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

After scoring the goal, Cousins ​​was so excited that he punched the air and was about to roar a few times to boost morale.

However, at this moment, a burst of rapid and continuous coughing unexpectedly interrupted his celebration.

This sudden cough was like a discordant note on the field, which made people look sideways.

Cousins' body is indeed not in peak condition.

The Lakers did not let down their guard because of this goal, and they quickly sent the ball out from the baseline.

James, the commander on the court, made a quick long pass with his quick eyes and hands, accurately finding Wall who was quickly running in the frontcourt.

After receiving the ball, Wall strode straight towards the Nets' territory like an arrow.

He was extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning across the court.

On the Nets side, Mitchell and Porzingis were the first to react.

The two of them returned to defense almost at the same time, trying to stop Wall's attack.

Near the free throw line, Mitchell and Porzingis double-teamed Wall, trying to stop him.

However, Wall's breakthrough speed was too fast, and he was not afraid of the double-team. He forced his way through the two people's defense and prepared to complete the attack with a pull-up layup.

Just when everyone thought Wall would score easily, Porzingis showed amazing defensive ability. With his excellent reaction speed and the advantages of height and wingspan, he blocked the shot directly from behind Wall!
This block was so powerful that the ball was caught directly in his hands!

Porzingis's block shot instantly ignited the passion of the entire stadium, and the audience burst into exclamations.

After landing, Porzingis quickly grabbed the ball and without any pause, threw the ball directly to Durant in the frontcourt.

After Durant received the ball, he launched a counterattack without hesitation.

He rushed towards the Lakers basket like a cheetah, faced James' defense, and completed a tough one-handed dunk.

"boom!"

This dunk was both powerful and beautiful, driving the audience crazy again.

This series of exciting offensive and defensive rounds brought the game to a climax.

Both the Lakers and the Nets showed their strength and fighting spirit, which made the fans excited.

The moment Durant made the fast break dunk, the entire Brooklyn Arena seemed to be injected with electricity, and every corner was filled with vitality and enthusiasm.

The fans' cheers surged like a tide, and emotions reached their peak at this moment.

"Great! Durant!" A fan waved the cheering items in his hand, his face filled with unconcealed joy. "This is our superstar!"

On the court, Durant had a faint smile on his face. He knew that at this moment, all his efforts and sweat were rewarded.

The enthusiasm of the fans is his best source of motivation.

Recalling the block shot that Porzingis gave to Wall, the cheers of the fans are still echoing in my ears.

At that moment, Porzingis seemed to have transformed into the patron saint of the court. He used his long arms and keen foresight to defend the Nets for a crucial time.

"Porzingis, good job!" A fan wearing a Nets jersey shouted loudly, his voice was particularly loud in the crowd.

Next, Durant's dunk brought the atmosphere to a climax.

His movements were swift and graceful, like a cheetah galloping across the grassland, making it impossible to look away.

"Durant, there's no solution!" Another fan jumped up excitedly, clenched his fists and waved them in the air.

The big screen at the scene kept replaying Durant's dunk moments, and each replay was accompanied by the screams and cheers of the fans.

Their faces were filled with happy smiles, as if at this moment, all their worries were thrown away.

"This is our Nets!" An older fan patted the shoulder of the young man next to him excitedly, "See? This is the charm of basketball!"

The young fan nodded, his eyes fixed on Durant on the court, with admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Come on Nets! Come on Durant!" The fans' cheers came one after another, as if they were going to overturn the entire stadium.

Their voices combined into a powerful force, driving the Nets forward.

At this scene, even Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith in the commentary booth couldn't help but cheer loudly. Their voices echoed in the stadium, interweaving with the cheers of the fans to form a symphony of victory.

"Wow! Look at this block by Porzingis, it's amazing!" Charles Barkley shouted excitedly, his voice full of admiration for the big man.

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Porzingis' defensive awareness and reaction speed are first-class. He is like an iron gate that makes opponents stay away."

Porzingis' quick reaction after the block made the two commentators full of praise.

"Look at him, he can find Durant in the first moment after the block. His passing awareness and vision are really outstanding!" Charles Barkley couldn't help but continue to praise.

Kenny Smith also sighed: "This is the embodiment of basketball IQ. Porzingis not only has excellent physical conditions, but his mind is also smart."

When Durant caught the ball and made a fast break dunk, the whole stadium was boiling.

Charles Barkley waved his arms excitedly: "Durant, he is a scoring machine! This dunk is so beautiful, he is like an eagle soaring in the sky!"

Kenny Smith also excitedly added: "This is the strength of a superstar. Durant can always stand up at the critical moment and contribute key points to the team."

The two commentators have not yet finished praising this offensive and defensive round.

Charles Barkley continued: "The cooperation between Porzingis and Durant is really seamless, and the tacit understanding between them is amazing."

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement: "Yes, their performance is really outstanding. The Lakers are dangerous."

As the game progressed, Porzingis and Durant continued to perform well.

Every attack of the Lakers seemed to be a contest with the Nets' iron wall, and the Nets did not show any weakness. Their defense was like an airtight net, making every attempt of the Lakers extremely difficult.

Wall received the serve and dribbled the ball across half court swiftly, his eyes flashing with desire for victory.

He knew that this game was of great significance to the Lakers, not only because it was a finals, but also because it was a contest of honor and dignity.

With the help of his teammates, Wall tried to break through to the basket, but the Nets' defense was too tight and he was quickly trapped in the double-team of the opposing players.

In the fierce confrontation, Wall felt an unprecedented pressure.

He tried to get out of the predicament by breaking through and passing the ball, but in his panic, he made a mistake.

This subtle flaw was keenly captured by Porzingis, who stretched out his hand like a cheetah and successfully stole the ball. After Porzingis stole the ball, he immediately passed the ball to Brunson without any pause.

After receiving the ball, Brunson rushed forward without hesitation, his eyes determined, as if he wanted to tear apart all obstacles.

Brunson was extremely fast, he broke through the Lakers' defense like a flash of lightning and headed straight for the basket.

Bradley tried to stop Brunson's attack, but his defensive movement was a little too big. Brunson cleverly took advantage of this opportunity and caused Bradley to commit a defensive foul.

The referee's whistle sounded and the audience's eyes were focused on Brunson.

Brunson stood at the free throw line, took a deep breath, then jumped lightly. The basketball in his hand crossed the night sky like a meteor and hit the basket accurately.

This was a perfect 2+1 layup. Brunson not only scored key points for the team, but also won warm applause from the audience.

At this moment, Brunson became the focus of the audience, and his performance undoubtedly added some color to this fierce game.

When Brunson returned to defense, his eyes flashed with confidence and determination. He looked back at the bench, where his teammates were cheering for him excitedly.

The Lakers players looked solemn, knowing that the game was becoming increasingly difficult.

Brunson's 2+1 layup was like a bombshell, causing huge waves in the hearts of the Lakers.

Vogel could no longer sit still on the sidelines and stood up suddenly. The wrinkles on his face became even deeper due to tension and anxiety.

He quickly and decisively signaled to the referee and requested a timeout.

As soon as the referee blew the whistle, the entire stadium fell silent, leaving only the heavy footsteps of the Lakers players. They walked off the court one after another, their faces filled with resentment and frustration.

Vogel looked at them with mixed feelings.

He knew that at this time he had to give the players the most direct stimulation and the clearest guidance in order to reignite their fighting spirit.

"Come around here!" Vogel's voice echoed in the empty stadium, his tone serious and firm.

The players quickly gathered around him, all of them dejected, like children waiting to be scolded.

Of course, except for James and Davis.

The two of them sat on the bench, too lazy to pay attention to Vogel's barking.

Vogel glanced around and said, "Look at what you look like now. Do you look like a championship team? Where has our previous efforts and team spirit gone?"

His voice gradually rose, almost to a roar.

The role players lowered their heads, knowing that the head coach's anger was not unfounded.

In this game, they did not perform well enough, and seemed to be unable to do their best both on the offensive and defensive ends.

Only Old James was wiping his sweat with an expressionless face, not even looking at it.

Vogel took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.

He knew that anger would not solve the problem. The most important thing now was to readjust the tactics and regain the team's rhythm.

He pointed to the tactical board and began to arrange the defensive tactics in detail.

"We need to increase the intensity of our defense," Vogel said as he drew a defensive formation on the tactical board with a marker. "We can't let the opponent break through our defense so easily. Everyone must be vigilant and do their job well."

He paused and continued, "We need to use our height advantage to create trouble for the opponent in the paint. At the same time, the outside players must also step up their pressure and not let the opponent shoot easily."

Vogel's eyes became sharp: "This is not just a matter of winning a game, but also a matter of honor for our Lakers team. I don't want to see you give up easily in any game. Defense! Defense is the key to our victory."

The players listened to the head coach's instructions and knew that only unity could help them get out of the predicament.

Vogel looked at the players except James, whose eyes gradually became firmer, and knew that his words had worked.

He clapped his hands and said, "Okay, now get back on the court and win this game!"

The players nodded in agreement and stood up again to get ready to go onto the court.

The next game will be a defensive battle.

As the players returned to the court one after another, Vogel stood silently on the sidelines, recalling the reactions of James and Davis, and sighed.

It is difficult to be a head coach in the NBA, and it is even more difficult to be a coach of a superstar!
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On the other hand, in sharp contrast to Lakers head coach Vogel's rage on the sidelines, Lu Yong showed a completely different style during the timeout.

He stood leisurely in front of the Nets bench with a calm and composed smile on his face.

Lu Yong first glanced at his players, looking at their sweat-soaked jerseys and furrowed brows due to the intense game, and gently patted the shoulders of several core players, saying in a gentle but powerful voice: "Boys, you did a good job, keep it up."

The players felt the encouragement and trust of the head coach, and their tense nerves relaxed a little.

Lu Yong's relaxed attitude was like a breeze, blowing away the tense atmosphere on the bench.

Then, Lu Yong began to arrange tactics.

He was not in a rush, but explained the next defensive strategy to the players in a calm and clear manner.

"We need to pay attention to the Lakers' pick-and-roll offense, especially the combination of James and Davis." Lu Yong said as he drew some lines and arrows on the tactical board. "James' breakthrough and Davis' finishing ability at the basket are our key defensive targets."

He pointed to a certain position on the tactical board and continued: "When James has the ball, we must quickly form a double team to force him to pass the ball or make a mistake. At the same time, we must not relax our defense against Davis. We must always pay attention to his movement and be ready to assist in defense."

Lu Yong's tactical arrangement was both specific and practical, allowing the players to quickly understand the next defensive focus.

Although his tone was calm, every word he said revealed his deep understanding of the game and his strict requirements for the players.

After arranging the tactics, Lu Yong once again glanced at the players and said with a smile: "Remember, basketball is a sport for five people. We need to unite to win. Now, let's go back to the court and implement these tactics with practical actions!"

As Lu Yong finished speaking, the Nets players stood up one after another, their expressions becoming firm and confident.

They know that with the tactical guidance and encouragement from the head coach, they will be able to handle the next games more calmly.

In Lu Yong's tactical class, there was no yelling or scolding, only meticulous guidance and encouragement.

His coaching style not only improves the players' skills and tactics, but also gives them great support on the psychological level.

When the players stepped back onto the field, their steps became more firm and powerful.

The next game will be a battle of tactics and psychology, and also a direct dialogue between the coaching abilities of the two head coaches. (End of this chapter)