The Basketball Court Swordsman

Mark Jackson walked into the Bankers' Life Arena triumphantly, but after less than two minutes, this guy had a face and started yelling from the sidelines.

"I don't know. Coach Henson is afraid of who made the remarks of Mark Jackson and the Warriors. But I'm sure they are unnecessarily ridiculous remarks." Reggie Miller laughed jokingly on the commentary stage. laugh. Not because he favored Henson and the Pacers, but in just two minutes, the Pacers seemed to have overwhelmed the Warriors.

On the court, the score has become 6-0. Chris Paul had 4 points and 1 assist. The Pacers' first 6 points are all related to Paul.

Stephen Curry’s weakness on the defensive end was infinitely amplified by Paul, and when the Warriors assisted Paul, CP3 assisted Jimmy Butler to complete a mid-range shot.

On the defensive end, the Pacers are clearly well prepared. Since the elevator door tactics were banned, Mark Jackson's offensive use of Curry and Thompson has been very inadequate.

Mark Jackson now likes to let Curry break through the offense through the pick and roll with the ball. As a result, he was twice interfered by Paul's tough defense and failed to make a hit.

After that, the Warriors, as Henson expected, let David Lee sit in the low post for West.

David Lee's offensive methods are indeed rich, but West's defense is also not bad. Henson did not ask West to lock up David Lee, but he believed that West would not let David Lee play too exaggerated offensive efficiency.

As a result, David Lee's first low post was still missed under West's defense.

In this way, the score became 6-0. Before the game started, he was still proud, claiming that Henson should really be afraid of his Mark Jackson. After only two minutes of the game, he called out the game in embarrassment.

"I finally know why Coach Henson didn't respond to Mark Jackson. Because he didn't need to waste that time and energy. Look, now only two minutes, he is enough to explain the problem."

The short timeout ended soon, and it can be seen that Mark Jackson is indeed level. He immediately changed his offensive strategy, no longer entangled with Curry and David Lee, but gave the opportunity to Klay Thompson.

Thompson did not live up to Mark Jackson's expectations. After returning from a timeout, he shot two consecutive three-pointers, allowing the Warriors to equalize the score in one fell swoop.

"Really a top offensive player without the ball!" Henson shook his head. Klay Thompson is one of the few players who will never forget Henson, who has many talents.

"What are you talking about?" Vogel turned his face in amazement. "I admit that Klay Thompson, a small defender, does have potential, but I can't talk about the top.

"Then add another prerequisite, and in another year, at most two years, he will become a top offensive offensive player!" Henson curled his lips. It's a pity that when the time comes... Not in the NBA anymore.

Mark Jackson thought the Warriors could continue the momentum, but Henson didn't even call a timeout, and the Pacers players adjusted themselves.

After Thompson hit two consecutive goals, Paul George's defense against the white guard was significantly tighter. Don't forget, George is now one of the best perimeter defensive gates in the league.

And if the Warriors use off-the-ball screens, the Pacers players will switch defenses in time. Henson stopped the Warriors' scoring momentum without even calling a timeout.

On the offensive end, Paul continued to make decisive breakthroughs. He tortured Curry's nerves with his superb and steady mid-range jumper, and the defense of other Warriors players was also struggling.

For Paul to score or Paul to assist, Henson's favorite is to put two bottles of poison in front of the opponent, and then force the opponent to make a choice.

In this way, after the first quarter, the Pacers led the Warriors by 7 points to 26-19. The Warriors' defense is not a big problem, after all, 26 points in a single quarter are not too exaggerated.

But the score in a single quarter is not more than 20, which is somewhat unreasonable. In the first quarter, Curry did not get a good chance, and David Lee's offense was also very average. Had it not been for the last 28 seconds of the first quarter, Draymond Green hit a three-pointer, it is estimated that the point difference should be in double digits.

Speaking of Draymond Green, this guy's progress made Henson shine.

Last season, Green gave Henson the impression that he was just a stunned boy who played dirty and would only use brute force to solve problems. Today, Green's skilful conduction ball coupled with confident outside shots made Henson shine.

And Green, who will be more than 2 meters tall, plays the fourth position, and it doesn't seem to suffer. He can always use his strong body to get stuck in position, and then steadily protect the rebound. On the defensive end, the ability to help defend is even better than Henson expected.

But unfortunately, Mark Jackson doesn't seem to plan to give him too much time. After all, he trusts David Lee more.

"Mark, maybe we should try a small lineup!" At this time, on the Warriors bench, Mark Jackson's deputy Lang Adams suggested.

He believes that since Curry can't make up for this defensive weakness, he will use more powerful firepower to contend with the Warriors on the offensive end. However, Mark Jackson did not take the advice of his assistant.

"If we play a small lineup, our inside line will be penetrated! The small lineup is a special choice for a special period. We can't rely on a small lineup to fight the Pacers!"

Henson was right. If Mark Jackson dared to let go, the Warriors might not be as simple as sixth in the West...

In the second quarter, Bogut began to act **** the defensive end. He used aggressive defenses again and again to warn Paul not to approach the penalty area.

However, Paul was never a bully. First he used brave fights again and again, causing Bogut to foul. Then, he used a few brilliant passes to assist Horford to make a shot.

After going back and forth, Bogut had three fouls on his back, and the score was stretched to 12 points...

In desperation, Mark Jackson had to replace Bogut with O'Neal. Henson shook his head. If it were him, he would choose Draymond Green. After all, Horford is not that kind of tank center, and Mark Jackson doesn't need to be tall on the court.

Going to Draymond Green can open up space for Curry. But there is no way, Henson’s ideas always belong to Henson, and Mark Jackson still does his own way.

The peak of O'Neal belongs to the Pacers, and the final glory belongs to Miami. Since moving to the Celtics, he has been plagued by injuries and has never been able to play the same state.

In the Suns last season, O'Neal could only score 8.3 points in 18.7 minutes. In the Warriors this season, O'Neal has dropped to 7.9 points in 20 minutes.

Injuries not only affected his offense, but also swallowed his athleticism and defense. Slow movement of the legs is the biggest shortcoming of O'Neal now.

So when Bogut went off the field, the Warriors' inside defense was a disaster. As long as Horford can pull O'Neal out, he will never be able to return to the penalty area.

At this time, no one remembers the ridiculous remarks that "Henson is afraid of Mark Jackson". Because after the half-time, the Pacers have widened the point difference to 15 points. The ten-game winning streak warrior seems to be vulnerable to the defending champion.

In the past, Mark Jackson could allow Klay Thompson to deal with the opponent's perimeter offensive strength. After all, the Warriors' perimeter defensive lineup is not bad. Calle and Iguodala are both defensive champions, and they can always find a not-so-good offensive counterpoint for Curry.

However, in the Pacers, Henson's three outside players' offense, Curry couldn't stand it. Paul, George and Jimmy Butler, no matter how Mark Jackson changes, Curry will inevitably be crushed on the defensive end.

After Bogut was troubled by fouls, the Warriors' inside defense also began to have problems. It can be said that by defensively, Mark Jackson can no longer defend.

"Mark, 15 points! In the second half of the game, we don't have enough time to equalize the 15-point difference!" Lang Scott was a little anxious, and he insisted on suggesting Mark Jackson to join the small lineup!

It can't be prevented anyway, it is better to increase offensive firepower.

Mark Jackson did not immediately refute this time, but fell into contemplation. The Warriors' ten-game winning streak made him feel a little erratic, making him forget how he was arranged by Henson clearly last season. In the usual way, the Pacers must not be beaten. The fox Henson must have been prepared for it.

What if you use unconventional methods?

Niubi has been blown out, and the team is 15 points behind. Mark Jackson does not want to be mocked by the media and Henson after the game! Besides, he doesn't want to give up this opportunity to win 11 consecutive victories! 11 consecutive victories, this is the longest winning streak in team history!

So Mark Jackson gritted his teeth and nodded vigorously, "Come here all, in the second half, I want to play a small lineup!"

Mark Jackson looked into the eyes of the players and said firmly.