Conference for the first time in his career! A substitute can also win the best player of the week. How strong is the Pacers!?"

After seeing the selection results, Henson smiled with satisfaction.The substitute players also have the best level of the week. Such strength should be enough to challenge the five-star warriors.
Crazy experiment, big success!
(End of this chapter)