A lifetime hangs in the balance.

Henson didn't say this casually, and after returning from Chicago, Henson immediately threw himself into what he had to pursue with all his might.

Young Anthony. Davis is flying all over the court, three-pointers, breakaways, blocks, steals, this big-eyed guy can do anything.

But no matter how hard he tried, the Pelicans just couldn't break through the shackles set by the Pacers.

Cinnabar. Holiday is well aware of the fact that as a player who has played under the Pacers and Henson. The strength of the Pacers lies in their integrity. And the Pelicans' totality, to be honest, can't be compared to the Pacers.

This game, Anthony. Davis had a big double-double of 35 points and 12 rebounds. Holiday is also not soft, with 16 points and 14 assists, worthy of being a player in the "Henson system".

But in the end, thanks to George and Antetokounmpo's combined 52-point performance, the Pacers still narrowly beat the Pelicans 102-95 on the road.

When Davis exploded, the Pacers used the team to stabilize the situation. At critical moments, the Pacers scored key goals with team offense.

Although the basketball game is 48 minutes long, it can take several hours to actually play. But sometimes, it's those rounds that really make the difference. And there is no doubt that the Pacers are unique in terms of the ability to grasp "those few rounds".

After this game, the Pacers unknowingly won 11 in a row! The Pacers are undefeated since losing to the Warriors at the end of November.

It was expected that Henson, who had just returned from Chicago, would be exhausted. But as it turns out, once he steps on the basketball court, the Chinese-American coach never gets tired.

After the game, the reporters wanted to have a good interview with Henson. After all, the Pacers' tactical arrangements for the final few rounds today are really exquisite.

But Henson didn't give the reporter this opportunity, he was in a hurry and Zhu . After Holiday embraced, he returned to the players' tunnel, leaving only a figure in a floral suit.

There is no doubt that Henson wore it this way as a tribute to Sager. Because today, it's not just Henson, but many players and commentators, who are wearing bells and whistles. Although Sag is only a sideline reporter, his influence in the NBA is still very large.

"Uh...... It seems that Coach Henson is in a bad mood? The reporters looked at each other, and with Sag having just passed away and the Pacers had won by a wide margin, they couldn't think of a reason why Henson wouldn't be interviewed.

Because today, even Popovich's "old stubbornness" remembers Sag in front of reporters with red eyes. James, Lillard and other players also expressed their regret over Sag's death in front of the camera.

The social media of major stars is even more lively, with almost everyone saying that the NBA has lost a legend since.

But Mr. Henson, who has a good relationship with Sager, did not do any of this, which must have surprised reporters.

In fact, it's not that Henson isn't sad. It's something that should be remembered, something that should be sad, and Henson had already vented it all yesterday in Chicago. He doesn't need to express these emotions in front of reporters or on social media. It has already been expressed in front of Sag, and that is enough.

Now, instead of sadness, Henson has only a sense of momentum. And he believes that people like Sag definitely don't want everyone to cry and lose their faces.

So, when Henson came back from Chicago, he went straight to work. Tonight's great game is proof of that.

However, Henson is now more than just a manager. You know, he's also the general manager of the Pacers this season. And, Bird, Vivek, and Stephen. Simon has given him a lot of power as a general manager. This includes the right to change individual personnel in the squad.

Therefore, after the head coach's work was over, Henson wanted to immediately devote himself to the work of general manager. So, I didn't bother with those reporters.

Back in the locker room, Henson turned on the TV. At this point, the Portland Trail Blazers' game against the Denver Nuggets is over.

132-120, the Nuggets won at home. I have to say that the Pacers' situation this season is really bad.

But Henson didn't care about the score of this game, nor did he care about Lillard's remembrance of Sag in front of the camera. While playing highlights of the game, all of Henson's attention fell on a big, "chubby" looking white man.

In the highlights, this big guy is always able to pull off beautiful strategies from a high position. His low-post offensive skills are very mature and have a soft touch. Like most interior players right now, he hit a three-pointer today.

In the end, in just 19 minutes of playing time, the "big white fat" got 13 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds. Seriously, even a coach like Henson, who has coached Horford before, can't believe it's a stat played by a center!

Nikolai. Jokic, he's a treasure that hasn't shone his full light yet!

Of course, Henson can't just look at a player with a single game reel or not. In fact, Henson has been following Jokic for a long time.

Drafted in the second round in 2014, the white interior player from Serbia was not favored at first. Coincidentally, Henson retired in the summer of 2014, so he didn't care about the Pacers' draft. Otherwise, he would be a cheater and turn Jokic into a pacer.

But it's not too late to kidnap Jokic.

That's right, in order to achieve the thing that he tried his best to do, Henson wanted to make up for it.

Although the regular season has been played for a long time, and the year will turn over in half a month, Henson believes that the Pacers still have room to strengthen.

Especially on the inside, after the recent 11-game winning streak, Henson found that the Pacers' interior configuration did not live up to his expectations.

And the biggest problem in the inner line is mainly in Channing. Frye and Kevin. Rooney.

Frye is accurate and able to open up space. And he has a lot of experience, having experienced the injury in 2012 and the misfortune of his daughter, and he also has amazing perseverance.

Kevin. Rooney's athleticism is excellent, and his 2.20m arm span is even more enjoyable for Henson. Defensively, Rooney's athleticism was on full display. Whether it's big or small, Rooney can do it. After all, Looney and Henson personally suggested that the Pacers should be selected, and the difference is definitely not far behind.

But at the same time, both guys also have fatal flaws.

Frye's athleticism is really enough, and although he works the defensive end, his ability is average. In the face of an absolute disparity in strength, it is useless to work hard. In the playoffs, against a tough team on the inside, once Antetokounmpo is going to the No. 3 position, Frye can easily be blown up.

And Looney's problem is the opposite of Fry, Rooney is no problem on the defensive end, but Looney is basically left with a dunk on the offensive end.

When he first started playing basketball, Looney played as a guard. But as his height and reach grew, he played all five positions on the basketball court. In order to adapt to the NBA, Looney increased his physical training and decided to play inside.

So now, Rooney's once soft touch is gone. Not to mention developing a three-point shot, he can't even shoot steadily. On the offensive end, Rooney is often hollowed out by others. It is only occasionally when people "eat the cake empty" that people remember.

"Oh, so Kevin. Wayne Rooney was also involved in the attack. ”

So, Henson is now hoping to bolster the Pacers' interior line. It's best to be able to combine the characteristics of Frye and Rooney. There's both athleticism and the ability to defend, as well as some offensive threats to open up space.

Frye and Looney are certainly good, but for the sake of the championship and to increase the certainty of defeating the Warriors, Henson still hopes that the lineup can be more perfect.

And Nikolai. Jokic is undoubtedly the more perfect candidate.

Don't underestimate Jokic, he's actually very flexible. Not to mention that his athleticism is comparable to Rooney, but at least he is better than Fry.

On the offensive end, Jokic had nothing to say. Henson even thinks that guy has the potential to grow into a cornerstone type player.

The only downside is that Jokic has shown talent this season. Therefore, it may be difficult for the Nuggets to release people. After all, everyone is not stupid. If you want to trade, it can be very difficult to operate.

Of course, Henson doesn't fight unprepared battles. Anyway, he still has a backup plan.

In order for players to benefit from their "acceleration of progress", the sooner Henson completes the deal, the better. Therefore, he can't wait for the All-Star to do it.

After watching the highlights of the game between the Trail Blazers and the Nuggets, Henson turned off the TV and immediately dialed Bird's phone.

"I'd like to talk to you about strengthening the squad."

Bird and Henson still don't like to talk nonsense.