Bruce. The day after meeting with Henson, Fraser officially entered the team's daily training as a shooting coach. Henson just gave the players a brief overview of Fraser's resume, and when he heard that he had worked with Reggie Brown. Miller and Steve. When a player like Nash trained to shoot, the skeptical expressions on the players' faces immediately disappeared without a trace.

In the subsequent shooting practice, Fraser, although it was only the first day, seemed to be in close proximity to Leonard and Jimmy. Butler gets along well.

This guy has always been an old fritter, so he is very good at dealing with the players. Getting two first-year rookies, that's not a problem.

See Leonard and Jimmy. Butler began to improve his shooting under Fraser's guidance, and Henson was relieved. The next thing he has to do is put all his energy on the Miami Heat!

Although last season was a failure, the Miami Heat are still one of the favorites to win the championship this season.

Unlike last season's struggles after the start of the season, this season's Heat team is extremely strong as soon as it comes out. The run-in of the Big Three has been almost perfect, and the Heat's weak rotation lineup has also been improved to a certain extent.

So far, the Heat have a proud record of 6 wins and 0 losses. Among the six opponents, there are three strong teams including the Mavericks, Celtics and Hawks.

Coincidentally, the Pacers have also maintained a winning streak so far. Therefore, this game is naturally attracting much attention, and it has already won the national live broadcast rights of this game.

Henson still remembers the circumstances when he was crushed by the Heat last season, yes, the Pacers won against the Heat last season, but the result of only 1 win in 4 games obviously did not satisfy Henson.

The desperation of playing against the Heat is still fresh in Henson's memory. As long as two of the Big Three play a little consistently, the game will basically not be able to turn over.

But this season is different, the Pacers have their own superstar, and the original team is more mature. Therefore, against the Miami Heat, it will be a real moment for the Pacers to test their strength!

"Henson, the game footage is ready, let's take a look!"

As Henson was thinking from the training ground, Silas walked out of the tactics room and greeted him.

"Here we go!" Henson nodded in satisfaction, it felt nice to have someone to help with the work.

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Early on the morning of Jan. 4, the Pacers arrived at Miami International Airport. As soon as the Pacers players got off the plane, they were surrounded by a crowd of reporters.

The flashing lights suddenly went around, and Henson couldn't even open his eyes. Now he knew why Paul liked to wear sunglasses so much.

"There's a superstar in this team, it's different." After finally squeezing out of the airport, Henson rubbed his still dizzy eyes and complained.

"A superstar is like that, do you think Spoelstra is afraid of meeting reporters."

"No, around the Big Three, no one will shoot him at all. We're the same, when we get to the American Airlines Center, no one cares about us! Henson smiled wryly as he remembered the embarrassment of being dropped by reporters in the other half last season.

"It's a coincidence that in the first game of the second season in a row against the Heat, Wade was injured again." Vogel looked at the latest injury list, and the Heat were on the list.

"I also hope that Wade will recover soon, but it must be admitted, it is good news for our game! Regardless of Spoelstra with James. Jones is still rookie Norris. Kerr's starters could not ease the pressure on them in the No. 2 position. To be precise, the Heat's entire guard line has been overshadowed by Wade's absence. Defensively and offensively, the Heat's guard line is stretched. This is our chance, and we must seize it! ”

The Pacers played the Heat for the first time last season, and Wade played with an injury and played one of the most humiliating games of his career. I believe that today, Wade will not do that again.

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Inside the American Airlines Center, Heat fans couldn't contain the restlessness in their hearts before the game began.

But this group of "uninvited guests" led by Henson seems to have ruined the carnival of Miamians.

As soon as the Pacers players came out of the tunnel to warm up, the boos rang out everywhere.

Ever since Chris. After Paul joined the Pacers, the Pacers instantly became a big stumbling block for the Heat in the East. And this guy Henson, except for the local fans in Indianapolis, maybe the fans everywhere don't like him, and even hate him a little.

So being booed so badly, Henson has long been accustomed to it.

'Remember, we have to look for chances at the back. Using more pick-and-rolls to play their guards, Wade's absence has made the Heat's guard line very vulnerable. Chris, today you need to shoot more and score more. ”

Before the start of the game, Henson laid out a key target for the day in response to Wade's injury. As for whether to shoot or go to the basket after breaking through the opponent's guard line, it is up to the players to choose according to the situation.

After all, the situation on the basketball court is constantly changing, and the coach can only play a guiding role.

Before the game began, Sager made a rare surprise not to interview Henson, but instead walked to LeBron. Next to James.

In fact, Sager really wanted to talk to the humorous Coach Henson, but the TV gave him instructions that he had to interview LeBron, so there was no way.

"LeBron, today's opponent seems to be very difficult to deal with. The opponent is 5-0 and has not tasted defeat either. You're missing a key player, do you think the team can win the game without Wade? ”

After James lowered his head and listened to the question, his expression did not even change, showing the style of a general.

'The absence of Dwayne is a blow to us, but I'm going to try to carry the team forward. I know the Pacers are tough to deal with, but this is the American Airlines Center, and we're the ones who dominate it. ”

James is not like Henson, who only plays haha, and he made it very clear that he will take the win of this game.

And the commentary of this game, very unfortunately, is Henson's old opponent, Charles. Fliggy. Sir Barkley.

"Don't talk about the Pacers' winning record, Kenny, even I'm embarrassed for you! The opponents faced by the Pacers with five consecutive wins and the opponents faced by the Heat with six consecutive wins are not at the same level at all? So far, the Pacers have never even met a team at a playoff level! Their winning record is not convincing at all! Barkley spread his hands, and if Henson had seen it, he would have wanted to punch someone.

"It doesn't matter what level of opponent you have, the Pacers' solid play is something that everyone can see. Do you think the Pacers are lost? I think they still have the strength to fight. ”

"First of all, it's not that I think the Pacers lost, it's that most journalists and pundits and fans think the Pacers lost. Because anyone who knows even the slightest bit knows that the Pacers have no chance of winning! ”

The game hasn't started yet, Kenny. Smith and Charles. Barkley and the two took the lead in "fighting".

Henson wasn't in the mood to sit on the bench and watch the game today, and after the jump ball started, Henson stood on the sidelines, strictly supervising every step of the game.

The Heat's offense is fierce, and LeBron. James kept his promise and carried the team in Wade's absence, and he carried it very well.

Needless to say, his individual offense has gone through the Finals last season when he was abused by Nowitzki, and James' back-to-back scoring ability has improved greatly this season. A man who already has top quality is still improving, which makes Henson have to admire the Heat No. 6.

Unlike last season, when the Big Three took turns playing singles, the others paddled differently. This season, James has deliberately increased the number of times he shares the ball. His aim is simple, to get everyone into the attack as much as possible.

Although James's organization is still a bit stiff, most of the passes are deliberate. However, in Henson's view, the change will give James a step closer to his ability to control the game.

The Heat played well, but the Pacers didn't go as smoothly as Henson expected.

Chris. Paul and George got a lot of opportunities to break through the opposing team's backline through cover, but the problem is that after getting the opportunity, neither Paul nor George can find a shooting feeling!

"Chris made a beautiful break through Chalmers, and Chalmers' defense was completely wide open. James. Jones came up to the pack, Paul didn't look at the pass, and George got the open shot...... Oops, still didn't go in! The Pacers have wasted too many of those opportunities today, and their hand is just terrible. ”

Kenny. Smith sighed in regret, and Barkley was beside him.

In the first quarter of the game, James scored 9 points and added 3 assists in a single quarter, allowing the Heat to enter the second quarter with a 6-point advantage.

As a result, after the start of the second quarter, Paul and George's shots still didn't work. In the last 2 seconds of the game, the Pacers, who couldn't open the offense, were also dunked by James with a steal. This kind of last-minute mistake is undoubtedly very demoralizing!

After James' dunk, halftime was over, and the Pacers went into the locker room with a 13-point deficit.

"What am I talking about? Do the Pacers still want to win? Look at the situation of the game, LeBron is completely crushing the game! Barkley was triumphant, after all, he rarely saw Henson no longer arrogant.

In the halftime interview, Sag finally found Henson. Henson frowned, a rare seriousness.

"Trailing by 13 points, Coach Henson, how would you adjust?"

"I might need to teach them how to shoot...... Can you shoot a basketball, Sag? Would you like to come to my locker room and teach the players how to shoot? ”

Henson smiled himself and immediately returned to the locker room.

Sag knew that the guy seemed to be a little angry.