Can Henson win his first game after his return, and most people think it can't be won.

Although Hojborg's coaching ability is not very prominent, he has never left the basketball court. He started his professional career with the Pacers and retired after 10 years in the NBA. After that, he plunged headfirst into the job of a basketball coach.

Henson, on the other hand, has barely been involved with basketball in the past two years. Indeed, under his joint management with Kobe Bryant and the Coca-Cola Company, Bodyarmor drinks are now selling well. But no one thought Henson would be able to replicate his commercial success on the basketball court. After all, business and basketball are two completely different things.

In the past two years, the pace of the NBA's game and the way it is played have changed dramatically. No one thinks that a person who has taken a two-year break can succeed casually.

It was even felt that Henson's coaching might even be even Frank's. Vogel is not as good as that.

But what they don't know is that in the past two years, Henson has been studying basketball a lot......

At the urging of the referee, the starters of both sides made their debut this season. On the Bulls' side, the Big Three naturally all appeared. Rondo plays the number one, Wade stands the number two, and Jimmy. Butler was in the No. 3 position.

Montenegrin big man Mirotic and the Bulls' new Robin. Lopez guards the Bulls box.

On the Pacers' side, Henson's starting lineup also gave fans infinite reverie.

Chris. Paul is still the starter, and Danny. Green unexpectedly knocked out Oladipo. Paul. George was pushed to the No. 3 position, of course, his height of 2.06 meters does not suffer in the No. 3 position. Antetokounmpo, who has grown to 2.11m and has grown significantly larger, was pushed to the fourth position. And Robin. Lopez's older brother, Brooke. Lopez started for the Pacers for the first time.

"The starting lineups on both sides have their own characteristics, and the Bulls are a little bit more aggressive in the box. The Pacers, on the other hand, are more balanced, with three-pointers, offensive frames, defense, and organization. It's hard to say which team will emerge victorious. But I'm sure it's going to be an opener show that won't disappoint everyone! ”

Kenny. As soon as Smith finished speaking, the referee threw the basketball into the air. At that moment, Henson couldn't help but stand up. It's not that he can't hold his breath, it's that he's too excited.

Although the two Lopez brothers are similar in appearance, they have very different personalities and technical characteristics.

Robin is arrogant and outgoing, and Brooke is low-key and introverted. Robin is wild and rough, and Brooke is delicate.

And in terms of athleticism, Robin is also slightly stronger than Brooke. So the scrum phase, Robin. Lopez managed to secure the first attack for the Bulls.

As soon as the basketball was in Rondo's hands, he quickly played the ball to Jimmy. Butler. Because almost as soon as Robin won the basketball, Butler began to run wildly to the frontcourt.

Rondo's quick lay-up combined with Butler's quick cut made it a quick attack for the Bulls as soon as they came up.

Butler burst into the interior and solved the first offense of the new season with a powerful one-handed dunk.

Just like last season, Jimmy. Butler was always very energetic when he ran into a Pacer.

"One-handed split, Jimmy. Butler kicked off the new season for the Bulls with a great shot. See, this is Rondo + Jimmy. Butler's offensive effect. Brooke. Lopez's defense was so slow that he simply couldn't protect the frame in time. ”

Kenny. Smith began to cheer for the Bulls' first offense, but Henson wasn't angry at all. Without this attack, the Bulls simply had no chance of attacking success.

It's just a goal, and you can't get angry at all.

After that, Chris. Paul started to possess the ball and Henson's Pacers were about to show their first offense.

It is generally believed that the Pacers' offense won't be too good today. After all, Rondo, Jimmy. The three-man perimeter defensive chain of Butler and Wade is very strong.

Danny. Green is an off-ball attacker that Wade can handle. Rondo, of course, doesn't need to say much, every time he meets Paul, you don't have to worry about his state.

And Jimmy. Butler is also considered to be a ruthless character who can fight with George.

In Henson's final season at the helm of the Pacers, Jimmy Brown. Butler is already a member of the All-Defensive Second Team. And Henson retired for two years, Jimmy. Butler also retains the All-Defensive Second Team award.

With so many birds and beasts on the perimeter today, being able to be selected to the All-Defensive Second Team is already remarkable. You know, Jimmy. How terrible Butler's defensive ability was.

But on the Pacers' first offense today, Henson didn't let any of Paul, George and Green shoot. This season, Henson believes that the opportunity belongs to Antetokounmpo!

Just after half-time, Paul handed the ball to Antetokounmpo. After two years, the "Greek monster" that Henson was very optimistic about at the beginning has completely grown.

Brooke. Instead of hand-to-hand combat with his brother on the inside, Lopez floated outside the three-point line to set up a cover for Antetokounmpo.

Mirotic is ready to fight, but the Montenegrin striker's movement is simply not comparable to Antetokounmpo!

In just one step, Antetokounmpo left Mirotic behind!

"Antetokounmpo's big step is equivalent to several steps for others!" Barkley sighed.

Seeing Antetokounmpo enter the penalty area, Mirotic had to desperately chase the defense. And Robin. Lopez also unconsciously rushed to the restricted area.

Both guys knew that Antetokounmpo's shooting was inconsistent, so they went back to the box with peace of mind. But Antetokounmpo didn't stop the ball because of this, but slightly curled the corners of his mouth, waved his long arm, and threw the basketball to Brooke. Lopez in his hands.

"Break through the ball! But it's a pity that Brooke. Lopez's range didn't extend beyond the three-point line, and the Bulls' defense was incredibly successful. ”

Kenny. As soon as Smith's words fell, he was surprised to find that Lopez made a decisive move!

It's clear to everyone that Brooke. Lopez has a soft touch, but is limited to mid-range shots. Letting a relatively traditional big man pull out and shoot three-pointers is inconceivable in conventional thinking.

But with the Pacers, under Henson, anything incredible can happen.

Lopez's shot was not only decisive, but also hollow into the net! After hitting a three-point shot, the Pacers overtook the score with a simple breakaway shot. But what is different is that it was a breakaway shot from the No. 4 to the No. 5......

Three or four years ago, no one would have laid out tactics like this. But in today's small-ball era, the Pacers' tactics are logical.

"Brooke. Lopez received a pass from Antetokounmpo and hit a three-pointer, which I believe was not a stroke of luck, but a deliberate arrangement by Coach Henson. You've all forgotten about Al. Horford I think, Brooke. Lopez is on the Pacers and has also developed an excellent three-point shot! Barkley smirked.

"Who said Coach Henson has become an old man and wants me to say that his tactical thinking is extremely forward-looking." O'Neill chimed in.

Not to mention the fans and commentators, even Robin. Lopez was surprised by the goal. He knew his brother well, so he also knew very well that Brooke was never a so-called spatial five.

"Don't tell me, you're learning those softies to shoot from the outside." Robin walked over to his brother and whispered softly.

"There are no soft eggs on the basketball court, there are only two kinds of people. Winners and losers. Brooke replied angrily that there is no such thing as brotherhood in competitive sports.

The second time the Bulls attacked, they were forced into positional warfare. Henson's strategy is very clear, shrink the penalty area and defend the inside line!

As we all know, Jimmy. Butler, Rondo and Wade are not expected to shoot threes. Henson reassures his players to let them shoot boldly, and as long as they don't break through, the Bulls' seemingly bluffing perimeter lineup will be useless.

So, instead of pressing Butler, George deliberately let him go two steps.

But Jimmy. Butler doesn't care about you, he gets excited as soon as he hits the Pacers. But excitement sometimes just swallows up his coolness

Seeing no one to defend himself, Jimmy. Butler picks up and throws. But his three-point shooting has a few pounds and a few taels, and Henson knows best. Although back then Fraser let Jimmy. Butler's shooting has improved a lot, but it's only just a passing level.

"Bang!"

Butler's three-point shot was simply ironed, and Hojberg was so anxious that he yelled on the sidelines.

"Breakthrough, you're breaking through! If you easily shoot outside the three-point line, you just fall into their trap! ”

It seems that Hojberg still sees the situation on the field very accurately. But whether the players will listen or not, it is not certain.

Jimmy. Butler's shot hit the iron, and Antetokounmpo grabbed the defensive rebound directly. Don't look at Antetokounmpo as an orthodox insider, but he doesn't suffer at all in rebounding compared to the orthodox inside. This was evident when Henson was still coaching, and Antetokounmpo was the embodiment of this.

His bounce height and reach left the bearded Mirotic in the dust.

The moment he grabbed the rebound, Antetokounmpo directly held the ball and began to break through! He advanced faster than the Warriors' Drummond. Green is even faster. No, maybe the 30 teams in the league will never be able to find a faster No. 4 position than Antetokounmpo to counterattack!

Mirotic and Robin. Lopez was left far behind, and Rondo, who stepped back in time, could not pose any threat to Antetokounmpo.

I saw Antetokounmpo take a few steps to the basket, and then shook off Rondo with a European step, and with a slight lift of his hand in the desperate eyes of the other party, he completed a powerful dunk!

"European step dunk! Hahahaha, this kind of technical action is undesirable for other players. His physical condition is simply outstanding, and Antetokounmpo is definitely one of the most dominant players in the future! ”

"Yes, Coach Henson's best quick counterattack has reappeared. In both offenses, the Pacers played too beautifully. ”

Antetokounmpo puffed up his muscles and roared into the sky, while Henson applauded lightly, as if this was just the tip of the iceberg of the Pacers' true prowess.

Just three wins in seven games in the preseason is a joke comparing the Pacers to the Warriors, and Henson has undoubtedly responded to these doubts.

He said that whether the Pacers are strong or not is not up to the media.......