The Atlanta Eagles are more powerful than Henson thought, not only are their morale high, but their players are really in excellent shape. Henson must admit that this is the Atlanta Eagles' biggest pressure this season.

During the timeout, Henson mainly told everyone not to pack easily, to change guards quickly, and to try to put pressure on the ball. He knew that the Eagles wanted to grind themselves to death with team offense, so he tried to keep their team offense from working.

On the offensive end, Henson just needs his players to be cautious.

"Don't make mistakes, don't give the other party a chance to counterattack! Unless the 24-second time is about to end, it will give me a chance to make a move! ”

With two minor changes, the game resumed. In the first round after the Pacers returned, Paul George used his height advantage to draw a foul on Dundee Jones.

It was a very beautiful ball-handling breakaway, and Dundee Jones couldn't keep up with George's pace and pace. But even so, the defensive stalwart is still inseparable from George's side. George forced his way to the basket under the opponent's tough confrontation, but it was unsuccessful, and the pressure given to George by Dundee Jones made it impossible for him to stretch his body in the air.

But thanks to his height of 2.06 meters and slender arms, George was not blocked, but won two free throws.

"Jones fouled, and he would rather foul than let a Pacers player score an easy goal. Perhaps, that's the attitude of the Eagles today. Pacers want to score easily? There are no doors! ”

Indeed, Dundee Jones's attitude is the attitude of the Eagles today. So, even though George got two free throws, Henson couldn't laugh either. This kind of unfluent attack is not what he wants.

With two free throws and two hits, George didn't waste the opportunity to make two free throws. Henson clapped his hands vigorously the moment the Pacers began to retreat, "Focus, focus!" ”

Hearing Henson clapping his hands and shouting in his ear, Livingston felt a little excited. He couldn't help but shake his legs, he couldn't wait, he couldn't wait!

Henson's shouting proved to have an effect, and the Pacers players resolutely executed a tight man-to-man defense. Don't forget, almost all of the Pacers pull out, and they are single-defense giants.

As a result, Jeff Teague's breakthrough didn't attract the bag. Without the suction clip, the imaginary gap would not have appeared. The gap didn't show up, and Teague's only option was to go head-to-head for a layup!

However, in front of Chris Paul, it is so easy to score anywhere.

Just as Jeff Tig was jumping, Paul stealthily grabbed his jersey and kept him from getting up. Then, raise an arm high and use your strong body to cross between Teague and the basket.

Under the dual effect of Paul's small movements and strong body, Teague's layup hit the neck of the basket. A successful defense, the basic qualities of the defending champions are still there, and it is impossible for the Eagles to score again and again.

But at the moment when Teague hit the basket, all the Hawks players returned to their own half of the court as if they were practicing the switchback run!

No marking, no interference, no one grabbing rebounds or trying to cut steals. Quick retreat, this is the most decisive rapid retreat Henson has ever seen. Almost as soon as Teague hit the basket, everyone on the Hawks was already in their own half.

"Old Drew knows you well, and you're like old friends." Vogel shook his head, there was no quick counterattack, and with the state of the Eagles today, it would be difficult to pull away the score.

Instead of answering Vogel, Henson pressed his hands down on the players. Stabilize the rhythm, grind slowly, and there are also ways to win slowly.

In this way, the two sides fell into an endless positional attack and defense. It's not easy for either side to score, but it's not easy to keep the opponent out of it either.

Josh Smith was full of impact today, and he didn't waste a chance with a floating shot on the outside, but used his physical advantage to dig in again and again.

The Pacers' side also blossomed more under Paul's organization, but because they couldn't play a quick counterattack, the point difference couldn't be pulled away.

Livingston had been looking forward to the rotation time of the first quarter. But unfortunately, the Chinese head did not call his name. The only thing Livingston can do is keep waiting!

In the first quarter of the game, Stephenson's uncalm made the Eagles' substitute white shooter Korver play a 3+1.

With this 3+1 score, the Eagles closed the four-point gap. The first quarter ended with a 26-26 tie. Both teams had good shooting percentages and a good number of assists. It can be said that both sides have played the team attack to the fullest.

And after the start of the second quarter, the Hawks' bench players were still crazy. Shervin Mark first took advantage of the Pacers' defensive laxity to score the first point of the second quarter, and then Stephenson's somewhat too direct break was taken away by the strong Shervin Mack.

Shervin Mark, a guard who is also Stevens' protégé, also played for the Butler University Bulldogs. The player is physically strong, tough defensively, decisive and accurate. And on the offensive end, there are no obvious shortcomings.

It couldn't have been more fitting for such a player to defend Stephenson. Defending Stephenson, the two most important points are to withstand the impact and then disrupt his dribbling rhythm.

Stephenson always had a background in street ball, with more than fancy dribbling, but not enough caution. And Shervin Mark has a lot to do with this kind of player!

Stephenson misses, and Shervin Mark himself holds the ball and pushes quickly. Mark's absolute speed is not fast, and the league's No. 1 position is only mediocre. But he's smart, and he's strong enough.

Seeing Stephenson chasing after him from behind, Mark did not dodge, but took the initiative to push back. His big ass is so topped, but it gives him space for layups.

Mark carried Stephenson to the basket, but Stephenson, who was already hot, grabbed Mark.

"Hey." Henson covered his face, and sure enough, the referee's whistle immediately rang out throughout the audience. Whether Stephenson's guy is good or not depends entirely on whether he brings his brains on the court today.

"It was a very unnecessary foul, and maybe Stephenson was holding his breath because he was tackled by Mark. But there is no doubt that his actions will only harm the interests of the team. Bill Wharton shook his head, and that was Henson Joe. If it were any other manager, a player like Stephenson would not have been able to get such a consistent playing opportunity.

Taking advantage of this dead ball, Henson replaced the hot-headed Stephenson and brought Paul back up. Seeing this, Drew also immediately replaced Mark and replaced Jeff Teague.

"Old fox!" Henson scolded, it wasn't the first time this had happened. Larry Drew, who has been following Henson today, has been making substitutions! Henson doesn't change him, he doesn't change, and once Henson changes, he will definitely change!

Drew is well aware that Henson has made the minutes of the starters and substitutes very even in recent games. Therefore, as long as he follows Henson's substitution, the Eagles' rotation will not be seriously unbalanced. When needed, replace the person who can best restrain the opposing player, and the old Drew's preparation for this game is not only perfect, but very superb!

As soon as Paul George came on the court, Drew went on to Dundee Jones to solidify the defense. As soon as Jimmy Butler came on the court, Drew went to Korver to hit a three-pointer. And as soon as Stephenson is on the court, Drew Sr. will bring Mark up. Yi Jianlian played, and Drew went to Toliver. Leonard topped the No. 4 position, and Drew went up to Maxcote, who is 2.03 meters tall

Targeted substitutions, this is Drew's plan to win today! He can't completely contain the defending champions, so let's break them down as much as possible starting with the individual!

With Henson's egalitarianism and the loss of two key players, Drew really worked with this approach.

In this way, the two sides almost replicated the first quarter of the game. The two teams played back and forth, restraining each other, and it was not lively. But in the end, no one could pull the score away.

At 58-55, the Pacers finished halftime with a three-point lead over the Hawks. And the three-point advantage, with a full half of the game remaining, is almost negligible.

"The Pacers are not invincible, and we will fight to the death!" In the sideline interview at the end of the half, Larry Drew was in high spirits. In front of Henson, he hadn't looked up for too long.

Henson did not speak to reporters and went straight back to the dressing room as soon as the game was over. Old Drew was clever in his strategy, but he overlooked one point. In the first half of the game, Henson deliberately left a card and did not play it