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Chapter 76 075: Be Prepared

Since December, the Pacers' record is not particularly satisfactory to Henson. In Phoenix on December 12, Channing Frye and Jason Richardson were in a state of defying the sky, and the Pacers lost in Phoenix. On the 12th, the Pacers slaughtered the Raptors by 3 points at home, and 6 players from the team scored in double figures.But just two days later, the Pacers lost to the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time this season. At the end of the game, Bogut, the Australian No. 24 pick, lobbed a lore.

After the game, Henson didn't hide his disappointment at the loss.

"We did well throughout the game, but who would have thought that they could win in such an incredible way." Helplessness was written on Henson's face.

The situation at that time was that in the last second of the game, the scores of the two sides were tied.Luke Mbah a Moute serves a throw-in, and Henson deploys heavy guards to guard Brandon Jennings and John Selmons.Unexpectedly, Bogut, who had just come out to make a false screen, suddenly turned back to the penalty area. Mbah a Moute directly dropped the ball into the inside line. The rough Australian watched Horford's confrontation, jumped high, and clicked the basketball in the air into the basket.

At the end of the game, Henson looked at the big screen in disbelief.Until the score was added, he couldn't believe that he was actually killed.

When shaking hands after the game, the triumphant expression of Bucks coach Skiles made Henson extremely unwilling.But in this game, Skiles at least taught Henson one thing.

Sometimes using unexpected players to execute the final blow may achieve miraculous results!What had Stevens told Henson?Absorb all the tactics you feel good about!

Skiles is of course extremely proud, after all, the Bucks are the only team that can double kill the Pacers this season.Undoubtedly, this former disciple of Danny Angie once stole Henson's limelight.

A day after losing to the Bucks, the Pacers beat the Bobcats at home.Oddly enough, the Pacers haven't lost to the Bobcats since Henson took control late last season.

But the victory in this game made Henson unhappy, because Al Horford's finger was contused during the game, so he had to be injured for 10-15 days.

Al Horford's injury means that the Pacers have lost a key tactical starting point.The only thing Henson feels lucky about is that neither Horford nor George's injuries are too serious.Looking at the shocking injury lists of other teams, Henson felt that he was not so unlucky.

After learning that he had to be absent for 10-15 days, Horford found Henson in private and offered to fight.After all, tomorrow, the Pacers will play an away game in Atlanta back-to-back.Horford doesn't want to miss any game against his old club, the Hawks.

But Henson did not agree to Horford's request. After all, this was just a regular season, and Henson didn't want to risk the health of the players.

"You know Al, the reason a lot of people in this league don't take chances is not because they don't get minutes, but when they play, they find that they don't have the ability to take opportunities. Pay attention to your injury, because it will make you lose that ability to take opportunities. So listen to the team doctor and take care of your injuries."

Henson's remarks dispelled Horford's idea of ​​playing with an injury.But there is no doubt that the Pacers will pay a price for losing such an important tactical starting point.

The Pacers' tactical system emphasizes teamwork, which was originally a good thing.But if there is an injury and a certain part of the tactical system is suddenly missing, the team's original simple and smooth tactical system will immediately collapse.

So on Dec. 12, at Atlanta's Phillips Arena, the Pacers paid the price.

Josh McRoberts was embarrassing, and his poor touch today prevented Hibbert from defending away from the basket.In this way, the Eagles' defense became impenetrable, and it was difficult for the Pacers to get space.

The absence of George allowed the Hawks' best sixth man, Jamal Crawford, to play smoothly and scored a team-high 25 points.Stephenson, who replaced George, was too impatient today, and Crawford's excellent dribbling can just turn the impatient opponent around.

97 to 83, the Pacers experienced the worst loss of the season.The Eagles succeeded in revenge, and the old Larry Drew was finally able to boast in front of the media: "As I said a long time ago, Coach Henson's system is vulnerable."

In the tunnel, Henson bumped into a young Kristin.She asked Henson a question, "What do you think about the predicament the team is in right now?"

Christine frowned, looking a little anxious.Henson didn't know whether the trainee reporter's question was a personal concern or a routine interview.

"Difficulty? No, we have two more wins than the Bulls." Henson didn't think much about it. The only thing he can do now is to stabilize the morale of the team.If you admit that the team is in trouble, the players will be more depressed than yourself.

The current Henson is not in the mood to flirt, so after answering the question, he nodded and left.

After losing to the Eagles, the Pacers are still paying the price.They lost to the Bulls, respectively—perhaps Henson's "we're two games ahead of the Bulls" pissed off the Chicagoans, and the Bulls gave the Pacers a 19-point blowout at the United Center.

Lost to the Lakers, the second team in the league that can double kill the Pacers.Subsequently, they lost to the Celtics with the Big Three.The Pacers' excellent record this season undoubtedly poses a threat to the Celtics.So in this game, the "Celtics" did not give Bird face, 99 to 88, and the Pacers suffered another disastrous defeat.

So far, the Pacers have experienced the longest four-game losing streak of the season.The record has also changed from being amazing at the beginning to the current 14 wins and 10 losses, which is slightly mediocre.

After the four-game losing streak, the media wailed.

"The dream is over! The Pacers fell out of the top three!"

"How long will Henson Joe be on the bench? Will Bird change coaches?"

"Chris Paul: We will not let go of any chance to beat our opponent, and the opponent is in a four-game losing streak, this is an opportunity!"

This four-game losing streak even alarmed Bird. He made a special call to Henson to ask him if there was any problem in the locker room and what difficulties the studio encountered.

But Henson's answer was so simple that people thought they had just experienced four consecutive victories.

"There's nothing wrong with the team."

Byrd pouted, he could do nothing but trust.

After losing to the Celtics, the Pacers got a day off.After that, it was a back-to-back at home.The opponents are the New Orleans Hornets, who are currently 16 wins and 11 losses, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, who have lost to the Pacers twice.

After back to back, it is Christmas.Therefore, if the Pacers can't produce good results in these two games, it is estimated that Henson will not even be in the mood for Christmas.

However, the timely return of Al Horford and Paul George made Henson feel confident.He began to study the wasps aggressively, trying to prevent "Queen Bee" Paul from getting the opportunity he said.

After practice the day before the game, Vogel went to Henson's office to deliver cookies his wife had baked herself.

Not everyone knows the relationship between Henson and the Pacers owner's daughter, so everyone has always regarded Henson as a bachelor.Knowing that he doesn't like cooking alone, I often give him some food.

In fact, although Henson has a relationship with An Jiali, he almost always lives alone.Being single is not terrible, what is terrible is having a woman but still living the life of a bachelor.

"Thank you to your wife Frank for me. Her craftsmanship is amazing." Henson waved to Vogel, and then quickly focused his attention on the computer screen in his office.

"What are you looking at, Henson? Has the game plan been made at noon today?" Vogel looked over curiously, and found that Henson was actually watching the highlight highlights of the NBA.

Vogel looked at Henson in surprise, and Henson smirked.

"Be prepared, be prepared, be prepared, hehe."

Be prepared, now that everyone is here, the Pacers can't lose again.

(End of this chapter)