"Go, shrink the box, don't let that guy hit the inside! We need to defend well, as long as we defend solidly, all difficulties will be solved! ”

Timeout, Tom. Thibodeau nervously laid out the tactics for the players. He didn't expect his "old friend" Henson to bring him such a big surprise, a point guard with a height of 2.11 meters? How could Thibodeau have thought of it in advance!

Henson, on the other hand, was in stark contrast to Thibodeau, who spoke to the players at the timeout and returned to the bench. The rest of the time, Henson handed the tactical board to Becky. Harmon.

O'Neill laughed and said, "This guy is getting more and more like Phil. Jackson is up. ”

But in reality, Henson and the "Zen Master" are completely different. Phil. Jackson is used to letting the players figure things out on their own, and Henson...... He didn't speak because his team didn't have any problems.

After a brief timeout, players from both sides returned to the pitch. Thibodeau and Henson didn't make any substitutions, and they still started the Tigers. After all, the game had only been played for four minutes, and it was too early for a substitution.

"Coach Thibodeau didn't make any substitutions, maybe he found a way to contain the Pacers with this lineup. I didn't see if the Timberwolves could make it. ”

Once upon a time, Henson and Thibodeau had a great match. Because the strength of the two teams was close, and Henson's level at that time was also limited, it was impossible to calculate Thibodeau so thoroughly.

But now, Henson is the godfather of basketball in Indianapolis, and Thibodeau has never even played in the Finals. I have to say that the gap between the strength of the two of them has been gradually widening. It's just that most people ignore this.

After the game restarted, the Timberwolves' first offense was successful. Jimmy. Butler's pullup jumper was difficult because George almost covered his face.

But superstars are always superstars, and Butler practiced shooting with the Pacers back then, and the foundation was very good. The stop-and-go jumper was easily hit by Butler. 8-15, it looks like the Timberwolves are improving.

Henson, however, understands that all of this is just an illusion. The Timberwolves' goal just now was completely based on Butler's personal ability, and the tactics had nothing to do with half a dime.

Besides, the key to testing the success of Thibodeau's tactics is not on the offensive end of the Timberwolves, but on the defensive end!

"Butler can still score, but it doesn't solve the problem. The Timberwolves' biggest problem is not that they can't attack, but that they can't defend. In this round, let's see what Thibodeau has brought to the table. ”

However, Thibodeau did not bring anything surprising. As Henson expected, Thibodeau's approach was to contain Antetokounmpo by shrinking the penalty area!

So this time, when "The Greek Monster" broke through Gibson and went inside, he was no longer faced with an empty penalty area, but with Donska's block on the edge of the reasonable collision zone!

Antetokounmpo forced a jump, and Gibson and Downs blocked the back. Antetokounmpo, no matter how good his physical fitness is, has lost his center of gravity under such a confrontation.

"Prevented!?" Thibodeau clenched his fists in delight, but Antetokounmpo's next move sent the defensive maestro into despair.

I saw that Antetokounmpo was about to fall to the ground, and he aimed at Lopez who was ambushing in the bottom corner!

The Greek didn't hesitate, and with a nimble twist of his wrist, he passed the basketball between Downs and Gibson!

"Fake on the real biography, haha, Antetokounmpo played very smart!"

The moment Lopez catches the ball, Jimmy. Butler actively made up for it. But Lopez, who has always been experienced and sophisticated, has his eyes on the basket and sends the opportunity to George with an unseen pass.

After a beautiful pass-through of two big guys, George got a big open spot. As the Pacers' leading scorer, it's only natural for George to lead by example.

He shot steadily and didn't leave the Timberwolves any chance to make up for their mistakes. The basketball crosses a rainbow arc and then falls hollow into the net.

The sound of the nets tumbling made Henson, who was sitting on the sidelines, extremely enjoyable.

"Three-point hit! Beautiful coordination, although Antetokounmpo is not a direct assist, his pass is very accurate and timely! See!? He plays like a real point guard! ”

Kenny. Smith couldn't help but shout that Henson's arrangement was too subtle.

Henson, to put it mildly, applauded, you shrink the box, and the Pacers' three-pointers can shoot someone.

18-8, before the Timberwolves players could react, the margin was stretched to double digits. Antetokounmpo has played a star before, but now he has a better ability to read the game and grasp the ball.

Downs then tried to back Lopez on the inside, but was met with a brave trap from Antetokounmpo.

Although Gibson has three-point ability, he must be able to receive basketball before he can shoot three-pointers. And Downs, with the interference of Lopez and Antetokounmpo, the two elders, could not see Gibson.

Towns' singles plan failed, and the Timberwolves reorganized their offense. And once Towns passes the ball, Antetokounmpo will immediately return to Gibson and not give the Timberwolves the slightest chance.

The ball was passed back and forth for 20 seconds, and there was no chance in the last 4 seconds. The Pacers' defense is solid, and Henson has to thank Thibodeau for that.

After all, there are a lot of things in Henson's defensive system that he learned from Thibodeau. It's just that he has improved better than Thibodeau.

Jimmy. Butler desperately made a strong shot from beyond the three-point line, and the offensive time was about to run out with 24 seconds. Of course, the basketball just hits the front of the basket and can't hit it. In fact, this ball is not a three-pointer, and it has already made Jimmy. Butler let out a sigh of relief.

Antetokounmpo opened his long arm and grabbed the defensive rebound. Barkley shook his head, it looked like another triple-double machine was about to be born.

After winning the basketball, Antetokounmpo personally controlled the ball and pushed quickly, but this time, Antetokounmpo did not break through, but passed the ball vigorously as soon as the half court passed!

The basketball raced into the bottom right corner, and that's when it was realized that Oladipo was empty!

In order to prevent Antetokounmpo from breaking through, the Bulls' overall defensive positioning is on the shrinking side. Antetokounmpo then passed the ball early. Not every time, you have to solve the problem with a breakthrough ball.

"It's so timely, he's so good!" Beside Henson, McMillan praised happily, but Henson was used to it.

He has stressed many times that Antetokounmpo's ability to read games is very different from what he used to be.

Oladipo has worked his three-point shooting this summer, and with the Henson badge, his long-range shooting ability has been greatly improved.

So, in Jeff. When Teague was still thinking about which way Oladipo would break through, the "little Wade" who was reborn in Indianapolis Nirvana directly pulled up the shot!

Teague himself is not dominant in height, and his reaction is half a beat slower. As a result, Oladipo's shot was not interfered with at all.

“No！” Covering his head with his hands in despair, he looked at the basketball flying in the air and prayed to God not to go in.

If he enters, his arrangement will collapse entirely!

But alas, God didn't watch basketball today.

"Victor. Oladipo, three-point shot hollow into the net! Beautiful, Antetokounmpo made two consecutive passes, both of which caused the Pacers to hit a three-pointer. I've never seen a big man like this, he's so versatile. It's a good thing he can't shoot, otherwise the other teams wouldn't be able to play. ”

Oladipo happily high-fived Antetokounmpo, he can play off-ball offense, which also means that he can seamlessly connect with Antetokounmpo and George!

21-8, the Timberwolves fell into despair from the beginning of the first quarter. And the Pacers, who lost 5 games and 4 losses in the preseason, finally showed their true colors of bloodthirstiness.

than before the start of Jimmy. Butler says he won't have mercy on the field just because this is Henson's final season.

Similarly, Henson will not be as "downplayful" as Wade and Kobe Bryant because this is his last season.

What he needs is not to enjoy the season, but to win the damn championship! What is there to enjoy in competitive sports without victory!?

After Oladipo scored, Henson turned his head to look at Thibodeau in the other half.

"Savor the meal I've prepared for you, friend."