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465 Chapter 463: The arrangement is clear
Jeremy Lin sat on the sidelines, watching Howard, who challenged Henson after dunking.Although Howard's goal just now was really beautiful, but Jeremy Lin was not happy at all.

After all, Jeremy Lin felt greatly disrespected by Howard saying that when there was an Asian player in the team.

But so what?Jeremy Lin is used to it.Since entering the league until now, he has never been taken seriously.Even if he played "Linsanity" in the Knicks period, his status in the league is still not high.

Jeremy Lin clenched his fists. This was his first time, and he hoped that his teammates could be restrained by the opponent.Howard's big mouth made him offend too many people, and now even the mild-tempered Jeremy Lin can't bear it.

And Henson will soon fulfill Jeremy Lin's "wish".

In the Pacers' first offense, Henson's strategy was very obvious, which was to let Horford pull out to play, so as to avoid letting him fight against "Warcraft" inside.

So this time Horford didn't step into the penalty area at all. After making an off-ball screen for George, he immediately withdrew to the three-point line.

Paul also immediately sent the ball to Horford, and Henson's tactical arrangement was very clear.

Once in the playoffs between the Pacers and Magic, Howard tried the power of the Dominican center's three-pointer.So this time, "Warcraft" did not hesitate, and directly left the penalty area and rushed towards Horford.

However, at the moment "Warcraft" was sealed, Horford suddenly raised the basketball and uploaded it from the top of "Warcraft".At this time, George just cut in, and it was easy for him to get rid of James Harden's defense!
There is no "Warcraft" inside, and the Rockets' power forward Terrence Jones is not a frame protector.The moment George received a pass from Horford, the Rockets' defense actually collapsed.

Sure enough, George dribbled a step after receiving the ball, and then took off directly to face Jones.In Jones' block, George folded in the air to avoid the block and scored easily with a pull-up layup.

The Rockets' defense looked vulnerable, and Henson's tactics arranged the "Warcraft" clearly.Don't forget, Horford can not only shoot three-pointers, but also a good supporter.This kind of assisting inside players in high positions to score is Horford's forte.

In Henson's view, Howard is now a senior blue-collar worker.He will show that idiot what an all-around center is!
In the next attack, Howard was still active in the interior and did not set up a cover for Harden.Harden pouted, a little unhappy, but still passed the ball in.

However, the moment Howard received the basketball, the Pacers' double team also arrived!

Horford and David West, the two old buddies, have a perfect understanding, and the timing of double-teaming is just right.Neither gave "Warcraft" a chance to pass the ball, nor let his back turn succeed.

"Coach Henson double-teamed in the second round. It seems that he really doesn't intend to give Howard a chance to perform!"

Jeff Van Gundy shook his head, he could already imagine how miserable Howard would be today.

Under the double-teaming of the two insiders of the Pacers, Howard forcibly turned around and made a throw.However, the feel of "Warcraft" is obviously not for throwing shots. The basketball hit the basket heavily and failed to hit.

Terrence Jones wanted to take the opportunity to steal a rebound, but David West suddenly made a block and blocked his position, leaving Jones, a second-year rookie, helpless.

In terms of experience, West is ten thousand light years ahead of Jones.

"Damn it!" Howard cursed secretly, the attack just now was so easy, why did it become so difficult after only one round?

In fact, the reason why the attack on "Warcraft" just now was easy was that Henson was still not sure who would be the first to attack, Howard or Harden.

The cooperation between Howard and Harden is actually very limited. These two superstars usually play singles with the ball on the court, and there is not much connection between the two.Howard doesn't like to play pick-and-rolls. This problem was exposed with the Lakers last season.And once he sits inside to play, Harden's breakthrough will lose its power.

As for the coach McHale, it seems that he does not have the ability to formulate a system for Howard and Harden.

So don't look at the Rockets as a "dual-core" lineup, but in fact it's just two stars taking turns playing singles.Henson will focus on whoever attacks first.

Therefore, seeing Howard was so excited in the first round, Henson began to implement his exclusive plan for Howard with confidence.So Howard's offense in the second round became quite unsmooth.

Howard thought that he was able to make it for the first time because of his outstanding ability, but he didn't know that it was only because Henson let him in.

Subsequently, Horford once again helped George make an off-ball screen, and then pulled outside the three-point line.But "Warcraft" hesitated this time. He didn't know whether he should rush out to press Horford, or beware of George who cut inside.

After weighing the advantages and disadvantages, "Warcraft" chose to beware of George.After all, George is now the Pacers' top scorer. If he is allowed to open, it will be quite dangerous.

In this way, Horford got the shot space, because the "Warcraft" put him a few steps.Therefore, this all-round center did not hesitate, and shot directly after receiving Paul's pass!

"Warcraft" was dumbfounded, how could this guy be so decisive?When he threw himself out, he passed the ball decisively, and when he didn't save himself, he shot decisively.

How did "Warcraft" know, he had already been arranged clearly.In Henson's view, it is not difficult at all to arrange a center with a single function like Howard!

"brush!"

The sound of the Nets tumbling brought "Warcraft" back to his senses, but it was too late.When he looked up at the big screen at the scene, he realized that the score had become 5-2.The Rockets' lead was ruthlessly taken away by the defending champion before they lasted 2 minutes.

"Damn it, keep passing me the ball, James!" Howard gritted his teeth and yelled as he passed by Harden.

He will give an eye for an eye and an eye for an eye.Don't think that sending a center forward who floats outside and shoots can stop me!I was, at any rate, the man who led the team to the finals alone, and personally destroyed the 23VS24 situation!
Yes, this No. 12 center seems to be still obsessed with his former glory.

In this way, the Rockets' offense has a very dramatic scene.Howard asked for the ball inside, but Harden ignored it. Instead, he passed George with a three-threat move and broke through directly!
However, due to Howard's inside, the Pacers' penalty area is overcrowded, and there is no condition and space for breakthrough offense.

It can be seen that Harden wanted to rush in to find a foul, but neither Horford nor George were fooled. They were already very good at dealing with Harden's "touch porcelain".

Harden's forced layup aimed at making a foul didn't touch anyone on the Pacers, but instead bumped into his teammate Howard!

Seeing this embarrassing scene, McHale covered his forehead.Two players on the same team, and two leading stars collided on the offensive end. This is simply a low-level mistake that makes people feel ashamed!You see Kobe and Gasol have worked together for so many years, have there been such low-level mistakes?
There was a sudden silence in the Toyota Center, and everyone was embarrassed by Harden and Howard.

"What is James Harden doing? Is he looking for fouls on Howard?" Reggie Miller naturally would not let go of this opportunity to tease Howard and Harden.

In this way, the defending champion won the first attack again.But this time, the Pacers' offense changed.This time, Paul called Horford to cover, and then broke through with the ball himself.His move attracted Howard's defense, and Howard always felt a little too hard on the defensive end today.

Seeing that he attracted the stunned "Warcraft", Paul naturally passed the ball back and handed it to Horford at the top of the arc outside the three-point line.

Seeing this situation, the "Warcraft" rushed out.He can guarantee that he will definitely be able to interfere with Horford's shooting this time!At the same time, "Warcraft" was still secretly laughing in his heart.

A center who can only hide outside and shoot three-pointers is as ridiculous as Henson who can only hide behind players!
However, when the "Warcraft" jumped high and prepared to block.Horford took the ball back, and only then did "Warcraft" realize that Horford's feet hadn't left the ground at all!

It's a shot fake!

Flying "Warcraft", Horford made a breakthrough!He's fast and doesn't look like a center at all!By the time the Rockets players reacted, Horford had already completed a flying dunk!

This buckle is not weaker than the one at the beginning of "Warcraft".Horford, who scored the goal, spread his hands at "Warcraft", saying that he did not encounter defensive pressure at all.

Howard had blue veins in his head, and his blood pressure soared from anger.And this angry emotion will make Howard even more restless in the subsequent games.

Henson kept his players calm while trying to make opposing players cranky.

7 to 2, McHale called a timeout.Henson believes that the coach who has a mediocre relationship with the players will definitely make Howard suspend his stupid behavior and let James Harden be the main attacker.

But this, on the contrary, will make the "Warcraft" more irritable!
Henson shook his hand and picked up the tactical board.Compared with "Warcraft", Henson prefers a more functional center like Horford.Facts have also proved that Horford is no worse than "Warcraft" in terms of practicality.

After all, players like Howard are too easily restricted to death.No, the game lasted less than 5 minutes, and Howard had already been thoroughly arranged by Henson.

Keep Henson's eyes wide open for a good performance?No, Henson will keep his eyes open and watch how Howard killed the Rockets today!

This kind of IQ, don't come to fight with me.

(End of this chapter)