The Pacers' home defeat of the Grizzlies showed the difference between the league's top defensive teams and the league's top teams, although the two teams are only one "defense" away, but when the team needs to score at critical moments, the Grizzlies can only stare dryly, while the defending champion plays with ease.

The difference between the top team and the rest of the team may sometimes really be reflected in the few rounds that can kill the game.

'They had great key offense and my players were very good, but we lost a few rounds. In an interview with reporters after the game, Hollins also shook his head helplessly.

8 points, 4 rounds. The Grizzlies lost, that is, lost in those four rounds. But sometimes, these 4 rounds are something you can't chase back.

So far, the Pacers have managed to win 17 in a row, and with one of the most likely "Pacers killers" falling in January, it's hard to imagine how many wins the defending champions will have.

"Why stop? Is it bad to win all the time? Faced with this question, Henson answered lightly.

Other teams may be under pressure and suffering from a long streak of wins. But for the Pacers, from the coach to the players, it's just about enjoying the win.

The more you win, the more they enjoy!

17 wins in a row, which is not a small number. The last time a team achieved a miracle of 17 consecutive wins was in the 07-08 season.

Of course, Chinese fans are very familiar with this matter. That team that has won 17 in a row is none other than the Houston Rockets. Eventually, their winning streak was extended to 22 matches.

God knows if the Pacers will break the 22 number.

Whether it can break the 22 wins, Henson does not know. But two days later, on Jan. 23, he broke the Pacers' longest winning streak in franchise history.

"The game is over, and the Portland Trail Blazers simply can't stand up to the Pacers who are firing on fire! Al. Horford and Chris. Paul has completely destroyed the 'City of Tears'! "On the commentary podium in the Rose Garden, Bill. Wharton watched the score on the big screen in despair.

100 to 80, a 20-point gap, the Trail Blazers lost shamelessly at home!

Horford showed off his genius on J.J. Hickson's head, scoring 27 points on 12-of-17 shooting from the field and shooting 70.6 percent. Of course, such statistics are indispensable for Paul's wonderful passes again and again, 20 points and 13 assists, Paul taught Lillard, a first-year talent, a lesson.

But today, the numbers people care about most are not Horford's efficiency or Paul's double-doubles, but the Pacers' 18-game winning streak!

"In the eyes of most Chicago Bulls fans, the Bulls in the '95-96 season were the perfect team! Not only did Jordan help the team to a 72-game regular-season record, but the 18-game winning streak was even more exciting. And such a result depends not only on the ability of the flyer Jordan personally, but also on the unique way of the flyer himself. Jordan was always making fun of people, and his goal was to make other teammates like him on the court and be able to train at the highest level. It's this way of pushing his teammates to improve in a way that keeps everyone's attention on the training pitch and not distracted by the internal conflicts within the team. "At the end of the game, Bill. Wharton suddenly talked about the 72-win Bulls that year, but everyone knew that it was all just foreshadowing.

"But today, we see Henson. Coach Joe used another method to make another team with an 18-game winning streak born! For the Pacers, this is undoubtedly their proudest season. They have almost become the object of the whole league's talk about the tiger's discoloration, and the tacit understanding of cooperation and the balance of offense and defense have made all opponents feel a headache. ”

Well, Michael. Jordan and the 72-win Bulls have already begun to be compared to the Pacers!

After this game, Bill. Wharton has come under fire from all sides, with most believing that Wharton has blown the Pacers and Henson a little "too far."

In most people's eyes, 72 wins over the Bulls and Michael. Jordan, is sacrosanct, and there is no team in this world that can compare to that red bull.

Regarding the doubts from all sides, the old man Wharton is not in a hurry, after all, what scene has people never seen?

"You all have eyes, so don't use your mouth, just look with your eyes." The old man faced the doubts lightly, and Henson and the Pacers really didn't disgrace Wharton.

On Jan. 26, in Salt Lake City, the Utah Jazz nearly knocked the Pacers off their horses. But in the end, it's just "near".

The biggest variable of the game came when Stevens was in college. Hayward. Hayward, who came off the bench, made a comeback to the Jazz with a six-point performance as soon as he came on the court, and after that, Hayward would definitely make a difference as long as he played, upsetting Henson.

Stevens shrugged, "I said a long time ago, Gordon is a genius. ”

Henson admits that Hayward is a genius, as he first saw Hayward at Butler University using the data analytics module. But Hayward's talent has not yet reached the point of "going against the sky".

The game was stumbling to the end, and just when everyone thought Hayward was going to tip the Pacers in the gutter and end their winning streak, Chris Bush. Paul and Paul. George used two clever key offenses to give the Pacers a four-point deficit to win the hard-fought battle in Salt Lake City.

How do you say that? The difference between a top team and an average team is sometimes just a few rounds. But those few rounds are enough to tell the winner! Henson's pivotal set-up, combined with strong execution from Paul and George, earned them a typical "Pacers" victory.

"In the past, when we talked about 19 consecutive wins, we would think of the Celtic Big Three that swept the league in 2008, and we would think of the unbeatable 'OK' combination in the millennium! And today, in addition to the two giants of yellow and green, we will also think of the Indiana Pacers! Admit it, they're making history! After the game, ESPN's top commentator exclaimed from the commentary booth at the Energy Solutions Arena.

"Coach Henson, do you think you can break the Rockets' 22-game winning streak!?" After the game, numerous reporters gathered around Henson, but all of them asked the same questions.

It's no secret that the Rockets' 22-game winning streak is the second-longest in NBA history. But because the 33-game winning streak of the Chamberlain and West era is so far away, it is almost impossible to surpass it in modern basketball. So strictly speaking, the Rockets' 22-game winning streak is the first winning streak of a modern team!

"We don't think about breaking records, we just want to win and that's it." Henson smiled charmingly, making his words of nonsense seem to be full of charm.

With 19 straight wins and 41 wins and 3 losses, the Indiana Pacers couldn't seem to find their brakes, so they simply surged all the way to their destination.

And there is no doubt that this terrible wave of 19 consecutive wins has skyrocketed the commercial value of the Pacers, as well as the value and status of the players. However, Henson couldn't have imagined that this wave of 19 consecutive wins also brought him a windfall......

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After the victory over the Jazz in Salt Lake City, the Pacers did not return to Indianapolis, but returned to their hotel to rest. Early the next morning, they will fly straight to the Denver Plateau, where they will start training directly in preparation for the next day away game against the Nuggets. A return to Indianapolis would only add to the players' fatigue in a senseless manner.

So after the game, everyone went back to the hotel room early. Since the players were very tired after the game, everyone went back to their rooms obediently, and no one ran out to make waves, which made Henson worry a lot.

Henson and Angeli sat on their beds after talking on the phone and swiped sports news, and without exception, the Pacers swiped the screen again.

The whole world is talking about the Pacers' winning streak and talking about the Pacers' players. Of course, there is also the discussion of Henson himself.

Henson smiled, he never imagined that he would one day become a star in the NBA. Henson was frantically looking at a picture of himself directing a game on the sidelines on his phone, but a call from Bird interrupted the rather rewarding moment.

"Damn, what time is it?" Henson, though upset, answered Bird's phone anyway.

The reason is simple, Bird only talks to himself on the phone when he is on the road.

"Say, why do you need me as a full-time nanny?" Henson didn't beat around the bush either, and after answering the phone, he went straight to the point.

"Well, yes, there was a guy who asked to meet with you, and he knew you didn't have a manager, so he asked the club beforehand." Bird didn't say anything flattering like "congratulations on winning 19 in a row", but said things directly.

Perhaps, this is one of the reasons why Bird and Henson get along so well.

"Who? You know, Bird, I don't take interviews lightly. ”

"No, it's not an interview. It's George. Armani, he wants you to take a moment to have a meal with him and talk about making you the face of the Armani suit. ”

Listening to Henson's side for a long time, Bird smiled proudly. Presumably, Henson must have been stunned by now. That stinky boy always looks like he can control everything. This time, surprise your own fucking too!

"Me? Spokesman? It was a long time, long enough for Bird to think that the phone had been hung up, and Henson finally held back these two words.

Now, it's really on fire.