The experience of this game made D'Angelo. Russell made up his mind never to play a series with the Pacers.

Because playing a single game against the Pacers is torture enough, let alone playing at least four games against them.

At this point, Russell was on the outside. Although he is the attacker, he feels that the pressure is more on himself. Because the Pacers' defense today has allowed him to try it well. Henson has teams that can make the attacking side feel passive.

This time too, as a point guard, Russell's role should be to spot and seize opportunities.

However, Russell got stuck in the first step. He couldn't find an opportunity, he couldn't help his teammates score, he couldn't score himself. The Pacers' defense is just so suffocating that it doesn't leave any gaps at all.

In desperation, Russell had no choice but to call for cover. D'Angelo this season. Russell is already a superstar and he maintains a lot of confidence in some offenses that need to be handled on his own.

Covering for Russell was Jarret. Aaron, the guy with a retro explosive head, is extremely athletic, and the cut after the block is his forte.

Russell is trying to create a dislocation, whether it's his own small or Allen's big and small, he has an advantage.

However, Oladipo's tough defence didn't allow the misalignment to come into play at all. He squeezed through the cover and stayed in front of Russell.

Lopez also remained under the basket and was not pulled out by Allen.

As a result, the pick-and-roll tactic was a complete failure. Russell tried to pass the ball again, but he had no chance. His only option was to shoot against Oladipo's defense.

So, Russell shot again. Oladipo was very strong defensively, and he bit Russell like a mad dog today.

In front of a record of 74 wins, no matter how gentle and elegant a person is, he will become a mad dog. What's more, Oladipo usually plays aggressively.

Moreover, when the Pacers won 70+ games in the first two times, Oladipo had not yet joined the team. So for him, this is the first time he's set a record!

So, it's not hard to understand why Oladipo is so excited.

See D'Angelo. Russell misses his shot, and Atkinson covers his head with his hands in frustration. Russell is the best star of his roster, and if he can't break the deadlock, who can?

In the blink of an eye, the Pacers' offensive and defensive transitions were done. Paul. George held the ball and made a quick push, drew the ball to the defenders and gave it to Brooke, who was ambushed in the bottom corner. Lopez.

The latter got up and down and hit a three-point shot. The Nets players desperately look at me, I look at you. Before they could react to what was going on, they were hit by a three-pointer by the Pacers on a counter-attack.

And such goals have appeared countless times today. The Brooklyn Nets were in this state of confusion throughout the game.

"Again, Brooke. Lopez's three-pointer stretched the gap to 15 points for the Pacers. At this point, there are 4 minutes left until the end of the game. Lopez's merciless cold arrow almost buried the suspense of the game. ”

Reggie. Miller shook his head, the game was nowhere near as exciting as he had hoped. It's not because the Nets don't fight hard enough, or because the Pacers don't play hard enough.

The reason why this game is not exciting is because the difference in strength between the two sides is too big.

The Nets' progress this season is indeed obvious to all, but their top sixth place in the East is really not worth mentioning in the eyes of the Pacers.

The difference of more than 30 wins between the two sides in the regular season is enough to say it all.

At this point, the Nets' morale hit rock bottom. If the Pistons and Magic win the game today, the Nets will fall to eighth place in the East. If they did meet such a terrifying team in the playoffs, Atkinson suspected that he would be beaten for being autistic.

Off the court, Henson's body was always shaking. As a manager, he has won countless games, big and small. But today, Henson was thrilled with the upcoming victory.

74 wins, what an exaggerated number? This means that in 82 games in a season, the Pacers have only lost 8 games, and the winning rate is as high as more than 90%!

Even the five-star warrior and all-powerful Michael. Jordan, too, has never achieved such a feat. Such a long game is not enough just to be strong, because no matter how strong a team is, it is impossible to be in good form every game.

However, Henson's team did just that.

Equally excited were countless Pacers fans, when Dirk and Wade were about to leave, when the two guys were already waving goodbye to the fans without desire. Henson. Joe, the soon-to-be retired coach, can still bring a legend to the league.

Henson stood up, then shouted at the players, "Don't take it lightly, pay attention to the rhythm!" ”

In fact, the players are in incredibly good form, even if they don't need to be reminded.

He did this just to relieve his nerves.

On the court, the Nets' resistance is getting weaker, and the Brooklynns' self-confidence has taken a serious hit.

But just then, Atkinson received good news from his assistant coach.

"What did you say!?" Atkinson looked at his assistant coach in disbelief.

"The Pistons lost, they lost to the Knicks! They are eighth in the East, and they have determined the eighth place in the East! The Magic also lost, and they lost to the Hornets. So, whether we win or lose, we will definitely be sixth in the East! ”

In front of Atkinson's incredulous expression, the assistant coach repeated what he had just said.

Suddenly, Atkinson felt like he had been reborn from the ashes. He was saved, sixth in the East, meaning the Nets didn't have to face the Pacers in the first round of the series. The terrible nightmare is finally over.

Relieved, Atkinson called a timeout, then told all the players the news and confessed.

"Let greatness happen, there's no need for you to ask for it."

The implication of this sentence is that the Nets are going to give up resistance. They'll be at the Bankers' Living Arena and watch the Pacers step to the 74-win stake!

After the timeout, Henson had changed to an all-bench lineup on the Nets' side. He frowned and looked at McMillan. McMillan, who had been keeping an eye on the Magic and the Pistons, nodded, and Henson knew everything.

It must have been that both the Pistons and the Magic lost, so the Nets were able to hold the standings even without winning games. They have no desire, not to mention that they are already 15 points ahead at this time.

Therefore, the game can be said to end early.

The Chinese coach was smiling, and he had never been more relaxed than he was after a season. The pressure to do well in the final season has been silently buried in Henson's heart.

And now, all the pressure has vanished. Henson can enjoy the moment, the taste of victory.

A few minutes later, the pitch turned into a sea of joy. On the big screen of the Banker's Life Arena, the big number "74" is displayed. The players all changed into 74-win commemorative T-shirts. Miller cheered early.

"Coach Henson, congratulations, congratulations." Off the court, Nets coach Atkinson greeted him with a smile. Not having to face the Pacers in the first round puts him in a good mood. So, he doesn't mind complimenting his opponents.

"Thanks, Coach, you guys played well." Henson responded lightly, saying that he had no grudge against Atkinson, so he wasn't cynical or enthusiastic.

After that, a large number of reporters attacked. Henson had to straighten his collar so that he could look like the camera. After all, it was his big day!

Later mention Henson. Joe's legendary season is certainly a day that can't be ignored today.

But Henson had barely smiled when his hopes of maintaining his image were dashed. Antetokounmpo and the two men crept up behind Henson, then picked up the water bottle and poured it on Henson's head.

One by one, the reporters retreated far away, for fear of affecting themselves. Henson, on the other hand, has succeeded in turning into a soup chicken. When it comes to Henson's career in the future, this ugly photo will definitely be often taken out for observation.

Henson looked at his wet self, but he wasn't angry. On this night, he allows for any form of celebration.

Henson laughed wildly, and he finally drew a comma to his career.

Well, just a comma. Because of the full stop, it will not be really drawn until the championship is won.

However, Henson believes he is not far from the ultimate victory.

After 74 wins, Henson will create another legend!