As the Pacers players stepped onto the court and the Indianapolis fans cheered around, Spike. Lee found that the term "country" to describe Indianapolis was indeed inaccurate and rigorous.

Because at this time, the cheers in the Bankers' Life Arena were no weaker than the cheers in Madison Square Garden.

At this point, the court was dark, and only the Pacers players had the spotlight on them. Since this is the first race of the new season, today has a very special meaning in addition to the opening match.

That's the day the Pacers awarded championship rings to players and hoisted championship pennants in the arena!

Stephen. Simon handed the players a pricey championship ring, and of course, Henson was the last to take it from Simon. After coming to the Pacers, Spike. Lee also found this different.

Generally speaking, the soul of an NBA team is the players. If the Heat win the championship, it must be LeBron who will receive the ring. James. And with the Pacers, Henson was the finale for almost everything. Whether it's claiming a championship or a championship ring, Henson is always in focus.

It's a coach-oriented team, and this coach isn't as old as Popovich, which really makes Spike a coach who is not as old as Popovich. Lee felt incredible.

After awarding the championship rings, the Pacers hung a new championship pennant on the dome of the arena. At this point, three Eastern Conference championship pennants and two championship pennants have been hung over the Pacers' arena! Their glory has been added to the point. The dome of the Banker's Life Arena is no longer monotonous.

After all this was done, the race finally began. It is precisely because this game is the latest of the three games in the opening game that it is more worthy of the name of the finale.

"Finally, after a summer, we're back in this Hall of Fame! Audience friends, welcome to ESPN, I'm Mike. Bryn, sitting next to me is your old friend Kevin. Harlan! Welcome to the Bankers Living Arena, where the NBA's opener game is the defending champion Pacers' home game against the New Orleans Pelicans, which starts right away! ”

After the pennant was raised, the lights on the scene also lit up. Almost at the same time, Mike. Brin's voice also jumped into the ears of the fans. The simultaneous appearance of these two things instantly made the atmosphere of this game extremely lively.

"With two consecutive championships, the Pacers have achieved an amazing feat! The Prints also dominated the East at the beginning of the 21st century, but after the Auburn Hills incident, the team's fortunes began to change and the Pacers experienced underestimation. But the resolute Indianapolis has finally returned to the top ranks in recent years with a high-quality draft and patient team building! That's right, top ranks! If none of the Indiana Pacers can be called a top team, then who qualifies? ”

"That's right, the Pacers have improved in recent years. Among them, the most crucial point is undoubtedly Bird's choice to let Henson. Joe became the head coach to begin with. The Pistons and Pacers fell almost at the same time, but now, the Pacers have reached two consecutive championships, and the Pistons don't seem to be relieving themselves. This shows how successful the Pacers' rebuild is. Well, we've seen both starters ready to play! ”

Mike. Brin and Kevin. Harlan set his sights on the Pacers bench, and it looked like Henson was planning to change his lineup in the first game of the new season! Because everybody sees, Kawaii. Leonard has shed his training jersey and will replace Danny as the taciturn No. 2 striker. Green starts!

"Listen, give me control of the situation from the start, I can't give them even the slightest chance! Leonard, I want you to help defend the opponent's ball point, your opponent Aminu is not a good shooter. So, you can put him in some space. If Anthony. Davis holds the ball, don't hesitate, give me a pinch! Can't let him get any damn easy scoring chances. ”

Henson changed his tone and then continued, "I know, those bitch reporters say that preseason results don't mean anything. I also know that they also say that George is not worth $90 million. I haven't argued against them because I want to give you this opportunity! Now, here's your chance. Go on the field, play a good game, and leave those damn guys speechless! Come on, go on! Don't forget our goal, three in a row, come! 1、2、3......” Henson said, placing his hands between the players, who folded their hands on top of each other.

“Pacers！”

Seeing the players come on the field one by one, Spike. Lee smiled. Today, he fitted a miniature microphone to the collar of Henson's suit, and Henson knew about it.

But the Chinese coach did not deliberately change his style of speech because of this, he still spoke dirty and did not care. It seems that Henson is really hoping for Spike. Lee recorded one of his truest selves.

"The starters on both sides played, and the Pacers side was still the same, Paul was in charge, George was in the second position, and David. West and Horford, two old pairs, continued to start. The only difference is that Coach Henson replaced Danny with Leonard. Green's starting position. Leonard's progress is obvious to all, and I don't think Coach Henson is using him as a fake starter. ”

On the Pelicans' side, Zhu Brown, who was once drafted by Coach Henson. Holiday started with Eric Brown. Gordon. Sapper Aminu plays the third position, and the fourth position is the Pelicans' nuclear weapons Anthony. Davis. The white player Jason, who is 2.13 meters tall. Smith plays in the center position. I have to say that the Pelicans' lineup this season is indeed talented. But in the brutal West, the Pelicans still have a long way to go. ”

Pelicans coach Monty. Williams was on the sidelines from the first second, and he knew he couldn't let go of a single detail on the court. After all, Henson, the man who defeated Popovich in the finals!

On the Pacers' side, Henson and Vogel were both on the bench. The people standing on the sidelines are...... It's Becky in a women's suit and high heels. Harmon!

Just Henson gave Becky. Harmon gave her an instruction to try to shout from the sidelines. Harmon naturally wants that opportunity, which is why she chose the Pacers. If she's on the Spurs, God knows how long it will take for her to be eligible to shout on the sidelines.

Henson trusts Becky. Hamon's tactical cultivation, she is indeed still immature in the position of coach, but after this period of getting along, Henson is sure that at least her tactical cultivation is no problem.

Of course, the most important thing is that Henson believes in the quality of his players! Even though this game was hyped by the outside world, Henson still believes that the Pelicans are no match for the Pacers!

At least for now, Henson doesn't need to leave the bench!

At the referee's whistle, the Pacers' journey to a three-peat. Jason, who has the advantage in height. Smith won the first attack for the Pelicans. Holiday steadily holds the ball forward. Playing at the Bankers Living Arena, Holiday was always able to get into shape quickly.

After all, this was his home turf too.

Holiday just crossed the halfway line, Anthony Brown. Davis came up to cover for him. Monty. Williams' strategy is clear, which is not to let Holiday and Paul get too entangled. Even if Holiday has a height advantage, it would be unwise for any player to entangle Paul more.

Holiday borrowed the cover to get inside, Jason. Smith pulled up to the middle distance. The white center from Colora, a state-based major, is a blue-collar player, but his shot is quite threatening. Stretching out space for Holiday to finish the offense was the Pelicans' first-round strategy.

The Pelicans almost made it, well, almost.

Just when Holiday jumped to the basket and the basketball was already out of his hand, a black figure suddenly burst out! It was none other than Leonard, who started the first game of the season!

Leonard executed Henson's strategy resolutely, focusing his defensive attention on the opponent's point of possession. So from the first second of Holiday breakthrough, he has been targeted by Leonard, a "cold-blooded killer".

Holiday was taken aback, but he thought there was nothing Leonard could do undo. After all, this ball Holiday has already shot. Now that the shot has been made, there is no possibility for Leonard to complete the block.

However, Holiday still underestimated the defensive ability of the No. 2 in front of him. I saw Leonard stretch out his arms in the air, and he was stunned to pull out the basketball that had just risen!

"Leonard made a wonderful block! Do you see!? Oh my God, this time the closure is breathtaking! ”

Mike. Brin didn't expect that in the first round of the match, he would scream.

In fact, the most ornamental cover is often not the ball from someone else's hand, but the volleyball hat that throws the ball out of the air! And Leonard's block just now undoubtedly belongs to the ranks of volleyball hats!

George straightened his arm to catch the basketball that was fanned out, and the biggest problem with the Pelicans' guard line was that they were too short, and neither Holiday nor Gordon exceeded two meters, and they were very disadvantaged on the high-altitude ball.

George received the basketball and threw the ball forward, and Paul ran to the front court unguarded. Seeing that the Pacers had already run, Holiday and Gordon simply gave up the pursuit. As mentioned earlier, they suffer very much on the high-altitude ball. As for the fast attack, the opponent will definitely use aerial work to complete the goal.

Seeing that there was no one to defend at all, Paul did not choose to go straight to the fast-break layup, but reached out and handed the ball to the rebound.

After the basketball hit the rebound, Paul caught the basketball in the air, and then used the terrible waist and abdominal power to twist his body and dunk the ball with his back!

A rebound with an empty back, the Pacers put the first counterattack of the new season and played a flower!

The court was boiling over, and the Pacers' first offense was met with Mike. Brin's words are one word – gorgeous!

Spike. Li let out a big breath, he had watched the scene just now, because he was afraid that he would not be able to help but scream.

On the pitch, Paul and George gave a high-five, and the fans surged with excitement. Henson, on the other hand, is still firmly seated in the Diaoyutai area.

Spike. Li has a hunch that another "shoe era" is coming!