Henson, who had been worried about the Warriors' death five, also made some targeted arrangements in Game 4 of the series. It's just a pity that Henson's arrangement didn't work. In Game 4 of the series, at Oracle Arena, the Pacers lost.

It was a pivotal victory, as the Golden State Warriors tied the series at 2-2. Although before coming to the Bay Area, Green had threatened to let the Pacers go home with a score of 1-3. But I believe that even if the aggregate score is 2-2 now, Coach Henson will certainly not be satisfied. ”

After the match, Henson shook his head helplessly. 115-110, the Pacers lost to the Warriors. And today, the reason why Henson was killed did not surprise him at all - the death of five young.

In the final quarter of the game, Steve. Cole made a five-man lineup. Henson also followed the original plan to let Brooke. Lopez doubled in the low post and then blocked the Warriors' outside shots.

But Lopez's singles efficiency didn't meet Henson's requirements. Although Green does not have a height advantage, under his fierce physical confrontation, Lopez's offense is frequently blocked.

On the Warriors' side, although it was blocked outside the three-point line, Iguodala's sudden "resurrection" caught Henson off guard

It is well known that Andrey. Iguodala was the FMVP winner in the 14-15 season. Although the Warriors did not have Durant at that time, they were able to get FMVP honors on the heads of Curry, Thompson and Green, which shows Iguodala's good strength.

Since then, Iguodala has also been given the nickname of "playing dead" by fans. Because Iguodala was always tepid in the regular season, but when it came to the finals, Iguodala was able to play like a superstar, and in the season when he won the FMVP, Iguodala's performance at both offensive and defensive ends was worthy of the FMVP award.

This season, Iguodala has done the same. During the regular season, he averaged just 7.6 points and 4.0 rebounds per game, which is inconspicuous just by looking at the statistics. But in this game, Iguodala scored consecutive goals in the fourth quarter, with 18 points and 8 rebounds, making up for the Pacers' last shot.

When Henson asked his players to block the Warriors' shooters, Iguodala had a chance to cut in. As a result, the Warriors' super role player didn't relent, completely disrupting Henson's rhythm.

Just like that, the Pacers lost in Oakland. Both sides allowed each other to win one home and one away, bringing the series to a draw.

At the end of the game, the Warriors weren't complacent. With the lessons of the first three games, they all know that the Pacers are not going to fall so easily. Until they win four games, the Warriors can't feel safe.

So, at the post-game press conference, Kerr kept a face on his face the whole time.

"We're going to keep up the good work and if we can get match point at Bankers Living, then I'm going to try to finish the game in Auckland."

That's right, the next game will be back in Indianapolis. Moreover, one of the two teams will have match point. Therefore, the two sides will surely be in a fierce battle for victory in the next game.

On Henson's side, he didn't look disappointed after losing the fourth game.

Because after trial and error in this game, Henson found the only way to contain the death of the five small.

If that works in Indianapolis, then as Kerr said, the finals will end in Oakland. It's just that it's the Pacers who will win!

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On June 11, the day before the start of Game 5 of the Finals, Henson arrived at the training gym early.

Players who know Henson well know that it's never too late for this guy to come to work, but it's never too early either. Running over early in the morning like today's must have been something unusual.

In fact, as soon as Henson arrived early in the morning, he called an urgent tactical meeting. The content of the meeting was simple, Henson wanted to change the formation.

"You mean...... With the death of the five small versus the death of the five small? McMillan swallowed, he didn't know how many times he had been scared by Henson.

McMillan's thinking is relatively old-fashioned, which is actually the reason why Henson was not optimistic about him as a head coach in the first place.

"You saw the results of Lopez's strong attack on the inside in the last game, Draymond. Green still has two brushes, and he can win the best defensive player award because of more than just that foul mouth. Thankfully, our defeat didn't cost us the championship completely. So, there's room for change. ”

"But this season, we rarely play five-man teams." Becky. Harmon pouted, although the Pacers in the three-game championship period have a history of playing five small lineups, but this season, Henson has hardly sent a small lineup. Even if it's pie, it's only been on the field for a short time.

"Yes, run-in can be a problem, but it's the only way we can do it. I'm going to play Antetokounmpo at five, against Green, with Siakam at four, George at three, and Bogdanovic at two! ”

"Two starters at once? That's a big change, Henson. ”

"That's why I called you here, and after today's training, I need everybody to get used to the starters and their roles." After Henson finished speaking, he clapped his hands and motioned for everyone to get to work.

"But you can do it...... Are the players okay? ”

"Don't worry, Nate, there is only one problem with professional teams, and that is the inability to win. As long as you can win, all problems will be solved. Henson smiled confidently, Match Point battle, he didn't want to lose again!

In the afternoon of confrontational training, when Henson announced the news that he would change the formation tomorrow, the players were not panicked, but also very excited.

Danny. Green and Lopez are the kind of team players who don't mind being off the bench. And when a group of young people heard that they were going to play a small lineup, they must be gearing up one by one. After all, this is a chance to go head-to-head with the Warriors!

The only way to curb the death of the five is to keep up with their rhythm. And Henson believes that his own Death Five Little can even fight faster than the Warriors' Death Five Little Ones!

"In the next game, no matter who wins or loses, there will be match points. You don't want to go back to Auckland with the despair of being 3-2 down. ”

Hearing Henson say this, the players shook their heads.

"That's right, in the next game, I'll start the five-man squad as soon as I start. I have only one request, a quick fix! All cheered me up and quickly opened the competition! Once we have established an advantage early on, we can control the tempo. ”

"Look at us, chief." Antetokounmpo echoed loudly, not playing against Green yesterday, making Antetokounmpo seem to be unable to find his target in an instant.

In the next game, he will make Draymond. Green's nightmare continues.

"Very well, if all goes well, folks, we'll lift the O'Brien Cup right under the noses of the Aucklanders. It's refreshing to imagine the expressions they want and can't get. I hope you can make my imagination come back to life. ”

The last resort to deal with the Death Five, Henson has moved to the table, this is his last desperate bet. But Henson believes he has a better chance of winning. He hadn't considered a tie-break because Henson's plan was to have two more games left in the finals.

After the confrontational training, Henson ran to Bird's office. Due to the fierce competition in the finals, tickets were basically sold out in advance. Therefore, the official also sells tickets in advance.

But Henson came to the office this time and asked Bird to immediately stop pre-selling tickets for the Big Seven.

"What did you say?" Bird was a little confused, Henson was a minority shareholder in a sports drink company, but in the NBA, he never cared about the business side of the Pacers. Why did you suddenly care about the tickets today?

"I said, now stop pre-selling tickets for the tie-breaker. Otherwise, it will be troublesome for you to refund the ticket in the future. ”

Seeing that Bird was still confused, Henson shook his head, and then changed to more plain language.

"There's no tie-break, Bird. By the time we come back from Oakland, the Pacers will be world champions! Within two matches, the Grand Final will be over. ”

"Maniac." Bird shook his head, believing that tomorrow, the reporters would definitely stir up the matter.

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