524: Pre-game smoke grenades

On November 9, 2016, the stands of the Wells Fargo Center Arena in Philadelphia were all full. Countless media remembered the press area, and the atmosphere had reached its peak before the game even began.

76ers owner Joshua. Harris is certainly the happiest man of the day, because the 76ers have maximized the benefits of his team's win or loss.

In previous years, the 76ers' finances were almost always losing money. At its worst, the attendance rate of the Phu Quoc Center Arena was only about 50%.

Anyone who has watched the NBA live broadcast knows that the scene of NBA games is usually unattended. But with only about 50 percent attendance for the 76ers' games, it's not hard to imagine how empty the stands were.

And the Phu Quoc Center Arena was as lively as it is today, Joshua. It's been a long time since Harris has seen him. Although the game was not broadcast live in the United States, even if it was just the revenue from live tickets, Harris was already very satisfied.

And what changed all that was just the African rookie who entered the league in his third year and didn't even play ten games. Embiid!

Since Aaron. After Iverson left, the Philadelphia team finally found another heartthrob.

It would have been better if the team had beaten the controversial Pacers at home today......

"Welcome to Philadelphia, where we bring you live matches at Phu Quoc Center Arena! I'm sure you're all looking forward to this game for a long time, just like us. That's right, Joel. Embiid and Henson. The scolding battle between Joe will be decided today! On the commentary stage, Kevin from ESPN. Harlan has already lit up the atmosphere.

Although the game was not broadcast live in the United States, ESPN still sent Kevin . Harlan + Mike. Bryn's lavish commentary lineup. This shows how seriously ESPN takes this game.

"Scolding? This is a bit of a misconception. After all, it's Embiid who has been talking about it all along. Coach Henson, but he didn't respond a word. Unilateral insults are not a war of insults. "Mike. Brin also opened his mouth, and he corrected Kevin. Harlan's statement.

"You're right, Mike. So what do you think Coach Henson didn't respond to Embiid? Is it because of a weak heart? Or is it because the Pacers haven't been doing well in the last two games? ”

"Even the best coach in the league can't guess what Henson is thinking, let alone me. But I think Coach Henson should be too lazy to bother with Embiid's little kid. After all, Henson is very different from before. "Mike. Brin stared at the pitch expectantly, and Henson had already warmed up with his players.

It's okay if you don't reply to Embiid in your mouth, Mike. Brin believes that Henson will definitely respond to Embiid with a great on-court performance!

That guy is a "chicken-bellied" person. He will never suffer a dumb loss, even if the person who makes him suffer is just a young man who was born in 94.

"Just watch the game, Kevin. Today, we just need to watch the game......"

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Henson led the players onto the hardwood floor of the Phu Quoc Center Arena with a serious expression.

The Pacers had barely come out of the game when the stands erupted in boos. It can be seen that the fans of the 76ers are very confident. After all, just four days ago, the 76ers had just beaten the Pacers at the Bankers Living Arena. And when it comes to home today, Philadelphia fans believe they have no reason to lose.

Before Henson's retirement, every time he came to play at the Phu Quoc Center, it was lifeless. Not to mention the boos, even the cheers are weak.

Because that period was the darkest years in the history of the 76ers. They keep losing, and they lose so much that they lose their winning culture.

In the 12-13 season, the 76ers, who lost Iguodala, officially began to rebuild. They finished the season with a 34-48 record, finishing ninth in the East and missing out on the playoffs.

In the 13-14 season, the 76ers began to "go ruthless". The 76ers have won just 19 of the 82 games played all season. The league has a worse record than the 76ers, and only the Milwaukee Bucks remain.

In the 14-15 season, the 76ers "created another glory", winning only 18 games in the whole season, which was so bad that Philadelphia fans couldn't bear to look at it.

In the 15-16 season, the 76ers simply had a showdown. They ripped off the last fig leaf and stopped hiding it. Won only 10 of the 82 races of the season! One of the worst in the league, the 76ers finally "made it to the top".

After four years of rotten, 76ers fans have long lost their passion for basketball.

But today, when Henson stepped into the Phu Quoc Center again, he felt the excitement rising again.

Just as the Pacers players began to warm up, the boos stopped abruptly halfway through and turned into fierce cheers. Henson, who was standing on the sidelines, looked up, and sure enough, it was the players of the 76ers who entered!

"The Philadelphia 76ers players were cheered on by the fans! How long has it been since we've seen the 76ers in such a highlight? Joel. Embiid followed the team last to play, he will not be rested today, and before the game, 76ers coach Brett Brown. Brown also said that he will appropriately increase Embiid's playing time today. Looks like they're going to fight the Pacers to the death! ”

Embiid was comfortably at the end, not at all nervous about the fact that it was a high-profile matchup. Some people are born with a superstar image. Joel. Embiid is undoubtedly one of them.

When he walked onto the field, he turned his head to look at Henson in the other half, and then smiled playfully. It seems that Embiid is here to lead the team to victory today!

"Lao Tzu makes you laugh......" Henson said to himself, and after 48 minutes, he wanted to see if you could laugh or not.

Henson is well aware that the reason Embiid and 76ers fans are so confident in this game is precisely because the Pacers have not played well in their previous two games.

In the previous game against the 76ers, the Pacers were doused by three-point rain. Although Henson won the last game against the Hornets, it allowed the underdog team who were not favored to score 122 points.

But only Henson knows that the course of these two games is anything but conventional.

Playing against the 76ers, the terrible three-point shooting percentage naturally goes without saying. In the last game against the Hornets, the Hornets actually played a terrible performance of 8 people scoring doubles!

Kemba. Walker 24 points, Gilchrist 13 points, Cody. Zeller 13 points, Marvin. Williams 12 points, Spencer. Hawes 13 points, Belinelli 12, Kaminski 12 and Sessions 10......

This kind of collective explosion and 8 players scored in double figures, even the Spurs, whose main idea is team offense, is difficult to achieve.

The Hornets' collective outburst is the reason why they were able to score 122 points. And the fact that the Pacers were still able to suppress the situation and win despite the opponent's collective outburst just shows that they are in good shape!

Although Embiid's scolding is Henson, it doesn't mean that the Pacers players don't care about themselves. They are also full of resentment towards Embiid, and they also want to teach this team a good lesson that has been rotten and broken.

So when the whole world thought the Pacers weren't in good shape lately. Henson's Pacers, in fact, are already salivating over the victory.

"We're united, we're all in one. Four days ago on the road, we won once. Today, too, we will prove that our victory was not due to luck. Before the game began, Embiid was still talking wildly in an interview with reporters.

In an interview, Henson was surprisingly calm. In the face of Embiid's provocation of kicking his nose and eyes, Henson instead of going berserk, he also said, "I don't think anyone can defend Embiid in one-on-one, his presence is a huge threat to us." ”

The Pacers fans in front of the TV were stunned, would Henson have praised his opponent like this before the game!? It's simply impossible!

Now this Henson, with pigtails and a big beard, is probably not the twin brother of the previous Henson!

Henson said only one thing before turning away and returning to the bench.

Before the start of the match, Henson called in Lopez and Antetokounmpo and whispered something in their ears.

Henson's move didn't attract too much attention, but it made Mike. Brin smiled knowingly.

Whenever Henson and the players muttered something, something "bad" was bound to happen.

yes, Henson said no one can guard Embiid in one-on-one. But he didn't say that he would use one-on-one defense against Embiid......

That guy is just throwing smoke bombs.

Grove Street Brothers said

If you encounter something at home today, you can only paddle three times first, and I hope you will let it go. Of course, we can return to normal tomorrow, so you don't have to worry. Finally, long live understanding.