Coach: Coaching the Grizzlies at the beginning, playing the bantam

One day later, Brooklyn Arena.

The fifth game between the Nets and the Heat officially begins.

Players from both teams were interviewed before the game.

Reporter: "Coach Lu, the team will face the Heat again tonight. What are your expectations for this game?"

Lu Yong smiled confidently: "The Nets are fully prepared for this game. We have excellent players and teamwork, and I believe we have the ability to win this game."

The reporter asked again: "What do you think is the Nets' biggest advantage in this game?"

"Our advantage lies in the tacit understanding of the team and the individual abilities of the players. Each player has his own specialties and they can bring out their greatest potential in the game. Moreover, our tactical system is also very complete and can deal with various complex situations. game situation.”

Another reporter asked: "Facing the Heat's strong defense, how will the Nets respond?"

"The Heat's defense is indeed very good, but we have excellent offensive players and flexible tactical arrangements. We will use teamwork and precise passing to crack their defense and find scoring opportunities."

Reporter: "How will you adjust the players' tactical arrangements during the game?"

"The situation in the game is ever-changing. I will adjust our player configuration and playing style according to the progress of the game and the opponent's tactics. I will closely observe the situation on the field and make correct decisions in a timely manner to ensure that we can maintain our advantage and win."

Reporter: "Finally, what do you want to say to the players?"

"Guys, tonight's game is a stage for us to show our strength. I believe you are ready to perform to your best level. No matter what difficulties we encounter, we must unite and work together to win this game." Contest!"

Nets players were also interviewed. When asked if he was confident in this victory, Durant smiled and said: "Of course I am confident! We are fully prepared, both technically and psychologically. We will go all out to win this game.”

Porzingis: "The Nets have always been a strong contender for the championship. In this game, everyone will show our strength and let this series end completely."

Heat side.

When head coach Spoelstra was asked what strategies he had to deal with the Nets' strong strength.

Spoelstra said calmly: "We will go all out and play our best. The result of the game depends on the performance of both sides. We will try our best to win, but we will not be too obsessed with the result."

The reporter asked the Heat players again: "What are your expectations for tomorrow's game?"

Butler: "We cannot fully control the outcome of the game, but we will try our best. No matter what the result is, we will maintain a positive attitude."

Obviously, it can be seen in the pre-game interview that everyone in the Heat lacks confidence in winning the game again.

The strength of the Nets is far superior to that of the Heat. It is not easy for Butler to lead the team to win a game. It is almost a fantasy to drag the series into a tiebreaker!
After the last game, many fans believed that the Heat would never pose a threat to the Nets again, and the series would soon end in Brooklyn.

Even if Heat fans don't think so, it's difficult to change the result.

As the referee threw the ball high, the game officially began.

Cousins ​​won the jump ball with Adebayo.

The Nets attack first.

Brunson held the ball through half the court and organized at the top of the arc.

He originally wanted to lob the ball to Cousins ​​​​inside to hit first, but as soon as Leonard came up, he adopted a forward defense to prevent Cousins ​​​​from catching the ball.

The purpose of the forward defense is to prevent Cousins ​​from posting up, and Leonard's reaction speed is very fast.

Cousins ​​was stuck in Leonard's position, and it was really difficult to catch the ball for a while.

But the Nets don't have much else, they just have a lot of people who can attack.

Seeing that Cousins ​​had no chance, Brunson raised his hand decisively to signal Porzingis to come up and pick and roll.

Porzingis understood immediately and took long strides towards the basket, like a towering mountain, building a solid barrier for Brunson.

Nunn locked eyes with Brunson, trying to stop his attack.

However, he did not expect Brunson to use the pick-and-roll to create a breakthrough opportunity. When Porzingis stepped in front of Nunn, Brunson reacted quickly.

First, he made a fake move to break through, holding the basketball tightly to his waist, and then suddenly swung to the left, staggering Nunn.

Nunn lost his balance for a moment and could only watch as Brunson passed by him.

Brunson was not satisfied with just dangling Nunn. He continued to sprint forward and then suddenly retreated beyond the three-point line.

This series of movements is smooth and fast, making people dizzy. The steps were light and powerful, as if leaving afterimages on the ground.

At this time, Brunson was already standing outside the three-point line, looking through the basket and aiming at the distant target.

Take a deep breath, then leap up and lift the basketball high into the air.

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to be still, and everyone's eyes were focused on Brunson.

With a flick of Brunson's wrist, the basketball drew a perfect arc and flew toward the basket.

The basketball is spinning in the air.

"Shh!"

There was a crisp sound of entering the net, and the basketball fell steadily into the basket.

3: 0.

Brunson scored first in the opening game to help the Nets break the deadlock.

The entire stadium boiled instantly, and Nets fans cheered and applauded Brunson's wonderful performance.

Nunn and his teammates looked at each other, feeling helpless about Brunson's three-pointer.

After Brunson landed, he clapped his hands with a proud smile on his face.

This three-pointer not only broke the deadlock for the Nets, but also showed his personal ability.

When he returned to defense, he looked up at Porzingis. The two looked at each other and smiled, as if to say: "This is our tacit understanding!"

Nunn patted his head with some annoyance. He knew that he was knocked away by Brunson, and he also understood that he still had a lot of room for improvement on the defensive end.

He looked at Brunson, a trace of fear flashed in his eyes. This guy's strength really should not be underestimated.

On the sidelines, Lu Yong couldn't help but clapped his hands and applauded Brunson.

This ball reflects Brunson's shooting skills and overall view. He can always find suitable scoring opportunities in defense. He is worthy of being a genius hand-picked by him!
The Heat attacked and Nunn dribbled to the top of the key.

Brunson still maintained the defensive strategy from the previous game, taking a step back to prevent breakthroughs but not shots.

Nunn watched all this with pain. He did not rush to take action, but observed the movement of his teammates.

Seeing that none of his teammates' chances were good, Nunn decided to play on his own, preparing to score for the Heat with a sharp breakthrough.

Nunn dribbled forward, adjusting his breathing and pace. His speed gradually increased, and his breakthrough pace became more determined.

However, just as he was about to rush to the basket, Brunson suddenly stepped forward to press.

There was a hint of cunning in Brunson's eyes, and he quickly stretched out his arm, preparing to cut off Nunn's ball.

Nunn was shocked when he saw this and tried to adjust the position of the basketball, but Brunson moved one step faster.

Brunson stretched out his arm and cut the basketball with the precision of a knife.

Nunn's ball was cut off by Brunson and instantly escaped Nunn's control.

Nunn was shocked. He didn't expect that Brunson's defense was so sharp and he could cut the ball off in an instant. Just when Nunn was stunned, Butler, who was on the weak side, suddenly rushed out.

He swept across the court like a bolt of lightning and quickly picked up the cut basketball.

This was a rare opportunity. Butler dribbled the ball, observed the opponent's defense, jumped up quickly, and shot a mid-range jumper in the melee.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew toward the basket.

Nunn and Brunson both followed the trajectory of the basketball.

"Shh!"

There was a crisp sound of entering the net, and the basketball fell steadily into the basket.

Butler had a proud smile on his face. He was lucky with this goal. While scoring two points, he also avoided the team's mistakes from the beginning.

3: 2.

After scoring, Butler couldn't help but pump his fist in celebration.

As long as he can knock down those damn basketballs, the offense won't stagnate.

Nets offense.

After Durant ran away from Crowder's defense, he went to the three-point line to catch the ball.

After getting the ball, Adu made a three-pointer without hesitation.

"boom!"

Unfortunately, the force of the shot was a little too strong, and the ball crashed into the basket.

Porzingis and Adebayo jumped at the same time and grabbed the basketball in the air.

In this crucial game, players from both teams are very active in fighting for rebounds.

Porzingis is tall and has long arms. With his excellent prediction ability and reaction speed, he quickly took off and started a fierce competition with Adebayor.

Their arms intertwined in the air, basketballs bouncing between their fingertips.

In the end, the basketball was touched by Adebayor and bounced out.

However, Porzingis did not give up. With his excellent physical fitness and skills at the basket, he adjusted his position in the air and firmly grasped the basketball in his hands.

After grabbing the offensive rebound, Porzingis did not choose to pass the ball, but decided to complete the offense himself.

Adebayor had already landed and quickly turned around to block Porzingis' attack.

Unfortunately, Porzingis was already prepared. After taking a deep breath, he suddenly exerted force and rushed towards the basket.

Although Adebayor tried his best to defend, Porzingis' wingspan advantage was too great. He was unable to block the shot and could only watch Porzingis complete the dunk.

I saw Porzingis leaping high and holding the basketball above his head.

"boom!"

With a loud noise, the basketball slammed into the basket, and the entire basketball stand seemed to be shaken.

5: 2!

After landing, Porzingis clenched his hands into fists and showed great excitement.

Fans all around also stood up and cheered for Porzingis' wonderful dunk.

Right from the start, he dunked Adebayor hard, and Boshen played the ball very hard!
Yang Yi: "Porzingis played this ball so hard! He grabbed this offensive rebound and didn't give his opponent any chance at all. Adebayor is the core of the Heat, but in front of Porzingis, he seemed So powerless."

Wang Meng took over the conversation: "Yes, Boshen's shot was really domineering! Not only does he have the advantage in height and wingspan, but more importantly, he dunked Adebayor. This is the best response to his opponent!" "

Yang Yi continued to add: "And if you look at his actions, from grabbing rebounds to taking off and dunking, he does it all in one go, without any sloppiness. This is Porzingis, a man who can step forward at critical moments and bring victory to the team. player of."

Looking back, the Heat quickly sent a baseline ball, and Butler took the ball and went straight to the Nets half.

Because the speed is too fast, the matchup on the court is messed up, and the task of defending Butler falls on Durant.

When Butler saw that the person in front of him was Durant, he motioned to his teammates to pull away.

The first head-to-head confrontation between the bosses of the two teams!
Adu lowered his focus and opened his hands in a standard defensive posture.

Later in his career, he also became an excellent defender, but he usually does not work too hard on the defensive end and reserves more energy to devote to offense.

But Adu is not daunted by direct conversations like this between stars.

He left Butler a little space and did not defend closely.

Butler's three-point long-range shot is worse than his breakthrough and mid-range shot, so the defensive effect is excellent.

Butler dribbled forward, feeling the texture of the basketball in his hands, adjusting his breathing and pace.

He stared closely at Durant, ready to look for opportunities to break through.

Butler first tried to use changes in speed and rhythm to disrupt Durant's defense. However, Durant was not shaken and still maintained a stable defensive posture, always ready to deal with Butler's offense.

Butler was not surprised when he saw this.

Durant's defense was already excellent and he didn't lose position throughout the game.

The next moment, Butler suddenly changed direction and broke through from Durant's side.

Durant quickly adjusted his defensive position and still stayed close to Butler.

Butler tried to speed up again, but Durant still didn't give him any chance.

The duel between the two became more and more fierce, and the atmosphere on the court became more and more tense.

The audience held their breath and watched the one-on-one showdown with rapt attention.

Butler knew that it would be difficult to break Durant's defense if this continued, so he quickly adjusted his pace and posture, turned sharply to the right, slipped the basketball from Durant's fingertips in the air, and then put it in steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

There was a crisp sound of entering the net, and Butler turned over and hit a jumper!
5: 4.

Durant didn't lose any position on this goal. Butler's ability to score depends entirely on his personal ability. This is a head-to-head showdown between stars!
Looking back, Brunson passed the ball to Durant.

Not to be outdone, Adu held the ball with one hand outside the three-point line, preparing to return a single.

Crowder got up close and pressed Durant with his chest.

Adu suddenly stepped out with his left foot. Claude was startled and quickly backed away.

But this retreat gave Durant plenty of room to shoot.

I saw that Adu was very decisive. He pulled up the top of the arc and hit a three-pointer!
"Shh!"

The basketball hits the net!

8: 4!

The stars of both teams hit the ground running right from the start!
This goal instantly ignited the atmosphere at the scene, causing the Brooklyn Arena to burst into deafening cheers! (End of chapter)