The Oklahoma City Thunder are a new powerhouse in the West this season. Second in the West with 47 wins in the regular season, behind only the Spurs. In the playoffs, they first swept the defending champion Mavericks, and then eliminated the former defending champion Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant 4-1 to reach the Western Conference Finals with a near-perfect result.

As a brand new force in the league, fans are undoubtedly curious about this team. The energetic Westbrook, the youngest scoring champion Durant, plus this year's sixth man of the year, James Murphy. Harden. If the "three less" with full potential meet the experienced Big Three, what sparks will be created?

There's no doubt about me, that's what the fans want to see the most. San Antonio Spurs? Everyone is tired of watching it, those old guys have played in the finals too many times and won too many championships. Fans want fresher matchups, so the league gives you the freshest matchups.

And who is more eye-catching between the Miami Heat and the Indiana Pacers, there is no need to compare at all.

Therefore, the Thunder vs Heat, and the three less vs the Big Three are undoubtedly the most desired matches in the league. In order to achieve the purpose of making money, in order to make the game more eye-catching, the league will naturally use some "means" to make the result as much as possible as planned. Thus, in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals and Eastern Conference Finals, the Spurs and Pacers became victims of these "means".

The Spurs were eliminated as a result, while the Indiana Pacers lost the game because of inexplicable offensive fouls in the fourth quarter when the Heat lost Bosh.

After the Spurs were eliminated, even the taciturn Duncan couldn't help but complain about the referee. Popovich, on the other hand, is directly squirting indiscriminately.

Such a situation makes it impossible for the alliance to sit idly by. So the league also issued a statement saying that they would study the blowing situation of that game.

Although in the end, this matter will definitely not be resolved, after all, even if it is researched, the Thunder will already enter the finals. But being so messed around with Duncan and Popovich will make the league less reckless in operating the game.

So, everyone was looking forward to it, and Henson. What earth-shattering operation will Joe bring to everyone. This time, it's the Pacers, maybe Henson will greet the women of the Stern family directly!

However, to the disappointment and surprise of the reporters, Henson did not say anything about it.

On June 7, before Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Finals began, many media outlets blocked Henson in the tunnel of players. But Henson kept repeating the phrase: "I don't want to answer any questions about the league, the only thing I want to do now is win the game." ”

Apathy, Henson only feels indifferent to the league's unfair punishment. Now, even the fans are strongly dissatisfied with the league's approach to these two games, and the discussion on the Internet has not stopped.

And Henson, who is a party and has always been open-mouthed, is "well-behaved" to be incredible.

For this, Henson also has to thank Popovich. The old man sprayed so much trash talk in front of the media, but he didn't want to see the league knock out another team in the same way.

Popovich's remarks undoubtedly aroused Henson's fighting spirit. So for the sake of the game, in order to be able to win, Henson doesn't mind swallowing his anger at this moment!

Breaking away from reporters and walking into the dressing room, Henson saw that his players were already getting their gear on.

Although they lost the last game, the players were not discouraged, but became more and more frustrated. Although the morale of the players is certainly no longer 100, Henson estimates that it is also 80 or 90.

"It's a tie-breaker, guys! Remember what the media said about us when we were 2-0 down? They say the Pacers are vulnerable and the Heat can win the series cleanly 4-0 in Miami! The result? As a result, we hit a tie-break! If it weren't for the inexplicable blows in the last quarter of the last game, I might have been interviewed before the finals began! ”

Henson spoke to himself, and the players all raised their heads.

"Keep doing your business and just listen to me. How the referee blows the whistle is something we can't control. The only thing we can do is be as careful as possible on the defensive end and not get caught by the referee by the tail. The league has publicly stated that it will study the Spurs' game, and while such a statement borders on farting, the referees will certainly not be so blatant anymore. If we don't give them a grip, they won't be able to blow us for fouls! Of course, the focus is still on the offensive end. We're going to have to take advantage of our chances as much as we can, and after the Heat lose Bosh, the inside door is wide open and finish the game with your efficient cut-ins and breaks. ”

With that, Henson sat down on the bench in front of the tactical whiteboard, "Then, we can go and win the Eastern Conference championship, guys!" ”

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On June 7th, the heavy rain that had fallen during the day in Indianapolis gradually stopped, and by about 7 p.m., the rain clouds had completely disappeared, which undoubtedly made the Indianapolis fans more enthusiastic.

Fans in corn yellow short sleeves walked through the damp streets, gathering from all directions, which gave the whole city a layer of corn yellow, which really looked like a big cornfield.

Fans who didn't have tickets didn't want to stay at home, but all gathered in the square to watch the game live on a large screen.

Eastern Conference Championship, this is the closest the Pacers have come to an Eastern Conference championship since the 99-00 season. In the 99-00 season, that was already Reggie. Miller's time! Now, 12 years have passed! 12 years is enough to make the passionate young fans at that time become husbands and fathers.

Of course, it's also enough to make Larry. Bird's face became wrinkled, enough for Reggie. Miller went from being a marksman to a commentator.

"We can see through the footage that the square outside the arena is packed with fans, how long has it been since Indianapolis had such a grand occasion!? Because everyone knows that this game isn't just about the Eastern Conference championships. The Indiana Pacers are even ready to challenge for the championship! "Reggie. Miller recounted the frenetic and grand scene outside the arena through the television camera, and he couldn't help but blush, as if he was also reminded of his own prosperous years.

The stunner that pushed Jordan away, the gritty Pacers. At this time, it seems that the alliance has reappeared!

"Henson, when you got me, did you think we'd win the championship in our first season together?" Before the start of the game, Paul and Henson walked out side by side in the tunnel of the players. That's when Paul asked a very abrupt question.

"Want to hear the truth?"

"Of course."

"I didn't think we'd win this season, Chris. I have this plan, maybe in three to five years to win the championship. But this year? At first, I couldn't have imagined it. ”

Paul smiled, he liked Henson's candor and honesty.

"And now?" Paul asked, by this time he had reached the entrance of the players' tunnel, and the fans in the stands were already eager to see their star in action.

"Now? Now, of course, my goal is to win the championship! We're only one game away from going to the finals, Chris. That's it! ”

"That's right, that's it...... When I was injured two years ago, I thought about a lot of things. I feel like my career might be over, and I feel like I'm probably never going to be an MVP candidate again in my life. But in the end, guess what kind of determination I made? ”

Henson didn't speak, he was waiting for Paul to announce the answer himself.

"I told myself that before I died, I had to get a fucking championship trophy! What a damn fate, I don't believe in fate, I create it myself! Now, it's time! ”

With that, Paul stepped onto the pitch with his arms raised, enjoying the cheers of the Indiana fans.

"yes, it's time." Henson muttered and followed Paul out.

Half an hour later, the game officially began. Because the referee's decision in the last game was questioned, so before the start of today's game, the referee also made a special explanation to the players.

"Are you all ready? The game is about to begin, and I hope you will follow my command. I've hosted more playoffs than you've ever played. So, don't question it, don't get in trouble, you know? "Before the start of the game, the referee warned the players on both sides to prepare to throw the ball in the middle circle at the same time.

Henson, who heard the referee shouting on the sidelines, smiled, don't get into trouble? Then I must abide by it, Lord Referee!