4-1, the Indiana Pacers eliminated the Raptors. Although the overall score seems to be a huge difference, this round of the series has been up and down, and it is very exciting. As a result, it also creates the feeling that the Pacers are having a hard time winning.

But I have to say that this year's Eastern Conference Finals are much more exciting than last year's. Last year, the Celtics, without Irving and Hayward, were nearly defenseless against the Pacers. But this year, the Raptors won one more game. And, the final game of the series has already been hailed as a classic.

VanVleet's seven three-pointers and Henson's brilliant scheduling in the final two rounds have been talked about until now.

The Pacers reached the Finals with a 12-1 record and lifted the Eastern Conference trophy for the third year in a row. It can be said that their offensive is devastating.

But before the Finals approach, there is still a big question mark over whether the Pacers can beat the Warriors.

That's right, the Warriors were taken aback by the Clippers in the first round, and it was a tough battle against the Rockets in the second round. Only the Western Conference Finals played the Trailblazers, and finally completed a sweep.

It looks like the Warriors' dominance in the West isn't as solid as it was back then.

But is that really the case? In the first round of the series, the Warriors did not have Cousins. Durant was lost in the second round, and was swept in the third round thanks to the excellent performance of the "Splash Brothers".

That said, the Warriors never had an incomplete roster from the very beginning of the series. And the scary fact is that the Warriors will play with a full roster during the Finals! How terrible the Warriors' dominance will be at that time, no one can predict.

Therefore, whether the Pacers can beat the five-star Warriors with a full lineup, many media are uncertain.

"It's hard, the Warriors had a full roster in the regular season. As you can see, they've crushed the Pacers. And now Curry and Thompson are in very good shape, which is a formidable opponent that the Pacers haven't faced before. ”

"Curry + Thompson + Green, the Warriors lost. Curry + Thompson + Green + Durant, the Warriors and Pacers hit a tie-break. Now, the Warriors have more Cousins, and the Pacers have less Paul. It is clear who wins and who loses. ”

"In terms of the number of stars, the Warriors definitely have more. I think the real strength of the Pacers is in the depth of the roster. But during the Eastern Conference Finals, the Pacers' role players were very mediocre. If the Pacers can't play to their advantage, the Warriors will have a good chance of getting their revenge. ”

This last comment is what Henson thinks makes the most sense. Indeed, during the Eastern Conference Finals, the performance of his role players was indeed not as good as it could be.

Although the series against the Raptors also saw Lopez's 29 points and 11 rebounds, Rondo had a wonderful moment in the final minute against VanVleet. But overall, the Pacers' role players didn't live up to Henson's expectations.

Derek. Rose's state has been up and down, occasionally a Windy City Rose, and occasionally a small transparent.

Bogdanovic either scored in succession or hit iron in succession.

Tucker and Kuzma weren't bad, but there weren't many bright spots either.

Of course, the worst of these people was Siakam. Cameroonian forwards all but disappeared in the Eastern Conference Finals, shooting just 26 percent from three-point range and averaging just 8.4 points per game. In the entire Eastern Conference Finals, it is not an exaggeration to say that Siakam played the worst period with the Pacers.

So before the finals began, Siakam also received the most criticism.

"Becky." Henson looked at the news on his phone and called his assistant.

"Huh?"

"How's Siakam's training after I went to Chicago yesterday?"

"General."

"General?"

"Yes, in general. I think...... He may have been somewhat influenced by the media. You know, there's been a lot of criticism about him in the past two days. It's like...... Yes, like VanVleet some time ago. People thought that since he was doing so poorly, why not give up the opportunity to Kuzma or Tucker. ”

Listen to Becky. After Harmon finished speaking, Henson nodded earnestly. Siakam's biggest problem is self-confidence, so the kid is easily influenced by the media's rhetoric.

Henson certainly believes Siakam can adjust himself like VanVleet, but he doesn't have the time.

In the game against the Warriors, you can't relax in any game. Even one more loss is quite deadly. Therefore, Henson can't wait slowly, he needs Siakam to recover immediately.

When it comes to the finals, Henson will inevitably use the "ultimate lineup". And in the ultimate lineup, Siakam is a key link.

If he can't play, the ultimate lineup will be no deterrent for the Warriors.

"Do you want to talk to him?" See what Henson is thinking, Becky. Harmon asked.

"No, believe me, Pascal is no longer a child."

Henson smiled and said nothing.

Those badges that have been hoarded until now, it's time to do their job.

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Indianapolis, this place is undoubtedly a nightmare for many stars and teams. In the past, the Miami Heat didn't like to come here. Secondly, the San Antonio Spurs and Popovich are also reluctant to come to Indianapolis to play.

And until now, LeBron. When James mentions Indianapolis, his face is full of black lines. Without Henson and the Pacers, James believes his historical stature would have improved a lot.

Of course, everyone on the Warriors doesn't like this place except for the guys mentioned above. But this is the third year in a row that they have played in the finals here. And in the first two years, they all ended in failure.

Kevin. Durant looked out the window and frowned. This is his contract year, and he has long said that he will not be able to accept another pay cut.

At the beginning, he was infamous and moved to Auckland for the championship. As everyone knows, he happened to run into Henson's comeback. As a direct result, Durant has never experienced the taste of winning a championship until now.

If the Warriors can't win this year, what's the point of taking a two-year pay cut and being infamous?

He still remembers last season, when he and his brothers dragged the Pacers into a corner. In the tie-break, they are just a few rounds away from winning the championship. But unfortunately, in the end, those rounds were still controlled by Henson.

But this year is different, the headache Paul is gone, and the delightful Cousins is here. Durant firmly believes that the Warriors are "one step away" from that goal.

This year's competition, they are bound to win!

The plane landed, and the airport was already overcrowded. The five-star warriors appeared in casual clothes, attracting attention that all basketball in the world does not have.

"DeMarcus! You say you're not afraid of Brooke. Lopez, what are you going to do with him!? ”

"Drummond. Mr. Green, what do you think the Warriors can do to the Pacers in five games? ”

With these two big mouths here, journalists are never afraid to find a topic. Kevin. Durant couldn't help but smile, those two guys might look annoying. But they're doing it for the team.

In the end, Green and Cousins were the last two to step onto the team's bus. They grinned and sat next to Durant, staring at the epoch-making forward with a sinister face.

"What? Is a war of words going to hit me? ”

"Hehe, we all know how much you want to win, but you don't like to say anything, we do it for you." Green patted Durant on the shoulder.

"yes, provoking Henson. Joe is the happiest thing in the world. But if he slapped him in the face, he wouldn't be happy at all. So, Kevin, for the next game, get your best out of it. I know, you haven't played much in two rounds in a row, and you're already suffocating. So, give the walkers some color tomorrow! ”

Cousins finished and gave Green a gentle high-five.

"It turns out that you are worried that I will not be able to get fit in the first game of my return from injury? Don't worry, even if you don't provoke Henson, I'll do my best. This is Henson. In Joe's final season, he was indeed a respectable head coach. But who cares? Let's go get the damn championship! ”

Both teams have their own plans, and the battle for the championship this year may be more fierce than the season.......