"I'm already thinking about the next round of opponents."

As soon as this sentence is mentioned, people always think of Maddie. And this sentence has also become one of the black spots in Maddie's career.

But in fact, this is simply a slander based on false rumors and taken out of context. Maddie's original words at the time did not mean to despise the opponent at all. As a result, under the manipulation of unscrupulous media, Maddie was portrayed as a bad boy who was arrogant and then slapped in the face.

But this time, the reporters' description of Henson was not false in the slightest. Henson's exact words were, "I'm already thinking about the next round of opponents." It's not the first time that his proud image has been seen, so the reaction from reporters has not been great.

And most importantly, Henson does have the capital to say such things.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that the gap in strength between the Bucks and the Pacers is impossible to make up for in a short period of time. The game against the Bucks won't even test the depth of the Pacers' roster.

After losing the first game, the Milwaukee Bucks were defeated. On April 29, at Bradley Center in Milwaukee, the Pacers defeated the Bucks 90-77. And this game is already the fourth consecutive victory of the Pacers in the series.

4-0, the defending champions did it cleanly. Henson also got the result he wanted, not just a win, but a complete victory! Looking at the whole league, only the Pacers have the least suspense in this round series. The Bucks didn't even have a game where they could close the margin to single digits.

When you have great strength, no one dares to stand up and accuse even if you say big things. Even if Henson did say something like, "I'm already thinking about the next round," he wouldn't be attacked like Maddie.

Victory can change everything.

After the game, Henson met Bucks general manager John Henson in the tunnel. Hammond. He didn't know if Hammond was waiting for him on purpose, or if he met by chance. But in the face of the general manager who was once willing to trade with him, Henson still showed a friendly smile.

"You're so merciless, Henson. 4-0 I knew I wouldn't have traded with you in the first place. Hammond shook his head, clearly joking.

"Come on, I've left you with Tobias. Harris. The kid played just ten more minutes in the second half of the season, but his scoring stats almost quadrupled. You have to be glad that my plan has left you such a treasure. "Henson wanted to say that he could play 4-0 even if he didn't trade with you, but then he thought about it, so as not to embarrass Hammond.

"Okay Henson, let's stop worrying about the playoffs. Anyway, this season, our goal is just to make the playoffs. I'm here to ask you a question. ”

"But it doesn't hurt to say it."

"Who are you going to pick with our picks? I'm intrigued because the '13 draft is a recognized small year, and I don't know of any player among them who would make you like it so much. Hammond's eyes looked through the lenses of his glasses, as if he were looking inside Henson.

"I didn't fancy any of them, I traded with you to make room to sign Livingston."

"That's what I thought at first, but then I realized that maybe it's not that simple. Forget it, it doesn't hurt if you don't say it, and there's no way I'm going to get the draft pick back. Congratulations, and do well in the next round. Hammond smiled back and turned to leave.

Henson shook his head, for these teams who are already out, they can already start preparing for next season

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The Pacers defeated the Bucks 4-0, an outcome that was both expected and unexpected. What was expected was the series total, and what was unexpected was the process. People knew that the Pacers could crush the Bucks to advance, but they didn't expect to be so thorough.

And after the battle of the first round of the series, this season's regular season awards are also beginning to be revealed. For the Pacers, who have 72 wins, they will certainly be indispensable for the regular season awards.

First, Henson won the Coach of the Year award for the second year in a row. And he also became the first coach in NBA history to win this award for two consecutive years. That's right, the first in NBA history. Even Popovich and the "Zen Master" Phil. An old fritter like Jackson has never won the Best Coach award for two consecutive years.

Because the league's best coach award has another meaning, which is to encourage new coaches who excel. That's why, in the past, people would see some coaches with better records lose the election, and the new coaches who performed well won the award. But history is meant to be broken, and Henson has already won one of the best coaches last year. But this year's 72-win record is too convincing. If this award is not given to Henson, no one else will dare to take it.

So, while Adam. Xiao Hua was not happy about this, but still had to send the award to Indianapolis.

"It's a great honour for me to be recognised by everyone. But I promise it won't be our last honour of the season. ”

It turns out that as long as you can bring victory. Even if you're a bastard for a villain, you can be liked.

And Henson's prediction that "this won't be our last honor of the season" was correct, because just one day after Henson received the Coach of the Year award, the Pacers won another regular-season award!

This year's Most Improved Award was not won by the Rockets' James. Harden scored. Maybe it's because Harden is a little too high and low, or maybe it's because reporters are tired of that bearded lace news. In short, the Rockets' leading guard is not well received in the media circle.

As a result, the Pacers' top scorer this season, Paul. George became the most improved player in the 12-13 season!

"Last season, he wasn't quite a top figure on the Pacers. But this season, George has gone on to become the top scorer for this 72-win team! George's progress span is undeniable. I believe that this will be the starting point for the birth of another superstar. ”

In the NBA's official publicity, the league commented on George's performance this season. Although there are many stars who have not continued to improve after getting the fastest improvement, they have begun to sink. But Henson knew that George wasn't in that range.

Two days, two awards. After the Pacers easily swept the Bucks 4-0, the team won another regular season award. For a while, the Pacers, a team that did not play, became the focus of attention.

And at this time, Henson's old friend Tom. Thibodeau and his Chicago Bulls are battling the Nets at the $1 billion Barclays Center.

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The Chicago Bulls' fate this season has been nothing short of terrible, and this time a year ago, they lost Derrick. Rose, and now, they've lost Lore again. Deng He, Qiao Jin. Noah, Richard. Hamilton and Kirk. Hinrich.

Such a long list of injuries is enough to knock most teams down. As it turns out, Tom. The rotation of Thibodeau's main force is very easy to lead to injuries to players. But Thibodeau hasn't changed because of this, and he's still going his own way. With the series aggregate already scorching 2-2, Thibodeau still hasn't decided to give up.

"Be strong, the playoffs are a stage for the strong, and no one will pity us! I know, we're not doing well! But that's not a reason for us to give up, stick to it, and you'll find that your opponent isn't so scary! ”

Before the game began, Thibodeau gave a brief speech in the dressing room. This defense-obsessed coach is ready to build the Bulls into an iron-blooded team that is not afraid of heaven and earth!

At this point, their opponent is the Brooklyn Nets. But Henson didn't know that in a few days, this strong and somewhat perverted bull would also bring some trouble to the pacers