May 21, Consec Arena.

On the court, the Indiana Pacers, wearing white home jerseys, face off against the Green Shirts Celtics in Game 5 of their series.

Previously, the series aggregate score had become 3-1. After two wins at home, the Pacers stubbornly put together a 1-1 record in Boston.

Therefore, Henson returned to his home stadium with match points.

3-1, a score that undoubtedly made Boston's players and fans feel extremely desperate. While there have been instances in NBA history where they have advanced even after falling behind 3-1, even the Bostonians themselves don't think they have any hope of qualifying.

In the first four games, except for the first game at the Conseco Arena, the Celtics hardly played any more decent performances. Even the one won at North Shore Garden was because the Pacers played too poorly, not how well the Celtics played.

Today, however, the Pacers opened with an 8-0 offensive mini-climax. It can be seen that after returning to the home court, the Pacers players are also back in shape.

The final season of the Big Three, a topic that has been rumored since the beginning of the season, has become closer and closer to reality.

There wasn't much suspense in the first half, and Celtic seemed to have given up on resistance and had come to terms with the fact that the season was doomed. After just two quarters, the Pacers led the Celtics by 12 points.

After the start of the second half, Henson did not take it lightly. He knows that the closer you get to victory, the easier it is to be careless. So, while Rivers was already sitting comfortably on the bench, Henson was still standing on the sidelines staring at the players with a serious face, lest the group get carried away.

Because of this, after the third quarter of the game, the difference was stretched to 18 points. The Pacers were unrelenting, and they held their victory firmly in their hands.

After only halfway through the fourth quarter, Rivers replaced all the main players. They surrendered, they didn't fight. The final season of the Big Three is over early!

"It's over, and this Eastern Conference semifinals is unexpected...... Swift. No one could have imagined before the game that the Pacers would be able to fight their way out in just five games. After all, the first battle between the two sides was so intense. However, that match also seemed to exhaust the last bit of strength of the Big Three. "Kenny. Smith looked at the Big Three sitting on the bench with their heads buried, and felt very uncomfortable.

Kenny. Smith isn't a Celtics fan, but he knows it. The Pacers eliminated more than just one team, they finished ...... It is quite possible that it is an era, an era that belongs to the Big Three of the Celts.

Final season, it's time!

After another half of the game, the electronic beep caused the Big Three to wake up suddenly. They looked at the pitch and then at each other. Perhaps, this will be the last time they will experience the playoffs while sitting on the same bench.

Thunder. Aaron was the first to stand up and leave the court, as if he had completely left the collective.

107-91, a 16-point difference, the Pacers won by a big margin. The moment the electronic beep sounded, streaks of colorful confetti fell from the air, and the Pacers fans cheered and raised their arms for joy.

4-1, the Pacers eliminated the traditional giants Celtics. What does this mean? This means that the Pacers have stepped through the haze of last season and will once again stand on the stage of the Eastern Conference Finals after 8 years!

On the pitch, the players hugged each other in celebration under confetti. In the stands, everyone shouted with excitement, which had turned the Consec Arena into a large jumping scene.

And what about Henson? He was as calm as he was in the last Paul killout.

A year has passed, and this time last year, Henson had already begun his own sunny vacation. This year, they advanced, winning 4 of 7 and crushing the Boston Celtics who had to use a few tricks to defeat in the past.

Henson sat on the bench, leaning back in his chair with a goofy smile on his face. For a year, he was doing this! Now, the goal has been achieved!

From the draft to summer reinforcements, from Paul's trade to developing new plays. From the intensive schedule of the regular season to the desperate pursuit of the playoffs to chase the first place in the East.

For a whole year, Henson has been doing this, just to get the team through the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Now, he had stepped over, but unexpectedly calm. Henson couldn't get excited because making it to the Eastern Conference semifinals was a plan and goal he'd been planning for a whole year. In other words, promotion is the normal situation. If the Pacers were eliminated, Henson would instead get emotional with surprise and anger.

Henson now wonders if he can do something unplanned. For example...... Eastern Conference Champions, or even Championships!

"You've done it again, we're going to the Eastern Conference Finals." Vogel walked up to Henson and spread his arms. Henson then reacted, coming back to reality from his thoughts.

"That's right, we're going to the damn Eastern Conference Finals!" Henson stood up and hugged his assistant.

Eastern Conference Finals, Miami Heat. Those things were all out of Henson's plans. If only the Heat could win...... Henson promises that he will be even more excited than everyone here today!

4-1 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Reggie. After the Miller era, the Indiana Pacers have undoubtedly opened a team that belongs to Henson. Joe's new chapter.

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"The results are in, it's the Indiana Pacers."

"Really? This is not surprising, they deserve such results. Don't forget, they won 50 in the regular season! ”

"Didn't the Bulls also get 50 wins? As a result, he didn't even make it past the first round. The results of the regular season cannot be directly equated with the playoffs. ”

"The reason the Bulls didn't make it past the first round was because they lost Rose in the first game. Speaking of which, this is really a tragedy. That guy is so young and has so much potential...... Forget it, let's focus on our opponents. ”

"That's right, now that the Pacers have qualified, there's no reason to keep our opponents waiting. The longer it drags on now, the better it will be for them. So tomorrow, we're going to have to work hard, man. ”

"Of course, tomorrow at the American Airlines Center, there will be no accidents!"

"Well, you say, we're ...... this year."

"Rest assured, this year won't be like last season anyway. I'm ready, we're ready. No matter who the opponent is, we'll wipe it out, even if it's the Indiana Pacers. ”

"Well, then, get some rest early, LeBron."

"So are you, Dwayne. After tomorrow's game, we're going to the Eastern Conference Finals! ”

Far away in Miami, LeBron. James and his good partner Dwayne. Wade finished the call.

At this time, the Miami Heat had already led the New York Knicks, who defeated the remnants of the Bulls and advanced, 3-1.

The expected tragic Eastern Conference semifinals did not happen, the Pacers easily eliminated the Celtics, and the Bulls even "missed" the Heat.

And the Heat vs Knicks game is far from intense. With the loss of Jeremy Lin's magical scoring point, Stoudemire's form has dropped badly. The Knicks can't compete with the Heat with just one Anthony.

The Celtics also played an impressive first game, and the New York Knicks didn't seem to have any chance of winning from the start.

As a result, the Eastern Conference semifinals, which were originally highly anticipated, turned out to be a solo performance by the Heat and the Pacers.

After seeing the Pacers advance, James didn't want to waste any more time in the Eastern Conference semifinals. It's time to put an end to this farcical Eastern Conference semifinals!

Is the bitter fighting in the east over? No, the real fight hasn't even begun yet.