Jeremy Lin sat on the sidelines, watching Howard provoke Henson after the dunk. Although Howard scored a beautiful goal just now, Jeremy Lin couldn't be happy at all.

After all, when there was an Asian player on the team, Howard said something like that, which made Jeremy Lin feel extremely disrespectful.

But so what? Jeremy Lin is used to it. Since he entered the league, he has never been taken seriously. Even if he once played a "Lin crazy" performance during the Knicks period, his status in the league is still not high.

Lin clenched his fists, and for the first time, he hoped that his teammates would be contained by the other party. Howard's big mouth has offended too many people, and now even the mild-tempered Jeremy Lin can't stand it.

And Henson will soon fulfill Jeremy Lin's "wish".

The Pacers' first offense, Henson's strategy was very obvious, which was to let Horfford come out to play and avoid letting him fight with "Warcraft" on the inside.

So this time Horford didn't step into the box at all, and immediately retreated outside the three-point line after giving George a no-ball cover.

Paul also immediately sent the ball to Horford, and Henson's tactical arrangement was very clear.

Once in the playoffs between the Pacers and the Magic, Howard tried the power of the Dominican center's three-point shot. So this time, "Warcraft" did not hesitate and directly left the restricted area and pounced on Horford.

However, at the moment when the "Warcraft" was sealed, Horford suddenly raised the basketball and sent it from the top of the "Warcraft" head. At this time, George just cut in to get rid of James. Harden's defense was a breeze for him!

There is no "Warcraft" on the inside, and the Rockets' power forward Terrence . Jones is not a rim protector. The moment George received a pass from Horford, the Rockets' defense had literally collapsed.

Sure enough, George took a step after receiving the ball, and then jumped directly at Jones. In Jones' block, George folded in the air to avoid the block and scored easily with a pull-up layup.

The Rockets' defense looked vulnerable, and Henson's tactics made "Warcraft" clear. Don't forget, Horford is not only a three-point shooter, he's also a good strategist. This kind of thing of assisting inside players to score in the high post is Horford's forte.

In Henson's view, Howard is now a senior blue-collar worker. He'll show that idiot what an all-around center is!

On the next offense, Howard was still actively on the inside and didn't cover Harden. Harden pouted, a little unhappy, but passed the ball in anyway.

However, the moment Howard received the basketball, the Pacers' bag also arrived!

Horford and David. West's two old buddies have a tacit understanding, and the timing of the package is just right. Neither gave "Warcraft" a chance to pass the ball, nor did he let his back turn succeed.

"Coach Henson went straight to the pack in the second round, and it looks like he really doesn't plan to give Howard a chance to perform!"

Jeff. Van Gundy shook his head, he could already imagine how miserable Howard would be today.

Under the Pacers' two interior lines, Howard forced a turn and threw a shot. However, the feel of "Warcraft" is obviously not the material for playing throwing, and the basketball slammed into the basket and failed to hit.

Terrance. Jones also wanted to take the opportunity to steal a rebound. West suddenly made a sideways block and stuck the position, leaving Jones, a second-year rookie, helpless.

In terms of experience, West is 10,000 light-years ahead of Jones.

"Damn it!" Howard cursed secretly, the attack just now was obviously so easy, why did it become so difficult after only one round?

In fact, the reason why the attack "Warcraft" just now was easy was because Henson was not sure who would be the first to attack Howard or Harden.

Howard and Harden are actually very limited in their cooperation, and the two superstars usually play on their own balls on the court, and there is not much connection between the two. Howard doesn't like to play pick-and-roll, and that problem was exposed with the Lakers last season. And once he sits inside and plays, Harden's breakthrough will lose its power again.

As for McHale, the coach, it seems that he doesn't have the ability to develop a system for Howard and Harden.

So don't look at the Rockets as a "dual-core" lineup, but in fact, it's just two stars taking turns to play singles. Whoever strikes first will focus on who to focus defensively.

Therefore, seeing that Howard was so excited in the first round, Henson was relieved to start implementing his exclusive plan for Howard. As a result, Howard's offense in the second round became quite sluggish.

Howard thought that he was able to play for the first time because of his outstanding ability, but he didn't know that it was just because Henson let him in.

Horford then helped George get an off-ball cover again and then pulled it outside the three-point line. "Warcraft" hesitated this time, he didn't know whether he should pounce on Horford or watch out for George who cut in.

After weighing the rights and disadvantages, "Warcraft" chooses to be wary of George. After all, George is the Pacers' top scorer right now, and if he is allowed to open it, it is quite dangerous.

In this way, Horford got space to shoot because "Warcraft" let him go a few steps. So, this all-round center didn't hesitate, and after receiving Paul's pass, he shot directly!

"Warcraft" was dumbfounded, how could this guy be so decisive? When he pounced, he passed the ball decisively, and when he didn't pounce, he shot decisively.

Where did "Warcraft" know, he had already been arranged clearly. In Henson's view, it is not difficult to arrange a center with a relatively single function like Howard!

"Brush!"

The sound of the Nets tumbling brought "Warcraft" back to its senses, but it was too late. When he looked up at the big screen at the scene, he found that the score had become 5-2. The Rockets' lead didn't last two minutes before it was ruthlessly taken away by the defending champions.

"Damn, keep passing me, James!" Howard gritted his teeth and yelled as he passed by Harden.

He will be a tooth for a tooth and an eye for an eye. Don't think that sending a center who is floating on the outside to shoot will stop me! I used to be the man who led the team to the finals alone and ruined the 23vs24 situation with my own hands!

Yes, this No. 12 center still seems to be indulging in his former glory.

In this way, this attack of the Rockets has a very dramatic scene. Howard asked for the ball inside, but Harden didn't pay attention to it, but used a three-threat move to shake George and break straight away!

However, due to Howard's interior line, the Pacers' restricted area was overcrowded, and there was no condition and space to break through the offense.

It can be seen that Harden wants to come in and find a foul, but Horford and George are not fooled, and they have a good set of "touching porcelain" against Harden.

Harden's forced layup to make a foul didn't touch anyone on the Pacers, but instead collided with teammate Howard!

This embarrassing scene made McHale cover his forehead. Two players from the same team, and two leading stars, collided on the offensive end, which was a shameful mistake! Do you see that Kobe Bryant and Gasol have worked together for so many years, have there ever been such low-level mistakes?

There was a sudden silence in the Toyota Center, and everyone was embarrassed by Harden and Howard.

"James. What is Harden doing? Is he looking for a foul on Howard? "Reggie. Naturally, Miller won't let go of this opportunity to tease Howard and Harden.

In this way, the defending champions won the first attack again. And this time, the Pacers' offense has changed its routine. This time it was Paul who called Horford to cover and then broke through with the ball himself. His move appealed to Howard's defense, and Howard always had a feeling of pushing too the defensive end today.

Seeing that he had attracted the stunned "monster", Paul naturally passed the ball back and handed it to Horford at the top of the arc outside the three-point line.

Seeing this, the "Warcraft" pounced. He can guarantee that he will definitely be able to interfere with Horford's shooting this time! At the same time, "Warcraft" was still secretly laughing in his heart.

A center who can only hide outside and shoot threes is as ridiculous as Henson, who can only hide behind the player!

However, when the "Warcraft" jumped high and prepared to seal it. Horford took the ball back, and then "Warcraft" realized that Horford's feet were not off the ground at all!

It's a shooting feint!

Fly "Warcraft", Horford breaks through! He's so fast that he doesn't look like a center forward at all! By the time the Rockets players reacted, Horford had already completed the flying dunk!

This buckle is no weaker than the one at the beginning of "Warcraft". Horford, who scored the goal, spread his hand at the "monster", saying that he did not encounter defensive pressure at all.

Howard's head was bruised, and his blood pressure soared with anger. And this angry emotion will make Howard even more uncalm in the following games.

Henson kept his players calm but tried to make the opposing players irritable.

7-2, McHale called a timeout. Henson believes that the coach, who has a normal relationship with the players, will definitely make Howard suspend his stupid behavior and let James instead. Harden to be the main attacker.

But this will make "Warcraft" even more irritable!

Henson shook his hand and picked up the tactical board. Henson prefers a more functional center like Horford to "Warcraft". Facts have also proved that Horford is no worse than "Warcraft" in terms of practicality.

After all, a player like Howard is too easy to be confined to death. No, the game was only played for less than five minutes, and Howard was already thoroughly arranged by Henson.

Let Henson's eyes open to watch his great performance? No, Henson will keep his eyes open and watch how Howard played Team Rocket to death today!

With this kind of intelligence, don't come and fight with me.