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

The fighting on the field was fierce, and the audience cheered and shouted one after another, forming a symphony full of blood and passion.

The Bucks have reached the edge of the cliff, and the outcome of this game is crucial to them.

Every attack and every defense is like walking on the edge of a cliff. If you are not careful, you will fall into the abyss.

The Bucks launched an attack again, and all eyes were focused on the player nicknamed "Antetokounmpo."

He was like a majestic wild deer, running rampant on the basketball court, unstoppable.

Antetokounmpo once again fell to the low position, the basketball battlefield he was familiar with.

Opening his hands, he signaled for the ball to his teammates, his deep eyes flashing with the desire for victory.

However, Porzingis, this tall player, stood in front of Antetokounmpo like a mountain.

He decisively adopted a line-circling defense, sticking closely to Antetokounmpo and not giving him any chance to catch the ball.

Porzingis' defense is like an iron wall, insurmountable.

Bledsoe controlled the ball, his eyes scanning back and forth on the court, looking for gaps to pass the ball.

I glanced at Antetokounmpo and then at Porzingis, and I knew in my heart that it was not easy to pass the ball directly to Antetokounmpo.

He held the ball and felt the familiar leather texture in his hand, but he was thinking about tactics rapidly in his mind.

In desperation, Bledsoe chose to play a pick-and-roll tactic with Middleton.

This is a tactic that requires a high degree of tacit understanding and precise execution. The two of them are like dancers on the stage, cooperating with each other, facing the defense, looking for opportunities to break through.

After the pick-and-roll, Bledsoe suddenly started and made a fake move, as if he was going to pass the ball to Middleton.

Middleton understood and bounced outside the three-point line, waiting for Bledsoe's pass.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the court seemed to have solidified, and all eyes were focused on these two players.

Bledsoe saw the right moment and made a precise pass to Middleton.

Middleton received the ball outside the three-point line and was in a semi-open position. This was a once-in-a-lifetime shooting opportunity.

Middleton was full of fighting spirit. He had just been dunked by Durant during a fast break counterattack. He was holding back a lot of energy and wanted to retaliate.

He adjusted his movements slightly, stared at the basket with his eyes tightly, and silently counted the rhythm in his heart.

Then, Middleton jumped up and shot decisively, concentrating all his strength on his fingertips, and threw the basketball towards the basket.

However, at this moment, a figure fell from the sky and appeared next to Middleton like lightning.

That was Durant. With his excellent physical fitness and keen defensive intuition, he accurately judged the timing of Middleton's shot, jumped up, and delivered an amazing block.

There was a loud bang, and the basketball was blocked hard by Durant and fell directly into his hands.

At this moment, the audience burst into exclamations and admirations, and people were shocked by Durant's defense.

After being blocked, Middleton stood outside the three-point line with a confused look on his face. He couldn't believe what just happened.

Was his shot blocked?

How can this be?

He is the Bucks' leading outside scorer!

However, the facts were right in front of him, and he had to accept this cruel reality.

Middleton took a deep breath and tried to calm down his excitement, because he had already felt the strong pressure from Durant.

At this time, the Bucks also fell into a brief silence. The players looked at each other and didn't know what to do. Antetokounmpo frowned as if thinking about the next tactical arrangement.

At this critical moment, the Bucks need someone to step up and lead the team out of trouble, and this important task naturally falls on Antetokounmpo's shoulders.

As the team's leader and core player, he must shoulder this responsibility to lead the team forward.

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith sat in the commentary box and witnessed the moment Middleton's three-pointer was blocked from behind by Durant.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and Charles couldn't help laughing.

"Hahaha, Kenny, did you see it? Middleton really showed his fatigue with this shot!" Charles said with a smile, with a bit of ridicule in his tone.

Kenny nodded and continued: "That's true, Charles. Look at his take-off and shooting movements. It's obviously half a beat slower than usual, and the strength doesn't seem to be enough. This is not his usual level."

Charles continued his analysis: "I think this is obviously interfered with by Durant's superb performance during this period. Durant's performance on the court is really too strong. Not only is his scoring ability outstanding, but his defense is also top-notch. Middle When facing him, Dun’s mentality must have been greatly affected.”

Kenny deeply agreed: "Yes, Durant's defense did put a lot of pressure on Middleton. You see the moment he blocked the shot, his movements were quick and accurate, and he completely judged Middleton's The timing of the shot. This defensive ability is really amazing.”

Charles added: "Moreover, Durant not only performed well on the defensive end, he was also unstoppable on the offensive end. Such a comprehensive performance will undoubtedly bring huge psychological pressure to the opponent. Middleton's abnormality today may also be related to This is related.”

Kenny sighed: "Yes, Durant is really an all-round warrior. His presence puts the rhythm of the entire game in his hands. Middleton's performance today also reflects Durant's performance." Dominance on the court.”

Charles laughed again: "But then again, Middleton's shot today also provided us with a laugh. It seems that under great pressure, everyone will have some abnormal moments."

Kenny also laughed: "Hahaha, it's true. Although this game is tense and intense, there are also happy moments. Middleton's shot will probably become a topic that everyone talks about after the game."

The two continued to chat and laugh, commenting on the situation on the field and the performance of the players.

And Middleton's shot also became an interesting conversation between them, adding a bit of relaxed and happy atmosphere to this exciting event.

As time went on, Charles and Kenny's explanations became more and more brilliant.

They not only analyzed Durant's defensive skills and Middleton's shooting mistakes in detail, but also further explored the players' psychological state during the game.

"You know, Kenny?" Charles suddenly said, "I think this game is not only a contest of skills and physical strength, but also a contest of psychology and will. Players like Middleton usually have excellent shooting accuracy. , but today he seemed a little at a loss when facing Durant’s defense. This is the impact of psychological pressure on players’ performance.”

Kenny nodded in agreement: "It is true. In such a high-intensity game, the mental state of the players often has a huge impact on the outcome of the game. Middleton's mistake today also reminded us that even top players may be under pressure. There was a mistake.”

"Yes," Charles continued, "this is the charm of sports competition. You never know what the outcome will be until the last moment. Moreover, this uncertainty is also one of the important factors that attracts viewers. ”

Kenny added: "Yes, although we often focus on the technical and tactical performance of players, their mental state also deserves our attention. After all, players who can withstand pressure and perform at a normal level at critical moments are the real players. winner."

The two continued to discuss topics such as player psychology and game pressure, bringing a more in-depth and comprehensive commentary experience to the audience.

Although Middleton's shot became an episode, it also added a lot of topicality and enjoyment to the game.

As the game progressed, Charles and Kenny's commentary also entered its climax.

They used vivid language and rich basketball knowledge to paint a wonderful picture of the game for the audience, making people feel the tension and excitement of the game as if they were at the scene.

On the court, after Durant blocked Middleton's shot, the atmosphere on the court was instantly ignited.

The morale of the Nets players was high, while the Bucks seemed a little frustrated.

At this moment, Durant launched a counterattack again and quickly brought the ball to the frontcourt, preparing to launch a new round of offensive.

Bucks coach Budenholzer on the sidelines shook his head helplessly. Looking at the situation on the court, he knew that the game had completely fallen into the Nets' rhythm.

Once the Nets' defensive counterattack is formed, it is almost impossible to solve. Their speed and cooperation make it difficult for the Bucks to parry.

Durant held the ball through half court, his eyes shining with calmness and determination.

He observed that Middleton retreated relatively deep and seemed to be frightened by his fast break dunk in the last round.

Durant would naturally not miss such an opportunity.

Directly one meter away from the three-point line, Durant suddenly made a cold arrow and took off to shoot. His movements were smooth and fast.

Middleton reacted immediately, stepped forward to defend, and jumped to try to interfere.

However, even if he tried his best to block the shot, he still couldn't stop Durant's pull-up.

The excited Durant can put the ball into the basket as long as he gets a little space to shoot.

This is the ability of the league’s number one Death God!
His shooting is precise and decisive, making him hard to guard against.

"Shh!"

With Durant's pull-up three-pointer, the Nets have widened the point difference to 19 points.

This point difference put great pressure on the Bucks players, and their previous confidence seemed to have been defeated at this moment.

Looking at such a point difference on the scorer, even the previously confident Bucks star Antetokounmpo showed a frustrated expression.

They once played a good offense in the second quarter, but as long as the Nets gain momentum, they will quickly expand their advantage. Such a shock wave was simply too violent, making everyone in the Bucks feel desperate.

Bucks coach Budenholzer is keenly aware of Middleton's change in mentality. He knows how important a player's mentality is to the game.

Therefore, after seeing Middleton's mentality gradually explode, he decisively waved to Connaughton next to him and said: "Connaughton, get ready, go up and replace Middleton."

After hearing the instruction, Connaughton nodded without hesitation, quickly took off his jacket, and walked to the technical stage to wait for the game.

He is full of fighting spirit and is ready to contribute his strength to the team.

At the same time, the Bucks' offensive round began.

Antetokounmpo faced Porzingis' defense with the ball and chose to play hard.

In the fierce confrontation, Antetokounmpo relied on his excellent physical fitness and skills to successfully break through Porzingis' defense and cause the opponent to foul.

When Antetokounmpo took a free throw, Connaughton came on instead of Middleton.

His emergence has injected new energy into the Bucks.

In the next round, Antetokounmpo still held the ball and beat Porzingis singles.

However, this time Antetokounmpo encountered strict defense in the three-second zone and had no chance to attack.

Antetokounmpo can only pass the ball to Bledsoe on the outside.

The Bucks players cooperated exquisitely, and after passing the ball four times in a row, they finally passed the ball to Connaughton, who was at a 45-degree angle on the left.

After receiving the ball, Connaughton took off and shot without hesitation.

I saw the basketball draw a beautiful arc in the air, and then fall steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The hands from outside the three-point line rose and fell, making the audience cheer.

This goal not only helped the team stop the bleeding, but also greatly boosted the morale of the Bucks.

Connaughton was very excited after scoring. He waved his fists and high-fived his teammates in celebration.

At this moment, he seemed to have become the hero of the Bucks.

However, before the Bucks players could finish celebrating, the Nets immediately responded on the offensive end.

Brunson had just dribbled halfway across the court when Mitchell pointed in Durant's direction.

Brunson passed the ball knowingly.

After Durant got the ball, he immediately started a personal singles.

Facing Connaughton's defense, he launched a series of crotch dribbles.

Although Connaughton is highly motivated on defense, his athleticism pales in comparison to Durant.

Durant suddenly broke through from the left and passed Connaughton cleanly in just one step.

Connaughton tried his best to catch up with Durant, but the speed gap was too big, and he could only watch as Durant drove to the basket.

During the chase, Connaughton even slipped and fell to the ground, falling to the ground in an awkward dog-eating position.

However, Durant had no time to pay attention to him. After combining the ball in the mid-range position, he easily hit a long two-pointer with a jump shot.

"Shh!"

The whole set of movements is as smooth as Dove, and playing Connaughton alone is effortless for Durant.

This goal also allowed the Nets to regain the initiative on the court.

The game continued, with both sides going back and forth in a fierce battle.

Although the Bucks tried their best to recover the score, the Nets always maintained the lead under the leadership of Durant.

A minute later, the Nets' offense came flooding in again.

This time, Durant stood at a 45-degree angle on the right, received a pass from his teammate, and was ready to attack again.

The teammates all moved to both sides of the court in a tacit understanding, leaving the wide space in the middle for Durant.

This layout puts the Bucks players in a dilemma.

They clearly remember the last duel between Durant and Connaughton. Connaughton looked so powerless in front of Durant.

This time, Bucks players knew Connaughton was in dire need of help.

However, if Durant is double-teamed, other Nets players will inevitably be released.

Brunson, Mitchell, Porzingis and others are all shooting masters, and their shooting ability makes the Bucks players fearful.

At this critical moment, the Bucks players were in a tangle.

None of them moved, they could only watch Durant playing Connaughton alone.

This is a test and a challenge.

Connaughton gritted his teeth and concentrated on defense.

He knew that he was facing the number one player in the league, a superstar with unparalleled skills.

He tried his best to limit Durant's performance.

However, Durant is Durant after all.

He calmly observed Connaughton's defense and then began his attack.

After dribbling the ball from his hips, he suddenly made a large change of direction in front of his body. This action instantly shook off Connaughton's defense.

Connaughton struggled to keep up with Durant, but it was too late.

Durant lowered his center of gravity and accelerated towards the basket.

Adu's speed caught the Bucks defensive players off guard.

Upon seeing this, Lopez quickly defended from the right corner, trying to stop Durant's attack.

However, such a move also means that Cousins ​​​​who is opposite him is completely left empty.

Durant was not greedy for offense and was keenly aware of the changes on the court. As he rushed to the basket, he decisively passed the ball to Cousins ​​​​who was left open.

After Cousins ​​received the ball, he didn't hesitate at all and shot a three-pointer decisively like an arrow.

After the basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, it fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

This goal made the Nets bench excited and helped the Nets widen the point difference to more than 20 points.

The Bucks players looked at the numbers on the scoreboard, feeling helpless and frustrated.

They knew that this game had basically lost its suspense.

In the next few minutes, although the Bucks tried their best, they could not restore the decline.

The Nets, led by Durant, hit one wave of offensive climax after another.

At halftime, the score reached 70:46, and the Nets returned to the locker room with a 24-point lead.

The first half of the game was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Bucks.

They originally thought they had enough strength to compete with the Nets, but reality gave them a loud slap in the face.

And Durant's performance made them feel even more desperate. His personal ability is so strong that it can hardly be restricted.

On the way back to the locker room, the Bucks players were silent, knowing that they needed to sum up the lessons of the first half and find out what the problem was.

As for Durant's performance, everyone could only shake their heads and sigh helplessly.

Because Durant is indeed the best player in the current league, bar none! (End of chapter)