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

On the night of the finals, the stars were shining brightly and the cheers of the fans were so loud that it seemed to overturn the sky of the entire stadium.

But amid the noise, there were two legendary figures sitting quietly in a corner of the audience. They were two superstars in NBA history - "Magic" Earvin Johnson and "Skyhook" Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.

Magic Johnson, who led the Lakers to five NBA championships, was known as magic on the court for his passing and organizational skills. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, known for his unique hook shot, is the highest-scoring player in NBA history.

The two legends served as spectators tonight, watching the new generation of players compete on the stage of the finals.

At the end of the first quarter of the game, the Nets led the Lakers 36:25.

Such a score was obviously beyond the expectations of the two legends.

Johnson frowned slightly, while Kareem Abdul-Jabbar looked at the players on the court thoughtfully.

"It seems that this Nets team is indeed not simple." Johnson broke the silence.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nodded. "Yes, their teamwork and individual player abilities are excellent, especially the point guard. His vision and passing are amazing."

Johnson chuckled. "Indeed, his passing reminded me of myself back then. However, the Lakers were clearly unprepared tonight, especially on the defensive end."

"Yes, the Nets' fast breaks and three-pointers are very sharp, and the Lakers need to make adjustments on the defensive end," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar analyzed.

The two men fell into a brief contemplation, the figures of the players on the field quickly shuttled before their eyes, as if they had returned to the days when they were playing on the court.

"Do you think the Lakers still have a chance to come back?" Johnson suddenly asked.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar pondered for a moment, "Of course, basketball is round, and anything can happen. The Lakers need to adjust their tactics, strengthen their defense, and improve their offensive efficiency."

Johnson smiled slightly, "Yes, the game has just started, we can't draw a conclusion based on one quarter. However, the strength of the Nets is indeed not to be underestimated, they may become a new dynasty team."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nodded. "Indeed, this Nets team is very competitive. Lu Yong is really amazing."

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With the referee's whistle, the second quarter officially began.

The Nets served the ball from the baseline, and the fans' cheers were deafening, as if they were going to blow the ceiling of the entire arena off.

Rose received the serve steadily, took a deep breath, and felt the tense and passionate atmosphere on the court.

Rose carried the ball through half court with steady and powerful steps, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.

Coming to the top of the arc, he began to organize the Nets' offense.

At this moment, Durant and other main players have gone off the court to rest, and Rose has become the offensive core of the Nets.

Defending Rose was Lakers backup guard Caruso.

Although Caruso is a very strong and motivated guard, this is the first time he has stepped onto the stage of the Finals in his career.

Facing the experienced Ross, he was obviously a little nervous, with beads of sweat on his forehead.

Rose glanced at Caruso and a smile appeared on his face.

Waved to teammates, requesting a pick-and-roll.

The teammates immediately understood what he meant, and an inside player stepped forward to form a wall for Rose, trying to block Caruso's defensive route.

At this moment, Rose suddenly started and chose to break through on the right.

Rose made a drastic change of direction, his speed increasing instead of decreasing, like a flash of lightning across the court.

Caruso was caught off guard by the sudden change of direction and could only watch Rose pass by him.

Seeing this, Lakers player Wall immediately stepped forward to assist in defense.

However, Rose seemed to have anticipated all this. He took a step back quickly and put some distance between himself and Wall.

Immediately afterwards, Rose jumped up and shot a mid-range jump shot.

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to be quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on the basketball in Rose's hands.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, brushing past Wall's fingertips and flying towards the basket.

With a "swish" sound, the basketball went into the net.

For this shot, Rose controlled the timing and strength of the shot just right.

The scene erupted in thunderous applause and cheers, and the fans were crazy about Ross's superb skills.

After Rose landed, he looked up at the basket with a satisfied smile on his face.

He knew that this goal was not only a recognition of his own skills, but also a great boost to the morale of the Nets.

The Lakers players looked frustrated. In the finals, every mistake could be a fatal blow.

Caruso was even more upset. He hated himself for not being able to defend against Rose's attack.

Thanks to Rose's outstanding performance, the Nets gradually widened the score.

The atmosphere at the scene became increasingly tense and intense, with fans' cheers rising one after another, as if to set the entire stadium on fire.

The ball changes and the Lakers attack.
The fans' eyes were all focused on the court. When Wall got the ball, he didn't rush to attack, but instead steadily controlled the rhythm.

Wall looked around, looking for the best passing opportunity.

He saw James cruising on the left side, trying to attract the defense, so he passed the ball lightly.

After receiving the ball, James did not stop, but quickly passed the ball to Caruso on the other side.

This series of passes caught the Nets players off guard, and they had to move frequently to deal with the Lakers' passes.

After Caruso got the ball, he made a fake breakthrough and then suddenly passed the ball back to Wall.

This move completely disrupted the Nets' defensive rhythm. Both Rose and Duncan Robin were shaken, and a gap appeared in the defense.

Wall seized the opportunity and passed the ball again, this time targeting Kuzma who was standing at a 45-degree angle on the right.

The moment Kuzma received the ball, he felt that the whole world had become quiet, and the only things in his eyes were the basket and the basketball in his hands.

At this moment, Kuzma was very clear in his mind that this was a tactic carefully planned by the Lakers, and he was the end point of this tactic.

Kuzma took a deep breath, adjusted his posture and prepared to shoot.

Oubre quickly returned to defense and tried to interfere with Kuzma's shot, but Kuzma was already prepared. Before he came up to defend, he jumped decisively. The basketball in his hand was like a cannonball, drawing a beautiful arc and heading straight for the basket.

The eyes of the entire audience were focused on the basketball, and time seemed to stand still at this moment.

The basketball spun in the air and finally fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The sound of the basketball passing through the net was crisp and pleasant. This goal was not only a three-pointer, but also a successful offensive tactic.

After Kuzma landed, he looked up at the basket with a smile on his face.

The Nets have the ball.

Rose stood outside the three-point line, looking around.

The Lakers' defensive lineup was on high alert, with Caruso, James and McGee forming a solid line of defense.

Rose is the Nets' leading scorer and everything must be done to stop his offense.

Facing Caruso's defense, Rose took a deep breath and prepared to launch an attack.

Caruso stared at Rose, trying to catch a hint of flaws in his eyes and movements.

However, Rose's breakthrough skills were too skillful. He first made a fake move to the left, his steps were light and fast, as if he really wanted to break through the defense.

Caruso was shaken by this action and moved his body slightly to the left, trying to block Rose's breakthrough route.

But Rose did not actually break through to the left. He quickly changed direction and rushed to the right.

This change caught Caruso off guard. He quickly adjusted his defensive position, but it was too late.

Rose was so fast that he broke through Caruso's defensive gap like a flash of lightning.

At this time, the atmosphere in the stadium had reached its boiling point, and the fans' cheers were one after another.

Rose's breakthrough amazed everyone and they were looking forward to the next wonderful performance.

Rather than rushing to take a shot, Rose continued to use his superb ball-handling skills to weave through the Lakers' defense.

Sometimes he speeds up to break through, and sometimes he slows down and changes direction, making it difficult for his opponents to figure out his true intentions.

After a quick change of direction, Rose suddenly discovered a slight mistake by Caruso.

He seized the opportunity and accelerated to get past Caruso, who lost his balance when trying to keep up with Rose and fell to the ground.

At this moment, the entire stadium fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on Rose.

Rose controlled the ball firmly, facing the empty basket, ready to launch the final attack.

Although James and McGee returned to defense in time, it was too late.

Rose jumped to shoot, his movements smooth and natural, as if he had practiced it countless times.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then fell steadily into the basket.

"Swish!" The basketball went into the net, and the whole stadium became excited instantly.

Nets fans cheered and applauded Rose's outstanding performance.

Caruso, who fell to the ground, looked frustrated and became a background figure again.

The Lakers attacked, and this time the focus of the offense fell on superstar James.

James stood outside the three-point line, received the pass from his teammate, and did not rush to attack, but instead observed the situation on the court first.

He knew that breaking through the Nets' defense would require sophisticated tactics and accurate execution.

At this moment, McGee stepped forward to set a screen for James, trying to disrupt the Nets' defensive rhythm.

James saw the opportunity and accelerated to rush to the basket.

He was extremely fast, like a hunting dog with explosive muscles.

Oubre quickly stepped forward and tried to stop James' attack.

But James' speed and strength were too great, and he forced a layup despite Oubre's defense.

At this moment, all the audience were staring at the basketball in the air.

The basketball drew an arc in the air, then hit the backboard and fell into the basket.

"boom!"

The sound of the basketball going into the net stirred everyone's heart, and several shouts came from the Lakers bench.

The game was still going on. The Nets quickly adjusted their status and prepared to launch a new round of offense.

Rose once again became the core of the offense, ready to use pick-and-roll to break through the Lakers' defense.

However, this breakthrough was not so smooth.

Although Rose successfully used the pick-and-roll, he was double-teamed by the Lakers players when he was about to break through the defense.

Faced with the siege, Rose had no choice but to pass the ball.

At this moment, Caruso in front of him suddenly reached out and blocked Rose's pass out of bounds.

At this moment, the game entered the dead ball phase.

The atmosphere on the field suddenly became tense, and the cheers of the fans gradually subsided.

On the Nets bench, a player suddenly stood up.

Cousins, the inside giant who was replaced early because of the flu, took the initiative to find coach Lu Yong at this moment.

"Coach, I feel much better now." Cousins ​​said in a flattering tone, "I can play anytime when you need me."

After hearing this, Lu Yong turned around and looked at Cousins.

He saw the determination and desire in Cousins' eyes and knew that this inside giant was ready to play.

So he waved his hand to signal Cousins ​​to get ready to play.

Cousins' appearance will bring more possibilities to the team. Just the fact that he can pull out to the outside to shoot three-pointers on the offensive end will greatly enrich the Nets' tactical system.

As the referee's whistle sounded, the game returned to the field.

At this time, Cousins ​​had finished warming up and took off his coat, revealing his muscular upper body.

With a determined look in his eyes, he walked towards the court with heavy steps, as if every step demonstrated his determination.

Seeing Cousins ​​come on the court, Lakers head coach Vogel frowned.

He is well aware of Cousins' strength, and the return of this inside giant will undoubtedly bring great pressure to the Lakers.

So he quickly signaled Davis on the bench to get ready to play, intending to use Davis to limit Cousins' performance.

But before Davis came on the court, Cousins ​​had already started his performance.

Cousins ​​received a pass from his teammate, stood in the low post with his back to the basket, ready to single out McGee.

Although McGee is an experienced inside defender, he seems to be overwhelmed by Cousins' huge body.

Cousins ​​used his physical advantage to constantly squeeze McGee, trying to find a breakthrough.

Although his movements seemed slow, each step was full of power.

Under the pressure of Cousins, McGee kept retreating, trying to find an opportunity to counterattack.

At this moment, the Lakers' Wall realized McGee's predicament and quickly stepped forward to double-team Cousins, intending to limit Cousins' offense through double-teaming.

However, Cousins ​​was prepared and immediately passed the ball to Duncan Robinson in the left corner.

The pass was extremely accurate, passing through the Lakers' defense and landing steadily in Duncan Luo's hands.

After receiving the ball, Dun Luo took a three-pointer without any hesitation.

His movements were smooth and natural, as if he had practiced this shot countless times.

At this time, the Lakers' defensive players had no time to make effective interference and could only watch Duncan shoot.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The basketball shot through the net accurately, and the game was once again controlled by the Nets. (End of this chapter)