Antetokounmpo scored 42 points and the Pacers scored 8 points to crush the Spurs and successfully avoid a losing streak.

This game was almost perfect for the Pacers. In addition to winning and avoiding consecutive defeats, it also plugged the mouths of journalists by the way.

After the game, the voices questioning Henson and Antetokounmpo died down overnight.

Antetokounmpo's performance is enough to prove whether he is worth 100 million or not.

After the game, Antetokounmpo and Henson's speeches broke the rumors that Henson took the initiative to lower the price.

"I love playing under Coach Henson and he always makes the right decisions. If it weren't for him, I wouldn't be where I am today. Antetokounmpo replied with a smile in response to a reporter's question.

"Janis is a good guy and I was very touched by his willingness to take a pay cut. In Indianapolis, it's all about business. Henson's answer also convinced the reporters.

If Antetokounmpo's salary cut of 6 million was really Henson's suppression, how could the two get along so happily?

Of course, just Henson and Antetokounmpo's unilateral boasting is certainly not convincing. So, in an interview after the game, Popovich also came to record a "god assist".

"Antetokounmpo is undoubtedly a good player, and he can definitely be a top 10 star in the league. Coach Henson has a knack for coaching young people and I believe in his ability and the players. ”

Popovich was very face-saving and broke down Henson and Antetokounmpo together.

Well, now, the reporters are completely speechless. Even the opponent was convinced, what else do the reporters have to say?

So after the game, the reporters were silent. The Pacers' ability to break the gossip with concrete actions is so strong that journalists despair.

After this match, as Henson expected, Antetokounmpo turned on his "superstar mode".

In the four games leading up to the All-Star break, Antetokounmpo played well.

On Feb. 13 and Feb. 14, the Pacers played back-to-back games against the Wizards and Bucks.

Antetokounmpo scored 38 and 35 points in two games, including a triple-double of 35 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists against the Bucks.

Back then, Antetokounmpo was acquired by Henson with the Bucks' 15th draft pick. So watching this "monster" wreak havoc in Milwaukee, wearing a Pacers jersey, Bucks fans are all in a state of panic.

After a day of rest, the Pacers had another back-to-back round on the 15th and 16th. The opponents are the Grizzlies and the hapless Wizards.

After running into the Pacers in a week, the Wizards probably want to scold their mother at the schedule.

Although the Grizzlies are known for their defense, they are not known for their defense. As Allen and Randolph get older, the Grizzlies' defense is actually not as good as it was back then.

In the past, Henson and the Grizzlies had to fight each other for a while. But right now, the Pacers are going to win against the Grizzlies.

Antetokounmpo had 28 points and 15 rebounds, in addition to contributing four blocks. Once again, this amazing Greek showed his talent to the fullest.

Now, what Antetokounmpo thinks about every day is how to make his $100 million and him right.

And the last game before the start of the All-Star break, the former champion Lang John. "The Indiana Pacers are the last opponents we want to meet this season," Wall said. ”

In this game, not only Antetokounmpo, but almost everyone on the Pacers had a good time.

Antetokounmpo had 23 points, George 22, Paul 18, Oladipo 20, and Brogdon and Bogdanovic also had 15 points each.

As the game approached halftime, the Wizards all but gave up resistance. Scott. Brooke just sat on the bench in the second half of the game, and even the assistant coach called him a timeout. This guy is probably so abused that he has started to think about life.

So far, the Pacers have managed to get 50 wins before the start of the All-Star break!

With 50 wins and 6 losses, Henson spent most of the season proving that he still has the ability to revive the Pacers.

With a 50-win record, the Pacers entered the All-Star Weekend break. But just before All-Star Weekend began, Henson received a very interesting phone call.

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The NBA All-Star Weekend is approaching, which also means that the peak of the NBA's mid-term trade season has officially arrived.

With most of the season going on, teams are aware of their shortcomings and vulnerabilities, while also clarifying their goals for the season.

Those teams who had blind confidence before the start of the season are likely to suddenly realise the fact that they can only play bad this season. As a result, they will give out their veterans to make room and reduce the strength of the team at will.

Orlando Magic, for example, are actively peddling Ibaka at this time. The Toronto Raptors, who continue to supplement the No. 4 position, have recently had a lot of scandals with Ibaka.

Of course, there are also many strong teams that have begun to recruit everywhere in order to make up for their shortcomings and prepare for the postseason.

But none of this has anything to do with Henson. Because as early as the end of December, Henson was thinking about reinforcements. By the beginning of January, Henson had already brought Siakam to Indianapolis.

In other words, Henson has already strengthened the squad before the reinforcement peak arrives.

But Henson doesn't take the initiative to find others, it doesn't mean that others take the initiative to find themselves. The day before the All-Star Game began, Henson received a call from Los Angeles at his hotel in New Orleans.

Sure enough, the call was from Lakers general manager Kupchak. His purpose is also clear, "The Lakers are actively inquiring about Paul. George! ”

"Huh!?" When Henson heard Kupchak's request, he was very surprised. Indeed, there were some scandals between George and the Lakers early in the season. But Henson was sure it was just a scandal.

Although Los Angeles is George's hometown, Polis has long since become George's second home. He couldn't just go home and play and give up the chance to win the title.

"Why would you think that we would be willing to shoot Paul. George? Henson smiled playfully, Kupchak is indeed a shrewd manager, and he would not have taken his place in the complex management of the Lakers without the slightest means.

But Henson also knows that Kupchak is now using the Lakers' dead horses as a live horse doctor. Because as far as Henson knows, if the Lakers can't make the playoffs again this season, the Lakers management will have to change blood.

When the time comes, Jenny. Buzz will succeed Jim. Buss is really starting to control the Lakers. Therefore, he will definitely replace Kupchak and use his own people as general manager. So Kupchak and Jim. Buzz is now an ant on a hot pan. Even the most shrewd person will make a mistake when he is on the verge of losing his job.

"We are willing to offer Julius. Randall and then Brandon. Ingram and D'Angelo. Russell, you can choose one or the other. The problem of contract matching, we are willing to fill it with Mozgov. Of course, this is only a preliminary offer. I know you guys renewed Antetokounmpo's contract early. Then next summer, you'll have to choose between Paul and George. Instead of watching a person leave in vain, it is better to trade them for some good players in advance to stop the loss, what do you think? ”

When Kupchak finished speaking, Henson almost didn't laugh out loud. Threatening others with the trick that the contract is about to expire is all a routine that Henson loses.

Julius. Randall, Brandon. Ingram and D'Angelo. Russell...... I have to say, Mr. Kupchak. If it weren't for the respect I had for you, I would have wanted to hang up right now. Because, this is simply a very humiliating offer. Henson shook his head, and only the Lakers themselves took their rookies as treasures.

Henson admits that the Lakers' youngsters have potential. But for now, their ceiling isn't high enough. And Paul. George, Henson, on the other hand, believes he still has room for improvement.

"If you add Jordan. What about Clarkson? I've shown the utmost sincerity. ”

"I'm sorry, Mr. Kupchak. Paul. George is not for sale, and you shouldn't have too much confidence in the market in Los Angeles. Next summer, we're not going to choose between Paul and George, we're going to have both of them in the bag. I know we've lost a lot of star players in the last two years. But now that I'm back, you don't use the Pacers as an ATM anymore. ”

On the other end of the phone, Kupchak turned red-faced. His face was full of embarrassment and helplessness after the trick was exposed.

The Lakers want to recreate Paul. Gasol's kind of robbery, but unfortunately, they found the wrong person to rob.

After hanging up, Henson continued to admire the huge All-Star launch poster outside the window.

In the West, this year's starters are Curry, Harden, Durant, Leonard and Anthony. Davis.

In the East, the starters were Irving, George, and Jimmy. Butler, James, and Antetokounmpo. Since the NBA All-Star voting has long canceled the selection of the center position, and only the front court and the back court are divided, there is no one in the Eastern All-Star starters who has a traditional interior line.

Of the 10 All-Star starters, four of them played for the Pacers. Henson looked at his masterpiece and smiled proudly.

Yes, this terrible record was created by my own hands. He has long become the general manager who is the best at building a lineup in the league, and he has never robbed others by himself, and no one else has robbed himself.

Kupchak wants George? Henson couldn't help but snicker at the thought that this summer, instead of the Lakers not getting George, their favorite Kuzma would be cut off by himself.

Don't get me wrong, now, the Indiana Pacers are the giants who bully other teams in the league!

Even if you want to bully the Pacers, it will not be the turn of the Lakers, a lottery team.