608: Two battlefields

At the end of the first two games of the series, there was always a verbal battle between the Warriors and the Pacers. The battle between the two teams does not seem to be confined to the basketball court, but also continues on and off the basketball court.

But those voices have been completely gone since Game 3 of the series, with reporters and fans refreshing the social media of coaches and players 24 hours a day, but to no avail.

For a moment, both sides were silent. Henson didn't jump out to taunt Green and Kerr, and the Warriors players didn't say anything harsh.

This makes it hard for journalists who are always hoping for something to talk about, and at the same time they are wondering why both sides have suddenly become so quiet.

Of course, this is not because the temperament of the two teams has changed drastically and they have become sympathetic. After all, in front of the championship, there is no camaraderie to talk about. Henson and Popovich have a good personal relationship, but didn't Henson also defeat Popovich twice and win the championship? It's impossible for Henson to give a championship to Popovich because the two are on good terms.

And Henson is even more unlikely to show mercy to Cole, who is not a favorite.

So, the reason for the sudden silence of the two teams is that they both found that their opponents were very different.

After blocking the star-studded tactics, Kerr thought the Warriors would be enough to easily deal with the Pacers, but the Pacers' tactical changes and victory at Oracle Arena made Kerr realize Henson's horror for the first time.

And Henson also found that although the aggregate score has now become 2-1, he is actually very dangerous to win both games.

The first game was a star-studded game, and if it weren't for Antetokounmpo's last-minute stunner, the Warriors might have been leading by 2 points now.

And yesterday's game, although Henson used the words, although Antetokounmpo blew up at the three-point line. But in the end, the Pacers only beat the Warriors by four points.

Thus, both coaches and players found out. They will have to concentrate on the game to have any chance of winning the event. This year's finals are a huge challenge for both sides. Therefore, they have no leisure to fight with words at all.

"Well, the Bay Area is beautiful, and I have to say it's a lot more luxurious than Indianapolis. I'm going to take you around this summer, and maybe we can buy a tiny house here. ”

At this time, in the hotel room, Henson was talking on the phone with his wife.

On the phone, Angeli asked if the view of Henson's Bay was pleasant, and Henson replied casually.

Don't look at Henson's blowing the Bay Area to the sky, but in fact, Henson hasn't been out at all since he came to the Bay Area. He lived a hotel-oracle arena-hotel life.

The only way Henson can take in the beauty of the Bay Area is by sticking his head out of the window of his room.

After hanging up, Henson stared at the phone screensaver made from a photo of his wife and daughter, and smiled slightly.

During the previous three-game winning streak, Henson could focus on basketball without being disturbed. But now, Henson feels that it is a blessing to have someone "bother" him once in a while. After all, who doesn't like to be cared for?

But during the finals, this warmth and relaxation is only temporary. After a five-minute break, Henson rubbed his eyes and returned to the Warriors' game tape.

"Can you see what the Warriors are so good about these three games?" As Henson watched, he asked McMillan and Becky, who were watching the video at the same time as him in the room. Harmon.

"Three-pointers." McMillan replied without thinking.

"Beautiful off-ball attacking system." Becky. Harmon's answer may seem more complicated, but in fact it is the same thing that Good McMillan said.

Without a beautiful off-ball offensive system, where do you get a three-point shot? Without accurate three-point shooting, where does this system come from?

On the basketball court, a lot of things go hand in hand.

"You're all right, but you're not to the point. The Warriors' greatest scorer in the squad with their five! In the first game of the series, Kerr used a five-man lineup to make the game like a killer moment. In the second game, we were overwhelmed by the five. In the third game, Kerr's five-small lineup narrowed the gap to only 4 points! If the game is played for two more minutes, it is not certain who will lose and who will win! ”

Listen to what Henson said, Becky. Both Harmon and McMillan nodded thoughtfully. Indeed, every time a five-man lineup comes along, the Warriors always close the gap.

"So, in the next game we will focus on containing the opponent's five-man lineup. I'm going to have the players push the interior and increase the number of low-post singles Lopez plays. Then, aggressively defend the Warriors' three-point shooting. As long as we contain the five small lineups, we can win the championship! ”

"And what if it fails?" Becky. Harmon is well aware that on a ruthless basketball court, everything can't be thought of as romantic.

"If we fail, then the three of us may have to lose our hair." Henson reluctantly spread his hands, and if he wanted to defeat the league's toughest opponent, he naturally needed to put in the best effort.

After explaining the tactics, Henson set his sights on the joint trial that had already begun.

While the season isn't over yet, the Grand Finals are always just a matter of two teams. And the draft is about all 30 teams in the league.

Therefore, regardless of whether the finals have been played or not, the pace of joint trials will never be postponed.

Henson remembers that this time last year, he had just announced his comeback, which caused a sensation. And it was just last year and now that he saw two good boys, Brogdon and Siakam.

But this year, Henson was unable to attend the joint trial in person. So he commissioned his most trusted Silas to go to Chicago with a team of scouts. At this time, Henson had a freshly baked scouting report in his hand.

As general manager and head coach, Henson sometimes has to play on two fronts.

Scouting reports on the report, except for Kyle. In addition to Kuzma's key observer, Henson has also found several interesting names.

Jarret. Allen, the University of Texas is the insider. Athletic, with an arm span of 2.28 meters and a mid-range projection, these characteristics attracted Henson's attention. With a little training, maybe it's the next all-round center.

Josh. Hart, a senior at Villanova, is a typical 3-and-D player who has always been a favorite of Henson.

But what Henson wants most is Kyle. Kuzma, after all, Henson has seen the kid's potential. And as a team aiming for a championship, Henson now needs more immediate power.

But on the scouting report, Silas's words gave Henson a big headache.

"Kyle. Kuzma has been in deep contact with the Los Angeles Lakers. ”

The word "deep contact" undoubtedly makes it very eye-catching. He originally wanted to use the Pacers' own 30th pick to pick Kuzma, but now it looks like Kuzma could be cut early. Luckily, the Lakers didn't know that the Pacers were also interested in Kuzma, so they didn't have the possibility of the Lions opening their mouths.

If you want to get Kuzma, you have to make a trade.

Rubbing his temples, Henson's brow furrowed even tighter.

On one side is the death of the five small, and on the other side is the joint trial. And in both of these battlefields, Henson does not want to lose.

In the end, Henson decided to put the draft on the go. It's not impossible to wait for the finals to be over and then find a way to pit the Lakers.

Now, it's better to think about how to get from Steve. Cole has the O'Brien Cup in his hands.