A year ago, the 2011 Eastern Conference semifinals. Henson faced Rose, who had just won the MVP, and Rose, who could not be contained, also thought for a while, and then made his choice. He didn't use any words, and left the walkers and bulls to fight. In the end, the Pacers lost in a tiebreaker and stopped in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Why didn't Henson do anything? Because he can afford to wait, he has a big reinforcement plan in mind, and he is pinning his hopes on next season. So, Henson saved those precious words and skills until they could use them to their fullest potential, and then took them out to fight it out!

A year is fast, so fast that Henson has not even reacted, and he must face a choice again.

The "next season", which was pinned on by himself, has reached the most critical moment in a blink of an eye. He got the rookie he wanted, he got the star he wanted.

So now, should you wait another year, or will you fight the Miami Heat to the end?

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It's been 12 hours since Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Finals ended. As soon as Henson opened his eyes, he received a flood of push news on his phone.

These stories come from a variety of media outlets and are written by different journalists. But all the news boils down to one thing: "The Pacers are finished." ”

"The Pacers have reached the Eastern Conference Finals six times, but only one Finals experience. The fate of the Indiana Pacers is surprisingly similar, and this year the Indiana Pacers still made it all the way to the Eastern Conference Finals. But for now, it seems like this is the end of the road for them. ”

"Coach Henson is helpless against LeBron and Wade's excellent form, 41+10, can you imagine that this is the data that Wade is still coming up with at the age of 30!? When the stars of the Heat can play well, there is no team in the league that can compete with them! ”

"I'll admit that the Pacers have improved a lot this season. But they are like the Chicago Bulls last season, even if they win first in the East in the regular season, even if they go all the way in the playoffs. But in the end, none of the Eastern Conference teams escaped being eliminated from the tournament by the Heat. ”

"Shhh Henson lay in bed watching the news, and suddenly felt a pain in his head.

2-0, yes, that's a terrible scoreline indeed. What's more, the next two games will be held in Miami. Perhaps most coaches are forced to this point and choose to give up outright.

But Henson didn't, and he still thinks he has a chance. After all, he has something that most coaches don't have......

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While attending training at the Consec Arena in the afternoon, Vogel noticed something very unusual.

At the beginning of the morning session, the players were all dead and weak, as if their confidence had been completely shattered.

It's also a reasonable thing, after all, the team is now down 0-2 and has been suppressed by the Heat in both games. Next, the battlefield will be shifted to Miami. The players are demoralized and inevitable.

But things have changed since Henson gathered everyone to say a few casual words.

Vogel noticed that all the players were suddenly full of energy, talking and laughing, and training harder! It's as if ...... It's as if it's the Miami Heat who are down 2-0 at this time!

Vogel admits that Henson is definitely an orator. But what he said in front of the players just now was very ordinary.

"Don't give up, the game isn't over yet", "Those bastards are still waiting to wipe us out in Miami, to hell with them" and so on.

This kind of rhetoric may work in the regular season, but in the playoffs, especially when you're still down 2-0, simply "pouring chicken soup" on the players can be counterproductive.

But the amazing thing is that the players actually eat this set!

Looking at Vogel's confused appearance, Henson couldn't help but snicker on the sidelines. It's just an ordinary speech, of course, useless, but if you add some "spices" to it, the result may not be the same.

For example, "This is Sparta"!

Words: This is Sparta: Reset Team Morale to 100!

Henson has kept this trick for a long time, and now it's finally time to come in handy! The effect of the words made the players not have the pressure of falling behind 0-2 at this time, only the determination to take out the Miami Heat.

Of course, Henson once said that determination alone can't win a game. Before that, Henson had used the phrase "keep shooting" to create a surprise for the Pacers.

Henson's two hole cards have been played, and only with a two-pronged approach can the Pacers have the possibility of turning the tables!

Well, just a "possibility" of a turnaround. Odd Soldier + Determination, which undoubtedly makes the Pacers a lot stronger than before, but it is still not enough.

Henson has now solved the problems of the players, and it is time for the coaches to solve their own problems.

"Frank!" Seeing that Vogel was still scratching his head over there, Henson summoned his assistant to his side.

"Half an hour later, call everyone together! We need to have a tactical meeting! ”

"As you wish, Henson." Vogel nodded, then looked around confusedly.

Is it because these guys are too optimistic, or am I too sad?

Surprise + Resolve + New Tactics, Hmmm...... Together, these things may be enough to turn the situation around!

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Early on the morning of May 30, reporters crouched at Miami International Airport waited for their target, the Pacers from Indianapolis.

Seeing the Pacers' flight landing, the airport security guards and police officers on duty were like enemies. There is no doubt that when the players come out of the tunnel, the media will pounce like crazy! At that time, the security pressure will become extremely huge!

"The Pacers are down 0-2, I want to see how arrogant that Chinese coach is!"

"It's just, I've been watching his smug face all season, and now someone can finally clean him up!"

"Hehe, I can't wait to see Henson. What will Joe and his players look like when they stay for a while! ”

A police officer overheard several reporters secretly commenting on Henson. Joe, but he was indifferent. The only thing on his mind right now is how to stay safe, and secondly, he's a baseball fan.

A few minutes after the flight landed, tall figures appeared in front of everyone. Suddenly, the hall was full of flashes, and reporters rushed up one by one!

"Tut-tut, Miami people are so welcoming." Looking at the reporters who were ready to embarrass themselves in the dark outside, Henson was not nervous, but had a smile on his face.

The Miami reporters wanted to capture the downcast of Henson and his players, but when the Pacers players walked out of the aisle, they had a very "out of place" confidence on their faces!

The Pacers players have a collective fever? Or do they think it's themselves who lead 2-0!?

"Coach Henson, Coach Henson! Can you answer me a question!? "Reporters frantically stuck out their microphones, and the local media in Miami decided to take the Pacers' spirit off!

Henson paused with his semblance of nonchalance, and didn't seem shy about being interviewed, "Ask." ”

"Coach Henson, the Miami Heat have started pre-selling tickets for the Finals online! This means that the Heat are confident and have a chance to win! Do you think your team still has a chance? With 2-0 down and two away games to play, do you think you still have a chance? ”

"Hmm......" Henson touched his chin and pretended to be serious, "Let's hope the Heat's ticketing web server is strong enough, because in a few days, they'll have to refund the money to fans who have pre-purchased tickets to the Finals!" ”

The reporter opened his mouth in surprise, he didn't expect Henson to be in the mood to talk about it!

"You're 2-0 down, Coach Henson!" The reporter reminded again.

"So what? My biggest opponent has never been the Miami Heat, it's you media who have nothing to do! After Henson finished speaking, his smile disappeared instantly, and he glared at the reporter who asked him a question very seriously.

The reporter swallowed, and he found himself glared at Henson!

"It's right to be afraid, you should be afraid. But I, I will never be afraid of you! No matter how you attack, neither I nor my team will give up because of this. Want to know if we still have a chance? See you on the field! Henson said, waving his hand, then put on his sunglasses and walked away.

In Miami at the end of May, the sun was a little dazzling.