The first quarter lasted just eight minutes, but the Pistons trailed the Pacers by 10 points. From the start, the Pacers showed what it took to crush their opponents.

Whether it's defense or offense, positional warfare or quick counterattacks, the Pacers seem to be proficient in everything. And the Pacers' long-awaited run-in problem with the Detroit team did not arise. Paul and West seemed to be plug-and-play, without any discomfort at all.

Of course, Henson is well aware that Paul and West are not a perfect fit for the team. For example, Paul wasn't quite used to the way the center went straight to the offense, and on several occasions he ran back to catch the ball after seeing Horford grab a rebound instead of running forward.

For example, West is not used to interspersing runs like a defender. While he has a shot, his more offensive options are in the low post with the Hornets. However, with the Pacers, Henson has encouraged the big man to leave the box on the offensive end.

It's just that these small discomforts don't quite constrain Paul and West's play. After all, the changes in the system are not beyond the ability of the two, it is just a matter of playing habits. Habits, on the other hand, can be formed slowly.

Just as Henson was thinking, there was a cheer behind him, and the Pacers scored again.

Paul drew the defense on a beautiful breakaway, then slipped the ball into Horford's hands with two men in the air. Horford was rushing in to grab the rebound, but he didn't expect Paul to pass the ball out like magic.

As a result, the center, who spent most of last season floating outside the three-point line, jumped on the spot and dunked easily. Horford has to admit that playing with a point guard like Paul couldn't be more comfortable.

At 18 to 6, the difference became 12 points. That's right, with two-thirds of the game already played in the first quarter, the Pistons scored just six points. There were also 2 points from the free throw line.

Lawrence had to call a timeout, and he had to make some personnel adjustments to try to chase the points. No matter how strong the Pacers' starting suit is, it can't stop for a moment! And on the Pistons bench, there happens to be a very exciting player to look forward to.

That's the return after the Pistons swung up last season, from the No. 8 rookie from the elite Kentucky, Blanton. Knight!

"Blanton, are you ready!? I know the situation is not in our favor right now, but that's exactly why we need you! Break boldly, and I'll arrange a few blocking and dismantling tactics for you! Use your speed and powerful finishing ability to impact the opponent's defense! Lawrence sat in front of the young Knight, and already regarded this rookie as his capital to turn the tables.

Root. Gordon's poor performance disappointed Lawrence, but he believed that the combination of Knight and Starkey's guard line was still very strong in attack!

After a short break, Lawrence replaced Gordon and brought on Ben. Wallace replaced Monroe and was aiming to strengthen the defence. However, in Henson's view, how much of a role the 37-year-old can bring to the defensive end must be a question mark first.

On the Pacers' side, Henson also made some personnel changes. Paul was still on the field and George was on the game. Inside, Henson replaced "Birdman" and Yi Jianlian, and in the third position, Henson finally sent the silent striker he dreamed of, Kawai. Leonard!

"Coach Henson brought on three guys in one go, and all three were new faces to the team. Yi Jianlian and Chris. Anderson was the Pacers' first two additions this offseason, while Kawhi Leonard came in the draft. This little guy was questioned before the draft, and people knew that he had a lot of potential, but they didn't know if they could successfully develop his potential. But Coach Henson didn't seem to be afraid of this problem and resolutely took Leonard into his pocket. ”

Since the players on the field are all new players, Reggie. Miller inevitably introduced it a little longer.

But for Henson, these three are all "old faces". Whether it's Yi Jianlian, Birdman or Leonard, they are all players that Henson began to think about before the end of last season.

Now that they can be seen wearing Pacers jerseys, Henson suddenly feels a sense of accomplishment.

Lawrence. Frank, who coached Yi Jianlian at the Nets, knew that the Chinese player, although occasionally playing well, was a little weak defensively.

So Lawrence commanded Jerebko to block Knight in an attempt to force Yi Jianlian to switch positions to defend Knight.

Lawrence's strategy worked, as George had to block Jerebko's shooting space as soon as possible because of Jerebko's range. The dislocation was formed instantly, and Knight used his speed to break through Yi Jianlian, who was not ready.

Lawrence secretly clenched his fist on the sidelines, and this attack finally raised his eyebrows!

Knight breaks through, takes two big steps, and prepares for a layup. Big Ben stuck Anderson, Yi Jianlian has been thrown away, and it seems that this goal has been set in stone.

"Boom!" Just as the Pistons players were about to cheer, they heard a loud bang from the rebound.

Lawrence fixed his eyes and saw that it was not a nail in the coffin, but a nail in the coffin!

Knight turned his head in surprise, because the huge palm covering the ball at this time was so scary!

The black forward wearing the Pacers' No. 2 jersey landed with no expression and no words. He didn't have a long pass from the back, but gave the ball to Paul in a disciplined manner.

Then, under the stunned gaze of everyone, in Knight's eyes as if looking at a monster, he ran towards the front, silently participating in the attack.

"Kawaii. Leonard, pegboard hat! Do you see!? His reach, his palms, his athleticism! This should have been a shot that belonged to Brandon. Knight's goal was forced to come to naught by Leonard! "Reggie. Miller was dumbfounded, no wonder Henson liked this taciturn guy so much.

Lawrence. Frank thought his Knight would be the X-factor, but in fact, the Pacers' bench was just as Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon!

Leonard's block allowed Paul to push back quickly, and a seemingly casual high-toss pass assisted the "feathered" Chris. Anderson took off and dunked, and the 37-year-old Big Ben was just struggling to get to beyond the three-point line.

After the pause, Henson poured cold water on the Pistons.

"Birdman" dunks to the ground, sticks his tongue out at the camera, and shows off his tattoos. Since being pardoned by the Nuggets, Anderson actually knows that he should grow up.

So he has been in Indianapolis for so long and he has never made trouble, but has put more of his mind on basketball.

Besides, compared to the Nuggets, the team atmosphere of the Pacers is much better. Even a thorn like Anderson couldn't bear to break it.

"Play the number four, keep playing the number four!" Lawrence was not convinced, he didn't believe that he couldn't even grasp the point of Yi Jianlian. So, he asked Jereb Kododo to look for an opportunity to shoot.

However, now this Yi Jianlian is no longer the Yi Jianlian who stopped and stopped when he was with the Nets.

He's not joining a belly team, he's a really competitive team. His coach trusts him, is willing to give him playing time, and doesn't care about the color of his skin at all. Therefore, Yi Jianlian only wants to repay Henson with his best performance.

Therefore, no matter how Jerebuko runs or jumps, Yi Jianlian always presses close to the defense. In the end, it directly led to Jerebko's three-not-stick shot.

Yi Jianlian's ability Henson still recognizes, this guy may not be able to become the next Yao Ming, and he can't become another Chinese light, but his strength is not a problem in the NBA. It's just that the poor performance in the previous seasons may make Yi Jianlian himself doubt it. All Henson has to do is give Yi Jianlian time and confidence.

In this way, until Paul and George were also replaced, the Pistons still did not get a good chance to turn the tables. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons trailed by 14 points. And, as Henson said, the game's ratings have begun to plummet.

At Christmas, people prefer to watch fierce battles rather than inhumane slaughter!

In the second quarter of the game, in addition to controlling the whole team, Paul also began to score on his own. His solid mid-range jumper allowed the margin to continue to widen. Henson leaned back in his chair with a superstar in his seat, and it felt different.

At halftime, the Pacers were 60-42 with an 18-point lead.

In the third quarter, Henson changed the formation again and used Leonard to play the No. 4 position, showing a wave of small lineup play. Paul, Stephenson, George plus Leonard, these four people ran wildly, and the Pistons' defense couldn't find the north.

At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons trailed by 27 points. The cheers of the fans were much quieter, not because they were unhappy, but because the game was starting to get boring.

Eventually, Henson made everyone appear for a while. Because the whole fourth quarter is completely garbage time. The Detroit Pistons seem to be all about Henson introducing his new players.

Seeing this, Sag couldn't help but grin. Henson had already said before the game started, he was not thinking about whether he could win or not, but how many points he would win!

In the end, the Pacers, who had been labeled an underdog for several years, at Indian's Press Polis Arena at Consec Arena, completely dismembered the Pistons at home with a cold-blooded score of 107-76.

Chris. Paul joined the Pacers in their opening game with a double-double of 22 points and 11 assists. George scored 18 points lightly, and the improvement was visible to the naked eye. Horford had 17 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, and he was still comprehensive. West had 15 points and 7 rebounds, and the standard was still the same.

Yi Jianlian's 2 three-pointers plus a block, the "Birdman" dunk, Leonard's pegboard hat, Stephenson's increasingly stable shooting, and Matthews and Green's all-round improvement......

In just 48 minutes, Henson has shown fans so many exciting changes.

After the match, Henson limped over to shake Lawrence's hand.

Lawrence thought Henson was laughing at him, shook his hand and walked away. In fact, Lawrence really misunderstood Henson. Henson wasn't laughing at him, he just sat on his ass too much......