Halfway through the fourth quarter, Carlisle felt more and more that today's game was going to be difficult to win. At this point, the Pacers still lead the Mavericks by nine points. Although the 9-point margin is not too big in modern basketball, there is no problem in catching up in the first half of the game. But with the Pacers completely unable to contain the Pacers' quick counterattack, the Mavericks simply couldn't close the margin.

In the first half, it was clear that the Mavericks had the advantage. But since that half-time, everything has changed.

Damn intermission!

After Horford scored four points in the third quarter, the Mavericks' sharpness was obviously reduced a lot. The Pacers, on the other hand, are getting braver and braver. Stevens made substitutions according to the small note in his hand, and then matched a variety of effective offensive tactics according to the personnel in his hand, so that Carlisle's repeated adjustments did not work.

"Coach Stevens played to his full potential, and if the league had an assistant coach of the year award, I think Stevens might be able to compete for it, hahahaha." Reggie. Miller was extremely happy, thinking that Henson was out and the Pacers would be in big trouble in this game.

But unexpectedly, after an intermission, the situation took a 180° turn.

In the rest of the game, the Mavericks never had a chance to close the score again. In the final moments, back-to-back scoring by Collison and Nowitzki put some pressure on the Pacers, but overall it was nothing more than a thrill.

103-96, the Pacers finally withstood the pressure and won the Dallas Mavericks, the 11-time champion by 7 points. After the game, the on-site reporters immediately found Carlisle, after all, Carlisle threatened to seize the opportunity to win the game before the game, but now the result is not satisfactory, and the reporters naturally have a lot of questions to get answers.

"What more can I say? The Pacers' substitutions and tactical set-up were exquisite. We have to admit that Coach Stevens is a very strong coach. Although I don't know about Henson. Joe said something at halftime, but at least I'm sure a lot of Coach Stevens' set-ups came from him. ”

Carlisle shook his head, the Pacers were already stronger on paper. In such a situation, combined with unexpected substitutions and clever tactical set-ups, it is not surprising that the Mavericks lost.

On the other side, Brad. Stevens also gave his first courtside interview since entering the NBA. And the reporters' questions were gathered on the small note in Stevens' hand.

"What exactly was written on the little note in your hand after the intermission? Did Coach Henson give you these things? Did he write on it about how to deal with the Mavericks? Stevens was a little overwhelmed by the reporter's barrage of questions.

"Uh...... It's just a few names, really. Coach Henson got me the game done with just a few names. ”

Stevens smiled and waved his hand, and the reporters thought he was slapping instead. After all, few coaches would really want to discuss game strategy in front of reporters.

As everyone knows, what Stevens said is the truth......

Stevens finally got rid of the reporter and walked into the locker room, but was "tragically" hugged by Henson.

"Well done Brad, I knew you could direct the game for me!"

"It's me who should thank you, Henson. If you hadn't helped me make personnel adjustments, I might have had a one-night positional attack with Carlisle today. ”

The two coaches patted each other on the shoulder, and in Vogel's words, "Actually, neither of these two guys can do without the other." It's like a bicycle, you can't say which wheel is the most important, the front wheel or the rear wheel, because without one of them, neither car can be ridden. ”

Henson also attended the press conference on time. After all, the league only banned Henson from racing, so such a thing as attending a press conference doesn't matter.

Following Stevens, reporters asked Henson the same question at a press conference: "What is written on the note?" ”

"That little piece of paper with the name of every player on the Pacers was written on it, and that's it. Do you really think that a small note will help your team win a game? Come on, that's just a cover-up. ”

Looking at the incredulous expressions of the reporters, Henson felt a secret refreshment. It's rare for me to confess and be lenient, so why don't you believe it......

After the big game against the Mavericks, the doubts about Stevens and Vogel have also disappeared. And after tasting victory, the pressure on Vogel and Stevens is no longer huge. After all, they have shown that they can lead the team to victory as well.

So the Pacers' next two back-to-back games went well as well.

In New York, the Pacers won 88-76, relying on Vogel's excellent defensive set-up to once again wear down the old rival New York Knicks. A day later, in Washington, D.C., the Pacers faced the Wizards, who were unable to play in the face of Wall and had not tasted a win since the start of the season, with the Pacers 96-89 and easily retreated!

And what these two back-to-back games have in common is that Stevens always glances at the mysterious note in his hand every now and then.

So far, the Pacers have achieved a 12-0 record, 12 consecutive wins! And the 12-game winning streak is also the best start record for the Pacers so far!

"I said in the opener that the Indiana Pacers' offense this season is going to be devastating! Although they didn't make a big move this summer, the young people are making rapid progress! ”

"12 wins in a row, the best start in team history. It's just three games away from the best 15-game winning streak in NBA history! Ladies and gentlemen, we are witnessing the birth of a super team! ”

"The scariest thing is that the defending champions look even stronger than they did last season. I'm even wondering if the Miami Heat will be able to hold off the Pacers before the Finals. It seems that LeBron's dream of dominating the East is very difficult to achieve. ”

For a time, the rhetoric touting the Pacers was overwhelming. This would never have happened a few years ago. Even last season, people were more suspicious and contemptuous of the Pacers during this period.

But now, the strength of the Pacers has reached a point where everyone cannot ignore it.

The team has the best start in history, which is undoubtedly something to be happy about. However, even happier is the Pacers' Henson. Coach Joe, who has ended his three-game ban and is coming back!

It is believed that when Henson returns, he will definitely be able to make the Pacers, who are already driving on the highway, speed even more terrifying!

During the media opening session on November 20, there were a lot of reporters in the training ground of the Bankers' Life Arena. And most of these reporters are gathered around Henson, who is about to return to the game. Joe's side.

"Coach Henson, how do you feel about being back on the field?"

"Henson, what do you think of this punishment? Do you think it's too harsh? ”

"With a 12-game winning streak at the moment, do you think the NBA record of 15 straight wins will be a reality for you?"

The reporters were babbling questions, and seeing the lively scene on the training ground, Bird and Pritchard couldn't help but shake their heads.

"You know man, I've never seen a manager as popular as him. Usually, it's the players who have more reporters around. But at the Banker's Life Arena, everything is turned upside down. ”

"Well, gentlemen, you have so many questions that I can't answer them all. All I can say is that I'm happy to be back! Thanks to the league for giving me a vacation, I was honestly exhausted during that time, and I was asking if Bird could give me a week off. Then, the alliance gave me a vacation. I'm thankful to the league, so I'll definitely prove to the league what a behaving coach I am! My team is on a three-game winning streak without me and it looks like I can't let the league down anymore! ”

Bottom, Henson answered the reporters with a smile on his face. Of course, don't forget to give Xiao Hua a response.

"My team is on a three-game winning streak without me, and it looks like I can't let the league down anymore!"

This answer may not seem like a problem, but Adam. Xiao Hua pondered carefully and found that he seemed to be scolded again!

The implication is that the Pacers didn't lose and disappointed the league!? Yes, Henson is now starting to play against his enemies within the scope of "following the rules"!

Xiao Hua must admit that the Pacers' three-game winning streak did disappoint him. Because Henson was banned in the first place just to teach him a hard lesson. If the Pacers lose, the lesson will undoubtedly be even greater.

However, instead of losing, the Pacers broke the record for the best start in franchise history. At the same time, Stevens and Vogel also became famous, while Henson and his "mysterious note" went viral on the Internet, causing a lot of discussion among fans and even experts every day!

Xiao Hua sighed, on the contrary, he was trying to put Henson. Joe pushed it up.

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