613: Here comes the champion
The final score of the game was not as big as one might think, 118-107, and the Pacers "only" won by 11 points.
11 points, in today's era when three-point shots can be strung together, is not a big point difference.
However, the process of the game was not faithfully reflected by the score difference.
Throughout the game, the Warriors' five were suppressed by the Pacers' five. Whether it's offense, defense, or mobility, the Pacers are on par with the Warriors.
On this basis, the Pacers' second team has more depth than the Warriors, which is simply killing Kerr.
In fact, the Warriors didn't play badly today, with the Pacers taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter and they barely got pulled away in the next three quarters. But the two sides are evenly matched, and the Warriors have been unable to close the seemingly small gap.
The 11-point difference was because Henson took the initiative to lose his strength in the last minute and replaced the main players in advance, which allowed the Warriors to regain a little face.
In this way, the arrogant and angry Warriors were the first to get the match point by the Pacers.
3 to 2, in the next match, there will be a good chance that a brand new world champion will appear!
"Match point, the Pacers got the match point first! I'm afraid that the Warriors' championship dream will be shattered for the second year in a row! "The moment the game ended, Mike. Brin stepped onto the commentary podium and shouted.
Last season, the Warriors lost the championship due to injuries and suspensions. But this year, the Pacers are going toe-to-toe with the Warriors all the time.
Fighting for three points, fighting for a small lineup, fighting for perseverance and psychological warfare, the Pacers did not rely on luck or other factors, but relied on strength all the way to the present.
The Warriors players walked into the tunnel with a displeased face at the end of the game. Being killed by the other party in the way they are best at, no one will be happy if they let it go.
Among them, the most depressed is naturally Kevin. Durant. In order to be able to chase his championship dream with the Warriors, Durant has been burdened with countless infamy.
However, he never imagined that he would run into the stubble of the Pacers.
Speaking of which, why is his fate so similar to James, they are both eager for a championship and huddled together, but they signed up for the team but couldn't do it because of the Pacers.
And the Pacers players were naturally very excited, and the Stephenson guy took off his jersey directly. Running around the court naked. There is no doubt that this guy will definitely get a league ticket. But who cares, they just need to win one more game and they will be world champions!
"Coach Henson's changes have been very bold, and his coaching ability has been on full display in this series. From the beginning of the star-studded, later three-point shooting tactics to the current five-small, every adjustment by Coach Henson has achieved immediate results. ”
"That's right, Mike, every time Coach Henson made a change in the past, Kerr was able to respond in a timely manner. I just don't know if this time, Cole has no way to recover the decline. ”
Mike. Brin and Kevin. Between Haalan, they chatted about the duel between Henson and Kerr.
For casual fans, the star-to-star matchup between the Pacers and the Warriors is nothing short of spectacular. But for professionals, the battle of wits between Henson and Kerr is the real essence of this round of the finals.
Coaches in the playoffs are all about adjusting, adapting and targeting, and Henson has done a great job in all three areas.
According to common sense, the winning side will not take the initiative to change, because victory proves that his adjustment has been effective. Unless the losing side cracks their own adjustments, the tactics are likely to continue to change.
Now, there is no clear need for Henson to change tactics. After all, this is the most hearty win the Pacers have ever had over the Warriors in the series!
And Kerr has no chance of trial and error in the next game, and if his adjustments don't work, the Warriors' 2016-2017 season will be completely over!
There's no doubt that the pressure is all on Cole's side now. Henson, on the other hand, can be comfortably blown in front of the media.
"Coach Henson, did you want to put pressure on the Warriors when you asked Bird to cancel the pre-sale tickets for the seven-game game before the game?"
At the press conference, Henson was more popular than Antetokounmpo, who scored 27 points next to him.
"I'm not as insidious as you think, I'm just telling the truth. Because of the finals, there really isn't a need for a seventh. Henson spread his hands, naturally refusing to admit his true purpose.
"Why are you only coming up with a five-man lineup to play against the Warriors now?"
"Why is it because my tactics worked before, but they were cracked by Cole again. That's why I'm always adjusting. Henson's answer was still an understatement, and he would not be embarrassed by the reporter at all.
"One last question, do you think Coach Kerr will crack your tactics like he did the previous times?"
This time, Henson put away his hippie smile and became extremely serious, "I hope he can, because it's a shame to lose the championship at home!" At least, I didn't have that experience. ”
This time, Henson undoubtedly gave Cole a critical blow. Before the series, whatever Kerr said about Henson, Henson just laughed it off. But it turns out that this guy is not becoming gentle, but waiting for the deadliest opportunity to fight back!
Game 6 of the series, although the game is about to return to the Bay Area. But the Warriors, who are playing at home, are undoubtedly under more pressure.
Henson's magic grip is already one step closer to the O'Brien Cup.
Steve. Nash made a point of tidying up his outfit today, because today is likely to be his big day.
Nash meticulously brushed his hair back, his large forehead and high hairline were the deep marks that the years had left on the face of the "Son of the Wind".
Nash draped a leather jacket over his body and paired it with a simple pair of jeans. He's not a manager, so he doesn't have to dress too formally. But of course, it can't be too sloppy.
As one of the greatest point guards in the NBA, the most regrettable thing in Nash's life is that he has never embraced a championship, and in his 19-year career, he has not had a championship ring of his own.
But all these regrets are very likely to be made up for today. Because at this time Steve. Nash is a player development consultant for the Pacers. If the Pacers win the championship, then the championship ring will also have his share.
Nash is now glad that he agreed to Henson, who came from afar, and that man ignited the championship passion in his heart. And that man, too, fulfilled his promise.
In the afternoon, the Nash Pacers bus showed up at Oracle Arena. Before the game began, Henson patted Nash on the shoulder and said, "Get ready for the party." ”
Ten minutes later, a whole case of champagne appeared in the Pacers' locker room, costing Vivek $150,000. But what is $150,000 to celebrate the victory?
Nash smiled at Henson, and then in order not to disturb him in setting up his tactics, and in order not to distract the players, Nash went to the players' tunnel alone.
As he walked, several NBA staff members came over carrying a wooden box. As one of the league's greatest point guards, Nash is naturally known to everyone. So, several staff members also said hello to Nash.
"Hey, what are you moving so carefully?" Nash said hello to the other party and asked casually.
"You want to know" the four staff members smiled at each other, then placed the box on the ground.
Nash leaned over curiously, and the staff opened the wooden box through a crack.
Even though it was just a slit, the glittering golden light still caught Nash's eyes.
Inside the box is a real O'Brien Cup, the highest honor in the basketball world!
Nash swallowed and stepped aside. Subsequently, the current NBA commissioner Adam Brown. Xiao Hua also appeared behind him, and nodded lightly at Nash.
After a few people walked away, Nash's head finally returned to normal functioning.
"Calm down, Steve, calm down!" Nash soothed himself with a self-to-self soothing.
O'Brien Cup, this time, he's really about to embrace that dream.
This time, it's true!