When James. By the time Harden scored the ball with his European step layup and also drew a foul on Horford, McHale was already comfortably back on the bench.

The Rockets' game is more dependent on the form and feel of the players, and when the players have a bad hand, the offense can easily fall into a dead end. But once Harden and others can open up, the Rockets' offense will continue to be in a virtuous cycle.

Without defense, Harden's individual singles and foul-making ability can drive you crazy. Helping to defend and packing, the Rockets' three-point point can make your defense pay its price.

This time, when Harden scored again to the boos of the Pacers fans, the score was equalized again. Seeing that the Pacers were about to use the bag to pull the score away, no one expected the Rockets to quickly stabilize the situation in front of the defending champion who had strong court control.

"It's probably the best game the Rockets have played this season." After Harden hit a free throw, Kenny. Smith even made such a comment.

The penalty kick is over, and the referee's whistle blows. Henson called the game to a halt, and when Harden made free throws, he had already discussed the feasibility of this strategy with Vogel and Stevens. For now, there's no better way to limit Harden!

Since you can't prevent it alone, and you can't keep it from bagging, then ......

...... Then let him in!

Aren't the Rockets able to shoot threes from the No. 1 to No. 4 positions? Okay, then let Harden take the initiative to lean on the No. 5 position! Henson wants to see if the Turk Asik will also pull out and shoot three points!

After the players left the field, although the cheerleading girls on the field gave a wonderful performance. But almost all of the on-site cameras were aimed at Henson, filming the process of the Chinese coach's tactics from all angles.

Henson scolded, drawing and pointing at the players from time to time. No one knows exactly what he said, but Barkley could believe that Henson wasn't talking about "chicken soup" or the kind of nonsense.

This guy, have you found a way to limit the rocket?

“...... Okay, just do as I say. David, take a break, I'll need you later. When the electronic beep sounded to signal the end of the timeout, Henson had just closed the cap of the marker.

One by one, the Pacers players high-fived each other, as if they were confident again.

"Pretending to be a ghost!" McHale was unimpressed by all of this, and it was just a normal timeout, Henson. What wind and waves can Joe stir up?

Here, McHale made another serious mistake - he confused everyone's ability to command on the spot with himself.

"The game restarted with Coach Henson wrapping up James. Harden's attempt didn't work. Harden's passing vision is very wide, you must know that last season in Oklahoma, as long as Harden was there, Harden controlled the ball and organized the offense. It just so happens that the Rockets players have a good three-point shot today, and as long as Harden can get the ball out, the Rockets can score. I don't know how Coach Henson adjusted the team's defense this time...... Wait, Coach Henson has changed! ”

Kenny. Smith took a closer look, and David Brown, who had been doing well so far. West sat on the bench with a towel draped around his neck. And Leonard is on the top of the No. 4 position!

"What does this mean? Is Coach Henson going to make the Death Defensive lineup play early? But that's not right, Jimmy. Butler is still wearing a training uniform. Barkley scratched his hairless head, wondering what Henson's substitution meant.

Indeed, Marcus. Morris, due to his lack of strength, actually plays more like a big small forward. Let Leonard defend against Morris, it doesn't seem to be a loss. But the Pacers should be dealing with Harden now, and Morris is just a role to open up space.

With everyone's curious eyes on us, the game resumed. Paul borrowed the baseline ball to slowly advance, and Henson was on the sidelines, looking confident.

The purpose of this timeout is not just to make substitutions......

Paul. George ran back to shake off Harden and then scored on Paul's timely pass. The Pacers' offense has had no problems and is as efficient as ever. Harden was stunned again this time, and God knows which nightclub he spent last Christmas Eve in.

But for the Pacers' efficient offense, the Rockets are not afraid. Although they are not good at defending, they are very good at tying the score in the next round!

Seeing Jeremy Lin control the ball and attacking, Henson clapped his hands vigorously on the sidelines, reminding all players to pay attention to defense! Whether you can strip off the rocket, it's up to you this time!

It was discovered that Henson's timeout may really be more than just a substitution. James. Harden felt the pressure of confrontation that he had never felt before, and the Pacers began to increase the intensity!

"These guys, are you going to make James make 20 free throws!?" McHale disdainfully cocked Erlang's legs, and to Harden's strength, that was tantamount to suicide! It's too late for the rest of the team to hide, Henson. Joe is actually on the intensity! Ridiculous, ridiculous!

Jeremy Lin, as always, singled the ball to Harden early. George led the defense all over the court, pushing forward and squeezing back, and the center of gravity was pressed lower than Harden!

Pressing Harden closely, rather than trying not to engage with him as much as they did before, the change for the Pacers is very noticeable. In this way, Harden lost the space for three-point shots, but on the contrary, his front was flat, which was simply a hotbed for breakthroughs!

Harden didn't hesitate, accelerated and stabbed inside! Last season, he gained notoriety in the finals, and today he is going to be reborn against the same opponent!

Harden hit the three-second zone, only to find that Horford arrived in time! Suddenly, a "wall" came in front of Harden, catching him off guard! Harden hurriedly threw a shot and collided with Horford.

But since Horford was on his feet early, it wasn't a defensive foul. In Henson's words, it's a blessing in misfortune that Harden hasn't been whistled for an offensive foul.

And the basketball that was thrown by Harden in a panic is naturally not accurate. The basketball slammed into the neck of the basket, and Leonard straightened his long arm and laughed at the rebound!

"Nice defense, but ......" Kenny. Smith didn't know what to say about the defense, and it looked like the Pacers were still packed, but the packs didn't look the same as before.

Of course it's different, from the moment Harden has the ball, he has fallen into Henson's defensive trap!

Harden will feel that he wants to be abrupt because Henson deliberately let George let Harden go to the right side! After all, Harden is a left-hander, and his right hand is not as flexible as his left. So the hasty throw of Harden's right hand just now could not pose a threat at all.

After deliberately letting Harden walk in, Horford, the league's most defensive player, has been waiting for a long time. He boldly stepped forward in advance, raised his arms high, and defended as cleanly as he could!

Asik? Let him go, not to mention whether Harden still has room to pass the ball in such a small space. Even if Harden passes the ball, Horford has the confidence to turn around and go back to defend Asik!

And just like that, Henson's plan worked! He looked at the rocket's routine, and finally found a near-perfect solution!

After Harden shot the iron, Leonard, who picked up the rebound, directly held the ball and advanced! That's why he replaced West, West's departure means that no matter who gets a defensive rebound, the Pacers can immediately launch a counterattack! Defending and counterattacking, that's what the Pacers are good at.

Leonard accelerates on the flank and suddenly throws the ball high into the air! George, who was plugged in in the middle, took off and grabbed Leonard's pass in the air and pressed it into the frame with both hands!

Leonard and Paul. George's connection! The Pacers used a wonderful aerial relay to end the counterattack!

"Roar!" The moment George dunked into the frame, the three groups let out a pig-killing howl. The Pacers immediately moved the momentum over, and this offense and defense boosted the morale of the Pacers!

McHale waved his hand, disapproving. It's just four points, and the Rockets can catch up!

In the second round, Harden forced to walk on the left side. George didn't dare to foul and had to retreat while giving a confrontation. Seeing this, Leonard rushed over, and his task was the same as Horford's, to help defend Harden in the restricted area!

Without thinking about it, Harden raised his hand and threw the ball towards Morris in the bottom corner. But he overlooked one point, the person who defended Morris now is Leonard!

Leonard had long expected Henson to pass the ball, so he stretched out his long arm and easily cut off the basketball, and the Rockets made a mistake!

Among George and Leonard, two guys with tall arms and long arms, Harden can't see the situation on the outside at all. In front of two pairs of long arms, his hasty pass was not threatening at all!

Leonard picked up his arm and threw the ball forward on his own after receiving the ball. Paul had already sprinted to the bottom right corner.

"It's too fast, the transition between attack and defense is in the blink of an eye!" Barkley clenched his fists, and if a team gets the Pacers up the pace, it proves that the margin is not far off!

Paul unloaded the basketball in the air and dangled a shot to send Jeremy Lin, who was overly positive, off the line. It wasn't until Jeremy Lin floated past his eyes that Paul made a move.

As the core of the Pacers, Paul didn't waste this opportunity to pull the score. A three-pointer went straight to the heart of the Rockets, and it also pierced McHale's heart.

Defensive trap + quick counterattack, Henson's on-the-spot command has finally paid off! Of course, this is also thanks to McHale's woodenness and inaction. No, perhaps, that guy just doesn't know what to do.

"David, it's up to you next, be ruthless to me!" Henson sat back on the bench and patted West on the shoulder.

At the same time, McHale jerked up and yelled at the players on the field.

Henson smiled playfully, "Zen Master" Phil. Jackson sat on the bench and watched coldly, but not everyone can pretend to be it.