Extra time, which is definitely the last thing any player or coach wants to face. Especially, it is still in the highly competitive event such as the finals.

In itself, after 48 minutes of regular play time, the players' fitness was already being tested. In the finals, due to the increase in the intensity of the confrontation, the physical consumption of the players will also increase.

And the overtime in the regular season is grinding enough, let alone playing overtime in the finals.

As a result, commentators on both sides said that both Henson and Cole must have been very disgusted with the current outcome.

No one wants the game to continue to increase, even though it could be Henson's last game, and although fans don't want Henson to leave. But in extra time, it was really too torturous.

Not only for the players and coaches, but also for the commentary, extra time is a kind of destruction.

But alas, that's basketball. There are no draws, let alone penalty shootouts. The game is never over unless one side kills the other outright in the match.

For the appearance of overtime, Henson is indeed very troubled. Today, in order to ensure the victory of the game, he let the ultimate squad play for a long time. In the playoffs, most coaches will stick to the main force in order to maximize the team's firepower. That's why most playoff teams opt for short rotations.

Henson may not be as exaggerated as Thibodeau, but George and Antetokounmpo did play more than 40 minutes today.

In the final moments, whether the players can survive or not, Henson can't guarantee.

But the good news is that the Warriors' starting five also played a lot of time today. Both teams have the same disadvantage, and it's up to them to see who can hold out until the end.

"It's a shame that they forced the game to be extended by five minutes. But on the other hand, we haven't lost the game yet and we only had to play five minutes more. It's not too bad, you all want me to stay, now it's okay, I can stay for another five minutes. ”

During the break, Henson didn't immediately set up his tactics, but made a small joke to relax the players' minds a little.

Now down 1-3 with the Golden State Warriors, the pressure should be on their side. Henson didn't want his players to be physically exhausted and mentally exhausted at the same time.

"For the last five minutes, George and Janis, I want to give you a break first. Adjust your muscles and breathing, and in the last 2 minutes, I'll get you back on the court and finish the game, but until then......" Henson said, turning his gaze to the other players, "until then, the others have to withstand the Warriors' onslaught. ”

"Don't worry, boss, I'll let Cousins walk around without eating!" Tucker was the first to stand up and pat his chest.

"Count me in, I just made a key three-pointer, and I can shoot in overtime!"

"I'll do everything I can to defend, boss, at the cost of my life!" Oladipo, who has had a lot of time off, is also eager to try.

Henson nodded in satisfaction, as long as the team could hold on for more than two minutes without being pulled away. When Antetokounmpo and George return after the break, Henson believes the Pacers will have a bigger stake than the Warriors!

In the last five minutes, Henson was going to give Steve . Cole takes one last lesson!

Picking up the tactical board, the Chinese coach began a tense key set-up.

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Kerr was glad his team had crawled out of hell, and he couldn't imagine what that last offense would have been like if Henson had a timeout to set up the offense.

Maybe it's time for the Pacers to celebrate.

But God didn't let him lose the game outright, and he and his warriors survived in the almost inexplicable and perfect configuration of the ultimate lineup.

This is the opportunity that God has given him, and he must seize it!

"Andre, you take Kevin's place for the time being. Others, I need you guys to keep the fire going! Five minutes, not a few rounds. In other words, every offense and defense counts. Kevin, you take a break, and in about three minutes, I'll replace you. When the time comes, I hope you can continue to keep the craving! ”

Cole's strategy is similar to Henson's, both of which are intended to keep an insurance policy until the end. It's just that on the Warriors' side, Kerr only dares to play Iguodala, a rotation player, while Henson dares to rest two people at a time.

The electronic beep sounded, and Cole felt his heart beat faster again. He took a deep breath and looked at the other half.

Sure enough, Henson also changed formation. George and Antetokounmpo were not played, with Oladipo and Bogdanovic taking their place.

That is, the current lineup of the Pacers is Oladipo + Bogdanovic + Kuzma + Siakam and Tucker. On the Warriors' side, it's Curry + Thompson + Iguodala + Green and Cousins.

On paper, the Warriors are undoubtedly stronger. Back then, without Durant or even Cousins, the Warriors also won the championship. In other words, the Warriors are still fielding a championship lineup.

On the Pacers' side, that lineup has never won any real accolades.

Kerr instantly became a lot more confident, as long as the team can quickly pull away in two to three minutes, even if George and Antetokounmpo come back, it will be difficult to change the situation!

However, is the Pacers' roster really that weak?

Oladipo is one of the best defenders in the East, and many people forget that he was even named to the All-Defensive Team last season! His impact and defensive prowess, combined with the lack of fitness from anyone else, will certainly cause huge problems for the Warriors.

Bojan. Bordanovic, one of the best scorers in the active league. And unlike other European soft male goalscorers, Bogdanovic is strong and not afraid of confrontation, and Henson even used him to defend against James. He is with Clay, and Clay will not be too easy.

Kyle. Kuzma, one of the best performers in the 17th class of rookies. He and the aging Iguodala should not be blown up too badly.

Next up are Siakam and Tucker, two versatile forwards who can offset the all-around attributes of Green and Cousins. Siakam had just scored 32 points in Game 1 of the Finals, and Tucker proved that he wasn't afraid to go head-to-head with Cousins.

As a result, Henson's lineup may not be that strong on paper. But he believes that as long as the players follow the tactics and follow them strictly, there is no problem in holding out for two or three minutes.

Maybe this lineup can't beat the Warriors' former championship team in 48 minutes of play, but relying on the time to explode in a few minutes, it is not necessarily.

'When the game restarted, Kerr and Henson were very cautious, neither of them started with the strongest line-up. Henson temporarily gave George and Antetokounmpo a few breaths, and Kerr didn't use Durant either. But the biggest question for the Pacers now is whether they can sustain the Warriors' comeback without two leading forwards. ”

Everyone had the question that Henson's last-minute decision was too risky

In the jump ball stage, Cousins showed great self-confidence. He easily snatched the basketball away from Tucker and gave the Warriors the first shot.

The basketball fell into Curry's hands, and he quickly ran across half court in an attempt to make a quick sneak attack.

However, just past the halfway line, the energetic Victor. Oladipo stuck to this 30. The fierce confrontation and the inseparable defense make it difficult for Curry to move an inch!

In the end, Curry had to rely on Cousins' early cover to shake off a gap and dribble the ball beyond the three-point line.

However, it didn't take long for Oladipo to continue to post it "ghostly".

Curry was already tired, and this kraft candy defense made him distracted.

Eventually, Curry passed the ball to Iguodala, who was the least offensively under pressure of the several.

Iguodala took two steps after taking the ball, and he didn't want to carry the ball and attack, but waited for Thompson to get into position so that he could play a hand-to-hand with Thompson.

Thompson was a little quicker on his feet than Bogdanovic, and he managed to get out of the defense and run to Iguodala to get his hands on the basketball, and Iguodala took the lead!

"A typical pick-and-roll from beyond the three-point line, Iguodala's tactical role with the Warriors is irreplaceable. Clay. Thompson got the space and he shot straight away! ”

Thompson fired directly after the pick-and-roll, but the moment he jumped, he found himself seriously disrupted.

Although the Pacers have changed lineups, the rule of unlimited rotation still applies. Kuzma switched to Klay the moment Bojan was blocked, and the young man executed Henson's tactics without question.

Kuzma is 2.06m tall and his interference would be fatal to Klay. Clay's three-point hand today was already average, and when he was covered with a face, his accuracy was even more ridiculous.

"Bang!"

With a crisp sound, the basketball hits the iron. P.J. Tucker jammed Cousins, but was brutally pushed down and the rebound fell into Cousins' hands.

Just as Cousins was about to score a second jump, the referee's whistle blew.

"Rebounding foul, Pacers possession!"

The referee made a decisive decision, even if it was the finals, the scale should not be so big that the game could get out of control.

Immediately, the fans in the stands cheered. Henson's lineup is much more tenacious than the Warriors imagined!

"Come on, we've got a round! This means that they also have one less turn! ”

Henson shouted from the sidelines, cheering his players on. From now on, Henson counts down round by turn.

In the last three minutes, you must hold on ball by ball!

As long as those three minutes hold up, Henson can guarantee it.

He will not give anyone another chance to prolong his career!