It wasn't until two hours before the start of the game that Henson hurried to the Banker's Life Arena.

After rushing back to Indianapolis from Salt Lake City early in the morning, it was already noon. Henson went home and looked at Ann and Emily. When you're done and back to the arena, it's almost time before the game starts.

Thankfully, Henson's coaching staff is a good team and they can keep the team running even when Henson is not around occasionally.

McMillan and Becky. The two have already made plans for this game, while Nash and Fraser have not let up their training with their players.

Besides, the Pacers players are very disciplined. Even if Henson is not there, everyone is very conscious

So Henson didn't have to worry about anything when he got on the pitch, the only thing he had to do was just start directing the game.

Of course, some media outlets don't understand Henson's behavior. After all, Henson's visit to Salt Lake City is completely secret from the outside world. He missed practice yesterday and the Pacers explained it as "personal reasons".

So, reporters don't know why Henson showed up at the arena so late. They speculate that the current Henson wants to be a hands-off shopkeeper. After all, there was so much he had to deal with.

At first, reporters also said that Henson's contemptuous attitude would cost the Pacers. But after the game, the sound disappeared completely.

Because of this game, the Pacers won so easily.

Against the Orlando Magic, who have yet to find the core of the team, the Pacers did a clean job. At halftime, he already led the Magic by 18 points. Among them, Victor. Oladipo is the most excited to play. After scoring 16 points in the half, he used his impact to punish the Magic for abandoning him back then.

In the second half, the Magic, who couldn't shake up, couldn't organize an effective counterattack. Henson didn't even leave the bench in the second half, leaning on Becky. With Harmon in command, the Pacers finished the game.

In the end, the score was also fixed at 69-98. Oladipo scored a season-high 28 points, and since he was put on the bench by Henson, his amalgamation with the Pacers has gone away.

The Orlando Magic's 69 points were the lowest scoring of the new season. The difference in strength between the two sides was faithfully reflected in the score.

After the match, Henson put the good performance of Oladipo and Becky. Harmon pushed it to the reporter, and he walked into the players' tunnel in a graceful manner.

No reporter went up to interview Henson, although the guy's dismissive and game-winning appearance was unpleasant to watch. But he just won. No matter how unhappy you are, you can only hold it by yourself.

Henson's pre-match questioning of Henson's attitude must have made him angry, and now they don't want to hit the gun.

So far, the Pacers have made it their second five-game winning streak of the season. Counting the loss to the 76ers, the Pacers' 10-1 start is undoubtedly the best start in the past three years!

Now, no one would dare to question Henson's coaching ability anymore. His return, the change to the walker is visible to the naked eye. With 10 wins and 1 loss, this is undoubtedly a result that only a top team can play.

For comparison, the Oklahoma City Thunder now have a 6-5 record. The Houston Rockets' record is 6-4. The San Antonio Spurs have a better record, but they are also only 8-3. Even the Golden State Warriors, who have Durant, have a record of only 8 wins and 2 losses at this stage.

The Pacers' 10-1 record overtook these resounding names and once again topped the league. And, again, with such contempt for Henson.

However, reporters are well aware that the excellent record at the beginning of the season does not mean that this team is really strong. There are several teams that start the season with a blockbuster and gradually decline as the season progresses.

Whether the Pacers are strong or not will be tested in the next game. Because in two days, the Pacers will play a real league top team!

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The previous teams such as the Bulls and Celtics can only be regarded as strong teams in the East, but they are not top teams. Henson's next opponent is more than qualified to be counted among the top teams.

Speaking ahead of the game, the team's leader also commented on the game: "I know I've been beaten by them three years in a row. But that's in the past, man. You can't compare the previous losses to the present, the situation is different anymore, and I will do my best to defeat them. ”

Facing the camera, LeBron sitting in the locker room. James replied with a resolute look in his eyes.

Just half an hour earlier, the Cleveland Cavaliers led by James had just crushed the oncoming Toronto Raptors at home. This also means that the Cavaliers' record has become 8-1.

In other words, James' team is the only team in the league other than the Pacers that has only lost one game so far.

What sparks do two teams with the fewest losses in the league collide with? In two days, James and Henson will give an answer.

The battle for the position of hegemon in the east has begun in advance!

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Playing the Orlando Magic, the core of the team for the past few years didn't know who it was, and to be honest, Henson really didn't have to bother. In the words of some media outlets: "Even with a dog on a leash in the dugout, the Pacers can beat the magic." ”

But against the Cleveland Cavaliers two days later, Henson was very concerned. This alliance is inherently unfair, so Henson's attitude towards different opponents is also very different.

Just how good the Cleveland Cavaliers are is evident from the fact that they humiliated the Warriors with the title of "runner-up with 73 wins" last season.

The Cavaliers' lineup is all about LeBron. James. Kelly. Irving's second point of possession, Kevin. Lefou: An inside line that can open up space. and, a group of experienced veteran shooters.

Of course, the scariest thing is LeBron. James himself. After so many years, James's competitive state has not declined at all, which shows how terrifying his physical fitness is.

In the past two days, Henson has spent significantly more time studying the video footage of the competition. It can be said that the Cleveland Cavaliers are the opponent who has made Henson the most popular so far this season.

Because Henson knows very well that whether he can defeat the Cavaliers also means whether the Pacers can reach the Finals. If you can't even pass the Cavaliers, don't talk about the O'Brien Cup.

While teams like the Celtics, Raptors, Knicks and Bulls have looked strong this season, Henson believes none of them can escape being ruled by LeBron. The only thing in the entire East that can compete with James is his own Pacers!

However, for the sake of his health, Henson always watches the video for a while and then goes to the training gym to relax, and does not work continuously for a long time.

But it was precisely this way of working that made Henson see a very interesting scene.

"That's it, you have to be bold and let the other person know that you are not easy to mess with. If you want to create space for your team-mates on the pitch, you have to be a threat yourself. Fitness isn't an excuse for not scoring, as long as you can take your chances, even if you're not that strong, you can hit the basket. What's more, your physical fitness is much better than I was back then. ”

Inside the training hall, the Pacers' player development consultant Steve Brown. Nash is coaching the 25-year-old rookie who has just entered the league and Henson's only draft pick this summer. Brogdon.

At this time, it was already seven o'clock in the evening. Most of the players have long since left, and the remaining players who are still training are almost time to rest. But Brogdon is the only one who still practices his pull-up jump shot after trying to break through again and again under Nash's guidance.

Nash originally said he was working part-time as a player development consultant, but he actually spent most of the time with the Pacers. After all, things are not cumbersome on the national team's side. It's only when the international break is around the corner that Nash's work on the other side will be a little busier.

See Henson standing on the sidelines watching, Steve. Nash smiled and nodded at the Chinese manager. At the beginning, Henson, who had been away from the court for two years, said that his goal was to win the championship, and Nash was a little unconvinced.

However, the current results and form of the Pacers have given Nash hope of winning a championship ring. And the better the Pacers, the more willing Nash is to go with the team and the more motivated he is to work. Now, his relationship with the walker has entered this virtuous circle.

"Malcolm, you keep practicing. Trust me, all this sweat you shed will not be in vain. Nash replied and leaned over to Henson.

"Good work, Steve. How's the lad? Henson smiled and patted Nash on the back, no wonder Brogdon has been getting better and better in these games.

It turned out that there was Nash who stayed behind to "open a small stove" for him.

Brogdon is undoubtedly lucky, after all, how many players in the world crave one-on-one coaching from Nash but haven't had the opportunity yet.

However, it is not difficult to see from the level of effort of Brogdon that he also cherishes such an opportunity.

'He's great Henson, his ball control, his vision, his versatility...... If it weren't for the fact that he was already 25 years old, he would never have made it to the second round! How so? He may not be a surprise in the game, but with him on the pitch, the team is always more comfortable. ”

"Looks like you like him, Steve." Looking at Brogdon, who was still sweating, Henson smiled with satisfaction.

Indeed, I must admit it. But he's also the kind of player who won't let you down. Henson, next game to play Cavaliers...... Maybe you can let this kid try. I think in our system, the role he plays should be the kind of player who can do the menial work around the core well. For example, hitting those damn open spots, receiving the ball to make the team's transmission smoother, seizing the opportunity to play a fast break when the opponent hits an iron or makes a mistake, and defending the opponent's top scorer......"

"Hmm...... When you say that, it reminds me of Iguodala of the Golden State Warriors. ”

Hearing Henson say this, Nash's eyes suddenly lit up and clapped his hands, "That's right, Iguodala!" Brogdon's role on our team is like the Warriors' Iguodala! In the case of both speed and strength, height does not suffer, and can do a good defense. Oh my God, the more I talk about it, the more Iguodala looks! ”

"Don't underestimate Iguodala, he's the MVP of the Finals......" Henson thought for a moment, playing the Cavaliers in the next game. Maybe it's time to show off the Pacers' bench depth.

Henson's team is always Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.