Doug. Rivers turned his head to look at the other half, Henson. Joe just stood there and didn't say anything. There was no call for players to come over and whisper, and there was no nonsense in front of reporters.

He just stood on the sidelines, just like Rivers himself.

"Damn it!" Rivers shook his head, trying to shake Henson out of his head.

What's going on? Why should I be nervous because of that "half-ass"? It's good for the Celts to fight their own, why should they care if that "half-" has any special arrangements?

Well..... He's not half-. Rivers must admit that Henson. Joe is already a Coach of the Year winner.

Indianapolis, Conseco Arena, Pacers, Corncorn and Henson. Joe, when Rivers led the team to win the championship, he couldn't have imagined that he would die. The invincible Green Shirts will one day be nervous because of the Pacers.

That's right, nervous. Rivers was a little nervous, and he knew that Henson's skills were top-notch. He also knows that that guy can do anything to win.

After all, Rivers has suffered more than once in this regard.

The game started and it wasn't until Rivers saw that Henson didn't move the starting lineup that he breathed a big sigh.

Henson didn't use Horford and "Birdman" at the same time, and didn't put Leonard in place of Danny. Green played the starter. Henson hasn't changed anything, and the Pacers' starting lineup is exactly the same as before.

Rivers is a lot more relieved, and next, it's up to the players.

"It's going to be a game and we haven't seen the Pacers in days. After all, they were the first team to advance in the first round of this year's playoffs, so they also got more time to recuperate. Hopefully, the Pacers will be able to continue their good form in the first round after many days. Because nowadays, the Celts are very difficult to mess with! ”

It was Mike who spoke. Bryn, ESPN's top card commentator. On May 12, there are two games in the NBA. A first-round series contest between the Lakers and the Nuggets. And the other, which took place at this time, was the second round game between the Celtics and the Pacers! There is no doubt that ESPN believes that this game is even more important. So they sent their home commentary to the Consec Arena again.

"That's right, the Celts are not easy to mess with. Player of the Year 1, Kevin. Garnett. As far as I know, Coach Henson also voted for KG with his hand. It can be seen that Garnett's performance in the first round of the series is indeed outstanding. You know, Coach Henson isn't the kind of person who will go with the flow. The reason why he voted for KG was not because everyone else voted so, but definitely because he recognized the strength shown by KG. "Beside Bryn, Jeff. Van Gundy immediately drew the conversation to Garnett.

By this time, Garnett was already in the center circle, ready to jump the ball with Horford.

"Coach Henson hasn't made any changes because Garnett is playing the number five position, so what does he think?"

As soon as the two commentators finished speaking, the referee threw the basketball into the air. The aggressive Garnett touched the ball, and Rondo, who averaged 15.7 points, 11 assists and 6.7 rebounds per game in the playoffs, took the ball!

Henson's data analysis module accurately shows the average data of the Celtics players in the first round of games. Several main generals except Ray. Outside of Allen, almost all of them have seen a significant increase in their stats relative to the regular season. And Ray. Aaron's performance was average because he had a bone spur in his foot and almost played with an injury.

In the first round of the Celtics' attack, Rivers clapped his hands and signaled the team to stabilize and play their offense well.

Rondo didn't even look at Rivers, and for him Rivers' reminder was superfluous. Rondo is a very smart player, as smart as Paul. The difference is that Paul likes to be smart within the framework that his coach gives him. Rondo, on the other hand, often thinks that the coach is a fool who doesn't know the ball himself.

However, in the first goal of the opening game, Rondo still hoisted the ball to Garnett according to tactics. The Big Three are still there, and this team can't get the final say in Rondo's turn.

"KG, hold the ball as soon as you start!" Mike. Brin gets excited, how will Garnett fight!?

Henson's face was calm and unresponsive. Garnett looked at the defense, and the Pacers didn't get on the pack. So he got the courage to sit back two steps, and then rolled over and made a jump shot!

"Beautiful inside jumper, KG's hot form is still there! Garnett has a natural advantage in height and reach, while Brandon. Bass's solid mid-range also ensured that KG wouldn't get caught in West's bag. Coach Rivers perfectly moved the offensive tactics of the first round to Indians Press Polis! ”

After Garnett scored, the live camera first gave KG with a hideous expression, and then gathered on Henson's face.

Henson still didn't say anything, not even an expression. People don't know if he's pretending to be calm or if he's really calm.

After Paul passed the half, Rajan. Rondo immediately stepped up to the defense. Rondo's defense was very rough, and he was in a position to play with Paul.

In fact, Rondo is working so hard not just because it's a playoff game, but because Rondo and Paul have not been on the right track, a seed that was planted back in '08.

In 08, the Celtics, who had the Big Three, narrowly defeated the Lakers with a total score of 4-3 in the Finals after seven fierce battles. In other words, Rondo was the champion point guard of the year. But because of the competition for positions, it was Paul who was finally selected for the 12-man US men's basketball team, and Rondo was defeated. From this moment on, Rondo never liked "Queen Bee" in his heart.

In 2009, Rondo and Paul had an open conflict in Boston. At that time, the two exchanged trash talk, and each was whistled for a technical foul.

Rondo was yelling at Paul, "I've got a ring, and you're never going to win a championship." ”

After the game, at the door of the Green Army's locker room, Paul sprayed back, "Before the next trash talk, take two steps in my signature sneakers......

Since then, the two have been married, and every time they meet after that, they are in a state of being extremely red-eyed. However, since Paul was in the West and Rondo was in the East, the two did not meet in the playoffs.

This time in the playoffs, can Rondo not play with his life?

"Rajan. Rondo, people say he's the new leader of the Celtics, and I agree with that. Do you see how good this kid's defense is? He's dealing with Chris. O Paul! Van Gundy spread his hands, as if every time he saw a good point guard, he drooled, wondering if it was a shadow left by coaching the Rockets.

Paul did struggle a bit, but after a cover from Horford, it suddenly became clear to him.

Paul didn't hesitate and accelerated past Garnett to burst into the box. But there was a sudden stop at the free throw line, throwing off KG and making a jump shot!

"Idiot!" Paul had barely jumped when he heard a shout in his ear. Rondo's obnoxious voice, Paul will never hear it wrong in his life!

In the next second, Rondo blocked Paul's shot from the side, and the Pacers offense failed!

"Sealed ...... Cap!? "Mike. Brin yelled at Chris. Paul was blocked, which was probably more unusual than O'Neal made a three-pointer. Because for two consecutive seasons, Paul has the lowest block rate in the league!

However, the Pacers attacked in the first round of today, and Paul was blocked!

"!" Paul scolded that he was a little too anxious to score on Rondo's head!

Rondo was not in a hurry to fight back after getting the ball, because he knew very well that the three old men would not be able to run now. Positional warfare, resolutely fighting positional warfare. In the first round of the game, the Celtics relied on positional battles to have the last laugh.

Paul lifted his pants and stretched his arms out in front of Rondo. But Rondo didn't pay attention to it at all, and once again hoisted the ball to Garnett!

"KG, the second low-post single, did the Pacers have a pinch?" Van Gundy clenched his fists.

However, nothing. Henson asked his players to resolutely enforce man-to-man tactics, "Even if Garnett scores 10 goals, give me man-to-man!" ”

That's what Henson said to his players before the game began.

There was no pinching, and Garnett was determined to execute the singles. This time, he used a fake shot to fly Horford and then a nice step-up pick-and-roll.

Garnett is really in good shape, this kind of ball has to be put in the regular season, and Garnett will play against the defense nine times out of ten. Now, however, he has taken the initiative to solve the problem with more complex steps. It seems that the first round really gave Garnett a lot of confidence.

"It's 4-0, the height advantage is too obvious, and he has played the rhythm."

At this time, the camera is given to Henson again. Yet, as before, Henson's face was expressionless. As if Garnett's goal and Rondo's block had nothing to do with him.

All they saw was him bending down, pointing to the pitch, and then giving Leonard a few words.

God knows, what is the idea of this Chinese coach today.....