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

The Nets attacked, Brunson dribbled quickly across half court. He jumped lightly, avoiding the opponent's players' steals, and passed the ball steadily to the core of the team - Durant.

Brunson then quickly ran to the right corner, creating valuable offensive space for himself and his teammates.

Durant held the ball with one hand and calmly observed the situation on the court.

His eyes were deep and sharp, as if they could see through all illusions and hit the weaknesses in the opponent's defense.

James defended him closely, trying to disrupt his rhythm, but Durant was like a mountain, standing there firmly and unmoved.

At the same time, Brunson cooperated well with his teammates in the right corner, and with the help of a screen, he successfully got rid of Wall who was following him closely.

At this moment, Durant keenly captured the opportunity, shook his wrist lightly, and the basketball seemed to have eyes and flew accurately into Brunson's hands.

However, at this moment, Davis burst out with amazing speed like a cheetah, and appeared in front of Brunson almost in an instant, completing the assist defense.

Brunson's heart tightened as he realized that the chance for a direct shot had been lost.

But the experienced player did not panic. His eyes quickly scanned the court, looking for the next opportunity.

Just then, he found a mismatch opportunity under the basket.

Cousins ​​was facing Wall's defense at this time, and Wall's physique seemed relatively thin compared to Cousins.

Brunson didn't hesitate and sent the ball into the penalty area with a high lob.

Cousins ​​received the ball and felt the close defense from Wall, but the inside giant did not seem to be affected too much.

He leaned against Wall with his back, then turned to face the basket, with a fighting light flashing in his eyes.

Facing Wall's defense, he grasped the basketball with both hands, jumped up, and completed a powerful two-handed dunk.

"Bang!" The basketball hit the basket hard, then bounced up, fell down, passed through the net, and landed steadily on the floor.

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to be quiet, with only the sound of the basketball falling to the ground echoing.

"Good shot!" Players on the Nets' bench jumped up excitedly, waving their fists and cheering for Cousins' outstanding performance.

The Lakers' offensive horn sounded again, and Wall quickly crossed half court with the ball. His eyes were firm, as if he had locked on the target.

Brunson closely guarded him, trying to disrupt his rhythm, but Wall remained unmoved. All he had in his eyes was the basket and victory.

Suddenly, Wall and Davis played a wonderful pick-and-roll.

Davis cleverly blocked Brunson and created an opportunity for Wall to break through.

Brunson was thrown off balance by this sudden change and tried to catch up, but it was too late.

Wall broke through Brunson's defense like lightning and headed straight for the basket.

At this time, Cousins ​​quickly stepped forward to assist in defense, trying to stop Wall's attack.

However, Wall changed direction while moving forward and shook off Cousins' defensive position.

At this moment, the Nets' defense seemed to be torn open, and Wall rushed towards the basket like a wild horse.

After Cousins ​​was shaken off, Wall did not waste the opportunity. He accelerated towards the basket, jumped up, and used a one-handed layup to put the ball steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The score was tied again, the Lakers players cheered, while the Nets players looked at each other, obviously not expecting that Wall would break through their defense so easily.

However, the Nets did not give up. Brunson raised his hand to signal Porzingis that he wanted to play one-on-one against Wall.

Porzingis understood what he meant and immediately stepped forward to set a screen for Brunson.

Although Brunson is not as fast and explosive as Wall, he is young and has an excellent sense of rhythm.

He used a pick-and-roll to get past Wall and once again tore through the Lakers' defense.

However, with the middle door wide open, Brunson did not rush into the basket.

Looking back and around, I found Davis standing in the assisting defense position, looking at me eagerly.

Brunson took a deep breath and made a quick stop and jump shot near the three-second zone.

Although Wall behind him tried his best to defend, he could only raise his hand to interfere, which was of no use.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then went into the net with a swish.

The pace of this game was so fast that it was breathtaking, and every attack and defense was full of tension and excitement.

The players' sweat was freely poured out on the court; every move and jump they made was full of power and beauty.

The fans were also deeply attracted by this wonderful game.

Brunson made a pull-up jump shot and the Nets took the lead again.

At this time, the score on the field was 6:4. Although it was only a two-point difference, every point was crucial in this tense game.

Brunson retreated to his defensive position with a gleam in his eyes, while the Lakers players looked solemn, knowing that the next game would be more difficult.

In the domestic live broadcast room, commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng were also closely following the game.

Both are experienced commentators whose voices have accompanied countless fans through countless exciting match days.

"See? Brunson's pull-up jumper was so beautiful!" Yang Yi couldn't help but admire, "Both teams were really hot today. They made all their first few shots. It seems they are in good shape today!"

"That's true," Wang Meng continued. "After losing the first game of the finals, the Lakers obviously played more steadily. They don't want to make the same mistakes again. Today's game is bound to be very intense."

The two commentators stared at the screen, afraid of missing any exciting moments.

This game is crucial for both teams. Whoever wins it will be in a better position in the playoffs.

"However, I think the Nets need to improve their defensive strength," Yang Yi expressed his opinion. "The defense in the first few rounds of the game looked a bit loose. If the Lakers can seize the opportunity, they are likely to quickly overtake the score."

Wang Meng nodded. "That's right. Defense is the key to winning the game. The Nets must always be vigilant and not give the opponent any chance to take advantage."

The Lakers launched another attack, Wall stood outside the three-point line with the ball, his eyes were sharp. He knew that the previous pick-and-roll tactics had successfully torn through the Nets' defense, so he decided to use the same trick again.

Davis also understood the situation and quietly moved to the right position, ready to cooperate with Wall on the pick-and-roll tactics again.

However, Brunson is no ordinary person.

He had already seen through Wall's intentions, and this time, he chose to retreat and defend.

He was not in a hurry to defend Wall, but kept a certain distance and closely observed his opponent's movements.

Brunson's strategy is clear: don't give Wall the opportunity to easily pass him, let him shoot, and focus on defending breakthroughs.

There was a hint of doubt in Wall's eyes. He didn't expect Brunson to adopt such a defensive strategy.

But he quickly adjusted his mentality. Since the opponent let him shoot, he shot without hesitation.

Wall knew that his shooting percentage had always been poor, especially three-pointers, but his mid-range shots were still quite reliable. Seeing that the Nets let him shoot, Wall did not hesitate to take a decisive jump shot from the left side of the free throw line.

The basketball drew a graceful arc in the air and went straight to the basket.

Although Brunson tried his best to jump and interfere, Wall's shooting point was too high, and he could only watch the basketball fly towards the basket.

With a swish, the basketball went into the net and Wall's mid-range shot hit the target again.

The score on the field was tied again.

In the next few minutes, the atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense.

Every attack and defense seemed to be a silent contest, with players from both teams trying their best to break the deadlock.

Brunson attacked with the ball again, flexibly moving between the Lakers players' defense, looking for a breakthrough.

Suddenly, he made a sudden stop and changed direction, dribbled past the defender, and then quickly passed the ball to Cousins ​​under the basket.

After receiving the ball, Cousins ​​jumped up and dunked without hesitation. The basketball went into the net and the Nets took the lead again.

The Lakers were not to be outdone.

Wall quickly counterattacked with the ball. With his excellent speed and ball control ability, he dribbled past two Nets defenders and went straight into the penalty area.

At the critical moment, Davis assisted from the side and created space for Wall.

Wall seized the opportunity, jumped up, and slammed the ball into the basket, helping the Lakers tie the score again.

The game entered a white-hot stage, with both teams scoring goals and the situation remaining deadlocked.

On the Nets side, Brunson and Cousins ​​were in hot form and their coordination was becoming more and more tacit.

Cousins ​​was almost unstoppable under the basket. With his excellent physical fitness and skills under the basket, he made all of his first four shots and scored 4 points by himself.

Whenever he got the ball, the Lakers inside players felt tremendous pressure.

However, the Lakers are not completely defenseless.

Wall and Davis played equally well, constantly attacking the Nets' defense and trying to break the deadlock.

Wall relied on his excellent speed and breakthrough ability to tear through the Nets' defense many times; while Davis relied on his height and wingspan advantages to create huge trouble for the Nets under the basket.

As the game progressed, the physical energy consumption of players from both teams increased.

But even so, they still threw themselves into the game with all their might.

Every goal seems extremely difficult, but also more precious.

The first quarter ended in a fierce confrontation.

The score was fixed at 30:30, and the two teams were tied.

Although the score seemed close, Nets head coach Lu Yong was dissatisfied with the players' performance.

His brows were furrowed, and his eyes swept over each player, as if he wanted to see through their hearts.

When the intermission whistle sounded, Lu Yong quickly picked up the tactical board and gathered the players in front of the bench.

His voice was firm and powerful, breaking the silence in the lounge area.

"Guys, we can't keep going like this." Lu Yong said straight to the point, his eyes sweeping across the players' faces, "In the first quarter, our defense was too lax, giving the Lakers too many easy scoring opportunities."

The players lowered their heads and listened silently to the head coach's criticism.

They knew that what Lu Yong said was true.

In the first quarter, they did have a lot of loopholes on the defensive end.

"From now on, we have to strengthen our defense." Lu Yong continued, "Cousins, you have to be more aggressive in the interior defense and not give the opponent too much space. Brunson, you have to be more strict in the outside defense and not let the opponent break through easily."

The players nodded to show their understanding.

They know that the next game will be a tough battle and they must go all out.

Lu Yong turned to the offensive end: "Our offense also needs to be more fluid. At the same time, we must also strengthen fast breaks and three-point shooting."

He drew several lines on the tactical board and explained in detail the running and passing routes of each player.

The players listened attentively, for fear of missing any detail.

After arranging the tactics, Lu Yong clapped his hands vigorously, trying to motivate the players: "Boys, we have the ability to win this game! As long as we play team basketball and bring out everyone's strengths, victory will belong to us!"

Applause echoed above the bench, and there was a determination gleam in the players' eyes.

They knew that the next game would be a battle that belonged to them.

At this moment, assistant coach Atkinson also stood up.

He usually doesn't talk much, but at this moment he seemed particularly excited: "Remember, we are a team! Only by unity can we defeat any opponent!"

Although his voice was not loud, it deeply shook the hearts of every player.

They knew Coach Atkinson was right.

Only by uniting as one can they go further.

Unlike the seriousness of Nets head coach Lu Yong, Lakers head coach Vogel seemed unusually satisfied after the first quarter.

He stood in front of the bench, his hands behind his back, a faint smile on his face.

"Guys, you played very well in the first quarter!" Vogel's voice was full of praise. He looked around at the players sitting on the bench. Everyone seemed to be in high spirits. "After losing the first game of the finals, we were able to quickly adjust our state and tie with the Nets in this game. This in itself is a victory."

When the players heard the praise from the head coach, proud smiles appeared on their faces.

The start of this game was of great significance to them. It not only restored their confidence, but also proved that their ability to adjust was excellent.

Vogel continued: "Of course, we can't be complacent about this. The game is still long, and we have to continue to maintain this momentum and strive to gain a greater advantage in the next game."

He paused and scanned the faces of each player, as if to confirm whether they had heard what he said.

Then he went on to say: "We have to remember that every game is a new beginning. No matter what happened before, what we have to do now is to go all out and play every ball well."

The players nodded in agreement.

Coach Vogel was satisfied not only because of the tie in the first quarter, but also because of the team spirit and indomitable fighting spirit they showed.

Vogel always had a smile on his face, but his eyes revealed his desire for victory and his expectations for the players.

He clapped his hands and focused the players' attention on himself again: "Okay, the break is over, let's face the next challenge together!"

As Vogel finished speaking, the players stood up and prepared to get into the next game. (End of this chapter)