492: The dust settles

Bird sat in the stands and joined the few Pacers fans for Ray. Aaron's triple hit and cheered as hard as he could.

At this time, he didn't look like a "pretending to be a criminal" at all. Bird seems to be an ordinary Pacers fan, waving his fists in the resentful and jealous eyes of Spurs fans.

Today, Bird did not choose to sit in a luxury box, but went to the stands where he could feel the atmosphere of the scene the most. Instead of being reserved, he celebrated every wonderful moment of the Pacers.

He knew it was his last chance to cheer for Henson. So when Henson replaced Ray. Aaron, and Ray. After Allen hit a three-pointer as soon as he came on the court, Bird's emotions were also at a climax.

"Nice three-pointer, Ray. Aaron remains one of the most cold-blooded killers in this league, and we've said that more than once! Coach Henson intends to completely overwhelm the Spurs with three-point firepower, and their performance from beyond the three-point line today is just too good! Coach Henson simply replaced another shooter, and the result was Ray. Aaron made a difference as soon as he got on the pitch! ”

Mike. Brin didn't know that Henson was going to retire after this game, otherwise he would have been even more excited than he is now.

"Damn, can they remotely control basketball or something!" Popovich angrily smashed the board, having been very careful about blocking the Pacers' three-pointers since the Pacers' three-point series in the second quarter. However, the tactics didn't work, as the Pacers players today were always able to hit threes in interference.

I don't know, it's because they want Henson to leave......

"It seems that Coach Popovich is not happy with the results now. Also, the fourth quarter was only halfway through, but the Spurs were already 15 points behind! Look no further than the Pacers fans, who can't wait to celebrate the championship ceremony. ”

As Mike. Popovich was indeed angry, according to Brin. Although he knows that this is likely to be Henson's last game. But as Henson's opponent, Popovich won't applaud while wishing Henson a happy future.

His serious reaction now is the greatest respect for Henson.

Bird's hands trembled slightly, and the tantalizing achievement he had seen in the Lakers was about to be repeated in the Pacers. But when success was so close, he felt that everything in front of him was so dreamy that it was not real enough.

But before Bird could think about whether what was in front of him was real, the adrenaline was pumping again. Because on the defensive end, Leonard rewarded Belinelli with a big risk.

The No. 2 has been impeccable in this year's Finals, and despite a month of injury injury before the playoffs, his form has not been affected in any way. Think about it again, isn't this guy also brought by Henson......

Bird cheered as the Pacers fans around him cheered as if he couldn't tell the line between dream and reality.

Paul receives a basketball that has been flipped out of the way by Leonard, and then looks at the six. He made a right-click pass, but used a "little trick" on his wrist to send the ball to the left.

This magical pass completely disrupted the Spurs' defense. Paul. George caught the ball in the bottom right corner and Ginobili couldn't get enough of his shot.

George pouted, as if a 15-point lead wasn't enough to satisfy him. He knew that Henson's role as a legendary coach and his own legendary player was over. In that case, he has to make his own legendary scene in this match as much as possible.

So, his three-pointer hit again, and Paul hit it. George scored his 28th point of the game. And the gap between the Spurs and the Pacers has also come to 18 points.

Popovich called the game out, he didn't know what else he could do, but he couldn't just sit still.

George raised his right arm and gestured three fingers. At the same time, he glanced at the bench and saw that Henson was applauding himself. At that moment, George's heart was greatly satisfied. Three consecutive championships, 16-0 to win the championship...... Now, they are legendary masters and apprentices!

After this timeout, although there were a full 4 minutes left in the fourth quarter. But Henson has decided to replace his main players and believes his side will not be able to be overturned with an 18-point lead in four minutes.

So after the timeout, it was discovered that Henson replaced Paul with Livingston, George with Stephenson, and Jimmy Brown. Yi Jianlian and Anderson replaced Antetokounmpo and Horford. Plus Ray who just appeared. Allen, the Pacers fielded an all-bench lineup.

Henson hugged the players who came off the pitch and thought they were celebrating the victory. As everyone knows, this hug actually has a deeper meaning.

After sitting back on the bench, Paul patted Henson's leg. Henson turned his head, only to find his leading point guard frowning, as if it was the Pacers, not the Spurs, who were trailing by 18 points.

"Boss, is there no possibility for you to stay?"

Henson didn't expect Paul to ask himself that question during the game.

"Popovich said something before the Finals started, and I think it makes a lot of sense." Henson didn't answer directly, but bought a pass.

The clever Paul didn't ask any more, but smiled and said nothing. Because he remembered what Popovich said: "What hasn't happened yet, there are infinite possibilities." ”

On the pitch, the clock ticked by. Popovich didn't expect that the Pacers' bench lineup played very hard.

Anderson tried to interfere with every offense and grab every rebound, Yi Jianlian even actively began to try to break inside to score points, and Stephenson was like a mad dog, tearing and biting recklessly on the court. Thunder. Allen used his aggressive off-ball runs to tug at the Spurs' collapsed defence, while Livingston worked harder than usual to keep the game firmly in the palm of his hand.

When the game was played in the final two minutes and the Spurs were still trailing by 14 points, Popovich, who was flushed with anger, suddenly lowered his arms and sat back on the bench.

In the heart of this white-haired old man, there is only endless helplessness. He felt that Henson must have temporarily said something to the players before the game, so that everyone in this group of guys felt like they had taken doping.

Could it be ...... Popovich curled the corners of his mouth, did that guy finally face reality? Yes, there are some things that cannot be hidden for a lifetime.

"Congratulations, damn bastard." It was only then that Popovich finally expressed his blessing to Henson in his heart.

After 2 minutes, the entire ATT center is completely boiling. The few Pacers fans have rendered the ATT Center as the home of the Pacers. The sky was full of streamers, and Bird jumped like a child on the falling streamers.

"116 to 103, it's over! The Pacers were the NBA champions of the 2013-2014 season, and they built a dynasty! Coach Henson won the championship with an incredible 16-0 record! Coach Henson hasn't lost a game since his return in February! It's over, this great season, and this belongs to Henson. Joe's season is over! ”

At the end of the game, Henson didn't know why, but he suddenly didn't hold back. He cried, and for the first time in so many years of being a manager, he couldn't help but cry.

Joy, regret, happiness and sadness, several emotions mixed together, and Henson was a little overwhelmed. However, he was not embarrassed, because the players immediately saw him surrounded him, and it was impossible for anyone to see him cry.

yes, it would be a shame to be seen! Even if you want to leave, you have to leave as a bastard!

The fans cheered, thinking that Henson and the players themselves were simply celebrating the victory.

But it won't be long before they find out. Today's significance is more than just three consecutive championships.

As Bird said on the phone with Henson in the morning, it was a real big day.

As the on-site staff had already stepped onto the pitch to set up a makeshift podium, Bird suddenly stood in place, trembling all over.

He knew that today's real climax was about to begin......