Henson had a dream in which he dreamed that something was wrong with his often stuffy chest. One night, his chest tightness did not subside. So he fell on the table. At this time, the game video was still playing on the computer screen.

Henson snapped and struggled to open his eyes. But he was glad that he was not in the hospital, nor was he lying on the table. At this time, he was lying on his soft bed, and An Jiali's head was pressing on his chest.

"Whew" Henson let out a big breath, sweating profusely, the dream just now was too real.

Of course, Henson's heaving chest also woke Anjiali. She opened her eyes dimly, and when she saw Henson, she smiled faintly.

"Good morning, Henson."

"Morning, dear."

It's nice to be able to open your eyes and see your partner

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"You damn dog, this is the fifth couch cushion you've scratched!"

"Zla"

An incredibly calm morning, as usual. Henson curses Kona, who has torn the couch cushions, while Angeli prepares breakfast for Henson in the kitchen.

After driving the husky, who never dismantled the house, but had a penchant for dismantling the couch cushions, to the ground, Henson sat on the couch and turned on the TV. As always, I watched the sports morning newspaper.

Today, it's June 3rd. According to the original plan, today was supposed to be the day when the Pacers and Heat played Game 7 at the Bankers Living Arena. But sadly, Henson didn't let that happen. In the sixth game in Miami on June 1, Henson led his Pacers to a total score of 4-2, once again destroying the Big Three's championship dream!

Henson will never forget that scene when he saw LeBron. James, the first person in the league who is not afraid of heaven and earth, the iron man, the greatest basketball player on the planet. In Miami, in the American Airlines Center, in front of so many reporters and fans, crying bitterly.

When he chose to transfer to Miami and choose to form an unbeatable Big Three, James' purpose was very clear, that is, for the championship! At the time, it was even believed that the Heat would create yet another dynastic myth in the league.

However, three years have passed. James didn't talk about the championship, he even played only once in the finals. Maybe the moment after the game on June 1 made James's inner strength completely collapse.

Seeing that scene, Henson couldn't help but go up and hug James. In the past, Henson rarely took the initiative to go up and hug his opponent. He's a wicked man, he only cares about victory, he doesn't think about the mood of the loser at all. But this time, Henson didn't choose to be indifferent.

He suddenly felt that LeBron and all the players on the Heat team, even if they were underdogs, did deserve respect.

The two hugged each other, and around them were cameras one after another.

"You've done a good job, keep up the good work and go for the championship." James whispered in Henson's ear, although in front of James, Henson was hugging a big black bear. But from the voice of the strong man in front of him, Henson heard a cry that did not match his image.

"Don't give up, LeBron, you'll succeed sooner or later." Henson didn't know what to say, so he said a cliché-sounding word of encouragement. Of course, Henson does it from the heart.

Charles on the commentary podium. Barkley couldn't help but smile and shake his head when he saw Henson take the initiative to find James for a hug.

This bastard has become more and more mature, more and more like a real master

"Henson, breakfast is coming~"

Angeli's sweet shout pulled Henson out of the American Airlines Center arena the day before yesterday. In short, now, the Miami Heat is a thing of the past. And tomorrow, at the Bankers' Living Arena, Henson will face his next opponent!

Greg. Popovich, it's been a long time.

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As soon as Popovich stepped off the plane, a huge poster of the Pacers came into view. Since the Pacers won their first NBA championship last season, the team has become one of the city's signature pieces. The teams of the North American sports leagues have this magical power, and the attraction of one team can often drive the economic development of the whole city!

Look at how well Cleveland has developed because of James in those years, and you can see that this is not an exaggeration. So in Indianapolis, the city government also put the Pacers poster in the most prominent position. As soon as visitors get off the plane, they can see the city's symbol.

Of course, Popovich's eyes didn't fall on Paul, who was selected for both the All-Of-the-League and All-Defensive Team, nor did he pay attention to George, who began to make his debut this year. Similarly, Leonard, who once missed out on the Spurs, was not the object of Popovich's viewing.

On this huge poster outside the airport, Popovich has only one person on his radar.

That's Henson, holding a basketball and sitting between a group of players. Joe!

During the regular season this season, the Pacers and Spurs only played each other twice in the early part of the season. As for the record, it is one win and one loss, and both sides win one game each.

But that was early in the regular season, and after a full season and the playoffs, there were a lot of changes in the style of play and tactics of both teams. Although it has been a long time since the two teams met this season, Popovich is still impressed with Henson.

His surprise but always effective formation, his terrifying control of the game, his cunning, insidiousness and decisiveness all made Popovich immense! Of course, Popovich won't forget the tavern drinks he had with Henson when they were in San Antonio.

Unexpectedly, when he was again with Henson. When Joe met, it would be the finals.

“Pop？” Seeing Popovich staring blankly at the huge poster in front of him, Spurs chief assistant coach Mike . Budenholzer couldn't help but stand at the door of the team bus and shout.

"Huh!? Oh, here it comes, here it comes. I didn't expect that one day, we would actually go to Indianapolis to play in the finals. Popovich got on the team bus with a smile on his face, and it looked like the old man wasn't there for the Finals at all. His relaxed expression seemed to be like a tourist.

It's not that Popovich doesn't like Henson, it's because he's going to enjoy his showdown with Henson! That's why Popovich's mentality is so relaxed.

"yes, who would have thought. That half-Chinese coach actually led the team so far. 72 wins in the regular season, can you believe it!? Budenhozer shook his head, and he also hoped that his future career as a manager would be so smooth.

Earlier this year, Budenholzer had received a letter from former Spurs junior executive Danny Brown. Ferry's invitation. And the latter, who is now the general manager of the Atlanta Hawks. If nothing else, Budenhozer will leave San Antonio next season to make his own presence at Atalanta.

He naturally hopes that his future career as a head coach will be as smooth as Henson.

The Spurs' team buses began to make their way to the hotel, and Indianapolis was littered with posters for the Finals. On the streets of the city, you can see players dressed as Pacers players or Spurs players.

The atmosphere of the finals is already very strong.

"Look, it looks like the media can't take it anymore." Budenholzer, who was sitting next to Popovich, smiled and handed his phone to Popovich.

Old Man Vicky looked at it, and the bold news headlines on his mobile phone were all related to him and Henson.

The Grand Final is a battle between two of the top teams in the division, and it is also a dialogue between two highly individual and strong managers.

Long before the Finals began, the media began to hype the meeting between Henson and Popovich.

“…… Coach Popovich made it to the Finals once again with a reputation as a champion coach, beating nearly every Western Conference opponent in one season. But don't forget, Coach Henson has won Popovich once this season. Regardless of what others think, I'm sure the respected coach Popovich won't allow this embarrassment to happen again during the Finals. ”

“…… In 82 regular season games, the Pacers won 72! The Spurs, on the other hand, have only lost two games since the playoffs. The two rounds were swept 4-0, highlighting the strength of the Spurs! Both teams are in very good form at the moment and I think it's going to be a very intense and very good series. Because of the personalities of the two head coaches, it is determined that no one will take the initiative to admit defeat when they meet each other! ”

Looking at the news, Popovich smiled. Of course, his favorite thing is the news at the bottom of the screen.

"This season's finals are simply a war between Coach Popovich and Coach Henson!"

"I'm looking forward to it more and more, Mike." The old man is gearing up, and it has been a long time since there has been a coach who can make him so excited.

yes, that's right.

This is fundamentally a war between two people!