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

During the intermission, coaches of both teams made adjustments based on the performance in the first quarter.

Lu Yong made a bold decision to make substitutions. Except for Brunson who went off the court early in the first quarter, the other four starting players were replaced.

The new lineup was Brunson, Duncan, LeVert, Martin and Robinson. They walked towards the court with the coach's tactical arrangements.

At the same time, Lakers head coach Vogel also made personnel adjustments, but the James-Davis combination still stayed on the court.

The adjusted Lakers lineup is Pope, Danny Green, James, Dudley and Davis. This is an offensive and defensive lineup, obviously designed to deal with the Nets' new combination.

After the timeout, the game will resume.

The Lakers served the ball from the baseline, and James dribbled the ball steadily through half court. Standing at the top of the arc, he began to scan the entire court with deep eyes, looking for opportunities to attack.

Davis cut into the basket with telepathy and signaled to James for the ball.

James shook his wrist lightly, and the basketball seemed to have eyes and flew steadily into Davis' hands.

After Davis got the ball, he immediately played with his back to the basket. Relying on his technical advantage, he turned around continuously, trying to get close to the basket to find scoring opportunities.

However, Robinson is no ordinary player. He has strong muscles and great strength. He sticks closely to Davis, making it difficult for him to score easily.

Davis felt the pressure from behind and knew that Robinson's strength should not be underestimated, so he did not choose to break through by force. Instead, he turned to the left and tried to score with a turnaround jump shot.

But Robinson's reaction speed and jumping ability were beyond imagination. He jumped high like a green onion in dry land, and slapped Davis' shot away, and the basketball flew to the center circle.

This wonderful block immediately ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience, and the audience cheered and applauded Robinson's defense.

Brunson was quick-witted and quick-handed. He reacted immediately and quickly stepped forward to control the bouncing basketball.

The Nets launched a counterattack and saw an opportunity to score.

The Lakers' retreat speed was also very fast, and they formed an effective defensive formation in the blink of an eye.

Brunson observed from outside the three-point line and found that although the Lakers' defense was fast, it did not put too much pressure on him in the first place during the transition between offense and defense.

He was delighted, knowing that this was a rare shooting opportunity, so he decisively chose to chase and shoot a three-pointer.

The basketball spun in Brunson's hands and flew out, like a rainbow across the sky, heading straight for the basket.

Everyone's eyes were focused on the basketball and the atmosphere was extremely tense.

Finally, with a "swish", the basketball went into the net, marking the first goal of the second quarter for the Nets!
At this moment, the entire stadium was boiling, and the Nets fans cheered and applauded Brunson's outstanding performance.

The Lakers players looked solemn, knowing that the next game would be even more difficult.

"Oh! Look at this defense! Robinson's block was so beautiful!" Yang Yi's voice was full of passion and appreciation. His eyes were fixed on the court, closely following the movements of every player.

Wang Meng couldn't help but nod and agree: "Indeed, this defensive strength is really amazing. Robinson's physical fitness and confrontation ability are really outstanding. Even an inside giant like Davis was firmly restricted by him."

Yang Yi continued, "Yes, this is the vitality and drive of young players. These young men from the Nets are really eye-catching. Look at Brunson, he was quick-witted and seized the moment when Robinson successfully defended and hit a three-pointer in the counterattack! This goal was really beautiful and really boosted morale!"

Wang Meng nodded in agreement: "Yes, Brunson's shot choice was very wise. He seized the gap in the Lakers' defense. This three-pointer not only scored for the Nets, but also put a lot of psychological pressure on the Lakers. Now that the score is so close, every goal is crucial."

"That's right," Yang Yi continued. "Although the score between the two teams is now tied, the Nets' young lineup and their momentum give them a considerable advantage in this game. If the Lakers can't pull away in the first half, the situation will become very dangerous in the second half when facing the Nets' energetic young players."

Wang Meng took a deep breath and sighed, "Yes, basketball games are like this, full of variables and uncertainties. Just because you are leading now doesn't mean you can always be ahead; just because you are behind now doesn't mean you have no chance to turn the tables. This is the charm of basketball and why we love this sport so much."

Yang Yi smiled and said, "You are right, Wang Meng. You see, the Lakers have started to strengthen their defense. They are obviously aware of the threat from the Nets. The outcome of this game is really hard to predict now."

"That's true," Wang Meng nodded, "but as commentators, we hope to see such exciting and suspenseful games."

The two commentators' words echoed in the studio, their voices filled with expectations for the players.

On the court, Pope raised his right hand apologetically, indicating to his teammates that the mistake in this round was his responsibility.

In this lineup, Pope was placed at the point guard position, directly facing Brunson.

However, perhaps because the two had not had much time to face each other before, Pope was still constrained by past experience during the defensive process just now.

He didn't expect Brunson to choose to take a three-pointer when he had such a good fast break opportunity. In his opinion, such a shooting choice was obviously unreasonable.

But Brunson still managed to make the shot, and this "unreasonable shot" situation made Pope feel helpless.

However, the game continued, and Pop knew he couldn't dwell on this mistake.

He quickly adjusted his mindset and prepared to face the next challenge.

The Lakers resumed the attack, James dribbled across half court and waved to Davis.

Davis immediately stepped forward and set a screen for James.

LeVert cleverly took a step back and went around Davis, trying to disrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm.

At the same time, Robinson did not blindly move forward to delay, but followed Davis closely to prevent the latter from making a sneak attack.

Such a defensive strategy obviously gave James a lot of shooting space.

There was a gleam of determination in James' eyes, knowing that this was a rare opportunity.

Without hesitation, James immediately took a three-pointer.

He understood that if he didn't shoot three-pointers, the Nets would shrink their defensive formation more unscrupulously.

Shrinking the defense means it will be difficult to break through, so he won't be able to create shooting opportunities for other Lakers shooters.

However, as everyone was looking on expectantly, the basketball hit the front of the basket with a bang and bounced high.

James seriously overestimated his three-point shooting ability and failed to hit the target this time.

Fortunately, Davis stood out from the crowd with his outstanding athletic talent and successfully grabbed this valuable frontcourt rebound.

He gripped the basketball tightly, ready to jump for a second dunk to save some face for the Lakers.

But at this moment, Robinson slapped Davis on the forearm with lightning speed.

The referee's whistle sounded in time, and Robinson committed a foul!
This sudden change made the atmosphere on the field tense in an instant.

Davis' forearm was hurt by Robinson's slap. He widened his eyes and jumped up from the ground in anger.

After landing, he immediately lost his temper and looked up at Robinson with anger flashing in his eyes.

"Do you know how to play basketball?" Davis yelled at Robinson, his voice echoing over the court.

Robinson frowned. He originally wanted to block Davis' dunk, but because he didn't jump high enough, he accidentally hit Davis' arm.

It wasn't a flagrant foul, but Davis clearly didn't think so.

"What are you yelling about? I didn't mean it!" Robinson retorted, his voice also full of gunpowder.

Davis became even angrier when he heard this. He pointed at Robinson's nose and cursed, "Didn't you mean it? Look at my arm, it's all red! That slap was really hard!"

Robinson was not someone to be trifled with. He immediately stepped forward and pressed his chest against Davis'. Both of them looked at each other with hostility.

"Don't fight me! Who do you think you are? You deserve to be beaten!" Robinson responded with the same curse. The atmosphere on the court became tense in an instant, and teammates from both sides gathered around, but no one dared to interrupt easily, for fear of adding fuel to the fire.

The referee also noticed the strange atmosphere on the field, and he hurried forward and tried to separate the two.

However, Davis and Robinson were like red-eyed bulls. Even though they were separated by the referee, they still pointed at each other and continued to talk trash.

"You wimp! If you've got the guts, fight me real hard on the court!" Davis challenged.

Robinson sneered: "Humph, do you think I'm afraid of you? Come on, who's afraid of who? Just don't cry when the time comes!"

The quarrel between the two became louder and louder, even drowning out the cheers of the audience on the sidelines.

Teammates began to worry that such quarrels would not only affect the team's morale, but could also lead to more serious consequences.

"Shut up, both of you!" The referee finally couldn't stand it anymore and shouted, "This is a game, not a place for you to fight! If you continue like this, I will send both of you off the field!"

After hearing the referee's warning, Davis and Robinson calmed down a little.

They knew it would not be worth it to be sent off for such an altercation.

So, both of them chose to shut up, but the anger in their hearts was still burning.

"Oh, these two are really full of hostility!" There was a bit of worry and surprise in Yang Yi's voice, and his eyes were fixed on the center of the court, where Davis and Robinson were face to face and talking trash to each other. The atmosphere was once tense to the point of being suffocating.

Wang Meng couldn't help but frown. "Indeed, a conflict like this at this time is not good for both teams. On the stage of the finals, every player is precious. No matter who is sent off, it will be a huge loss for their respective teams."

Yang Yi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, Robinson's defensive action was actually normal, but Davis's reaction was obviously excessive. As a top star, he should learn to control his temper better."

Wang Meng added: "But having said that, Robinson's reaction was quite smart. He didn't take action directly, but chose to fight back with words. If he and Davis are both ejected by the referee because of this conflict, then it may be a good thing for the Nets."

Yang Yi smiled and said, "You are right. Unfortunately, Davis can only say some harsh words. Facing a player with Robinson's physique, he probably doesn't dare to take action easily."

The discussion between the two commentators seemed to add a bit of drama to this tense confrontation.

Davis and Robinson on the court were still trash-talking each other, but fortunately they did not take any further impulsive actions in the end.

The referee intervened in time, separated the two and gave them a warning.

Although this skirmish was short, it added a lot of highlights to the game.

The fans' emotions were also completely ignited. They cheered or booed, adding more passion and enthusiasm to this finals.

"It seems that today's game is not only a contest of technology and physical fitness, but also a test of mentality and will." Yang Yi sighed.

Wang Meng also nodded in agreement: "That's right, anything can happen on the stage of the finals. Players not only have to face the challenges of their opponents, but also their own inner struggles. Today's game is destined to be an unusual contest."

At the same time, in China, far across the ocean, countless fans are closely following this crucial battle through live broadcast.

When Davis and Robinson were trash-talking each other on the court and the atmosphere was tense to the point of being on the verge of a fight, the Chinese fans in front of the screen were instantly excited.

"Oh, what's wrong with Davis? Why is he so bad-tempered?" A Nets fan quickly typed this sentence on the live broadcast room barrage.

"That's right, Robinson was obviously just playing normal defense, why was Davis so excited?" another fan echoed.

In the live broadcast room, the discussion among fans intensified, and since the majority of the fans were Nets fans, voices accusing Davis continued to rise.

"Davis is too immature. It's not good for him or the Lakers to have a conflict with Robinson at this time."

"I think Robinson did the right thing. We can't indulge Davis' temper."

There are also a few Lakers fans who defended Davis: "Don't you see Robinson's provocative eyes? Davis is also a human being with flesh and blood. It's normal for him to have emotions!"

"That's right. The game is intense, so it's normal for players to have some minor frictions."

But such voices were quickly drowned out by the noise of Nets fans.

"Davis should learn how to control his emotions, otherwise he will be a real drag on the team."

"You're right. Look how calm Robinson is. This is what a professional player should be like."

The discussions and arguments among the fans seemed to add another layer of heat to this game on the other side of the ocean.

Every word and every opinion they express is like a small stone thrown into the lake of our heart, causing ripples.

When Davis walked to the free throw line with an angry look on his face, the atmosphere in the entire Brooklyn arena suddenly became tense.

The fans had no good feelings towards the Lakers star who had just had a verbal conflict with his own player, and as he came on the court, deafening boos immediately rang out in the arena.

The boos were like a storm, sweeping across the entire venue and creating unprecedented psychological pressure on Davis.

Davis stood at the free throw line, with endless boos and ridicules in his ears, and his heart was shocked like never before.

He tried to calm down, but the harsh boos pierced his heart like needles, making it difficult for him to concentrate.

On the first free throw, Davis' hands were obviously shaking, and the basketball went off track and missed.

The boos from the fans at the scene became louder, as if they were celebrating his mistake.

Davis gritted his teeth and prepared for the second free throw, but his panic and the interference on the scene caused him to make another mistake, and the basketball missed the basket again.

Robinson seized the opportunity, jumped high to protect the backcourt rebound, and passed the ball steadily to Brunson.

While passing the ball, he did not forget to give Davis a provocative look, as if telling him: Your mistake is our opportunity.

After Brunson received the ball, he ran straight to the Lakers' half like a flash of lightning.

He was extremely fast and reached outside the three-point line in the blink of an eye.

This time, Brunson encountered Pope's defense again.

But Pope already had previous experience, and he immediately went online to adopt close defense, determined not to give Brunson any easy shooting opportunities.

However, Brunson was not flustered facing Pope's close defense.

He flexibly used small changes of direction in front of his body to create space.

Brunson then passed the ball accurately to Duncan on the weak side.

This series of actions was smooth and quick, demonstrating Brunson's superb ball control skills and ability to respond on the spot.

After Dun Luo received the ball, he lightly touched it and directly shook Danny Green up.

He seized the opportunity, took a step forward, and made a quick stop and jump shot from mid-range.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and with a swish, it went into the net!

The Nets widened the gap again, the fans cheered one after another, and the entire Brooklyn Arena was in a state of excitement.

This goal was not only a blow to the Lakers, but also a challenge to Davis personally.

Under such tremendous psychological pressure, Davis's mistake seemed to be the clarion call for the Nets to counterattack. (End of this chapter)