In the locker room, everyone was a little tired. After all, every time they attack, every time they defend, they will encounter a player who can restrain themselves.

And playing tired, this is the last thing Henson wants. David West and Ray Allen are still "fresh" in their lessons, and winning the game without playing too tired is Henson's goal.

But it's clear that today's game wasn't as simple as the Pacers thought it could have ended.

Henson knew he had to make some adjustments. In the absence of two key players, some personnel changes were made that caught Larry Drew off guard.

And right now, there is only one person who meets this requirement - Sean Livingston.

It's been a month since he signed the contract, and it's time for him to play his role.

"Sean, the first half of the game has already made you get used to the atmosphere of the scene." As always, after the players had a two-minute break, Henson spoke.

"Huh?" Livingston looked up in surprise, he didn't expect that in such a scorching situation, the first person the manager talked about would be himself.

Soon, though, he withdrew his look of surprise and tried to compose himself, "I'm getting used to it, boss. Are you going to play me? ”

??? Henson nodded: "That's right, we need to make some changes to break the balance on the field." I think it's a good idea to switch you up, Shervin Malone, that guy is strong and fast. Hey, don't frown Lance, I don't blame you. Don't worry, I'll let you face someone better. But Sean, Mark is a little inferior to you, height! ”

Henson said, picking up a marker pen and drawing on the large whiteboard.

"I need you to sit in the low post, torture him with your back-to-back singles and try to score a few goals. When the time comes, the Eagles' defense will be in complete chaos. Then, use your playmaking skills to create opportunities for your teammates who cut inside. Larry Drew thought he knew 100 percent about us and went up to tell him he was wrong. ”

Henson knows exactly what Livingston can do, and if you ask him to shoot threes and let him control the team like Chris Paul, he's certainly not a good player.

But if you let him fire from mid-range, give him the right to play with his back and let him play the occasional trick, Henson is confident that Livingston won't let him down!

There are some players that you can use no matter how you use them, such as Kobe Bryant, such as LeBron James. But there are some players that you can only use to their full potential if you find the right way to use them.

Take, for example, Shaun Livingston.

"I see, sir!" Livingston nodded vigorously, and after not getting a minute to play in the first half, he thought he would have to wait for garbage time to show his face today.

Unexpectedly, the opportunity said that it would come! Now that the opportunity has come, there is no reason to waste it.

So in the second half of the game, in the crowded bankers' life arena, the elder Drew nervously looked at the opposite half, trying to figure out what kind of lineup Henson would replace.

Since Henson is now very egalitarian, the starters don't necessarily start every quarter. The camera zoomed into the Pacers' bench and they saw Lance Stephenson on the bench in training and Chris Paul on the bench in his training uniform!

"What is Coach Henson's going to do? Don't need the number one position? On the death defensive lineup? Or is he going to go on his own? Bill Wharton's eyes widened, and what he saw afterwards was even more astonishing.

I saw Shaun Livingston take off his training uniform and stand next to Henson, the two exchanged ears, and Henson seemed to be making the final arrangements for Livingston!

That guy, is he going to start the next half!?

Henson hooked Livingston's shoulders and put his mouth close to his ear: "See what we're like right now?" We were entangled with the Eagles, we couldn't pull the score. ”

Livingston just crossed his back and listened, not speaking.

"When you go up, you try to play with your back to the middle as much as possible. Don't worry, I know what you're good at, and you just do what you're good at. Shervinmark is physically strong, but he's not a good defender of back-to-back attacks. I want you to see your chances, score goals efficiently, and disrupt their rhythm for me! ”

Henson pointed to the ball, then clenched his fist, "Give me a nice fucking hand!" ”

Then, the electronic beep sounds, and Henson beckons everyone to play, including Livingston.

Livingston closed his eyes and felt the cheers passing by his ears, the fierce atmosphere of the battle, and the hardness of the wooden floor beneath his feet

He's back, Shaun Livingston, the guy who never lets up chasing basketball dreams, is back!

"Unexpectedly, Coach Henson actually let Livingston play! Bill, what do you think of this adjustment? You said Livingston couldn't influence the game, but Coach Henson just let Livingston play at this critical moment! Chris Webber looked at his commentator partner with interest, and Bill Wharton didn't speak, but frowned.

He didn't think Livingston would affect the game, but Wharton was still uneasy when he saw Livingston play. Because everyone knows that Henson Joe's employment adjustment is almost never wrong!

"Mark, make that waste pay!" Larry Drew triumphantly sent Shervinmark onto the field. In his opinion, Henson was really desperate and would send Livingston to try his luck.

But in competitive sports, you can't bet on luck! Even Stephenson can't handle Mark, and sending a guy with inconsistent shooting and not outstanding athleticism can solve the problem?

Livingston took the baseline ball from Horford and slowly pushed it forward. In the stands of the Banker's Life Arena, there was warm applause. But Livingston was well aware that the applause was only consolation.

In the eyes of many people, it is already remarkable that they can still get a job in the NBA.

But Livingston would prove to everyone that he didn't get a job because he was sympathetic!

As soon as half-time, Livingston handed the ball to Paul George. This is very much in line with everyone's expectations, and in most people's minds, Livingston is like the Heat's Chalmers.

The only thing they were responsible for was dribbling the ball across the half-court.

But Livingston didn't stand still after the pass, but quickly cut into the middle distance!

Mark's defense was a bit distracted, so much so that George returned the ball to Livingston and Mark still didn't get up to the defensive intensity.

George passed the ball back to Sean in the middle distance, what would he do? Singles Shervin Mark? Although Sean has a height advantage, Mark is not easy to mess with! "Chris Webber was very nervous, and he was already fully involved in Livingston.

"Singles? No, singles ability does not exist in Livingston. Bill Walton, on the other hand, still doesn't believe in evil, and he doesn't believe that any player who comes to the Pacers can turn decay into magic.

Livingston holds the ball in the middle distance, his eyes fixed on Shervin Mark in front of him. Mark couldn't help but feel a chill down his spine, and from Livingston's cold face, he saw a thick murderous aura!

Livingston dribbled twice on the spot, found his rhythm, and then suddenly leaned back!

He's going to go back to the singles!

"Carry the ball with your back! Everyone knows that Livingston likes to score in the middle distance. But the back-to-back singles" Webb scratched his head, and in fact Livingston's turnaround jumpers have been very good. It's just that after so many years of wandering, no one remembers what else he can do.

Mark was completely confused, as a No. 1 position, he didn't encounter a few times in a season when he was singled by someone else. Seeing Livingston begin to recoil, Shervinmark didn't know what to do for a while.

Should you reach for the ball? Or should it be defended? Or maybe beware of this guy turning his back?

?? Henson got up from the bench and stood in front of Frank Vogel. Vogel could clearly see that the guy was clenching his fists!

The assistant coach shook his head, Henson seemed to be understatement on the surface, but in reality, this guy was more nervous than anyone else

On the court, just when Shervinmark was still thinking about how to contain Livingston's attack, the 2.01-meter-tall tall guard suddenly jumped with his once shattered knee and turned over and jumped!

Mark couldn't react and hurriedly took two steps to pounce! But helplessly, he, who is already at a disadvantage in height, has no interference with this ball at all! And the worst thing is that because Mark pounced too hard, he couldn't stop the car and hit Livingston's body.

Violation of the cylinder! The foul was inevitable, and Mark only hoped that the "waste" in Larry Drew's mouth would not score.

However, before Mark could turn around, he heard the soft sound of the Nets tumbling

"Shaun Livingston! A beautiful turnaround jumper, his ability to finish attacks from mid-range is still excellent! The referee blew the whistle, Shervinmark fouled, and Livingston got a three-pointer! On the podium, Chris Webber was completely in a frenzy, he grabbed the microphone and yelled!

This was accompanied by violent cheers from the fans in the stands! But this time, their applause and cheers did not come from sympathy!

Henson raised his arms, still clenched his fists, and let out a cheerful shout!

???? Right next to Livingston, Paul George was the first to rush up and hug Livingston! Livingston was a little flattered, after all, he hadn't experienced what it was like to have a real teammate for a long time.

And in the commentary seat, Bill Wharton was completely silent. He didn't know how to describe this moment, three months later, unclaimed, a player who had almost faded from view. Coming on under Henson, it made a difference

It's not just Livingston that's magical, it's also the Chinese head coach in an Armani suit who cheers on the sidelines.

"Steady, he's just lucky, keep me on solid defense!" Hawks bench, Larry Drew yelled in frustration.

But soon Drew Sr. will learn that he can't always bet on luck.

Sometimes, he will have to admit that the strength of the other party is indeed strong