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

With the referee's whistle, the long timeout finally ended.

The cheers of the fans surged like a tide, echoing in every corner of the stadium.

Players from both teams stood up from the bench, ready to re-engage in the fierce battle.

Brunson walked at the front of the team, his eyes firm and sharp, as if he wanted to tear apart the opponent's defense.

He knew clearly that every offensive round in the next game was crucial.

At the same time, Bradley returned to the court, ready to meet Brunson's challenge.

The game resumed and Brunson quickly received the pass from his teammate.

He stood outside the three-point line, facing Bradley's tight defense, took a deep breath, and prepared to launch an attack.

Brunson's eyes flashed, and he dribbled behind his back, cleverly changing the direction of the ball.

Bradley reacted a little slowly, lost his balance, and was almost knocked to the ground.

Brunson did not give his opponent any chance to breathe. Before he could fully stand firm, he relied on his superhuman reaction speed and body coordination to complete a beautiful three-point jump shot in the air.

The basketball shot out of Brunson's hands like a cannonball, drawing a long arc.

Bradley was completely fooled by Brunson's move and didn't even have a chance to return to defense. He could only watch helplessly as the basketball spun in the air and then went into the net with a swish.

The whole stadium burst into thunderous applause and cheers. Brunson's goal undoubtedly pushed the game to a new climax.

Brunson seemed extremely excited after scoring the goal. He patted his chest, as if telling himself and everyone else that he had an indomitable fighting spirit.

Brunson then pointed to the sky with one hand to celebrate this crucial goal.

At this moment, he seemed to have become the focus of the whole audience, with all eyes focused on him.

In this game, Brunson showed amazing dominance when facing the alternating defense of Bradley and Wall.

His speed and flexibility make it difficult for opponents to defend, and his quick and decisive shooting makes opponents feel helpless.

Brunson scored against Bradley in the first attack after the timeout, and this shot undoubtedly sounded the alarm for the Lakers' defense.

Wall saw it all and felt very anxious.

He quickly stepped forward and said to Bradley: "Let me defend Brunson, you defend Mitchell."

Bradley nodded reluctantly.

He knew that his defensive performance today was not great, and Brunson's speed and flexibility made him exhausted.

Although Wall's defensive ability is slightly inferior, his speed is the best in the team, and perhaps he can limit Brunson's performance.

In the next round, Brunson attacked with the ball again.

This time, he faced Wall's defense.

Brunson did not choose to fight alone, he knew very well that he did not have an advantage in speed and explosiveness.

So he called on his teammate Porzingis to come forward for a pick-and-roll.

At the same time, Kuzma also keenly noticed Brunson's intention. He followed Porzingis and prepared to press Brunson in the high position.

Brunson remained highly alert after breaking through the screen on the right.

He understood that this game was not only a contest of skills, but also a psychological game.

Sure enough, the next moment, Kuzma took a step forward, and Wall successfully squeezed through the screen, and the two of them doubled towards Brunson.

This scene is quite similar to the situation when Durant was double-teamed in the first quarter, but Brunson does not have the height and wingspan advantage of Durant.

However, Brunson is a genuine point guard after all.

He remained calm in the face of danger, and with his excellent ball-handling skills and keen insight, he passed the ball to Porzingis who was running down the middle at an extremely tricky angle.

This pass not only accurately found his teammates, but also cleverly avoided the double-teaming of Kuzma and Wall.

Kuzma was ready to block Brunson's pass when he came on the court, but he never expected Brunson's pass to be so tricky.

The ball almost brushed past Porzingis' legs, bounced off the ground and fell steadily into Porzingis' hands.

After receiving the ball, Porzingis took a step inside without hesitation.

In the penalty area, Davis was rushing over to try to stop Porzingis' attack.

However, Porzingis used his excellent quick-stop shooting technique to steadily shoot the ball into the basket before Davis could defend.

"Shh!"

As the basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and went into the net, the Nets continued to expand their lead.

The audience was boiling with excitement, cheering for the wonderful cooperation between Brunson and Porzingis.

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

However, Brunson's performance was far from over.

A minute later, Brunson was standing outside the three-point line with the ball again.

The Lakers players watched him nervously, knowing that every time Brunson touched the ball, it could turn into a point for the Nets.

Brunson started quickly and broke through the Lakers' defense like a bolt of lightning.

Facing the backup defender, Brunson jumped and shot without hesitation. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

The Lakers players looked at each other, seeming to feel a little powerless about Brunson's performance.

Whenever they tried to catch up and narrow the gap, Brunson was always able to stand up and use his outstanding offensive ability to stabilize the situation for the Nets.

This feeling of powerlessness gradually spread among the Lakers players. The defense, which they were proud of this season and ranked among the top three in the league, seemed to become ineffective in front of Brunson and the Nets.

In the next round, Brunson once again dominated the Nets' offense.

He keenly observed the Lakers' defensive loopholes and made a precise pass to find Mitchell in an open position, who easily scored a jump shot.

Brunson led the offense in two consecutive rounds, which not only further expanded the Nets' lead, but also made the Lakers players feel deeply frustrated.

The game continued and the two teams engaged in a fierce confrontation.

Despite the Lakers' efforts to catch up, the Nets' lead remained solid.

Brunson showed excellent leadership and skills on the court. Not only could he score, but he could also motivate his teammates to play at a better level. In the next few minutes, the two teams exchanged goals.

But no matter how hard the Lakers tried, they were unable to narrow the gap with the Nets.

Every time they saw a glimmer of hope, Brunson and the Nets would quickly respond and nip that hope in the bud.

This feeling of powerlessness gradually eroded the hearts of the Lakers players.

They began to doubt whether their defense was really effective and whether all their efforts this season were in vain.

Brunson and the Nets became more and more courageous, proving their strength with practical actions.

With three and a half minutes left in the second quarter, the score was 59:42, with the Nets leading the Lakers by 17 points.

This score difference made the Lakers players feel desperate. They knew that the game had basically lost its suspense.

As the referee blew the whistle, the game entered an official pause.

The Lakers players walked back to the bench dejectedly, while Brunson and the Nets players stood on the sidelines with their heads held high and smiles on their faces.

The Nets demonstrated their strength and determination to everyone through practical actions, and also made the Lakers deeply experience the horror of the defending champions.

On this night, Brunson became the leader and core of the Nets. He not only led the team forward with his outstanding personal performance, but also brought the entire team together with his wisdom and leadership.

Brunson's presence makes the Nets stronger and more invincible, and makes all opponents afraid to approach them.

Lakers head coach Vogel strode towards the team's bench with a gloomy face.

He knew that the current score difference was extremely unfavorable to the Lakers and adjustments must be made quickly.

Vogel stood in front of the players with a sharp gaze.

He took a deep breath and said in a loud voice: "Guys, our defense is like paper now, this is absolutely not okay! We need to strengthen our defensive confrontation and not let the Nets score so easily again."

James and Davis sat on the bench, lowered their heads and drank water silently, their expressions looking a little heavy.

Vogel saw it all, and although he was unhappy, he also understood that this was not the time to blame.

He turned to the other players and continued, "We are a championship-level team. We can't be defeated by our opponents like this! Everyone must give 100% effort, starting with defense, and create trouble for them!"

Vogel began to draw a tactical diagram on the floor and explained the next defensive strategy in detail: "We have to strengthen the defensive intensity of the inside line and not let them break through easily. At the same time, we must also pay attention to assisting defense on the outside and not leave the opponent with open shooting opportunities."

At this time, Lakers assistant coach Kidd also stood up and said calmly: "Our defense must be more aggressive and we can't let the opponent play comfortably. Remember, every defense is a battle and we have to do our best."

Vogel nodded in agreement, and then added: "Yes, that's it! We have to let our opponents feel our toughness and determination. Every fight and every defense, let them know that we will not give up easily."

Kidd continued: "Davis and James, you are the leaders of the team. At this time, you need to stand up and lead the team out of trouble. Your defensive attitude and performance will directly affect the morale of the entire team."

Hearing this, James and Davis slowly raised their heads, with equally unpleasant expressions on their faces.

It is true that they are the leaders of the team, but the Nets' offense is falling like crazy like raindrops. What can they do no matter how strong they are?
It would be fine if they couldn't attack, but the key is that they couldn't defend. It's hard not to feel annoyed by this scene.

Vogel sighed when he saw this, and regardless of whether his words had any effect, he continued, "We must unite as one and face difficulties together. Remember, defense wins championships. This is not just empty talk. We must use practical actions to prove our strength."

Kidd also encouraged: "Come on! We are the best team. No matter what difficulties we face, we can overcome them together. Let us play our best on the defensive end."

The timeout is about to end, and Vogel finally concluded: "Okay, it's time to get back on the court and show our strength. Remember, strengthen defense and try our best, and we will definitely be able to catch up with the score!"

The players stood up one after another, but the expressions on their faces were very different.

Obviously, this official suspension has little motivational effect on the Lakers players. At most, it allows the main players to recover their physical strength.

………………

In the domestic studio, the game entered an official pause, giving the audience a chance to catch their breath and also giving commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng a chance to analyze the game in depth.

"In less than half the game, the Nets are leading the Lakers by 17 points. It's really unexpected." Yang Yi broke the silence first, and his voice echoed in the live broadcast room.

Wang Meng nodded and took over the conversation: "Indeed, although both teams are leaders in their respective divisions, in this game, we can clearly see that there is still a big gap between the two teams in terms of overall strength."

"From the beginning of the game till now, the Nets have shown a better performance both on the offensive and defensive ends." Yang Yi added, his eyes fixed on the players on the court, "The Nets' offense is smooth, the players cooperate well, and the defense is also strong, leaving almost no chances for the Lakers."

Wang Meng nodded in agreement: "That's right. The Lakers' defense today seemed to be always a step behind, unable to effectively limit the Nets' offensive. Moreover, on the offensive end, they also seemed a little overwhelmed and it was difficult for them to play effective coordination."

"If this continues, the Lakers' next game will be in danger." Yang Yi's tone revealed a trace of worry, "If they can't adjust their status in time and find a way to break the Nets' defense, the chances of winning this game will probably become smaller and smaller."

Wang Meng also sighed: "Yes, this game is undoubtedly a severe test for the Lakers. They need to get back to their form as soon as possible, otherwise, the loss of this game may cause a big blow to their confidence."

The audience gradually understood the severity of the situation on the court. Although the Lakers are a strong team in everyone's mind, they do face huge challenges in this game.

On the other side, in stark contrast to the depressing atmosphere on the Lakers bench, there was laughter and joy on the Nets side.

After the players came off the court, they picked up their water bottles, drank water in big gulps, and wiped the sweat off their faces with towels.

The communication between them was relaxed and joyful, with bursts of laughter breaking out from time to time, as if they had already secured victory.

Lu Yong stood aside, looking at his disciples with a smile on his face.

He did not arrange too many tactics because he knew that this group of players were already very well prepared and what they needed was not more tactical guidance but encouragement and affirmation.

"Everyone did a great job!" Lu Yong said loudly, his voice echoing over the bench. "In the next game, we have to keep working hard and not be careless. We have to maintain our lead until the end."

The players nodded one after another, with confident smiles on their faces.

They knew that they had already won the game, and as long as they maintained their current state, victory would eventually belong to them.

Taking advantage of this timeout, Lu Yong also made lineup rotations.

He knows very well that although he is currently in the lead, he must not take it lightly.

In order to further consolidate the defense, he decided to send two twin towers, Claxton and Robinson, to the interior to increase the height and prevent James and Davis from scoring easily under the basket.

At the same time, on the outside, he replaced the defensive stalwart LeVert, obviously to strengthen the defense to stop the Lakers' crazy counterattack.

Lu Yong's adjustments undoubtedly added another guarantee for the Nets' victory.

The players agreed with the head coach's decision and believed that under the leadership of Lu Yong, the team would be able to hold on to the victory.

At the same time, the atmosphere on the Lakers bench seemed a little heavy, in stark contrast to the Nets' relaxed and cheerful atmosphere.

They still maintained their full main lineup without making any substitutions.

Although the players did not show much emotion on their faces, it can be seen that the pressure on their shoulders is not small. (End of this chapter)