285: Plans in half a year
In the final three minutes of the fourth quarter, the atmosphere in the Oakland Centre was not as lively as it had been at the beginning of the game.
At this time, although the stands of the arena were still crowded, few Warriors fans were still interested in cheering. The camera on the scene even pointed at the Pacers' bench from time to time, of course, not to film the Pacers players, but to shoot the stunning Angeli behind the bench......
Angeli wore a corn-yellow Pacers jersey today, with her hair falling vertically. Of course, with her plump figure, even if she just wears an ordinary jersey, it is enough to attract attention...... But as soon as I saw Henson, who was talking and laughing on the bench. Joe, I don't know how many Anjiali's male fans shed unwilling tears.
In any case, at least one thing can be said - the attention of most fans and commentators is no longer on the game.
There is only one situation that can make a basketball game suddenly unattractive, and that is when the game loses suspense.
With three minutes to play, the Warriors trailed by 15 points. In modern basketball, it's not impossible to score 15 points in three minutes. But judging by the Warriors' performance in the fourth quarter, if they could have done it, they would have equalized the score a long time ago.
"In the first three quarters of the game, both sides played back and forth. But since the elevator door tactics were cracked, the Warriors have not been able to bounce back. "Jeff. Van Gundy rubbed his heavy eyelids, and the first three quarters and the fourth quarter of the game seemed to be split in two.
"Mark. Coach Jackson relied a little too heavily on his elevator door tactics today, but once this complex tactic didn't get out, the Warriors' offense would come to a standstill. However, to be able to cause such a big problem for the defending champions, the strength of the Warriors is indeed impressive. "As soon as Webb finished speaking, Mark . Jackson called a timeout.
It is clear to all that garbage time has come.
"Well done, well done...... Henson high-fived the players off the pitch, but the expression on his face was not as happy as when he usually won.
It wasn't that Henson wasn't happy with his team's performance, on the contrary, he was delighted with the perseverance and efficiency of his players.
The reason why he looks serious is because the Warriors' performance is so good, so good that Henson expected!
A team that finished outside the top 10 in the West last season could have narrowly missed a summer in the gutter. The Warriors' rise is so fast that Henson can't help but be a little worried.
"They will be a very formidable opponent in the future." The game restarted, and Henson also sat back on the bench, continuing the unfinished topic with his two assistant coaches.
"I don't think so, they're a little too reliant on three-point shots." Vogel admits that the Warriors are playing well, but is not bullish on this team's ceiling.
"Times have changed, Frank. Have you forgotten? In my first year at the helm, we won games with quick counter-attacks and accurate three-point shots. It was only later that Paul and West were brought in, and we played a little more traditionally. In this era where three-point shooting is becoming more and more accurate, and the number of three-point shots is increasing. Relying on three-pointers to win is no longer a fantasy. I even think that this could turn into a trend. As he spoke, Henson looked up at the large electronic screen.
Even though the Pacers have done an excellent job of defending today, the Warriors are shooting a whopping 45% of their total three-point shooting! And this is not an exception, as the Warriors have averaged 42.3 percent from three-point range so far this season. It's only after you've played against them that you know how good the Warriors are.
"It's like back in the day, every team would stock up on big guys to defend themselves against super centers. If the Warriors continue to develop like this, there is a good chance that every team will be crazy about piling up shooters to carve ground beyond the three-point line. Stevens agrees with Henson that the era of fast-paced and high-three-point shooting is getting closer.
"Don't worry about it, even if that's the case, the Warriors aren't our direct competitors." Vogel waved his hand disappreciatively.
Henson smiled and didn't speak. The Warriors are certainly not direct competitors to the Pacers, but what if they can one day make it to the Finals?
The Warriors reach the Finals...... Henson believes that such a thing is possible. This is only the first year that the Warriors have established a core style of play, and God knows what they will become after another year or two.
The loud electronic beep of "beep ~~~~~" brought Henson's thoughts back to the Oakland Coliseum, and the game ended as the Warriors players walked off the court with their heads bowed.
The Pacers won, beating the Warriors by 12 points. It looks like it's another easy victory.
But Henson was well aware that the scoreline did not faithfully reflect the course of the game. Only Henson can understand how dangerous the game is.
At the end of the match, Henson's XP accumulator accumulated 100 XP points. It can be seen that the warrior is not a cat or dog that can be defeated casually. Because if the opponent's quality is not high, the experience accumulator cannot be so "generous".
"You almost knocked me out today, Coach." With Mark. When Jackson shook hands, Henson also rarely praised his opponent.
"There is no difference between a handicap and a lot, Coach Henson. Congratulations, you guys played beautifully. "Mark. Jackson's face was not good-looking, after all, he had studied the Pacers for so long, and in the end he still couldn't win the game, which made him feel a little lost.
Mark. Jackson doesn't know what a solid foundation he has laid for this Golden State Warriors!
Looking at Jackson's departing figure, Henson shook his head. He deserves a win, but the Pacers can't get him.
Competitive sports, it's really so cruel......
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At the post-game press conference, reporters were very surprised not to find the Pacers coach. Instead, assistant coach Frank Brown was in attendance. Vogel.
"Coach Henson is not feeling well, so I'll go back to the hotel first." This is Vogel's reply to the reporters.
In reality, however, the BA schedule is so heavy that the two couples have to hurry up and enjoy their few alone moments.
"IMG Modeling Agency? Did they send you an invitation? Henson looked at the invitation in Anjiali's hand with delight, although Henson didn't know much about the fashion industry, he had heard of IMG's big name.
It's not an exaggeration to say that IMG is the number one model manager company in the fashion industry. Taking basketball as an analogy, Angela is equivalent to joining the Los Angeles Lakers, who have a big market and a rich heritage. And this "Laker" has not fallen.
"Hey, hey, surprise! After graduating, I can go there and sign an apprenticeship contract. If I can successfully pass the training, I will be able to start my modeling career in earnest! But until then......"
"What's wrong?"
"It's going to be very busy after becoming an official model at IMG, so I wanted to ...... Marry first, then ......"
"Bang dang!" The coffee cup in Henson's hand trembled, and his hands trembled.
"Henson!?"
"Uh, I'm sorry...... Marriage, didn't I discuss this when I was in Paris in the summer? We'll think about it when we get another championship. I don't know why, Henson was nervous at the mention of the word marriage.
Although Henson is now 33 years old, he is mentally younger. Facing the game, Henson can face it calmly. But in the face of such a major life event, it is normal for Henson to be nervous.
"You have to think about it in advance, you can't wait until after the game in June to rush to prepare. What I want most now is not modeling, but ...... A home of their own and a man to rely on. Angeli said, snuggling into Henson's arms.
This little girl, who has lacked her father's care since she was a child, has no plans to "get married after having enough". As a rich girl, there is nothing she hasn't played. The whole world has almost been run by her.
So, although she is still young, what Angeli longs for is a stable family and a job.
Looking at the gentle girl snuggled in his arms, Henson gently stroked her head. It's too "vicious", this Nima is an emotional offensive!
"Shall we ...... Let's start planning for a year and a half. ”
In December, the temperature had begun to drop, and the cool breeze blowing from the riverbank made Henson hug Angeli tightly.
The night view of the Golden Gate Bridge is really pleasant......