10-2, Henson called a halt to the game. It's time for him to call a halt to the game because everyone can see that Henson needs to make some personnel changes.

Maybe it's the more athletic "Birdman" Anderson? Anderson's stats aren't very impressive, but you have to admit that the contributions he has brought to the team in the series have been huge. If Anderson is on the pitch, Ibaka's aerial operations will not be so easy.

Perhaps, a white guard Hinrich? Although Hinrich's form has declined this season, his playing time has plummeted, and he has barely contributed in terms of scoring. But at the very least, he won't make Westbrook's breakthrough so easy. Hinrich has a more solid defense, and the former Dream Team member is more experienced.

No matter what Henson arranges, he's definitely going to make a substitution. The only question is, who should he bring up?

Mike. Brin and his partner Marvin. Albert had a heated discussion on the topic, because if the issue is not resolved, the Pacers will not be able to shake off the gloom left by Paul's absence.

"The Pacers don't have a shortage of scoring points, so they don't need to score from all five positions. Now the problem for the Pacers is not offense, it's defense! Besides, I believe Hinrich's solid organization can help the Pacers find more opportunities. "Albert's thoughts and Mike. Brin was similar, and at this time, the two saw James. Harden took off his training jersey, which meant Brooks was going to swap into his best sixth man.

Although Harden was very embarrassed by George in the first two games, it can be said that he did not even play half of his strength in the Western Conference Finals. But with Westbrook able to consistently threaten the box today, it's hard to say anything about James. Will Harden get a lot of shots.

At the same time, electronic beeps swept through the arena, followed by cheers from Thunder fans. They can't wait to see how the Thunder continue to clean up the Pacers.

However, when the Pacers players got on the court, everyone but Henson was dumbfounded.

"This ...... Chris. Paul, Coach Henson actually replaced Chris. Paul!? Isn't he out with an injury? "Mike. Bryn's eyes widened, and he swore that before the game began, Henson said in a serious tone, "I'm sure we're going to lose him today." ”

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But Brin immediately thought about it, Henson. How could I believe what Joe said!?

"I think we've been beaten again and again, by Henson. Coach Joe played! "Marven. Albert shook his head, it's not uncommon to set off smoke bombs in the playoffs. But Henson didn't let Paul start at all, and the smoke bomb was too big!

In everyone's stunned gaze, Chris. Paul tucks his shirt into his pants and steps onto the pitch! The return of the master of the field heralds Scott. Brooks' set-up will be all disrupted!

Henson couldn't help but feel very proud as he looked at the wide-eyed Thunder fans and the equally stunned Brooks.

“Surprise motherfvcker！！” Henson really wanted to take the microphone and shout these two words at this moment.

The game resumes, Chris. Paul advances with the ball. It seems that there is no problem with his ankle at all, and what is missing at least two games is simply the media's obscenity!

Paul stopped outside the three-point line and looked very composed, as if he was down 10-2.

Paul beckoned and motioned for his old partner West to come up and cover. David immediately raised the high position, and Paul immediately set it in!

Ibaka didn't dare to chase Paul, after all, West's mid-range was a miss. The Memphis Grizzlies' loss to the Pacers in the regular season was the consequence of letting West go.

The Congolese had no choice but to stay by West's side, leaving the task of recovering Paul to the others. Then again, no one else expected them to fight Paul today!

Westbrook has never been a solid defender, and his defensive pick-and-roll skills are even worse. So Paul broke through very easily, and in the blink of an eye, he hit the three-second zone.

Durant hurriedly blocked Green, and Harden's heart was beating faster and immediately stopped in front of George. Paul's passing path was cut off and now all of Perkins is guarding the basket.

Under the basket? Perkins? Wait, if Perkins is under the basket, what about Horford?

In the end, it was Paul's pass that helped the Thunder players spot Horford. Horford had unknowingly moved to the bottom right corner, and Paul didn't just attract Perkins' attention, the Thunder everyone thought Paul would attack.

Therefore, it is too late for others to make up for it. Horford fired a shot from the bottom corner on the right side, and the All-Star center didn't waste this opportunity after going through the process of finding his touch in the opening game!

The basketball hollowed into the net, and the Thunder's defense was easily disintegrated! 5 to 10, the difference doesn't seem to be that big.

"Chris. Paul's vision is much broader than Stephenson's, and it seems that the Thunder have not yet reacted to face Chris. How Paul's game should be played. "Mike. Brynn sighed, Henson, this guy is so bad!

Eighteen seconds later, the Pacers made a comeback. Westbrook faced Paul just now, and naturally he couldn't break through easily. If you can't break through easily, Brooks' burst tactics won't work. The tactics couldn't be played, and the game turned into a one-on-one heads-up between Durant and Green. But this time, Green was on guard.

Paul is still the same old routine, and after the breakthrough, he looks for Horford. Perkins seemed to think it was just an accident, but after Horford hit a second three-pointer in a row to cut the deficit to two points, Perkins knew he couldn't stay in the comfort of the basket.

"Perkins has to save, but to be honest, I can't imagine what Perkins would be like on the perimeter."

Perimeter defense and interior defense are not the same thing, and Perkins is good on the inside, but his awareness and movement speed don't necessarily apply on the perimeter.

The third Pacers offense after Paul's return, Perkins was still a little hesitant to make up the defense. But Durant didn't hesitate, the basketball was already in the hands of Horford for the third time in a row, and it was impossible to give him the opportunity to shoot like this all the time.

So, Durant pounced, eager to cut off this offensive line with active defense.

However, Durant seems to have forgotten. Horford isn't just a shooting center, he's one of the league's best passers.

Seeing Durant pounce on him, Horford stared at the basket, but threw the ball to Green with one hand!

"What!?" Durant turned his head to look at his original position, and Horford made a smart pass that completely tore apart the Thunder's defense.

Green is definitely not a superstar, he is just a "3-and-D" player. Defense and three-pointers are the capital that he can get millions of salaries every year. Just now, Green has proven his worth on the defensive end. Now, it's time for a three-point shot.

The empty three-point hollow at the 45° angle on the right side entered the net, and Green did his job. At the same time, this three-pointer also helped the team change the score from 2-10 to 11-10!

"Three three-pointers in a row, Paul was like a shot in the arm, and his appearance turned the situation around the Pacers in an instant!" Mike. Bryn's cheeks flushed with excitement, Henson. Joe's substitution has a miracle again!

After that, Perkins no longer dared to shrink into the restricted area. Nonsense, the opponent has already hit three three-pointers in a row, and Perkins is afraid that the Thunder will be shot if he shrinks the penalty area.

Finally, in the next defense, the Thunder did not leave any space for the Pacers because Perkins blocked Horford, thus interrupting the Pacers' 9-0 offensive climax.

After this failed attack, Paul seemed to say something to George. No one knows how Paul commanded, all they saw was the next round, where George finished the attack with a beautiful one-handed flying slam!

Henson really admires a master of ball control like Paul, and the meaning of his existence can make the coach's arrangement easily become a reality. Henson wanted to pull Perkins away and let George burst to the basket to score, and the plan was presented as it was.

When Perkins leaves the box, it's up to Paul. George's show now! James. Harden, huh...... He's not a great defensive player.

So, Henson's substitution in the fourth minute of the first quarter of the game turned the game upside down. The Thunder started the game 10-2, but the Pacers ended the first quarter 28-22.

Although the difference was not large, it was only because there were only 12 minutes in the first quarter, not how well the Thunder did it. If Brooks doesn't change his strategy, the margin will widen over time.

By the way, Brooks doesn't seem to be good at being flexible on the spot......

"Do you think the Pacers will be able to safely get through the three road trips in Oklahoma?" Earlier, when reporters asked Henson this question, Henson was very angry and refused to answer.

But in reality, Henson's refusal to answer was not because of embarrassment, but because he did not want to spoil the surprise.

If Henson were to answer again, he would definitely say something like, "You should be asking if the Thunder can safely survive their three home games in Oklahoma." ”