359: Effective or Ineffective?

Leonard, who was lying on the ground, stared at the dome of the Banker's Life Arena in a daze, and his brain seemed to go blank. He couldn't figure out what had happened in the moment, but he could feel a warm current running from his nose and down to his lips.

By the way, I'm supposed to keep playing, right? What's going on? Oh yes, defend! On the last defense, he managed to rush to Durant's breakthrough route. And then? Then he took a flying knee.

The harsh lights of the arena's dome dimmed, and Leonard noticed a number of people on the edge of his field of vision, all looking at him in horror.

He could recognize who these guys were, Jimmy, Stephenson, and that guy's nostrils were like big buffaloes. There's Horford, there's Durant......

The scene was chaotic, and he saw that people seemed to be arguing. Unfortunately, his ears were ringing, and he couldn't hear what these people were saying.

"The ball is in, the ball is in! This ball should work, I swear I didn't mean to! Seeing that Leonard seemed to be fine, Durant yelled at the referee. At this time, there was still a trace of blood on Durant's white knee pads.

"It's clearly an offensive foul! Watch the footage a few times, it's definitely an offensive foul! Stephenson angrily walked up to the referee, and if the referee had taken Durant's word for it, Finson was sure he would have hit someone today.

"Gentlemen, let's get the team doctor to come and deal with the wounded first, shall we!?" The referee raised his hands and beckoned the Pacers team doctor to come on the court. First, it is to stop the bleeding of Leonard, this guy bleeds more than Nick. Collison is much larger.

Second, the referee is also buying time for himself to think. Was it an offensive foul or a goal that worked? Whatever choice he ultimately makes, it will directly determine the outcome of the match!

The outcome of this high-profile national live broadcast battle in the United States is decided by the referee. There's no doubt that no matter which referee you're on, you're going to feel the pressure.

In the midst of the chaos, Henson hurried onto the pitch. Of course, he didn't go to argue with the referee, but went straight to Leonard.

The flying knee just now was shocking to see Henson! Not to mention on the NBA court, even in the UFC ultimate fighting game, that flying knee is enough to make people be knocked out on the spot.

Leonard's head was still a little dizzy, but his vision gradually became clearer, and the noise of the court regained his ears. Just then, Henson crouched down and leaned in front of him.

"Are you alright? Kawaii! Answer me! "As a professional coach, Henson is well aware. The flying knee just now was not as simple as making Leonard have a nosebleed.

If it's severe, a concussion isn't out of the question!

"Well, I'm fine, I'm fine. Did we win? Did Durant's throw go in? Leonard tried to prop himself up to watch the score, but was stopped by the team doctor.

"Don't move, man. Let the doctor check you and see if your kid has a broken head. Are you stupid or what's the matter, you just avoided it! Henson couldn't help but ache when he saw that the neckline of Leonard's jersey had been dyed dark red!

This group of guys is not only his players, but also his henchmen! The moment he saw Leonard fall, Henson's heart felt as if he had been cut by a knife.

"Me? Hide? I can't hide! If I dodge, there will be no one to defend me. Leonard shook his head, then read the numbers according to the team doctor's hand.

"You idiot, you're banned! You're completely banned until your body is fully recovered! Damn, can you jam him with a ball of cotton, this guy's blood is flowing out like a faucet! Henson looked down and touched his forehead.

But in fact, this guy is quietly wiping away tears.

His original plan was to prevent the Thunder from shooting three-pointers, and if the Thunder couldn't score two points, it would be the best. If it scores, Henson will also be confident of dealing with extra-time. It's just that he didn't expect Leonard, a stunned young man, to come to such a show.

"It's okay, sir. I think...... I don't have any problems. "Leonard wasn't lying, he was fine and the feeling of dizziness was fading.

"Even if you're really strong enough to get a flying knee and you don't have a problem at all, you need to go back to the dressing room and change into a shirt." Henson pointed to Leonard's chest, and Leonard looked down to see that the Pacers' white home jersey was already red.

Hearing what Henson said, Leonard walked into the players' tunnel with the help of the team doctor. Of course, at this time in the stands of the Bankers' Life Arena, thunderous applause rang out!

All the fans paid their highest tribute to Leonard, and Durant's heroic return was great. But tonight in Indianapolis, the hero can only be called Leonard!

It's just that Leonard's emotions that seem to never ignite make fans a little disappointed. Until he disappeared into the entrance of the players' tunnel, Leonard did not make any indications.

This fool, he didn't even know that these cheers and applause were dedicated to him.

Leonard was off the court, and the on-site staff was trying to wipe away the blood stains left in the three-second zone. The players and coaches of the Pacers and Thunder all gathered in front of the technical table to watch the video of that moment!

"I have to say, Leonard is such a brave guy. Hopefully, there's nothing wrong with that guy. But we also have reason to believe that Kevin. Durant didn't hurt people maliciously. He just wants to win the game, it's as simple as that. ”

The video watched by the referee also appeared on the big screen at the same time, and when Durant jumped, Leonard was already standing. Moreover, the feet are still just outside the reasonable collision zone! No matter how you look at it, it's an offensive foul!

If it's an offensive foul, then Durant's goal can't be considered valid. That's it

The league's only hope of stopping the Pacers from winning 72 is about to be dashed!

"I've never been in this situation before, and it's a huge responsibility. Otherwise, even if Durant's goal is valid, let them play another overtime and let them decide the winner. ”

"No, it can't be like this. To do so would be to look very lax. After all, it was clearly an offensive foul! ”

"If we don't, it's up to us to win or lose this game! Can you shoulder such a responsibility? This is the most crucial game of April! ”

Several referees on duty exchanged words from one to the other, and of course, their conversation was limited to what they could hear.

"Gentlemen! The whole world is waiting for you! You can't, just keep putting it off like this! "Well, Henson interjected. The referees looked at each other awkwardly, then nodded their heads.

Finally, under the watchful eyes of fans around the world, the referee placed his hands on his chest, stacked them parallel to each other, leaving a little space in the middle, and then drew the Chinese "one" with both hands at the same time.

"Boom!" For a while, the entire banker's life arena was boiling, and Henson waved his arms violently and gritted his teeth!

"The goal is invalid! The referee said that Durant's whistle goal was invalid! This means that the Indiana Pacers won the final victory of the game by 2 points! ”

An ordinary regular-season victory is naturally unlikely to cause such a big sensation. But today's victory in this game cannot be described as "ordinary".

Because after this game, the Pacers' record became 67-8! This means that the Pacers only need to win five of the next seven weak opponents to tie that incredible 72-win record!

The next Pacers' opponents are not strong, and Henson can rest assured that he will boldly take a rotation! While taking turns to rest, and winning at the same time.

Stevens hugged Henson tightly the moment the result came out.

"You've done miracles, you've done miracles!" Stevens roared in Henson's ear, and when Henson proposed the idea of winning 72 while resting, Stevens thought Henson was too bold.

But now, the record is close at hand! To be able to touch that record as a member of the Pacers' coaching staff is simply it

It's wonderful!

Leonard's blood on the court, Henson and Stevens' enthusiastic hugs, the roar of fans in the stands and the lost faces of Westbrook and Durant

When it comes to this legendary season in the future, this game is always a topic that cannot be avoided. And those pictures have become the most classic moments of the alliance and have been preserved forever.

"I'm sorry, we've let the whole league down! You don't want to see us touch that sacred record, but by this time, we have almost achieved this incredible achievement. Facing the camera after the game, the Chinese coach replied to the reporter with a somewhat silly smile.

72 wins, it's already a certainty!