The Basketball Court Swordsman

Henson was nervous, but the Pacers players became more confident in the game.

After being beaten by James at the buzzer lore, the players are not discouraged, but are very eager to win back. I have to say that the team that gets more frustrated is often the most terrifying team. Now the Pacers are clearly in such a virtuous circle. Although they lost the last game, their morale is still high.

David West even bluntly said in an interview before the game: "Although Sean tried to use those dirty methods to scare me, but I will continue to attack bravely, he can not scare me."

"We experienced a lore in the last game, which also shows that we have pushed the Miami Heat into a desperate situation. That kind of ball does not mean they are better than us. I believe that even LeBron James cannot grasp every game. Live in such an opportunity." Paul is also very confident, after all, they experienced a more difficult situation last season, but they still won the series and subsequent championships.

Sometimes, even if there is no morale boost, the players themselves can adjust. For a team with 72 wins, a loss in a game is not enough to defeat them.

Today, the biggest change for the Pacers is undoubtedly replacing Danny Green with Leonard. Leonard is the starter again, which Spoelstra and James had expected. Before the game started, James' eyes had been fixed on Leonard. He hasn't forgotten how he was so tempered by Leonard in the playoffs last season.

If we say that Henson suddenly changed the starting liner last season is very surprising. So this season, Henson let Leonard start as expected. Everyone knows that Leonard is the key to containing James, and it is only a matter of time before Henson lets him start.

But Henson still believes that Leonard's ability absolutely exceeds most people's expectations.

Throughout the regular season, including the first two rounds of the playoffs, Henson did not completely liberate Leonard. For one thing, the Pacers' performance is stable and there is no reason to break. Secondly, Henson also hopes that Leonard can accumulate more experience and use it as a secret weapon when it is most needed.

Now, it's time. Leonard's abilities are already stronger than people imagined, not to mention that after getting attribute bonuses.

This game, it's time for a complete showdown to the outside world. The stars of the Indiana Pacers are not only Paul and George!

"It's still Leonard. The improvement of this young guy this season is visible to the naked eye. Last season, it was his excellent defense that changed the situation in the series in the Eastern Conference Finals. But Leonard's appearance last season was a bit unprepared. This season, we are not sure whether Coach Henson’s defense will work."

As soon as Kenny Smith finished speaking, the on-site camera focused on Bosh, who was standing in the middle circle and preparing to face off. "Dragon King" is undoubtedly one of the most watched players today. Pacers fans want to see how he can "win cleanly."

The referee blew his whistle, and cheers from the stands came. Bosh was the first to fight for the first strike for the Heat, and Chalmers slowly controlled the ball. It can be seen that Henson deliberately contracted the defense, mainly to prevent the Heat's impact on the inside. Therefore, Leonard did not try to entangle James, but let him go two steps.

Seeing this, Chalmers handed the ball directly to James' hands. When James received the ball, he was one step away from the three-point line, but seeing no one came up to defend, he just pulled up and shot!

By the time Leonard was sealed, it was too late. The basketball goes into the net without even touching the hoop! With the first goal in the opening game, James gave Leonard a smash!

"LeBron's three-pointer has sounded the alarm for the Pacers' defense, but don't think that it is safe to shrink the penalty area. This season, LeBron's three-pointer shooting rate is as high as 37.5%, which is undoubtedly a A level above the qualifying line. For comparison, LeBron's three-point shooting percentage was only 25% in the playoffs last season. So, you could put LeBron on last season, but this season is not necessarily true."

Seeing James hit a three-pointer, Henson did not say. You can't change tactics just because the opponent scored a three-pointer. James can really kill the game, but he never killed the game by three-pointers.

In the next round, George singled Wade with the ball. With George occupying an absolute height advantage, Wade is very difficult on the defensive end. Spoelstra's plan was not to switch defenses, but to assist.

Wade deliberately let George go in the middle, and when George broke through, James immediately struck him! Spoelstra thinks he has a very thorough understanding of Leonard, Leonard can indeed score, but there is still a big gap with the role of "scorer".

Once George scores the ball to Leonard, James will immediately interfere. In Spoelstra's view, Leonard's outside shooting will not succeed as long as it encounters a little interference.

However, what Henson played was the opponent's "take it for granted"! Leonard has always been Henson's key training target, his own growth rate is very amazing, plus one more badge of progress bonus than others. The progress of this guy is much greater than what people see on the surface!

Seeing James double-teamed, George really divided the ball, and the receiver was Leonard!

James immediately rushed back as planned and stretched his arms as much as possible. In the past, the Heat were stolen by Leonard because they directly gave him a big open. But this time, James' defense is very oppressive!

But even so, Leonard still shot decisively! Before the start of today’s game, Henson told him more than once, “Shoot when you have a chance, don’t hesitate! It’s time to let the world know the real you!”

James' active defense did not even make Leonard frown. Under the slight interference of Heat No. 6, Leonard's shot was extremely calm. Only open shots are a threat? Sorry, that's the past tense!

Thus, a very magical scene happened. After James's opening long-range three-pointer, Leonard put in a three-pointer under James' active defense! The game just started, both sides used the most unexpected way to complete the goal!

"Kavai Leonard, his shot is very decisive! Can you believe it? Two forwards who are generally considered to be incapable of shooting actually soared three points!"

Henson applauded lightly from the sidelines. Leonard's three-pointers this season is actually not low. It's just that he has fewer shots. As a substitute, not many people care if his three-pointers get better. It's time.

James shook his head. He thought Leonard's goal had some luck in it. But soon, Leonard used a high hand after a breakthrough to prove his scoring ability!

"For the second round in a row, after the Heat's offensive failure, Leonard actually completed the second round in a row. This time it was a beautiful breakthrough. Under the interference of Bosh, he still scored the ball. I have to say, the Heat. The team has to get a bit of a break from Leonard's defense. If you give him too much space, he can really score!"

Spoelstra did not expect that Leonard's breakthrough would be so determined that Paul and George would not have a chance to score at all.

James glanced at Leonard, but couldn't find anything from the emotionless face of the "gibbons".

In the Eastern Conference finals last season, Leonard also had a good scoring performance, but after entering the finals, he immediately returned to normal. This season's regular season and the first two rounds of the series, Leonard did not show too strong offensive talent. As people think, Leonard can score, but he is not a scorer.

It's like Noah has played several games with 20+ points in this year's playoffs, but no one will take him as a scorer. So when the opponent is defending, his priority is also the lowest.

Until now, Leonard has scored five points in a row, but the Heat still do not believe in evil. They still prefer to focus on Paul, George and Horford. How many points can Leonard score in a game?

Spoelstra yelled a few times on the court, which probably meant to let the team proceed as planned.

This time, Wade wanted to use his impact to make the Pacers inside foul. But today there is no need to worry about James’ George making it difficult for Wade to make a single move. Seeing that the breakthrough is not possible, Wade can only suddenly pull up and shoot at close range!

Wade's movements are beautiful and the timing is very sudden. But George's height and long arms made the "Flash" very helpless. Under George's serious interference, Wade's emergency stop jumper shot out. Once again, the Heat's offense missed. Paul personally grabbed the rebound, and then slowly advanced.

As soon as Paul crossed the midfield line, George used the off-the-ball screen to look for opportunities, which undoubtedly made everyone on the Heat nervous. However, Paul did not hand the ball to George on the right side of the court, but to Leonard who was on standby at 45° on the left.

"This..." Spoelstra's eyes widened. Leonard's first goal was an open shot after receiving the ball. The second ball is an empty-handed cut and a layup.

But this time, he personally held the ball outside the three-point line! This formation...is to play James alone with the ball?

"What a joke!" James was also stunned, but didn't dare to slack off, opening his arms horizontally in front of Leonard.

Leonard grabbed the ball with one hand with his right hand, lifted it high, and seemed to pass, but suddenly lowered his center of gravity when his teammates opened the space, speeding up the breakthrough!

In a simple three-threat action, Leonard gained the advantage of a small half. James immediately used his perverted body to withstand Leonard, this kid is simply not knowing the heights!

However, what James never expected was that he had not withstood Leonard's impact! This number 2 is very strong and can carry James this perverted body and continue to go inside!

"Leonard broke through with LeBron!" Kenny Smith was also taken aback. No one would have thought that Leonard's ability to break through with the ball was so stable!

Walking to the basket against James, Leonard suddenly stopped, then raised the basketball and took a sham shot, and flew to the basket to make up Bosh. Bosh also knew that what he said caused a heated discussion, so he played very actively today. But it seems that some are overactive.

And James rushed over his head because of Leonard's emergency stop. An emergency stop flickered, Leonard got rid of all the defenders, and then easily scored a layup from the basket.

"Slashed 7 points in a row, Kawai Leonard, he actually arranged the first 7 points of the Pacers game! Coach Henson seems..." Kenny Smith looked calm. Henson swallowed, "It seems that he intends to make him the core of today's offense!"

James succeeded in the singles, and Leonard returned to his own half conscientiously to prepare for the next round of defense.

Is Leonard a sixth man? Is a defensive titan? Is it an engineer? No, neither.

Today's game, Henson will let people all over the world know. Kawai Leonard is a star player!