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On the eve of the Nets' game against the Lakers, a video of LeVert's interview quickly went viral on the Internet.

In the video, LeVert smiled and confidently expressed his views on the upcoming game, and even bluntly stated that the Lakers are not strong enough.

These remarks immediately sparked heated discussions among fans, with voices of support and opposition rising one after another, forming an unprecedented online debate storm.

In the video, LeVert is wearing the Nets' training suit, and his eyes reveal an indescribable determination and confidence.

When asked about his thoughts on the upcoming game against the Lakers, he smiled and said lightly: "The Lakers? They are indeed a good team, but to be honest, I don't think they are strong enough to be compared with us."

These words were like a bombshell, instantly causing an uproar among basketball fans.

Some fans appreciated LeVert's confidence, believing that it was the spiritual pillar behind the Nets' rise in recent years; while others believed that LeVert was too arrogant and that it was inappropriate for a substitute player to mock his opponent in this way.

"LeVert's words are so exciting!" a die-hard Nets fan wrote on social media, "This kind of confidence is exactly what our Nets need. I believe we can win this game!"

However, not everyone thinks so.

A Lakers fan retorted: "LeVert is too arrogant. The history and strength of the Lakers are there. What right does he have to say that?"

Similar debates can be heard everywhere on the Internet.

One fan rationally analyzed: "LeVert may just want to express that the Nets are in good shape now, but saying this is indeed a bit disrespectful to the opponent."

Some people even began to dig into LeVert's past remarks, trying to find out the basis for his confidence.
One netizen commented: "I remember LeVert said something similar before. He always seems to be confident in himself and the team. This may be his personal charm."

However, some people expressed concern about Leville's remarks: "As a public figure, Leville's remarks can easily cause controversy. I hope he will not suffer too much negative impact because of this."

At the same time, Lakers fans were not to be outdone: "Since LeVert said so, let's see what the real strength is on the court! Come on Lakers, let's show them what real strength is!"

This online debate triggered by LeVert's remarks not only made fans more excited about the upcoming game, but also invisibly added more highlights to the matchup between the two teams.

Whether they support or oppose, the fans' enthusiasm has been completely ignited and they can't wait to see this explosive confrontation.

As the competition date approaches, discussions on the Internet become more and more heated.

Some people began to predict the outcome of the game: "I am optimistic about the Nets. They are in such a hot state now, and LeVert's confidence is not without reason."

But some people hold different opinions: "The Lakers' experience and strength should not be underestimated. LeVert's words may arouse their fighting spirit. It is really hard to say who will win or lose this game."

Amid the heated discussions among the crowd, the day of the competition finally arrived.

Fans flocked into the stadium or stayed in front of the TV, ready to witness this focus battle triggered by LeVert's words.

Regardless of the outcome, this game is destined to become a hot topic of conversation, and LeVert's remarks will become a noteworthy episode in the Finals.

Before the game started, players from both teams warmed up on the field and the atmosphere was tense and solemn.

LeVert was running on the court in a Nets jersey, and every move he made seemed so confident and calm.

The Lakers players looked solemn, obviously angered by LeVert's words and determined to respond on the court.

Before the game, domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng sat in the live broadcast room, facing the camera, ready to bring a wonderful finals commentary to the fans.

Both of them are experienced commentators, and their analysis is always easy to understand and very beneficial.

"Hello, fellow fans!" Yang Yi spoke first, his voice steady and powerful, "Welcome to watch this highly anticipated finals. I am Yang Yi."

"Hello everyone, I'm Wang Meng." Wang Meng took over the conversation, his tone revealing his anticipation for the upcoming game, "Today, we will witness this peak showdown with you all."

After briefly greeting the fans in front of the TV, the two began an in-depth discussion of the game.

"Teacher Yang Yi, what do you think of this game?" Wang Meng turned to look at Yang Yi and asked.

Yang Yi pondered for a moment and slowly said, "From the first game of the finals, the overall strength of the Nets is indeed better than that of the Lakers. Their offense is more fluent, and the cooperation between the players is more tacit. However, it is somewhat difficult to achieve the goal of a 4:0 sweep in this round of the finals."

"Oh? Why do you say that?" Wang Meng asked curiously.

"There are two main reasons why the Lakers lost the last game," Yang Yi explained. "One is that the core players performed poorly and failed to take the lead. The other is that the defense was not good enough, allowing the Nets to shoot nearly 60% of the overall hit rate. However, we cannot ignore the Lakers' defensive strength during the regular season. They once left their opponents helpless on the offensive end, so it is impossible for the Lakers to have such a poor defensive performance in every game in the finals."

Wang Meng nodded in agreement: "Indeed, the Lakers' defense is their strong point. However, the Nets are not without countermeasures. Their offensive firepower is strong, and even if the Lakers' defensive intensity increases, the Nets will also be able to play a more sharp offense."

"Yes, this is one of the highlights of this game." Yang Yi added, "The Nets have many players with outstanding scoring ability. They can tear open the Lakers' defense through personal ability and teamwork. The Lakers need to find a way to limit the Nets' offense while improving their own offensive efficiency."

The two's analysis was easy to understand and made the fans look forward to the game.

Before the game started, a tense and exciting atmosphere had already filled the live broadcast room.

"So, Teacher Yang Yi, what do you think is the key point of this game?" Wang Meng continued to ask.

"The key point lies in how both sides adjust their tactics and strategies." Yang Yi replied, "The Lakers need to strengthen their defensive performance, especially the protection of the inside line. At the same time, they also need to be more efficient and smooth on the offensive end and cannot rely too much on the performance of individual players. The Nets need to maintain their offensive firepower while strengthening their defensive performance, especially the control of the outside line."

Wang Meng nodded after hearing this: "That's true. This game is not only a battle of skills and tactics, but also a battle of psychology and will. Both sides need to constantly adjust their status during the game and seize the opponent's weaknesses to attack."

As the two discussed and analyzed in depth, the atmosphere of the game became more and more tense.

The fans waited with bated breath for the game to begin, expecting a wonderful showdown between the two sides.

At this moment, players from both sides began to enter the field.

Yang Yi and Wang Meng also finished their analysis and began to provide real-time commentary of the game to the fans.

"Okay, fellow fans, the game is about to begin!" Yang Yi's voice echoed in the live broadcast room, "Let's wait and see who will win this peak showdown!"

As the competition officially began, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room reached its climax.

Yang Yi and Wang Meng used their rich commentary experience and unique insights to bring the fans an audio-visual feast.

Their voices and the images of the game complemented each other, together forming a wonderful final.

When the players of both teams were warming up, the atmosphere was already very warm.

The fans cheered one after another, and they were eagerly looking forward to the upcoming finals.

On the big screen, the starting lineups of the two teams tonight appeared one by one, causing waves of commotion at the scene.

The Nets' starting lineup remains the same: Brunson, Mitchell, Durant, Porzingis and Cousins.

This lineup has proven its strong combat effectiveness in previous games, showing extremely high levels both in offense and defense.

The Lakers made some adjustments.

Wall, Pope, James, Kuzma and Davis formed their new starting lineup.

The most eye-catching change is that Bradley, who started the first game of the Finals, was placed on the bench, while Pope, who had a more stable three-point shooting, entered the starting lineup.

This change immediately sparked widespread discussion among fans at the scene and in front of the TV.

Commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng also noticed this, and they began to discuss the reasons for the Lakers' change in the second game. "It seems that the Lakers coach has reflected deeply on the loss of the first game," Yang Yi said. "They took Bradley out of the starting lineup and replaced him with Pope, who is more stable in three-point shooting. This is obviously to strengthen the outside shooting ability."

"That's true." Wang Meng nodded in agreement. "Although Bradley is excellent at defense, his performance on the offensive end, especially in three-point shooting, is not stable. Pope is a player who excels in shooting. His joining will undoubtedly enhance the Lakers' outside firepower."

The two continued to discuss in depth.

"However, such a change of formation also brings certain risks." Yang Yi pointed out, "Although Pope has excellent shooting ability, his close defense ability is relatively weak. His good defense is mainly reflected in assisting defense, which may give Mitchell more opportunities."

"Yes, this is a question of trade-offs." Wang Meng added, "The Lakers need to find a balance between offense and defense, and this change in formation is obviously an attempt to find this balance."

As the players of both teams finish warming up, the game is about to begin.

Fans' anticipation for this game has reached its peak.

They are eager to see the performance of the Lakers' new starting lineup and whether Pope can play to his shooting advantage in the game.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially started.

The centers of both teams, Davis and Cousins, stepped to the center circle, ready for the opening jump ball.

This is the stage of the finals, and every detail touches the hearts of the fans. The jump ball, as the first direct confrontation of the game, attracts countless eyes.

The two looked at each other, and each could read the firm will to fight from the other's eyes.

The referee tossed the basketball into the air, and Davis and Cousins ​​jumped at the same time.

The Nets players don't have high hopes for this. After all, in previous confrontations, Cousins ​​rarely won in jump balls.

However, just when everyone thought Davis would easily take the ball, a miracle happened.

Cousins ​​jumped unusually high this time. His big hands drew a graceful arc in the air and hit the basketball accurately.

The basketball drew a long trajectory in the air and then fell steadily into the hands of the Nets player.

The whole audience exclaimed, and the Nets fans were cheering even more. They didn't expect Cousins ​​to win the first offensive ball for the Nets in the jump ball.

After getting the ball, Brunson quickly brought the ball to the frontcourt.

He dribbled the ball and looked around outside the three-point line, looking for an opportunity to attack.

The Lakers' defense was very tight, and Brunson did not shoot easily. Instead, he chose a safer way - passing the ball to Cousins ​​who fell to the low post.

Cousins ​​performed mediocrely in the last game due to the flu, but after three days of rest and adjustment, he has recovered and is ready to go.

Facing Davis' tight defense, Cousins ​​was not afraid. He knew that his advantages lay in his weight and strength.

He dribbled with his back to the basket and repeatedly rammed his shoulder into Davis' chest, trying to gain the upper hand in the power confrontation.

Although Davis has outstanding jumping ability, he is slightly inferior in terms of power confrontation.

He tried hard to withstand Cousins' impact, but was still pushed inside step by step by the opponent.

After entering the three-second zone, Cousins ​​suddenly turned around, shook off Davis' defense, and made a hook shot from close range.

The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air and then fell accurately into the basket.

"Shh!"

The Nets fans cheered again. They didn't expect Cousins ​​to score so strongly in the interior at the beginning of the game.

This goal not only opened up the situation for the Nets, but also greatly boosted the team's morale.

The offense and defense switched, and the Lakers attacked.

James took the serve and dribbled steadily across half court.

His figure stood out on the court, and every step he took revealed his leadership qualities.

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

On the opposite side, Porzingis stood like a mountain, responsible for defending the league's superstar.

He knew James' ability very well, so he adopted the strategy of allowing him to shoot but not break through, trying to limit James' breakthroughs while provoking him with words.

"Hey, LeBron, is your jump shot still as accurate as when you were young?" Porzingis taunted with a sneer on his lips.

James didn't respond, just looked at him coldly and continued to focus on the game.

Seeing that his provocation was fruitless, Porzingis changed his approach: "Don't forget how you lost to us last time."

Although these words did not prompt James to make a direct response, his expression became noticeably gloomy.

He knows very well that in a competition of this level, a stable mentality is crucial.

Therefore, James chose to respond to Porzingis' provocation with his performance on the court.

James waved towards the inside, and Davis ran over in sync.

The two played their best pick-and-roll cooperation in the middle.

This tactical change caught Porzingis off guard, forcing him to give up his close defense on James and instead pay attention to Davis' movements.

At this moment, James used Davis' pick-and-roll to successfully get rid of Porzingis' defense.

He quickly moved to the middle and found a comfortable shooting position.

In the mid-range, James made a quick stop and jump shot with smooth and natural movements.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then passed through the hoop accurately.

"Shh!"

2: 2.

There was an exclamation from the Lakers bench, followed by warm applause and cheers.

James' goal not only helped the Lakers add two points, but also was a strong response to Porzingis' provocation.

Porzingis watched the basketball go through the hoop with a look of helplessness on his face.

He didn't expect that his provocation would arouse James' fighting spirit and make him respond to him in this way.

Both teams scored in their first attack, and it looks like they are in great form tonight. (End of this chapter)