On May 19, the third game of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals officially kicked off at the Air Canada Center Gymnasium.

Prior to that, the Golden State Warriors had just beaten the Trail Blazers 110-99. Stephen scored 36 points. Curry comfortably beat Lillard, who scored just 19 points on 27.8 percent shooting. In this point guard battle, Lillard lost decently.

The Warriors' victory meant that they, like the Pacers, had a huge 2-0 lead. The third Finals matchup between the Pacers and the Warriors also seems to be close at hand.

Even Henson thinks so, and he doesn't think the Raptors, who have already lost two games, can make any big waves. Even though, it's at the home of the Raptors.

Before the game began, the Raptors players had a solemn face. They all know that although the series is not over yet, if another loss of this game makes the Pacers 3-0, the series will be over.

Yesterday, in Kyle. With Lowry's encouragement, the Raptors' role players are morale-boosting and eager to help Leonard with their best performances.

So when I warmed up today, I could see that the whole Raptors team was very serious. Even Van Vleet, who had a sparse performance in the first few games, was very serious.

These seriousness was not only reflected in the warm-up, as Henson immediately felt the changes in the Raptors as soon as the game began.

As soon as the game opened, Nick. Instead of letting Leonard or Lowry single, Nas made a couple of balls for Gasol Jr.!

Gasol Jr. and Lopez singled out in the low post, which might not have been unusual if it had been a decade ago. But now, and with two teams that don't have a center as the core, such a picture is somewhat weird.

Lopez was obviously a little unprepared, he didn't expect Gasol Jr. to suddenly fight with him. So the first two attacks of the Raptors, Gasol Jr. succeeded. It can be seen that the low-level power of the "European Mobile Fortress" has not diminished at all.

"It seems that Nick. Nas is starting to change tactics. ”

After falling behind 0-4, Becky. Harmon reminded Henson. Henson, of course, was aware of it, but he didn't want to change tactics because of a Gasol, so he didn't do anything.

Subsequently, Kyle. Lowry also stepped forward. He first tricked Brogdon and Antetokounmpo with a fake fax move, and then hit a three-pointer in the next round to completely open up his touch.

After 4 attacks, Leonard didn't even make a shot. Sensing something was wrong, Henson called out the game and told everyone not to empty their matchups.

Today, the Raptors are planning to retaliate with a-for-tat and use the play of role players to win!

After Nas made such an adjustment, the effect was immediate. When Lowry and Gasol Jr. were also valued on the offensive end, their firepower wasn't as strong. And Leonard faced George's single defense, and it was not easy to score.

In this way, Henson gradually equalized and then began to overtake. It seemed that the Raptors' resistance was just a flash of inspiration. Eventually, they will be ruthlessly destroyed by the walkers.

However, the Raptors' real offensive has not yet begun.

"Hold on, they fought very hard today, which shows that your efforts have worked! Keep it up, it's a battle of willpower and desire to win. Whoever can make it to the end will be the winner! Sergi, Norman, Fred, I have to replace you now. Promise me to give your best. This is our last chance, it's up to you whether you fall off a cliff or climb a mountain! ”

Nick. Nas's face flushed with shock, indeed, he was a rookie coach. Before the playoffs began, people expected Nick. Nas will be played to death by all kinds of old coaches.

In the first two games, Henson did exactly that.

But Nick. Unlike the rest of Henson's losers, Nurse is an indomitable fighter who won't give up easily with him and his team!

And so, Henson's real trouble came.

After the rotation time, Sergi. Ibaka took the lead with a solid mid-range strike, and then Norman. Powell hit a three-pointer to put the score in check.

After a timeout came back for the third offense, Fred. VanVleet broke through the box, and in the face of Siakam's reinforcement, he didn't rush to the basket in a daze, but suddenly threw a shot.

Given VanVleet's poor playoff performance, it was assumed that his throw would continue to be off target.

However, unexpectedly, the basketball grazed Siakam's fingertips and fell into the net accurately, blowing up a "white wave".

After the rotation time, the Raptors won three consecutive offensive games. Before today, Henson had never seen a Raptors with such offensive power.

On the other hand, the Pacers' bench players were caught by the opponent because they were too relaxed.

After a beautiful 6-0 this time, the Raptors launched a Jedi counterattack.

After that, the Raptors' role players were no longer at the mercy of others, and the Pacers didn't have a huge lead with a little effort.

George was defended to death by Leonard, and Antetokounmpo was also defended by Nick. Nass's joint defense is contained. In such a situation, the Raptors actually suppressed the Pacers at home for a time.

In the final moments of the game, George and Antetokounmpo managed to defend several key offenses, while the Raptors players kept their offense efficient.

With 38 seconds left in the game, the Toronto Raptors still led the Pacers by six points. When Antetokounmpo broke through to Oladipo, who stumbled out with a three-pointer, the entire Air Canada Center arena was boiling.

Not only the fans in the stadium were boiling, but the fans waiting outside the stadium were also cheering.

Can they not get excited? After all, with less than a minute left, they are about to crush the 74-win Pacers! So far in this year's playoffs, the Pacers have not tasted defeat. And the Toronto Raptors will have the honor of being the first team to defeat the Pacers in the playoffs!

This kind of glory is enough to make people excited.

"Henson, we ......"

Becky. Harmon was about to say what we should do, but in the middle of the sentence he got stuck in his throat.

Because he noticed that Henson was clenching his fists and frowning. This whole season goes down and Becky. It's rare for Hamon to see Henson's form.

After following Henson for so many years, Becky. Harmon is well aware. Henson is angry now, very angry. And so far in the playoffs, no team has ever made Henson so angry.

Becky. Harmon doesn't know if that's a good thing or a bad thing for the Raptors.

Indeed, they won a game and they regained their hopes of an equaliser.

But at the same time, they must also fend off Henson's next even more fierce counter-attack.

"Beep~~~~~"

Just Becky. As Harmon was thinking, a shrill beep rang out. When the game ended, the whole of Toronto was jubilant.

118-113, the Raptors narrowly defeated the defending champion Indiana Pacers by five points at home.

Although it was only a one-game victory, the significance of this victory was extraordinary.

First, the Raptors proved that the Pacers weren't invincible. Second, the Raptors avoided an embarrassing situation of falling behind 0-3. When the series is 1-2 on aggregate, the final outcome is not certain.

"It's a great win, the Toronto Raptors haven't given up, they still want to break the Pacers' dominance of the East! I don't know if they'll make it in the end, but I can guarantee that they will have an indelible faith from now on. ”

On the commentary stage, commentators from all countries and media gave praise to the Raptors.

Among them, the one that has attracted the most attention is undoubtedly Nick. Nurse made three substitutions today.

Ibaka is not at his peak, but the former best defensive player is still a bit of the old days. A jumper and air cut as steady as a dog allowed him to score 17+13+2 explosive data.

Powell had a bench-best 18 points, five rebounds and three assists, and VanVleet had 13 points and was 5-of-6!

The excellence of these three benches caused the Raptors to withstand the Pacers' counterattack in the second and fourth quarters. Leonard needs such teammates, and the "god" will also be tired, not to mention that Leonard is not a god yet.

But once he has the help of his teammates, Leonard is able to take the Raptors even further!

After the game, a reporter intercepted Henson before he returned to the players' tunnel, "Coach Henson, do you think the loss in this game will put pressure on you?" ”

"Pressure?" Henson smiled, but his smile was not kind, "Accidents don't happen often. It was indeed my last trip to the Eastern Conference Finals, but that didn't mean my head had lost the ability to think. ”

Toronto fans and players are still ecstatic about the victory, but Henson's anger will soon sweep through the North.