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

On the sidelines, Vogel was watching the game nervously with a frown on his face.

The start of the second quarter did not go as he expected.

Originally, he thought that James and Davis, who only rested for more than a minute in the first quarter, would allow the Lakers to gain the upper hand when leading the bench players in the second quarter.

But unexpectedly, the Nets' second lineup expanded their lead in the first half of this quarter.

Every offensive and defensive transition on the court tugs at Vogel's heartstrings.

He saw that James on the court also realized the seriousness of the situation. Vogel knew that at this time, someone needed to step up to turn the situation around, and that person could only be James.

The pace of the game became faster and faster, and the confrontation between the two sides became more and more intense.

Vogel clenched his fists and secretly cheered for the Lakers in his heart.

At the beginning of the next round, James stood at the top of the arc again and formed a pick-and-roll formation with Davis.

The Nets still adopted a strategy of retreating and defending, and it was obvious that they were not too worried about James' outside shooting.

However, James chose a different strategy this time.

He took the ball, bypassed Davis's screen with a determined look, and then suddenly accelerated to break into the inside.

LeVert immediately rushed forward and tried to stop James' attack, but James' speed and strength made him feel overwhelmed.

Vogel watched this scene nervously on the sidelines and saw James' determination and fighting spirit.

He knew that when James broke through with all his strength, few people could stop him.

Sure enough, when James and LeVert's bodies collided, the powerful impact caused LeVert to involuntarily take two steps back.

James relied on his excellent core strength to stabilize his body. He held the ball with one hand, turned around nimbly, bypassed LeVert, and rushed straight to the basket.

At this moment, the eyes of the entire stadium were focused on James.

He rushed to the basket like a flash of lightning, and then made a beautiful layup, and the ball fell steadily into the basket.

"Good shot!" Vogel couldn't help but cheer loudly.

This goal not only helped the Lakers to score a goal, but also greatly boosted the team's morale.

James proved his strength with practical actions.

The Nets attacked, Brunson dribbled steadily across half court, his eyes firm and sharp, as if he wanted to bring the entire court under his control.

At the top of the arc, he stopped and began to organize the Nets' offense.

In this round, the Nets prepared to use a tactic of repeated running and cross-screening to confuse the opponent and create offensive opportunities.

Brunson, Leville, Duncan Robinson and others began to cooperate precisely.

They constantly moved positions and created offensive spaces through continuous pick-and-rolls and hand-to-hand passes.

This tactic requires the players to have extremely high tacit understanding and precise execution, and the Nets players are obviously fully prepared.

The defensive players were confused by the Nets' tactics and were completely unable to judge the Nets' true intentions.

As time went on, the defender in front of Brunson was replaced by Davis. This was an opportunity for a small-sided game against a big-sided one, and it was also a duel that Brunson had been looking forward to for a long time.

Facing Davis' defense, Brunson did not rush to shoot, but took two steps back to leave himself enough space.

Then, he suddenly accelerated and broke through to the basket with all his strength.

Although Davis has outstanding athletic talent, he seems to be a little overwhelmed by Brunson's flexible and changeable offensive style.

Brunson has extensive offensive experience and knows how to use his strengths to attack his opponent's weaknesses.

Seeing Davis retreating continuously, Brunson suddenly stopped and shot with his left hand.

The move came so suddenly that Davis had no time to make an effective defensive response.

Davis secretly cried out in his heart when he saw this scene. He realized that he had been completely fooled by Brunson.

However, his huge height prevented him from changing his center of gravity in a short period of time, and he could only watch Brunson make a quick stop and layup.

At this moment, the entire stadium seemed to be quiet, with only the sound of the basketball flying through the air echoing in everyone's ears.

Brunson's goal not only scored valuable points for the Nets, but also demonstrated his outstanding personal ability and tactical qualities.

As Brunson's jump shot hit the target steadily, cheers broke out in the stadium.

Amid the cheers, Kenneth Smith and Charles Barkley in the commentary booth couldn't help but cheer loudly.

"Look at this ball! Brunson is really skilled and courageous!" Kenneth Smith shouted excitedly, his voice full of praise for the player, "Facing a defensive gate like Davis, he was able to complete the attack so easily. His skills and courage are really amazing!"

Charles Barkley also nodded repeatedly and added: "Yes, Brunson's dribbling skills are really superb. Look at his changes of direction and sudden stops just now, they are simply textbook-level operations. Small vs. big, this is one of the most technically challenging duels on the basketball court, but Brunson handled it so well, it's really amazing."

The praise from the two commentators made the audience even more excited, and they all talked about Brunson's outstanding performance.

Kenneth Smith continued his in-depth analysis: "Brunson not only has excellent skills, but more importantly, he has excellent game reading ability. He knows when to speed up, when to slow down, and when to shoot. This control over the game is what makes him truly terrifying."

Charles Barkley also sighed: "Yes, Brunson really played like a superstar in this game. But then again, Davis is also one of the best inside players in the league in terms of mismatched defense. He did a great job defending today, but unfortunately he still couldn't stop Brunson's offense."

Kenneth Smith added: "This is a reflection of Brunson's solid basic skills and extraordinary techniques. He was able to remain calm and score the ball accurately in the face of such a strong defense. This is indeed not something that ordinary people can do."

On the sidelines, a figure was extremely excited. It was Brunson's father - Old Brunson.

Seeing his own son playing against Davis with ease on the court, he was filled with pride.

Every time Brunson made a brilliant move, old Brunson would clap his hands until they were broken, clapping wildly and cheering for his son.

Brunson Sr. is now an assistant coach for the New York Knicks, but the Knicks' performance this season is not ideal and they failed to even make the playoffs.

However, this did not affect Brunson Sr.'s love for basketball. He began to pay attention to his son's performance in the playoffs and even the finals early on.

Every time he sees Brunson display his extraordinary skills and leadership on the court, Brunson Sr.'s heart is filled with excitement.

"Look at this kid, he's amazing!" Old Brunson couldn't help but praise him to his two good friends around him.

These two friends are also players who have retired from professional leagues. Although they have never played in the NBA, their understanding and love of basketball have made them close friends with Brunson Sr.

"Yes, Brunson's skills are really perfect." One of his friends agreed. "It's not just his skills, his game intelligence and leadership, this is the style of a true superstar." Another friend also praised him generously.

Hearing the praise from his friends, old Brunson felt proud and happy.

He knew that his son had grown into a real star, which made him feel extremely proud and satisfied.

At this moment, old Brunson began to plan a plan in his mind: this summer, he wanted to use his son's relationship to join the Nets coaching staff.

For Brunson Sr., how much money he makes is not the most important thing. What he values ​​more is the opportunity to learn from the famous coach Lu Yong and to be closer to his son.

"What do you think of me joining the Nets coaching staff this summer?" Brunson Sr. asked his two friends tentatively.

"That's certainly a good thing! By following Lu Yong, you can learn a lot of advanced basketball concepts and tactics." One of the friends responded immediately.

"And you'll be able to spend more time with Brunson and support his career," another friend added.

Hearing the support from his friends, old Brunson made up his mind secretly.

He decided to strive for this opportunity this summer, not only for his own coaching career prospects, but also for the honor and companionship of fighting side by side with his son.

Of course, there are too many people in the league who want to join the Nets coaching staff, and Brunson Sr. is not sure if he can get in.

I can only place my hopes on my son. I hope Coach Lu will help him for Brunson's sake.

In other families, it is the sons who betray their fathers, but old Brunson is different. As a father, he has to ask his son for help.

On the field, Brunson showed a confident smile on his face after scoring a goal.

At that moment, it seemed as if the light of the entire stadium was focused on him.

Davis also smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in that smile, as if he was acknowledging the opponent's superb skills, while also regretting his own defensive misstep.

But Davis didn't dwell on that sentiment for long.

He quickly adjusted his mentality and prepared to respond in the next round.

Davis made a subtle pick-and-roll with James on the left side of the free throw line, and then received a pass from James.

Davis made a quick stop and jump shot from mid-range, and the basketball drew an elegant arc and fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

This goal was a strong response to the previous defensive round, although the person defending him was not Brunson.

However, before Davis could fully immerse himself in the joy of scoring the goal, the Nets had already quickly sent the ball out from the baseline.

Robinson passed the ball to Brunson quickly and accurately.

Brunson received the ball and immediately rushed towards the Lakers' half at full speed, showing his amazing speed and agility.

Pope can't be careless in this round.

His eyes were fixed on Brunson and he immediately went into defense.

He knew that Brunson's dribbling skills were very solid, so he had to concentrate and not relax at all.

After Brunson dribbled across half court, he suddenly slowed down and slowly came to the 45-degree angle on the left.

Pope didn't dare to be careless. He took a step forward and started to press closely.

Brunson turned to his back and used his body to separate Pope from the ball.

Then he shook his shoulders to the right and quickly turned to the left.

Pope was shocked and swayed left and right, but still managed to reach the correct defensive position with difficulty.

However, just when Pope thought he had successfully defended Brunson, Brunson turned around and stepped back, and actually retreated back to the three-point line.

At this moment, Pope completely lost his defensive position, and Brunson seized this excellent opportunity.

He jumped up and shot a three-pointer without stopping. The basketball spun at high speed after leaving his fingertips, drawing a beautiful arc in the air.

The next second, with a "swish", the three-pointer went into the net!
This goal made the entire stadium boil, and the fans cheered one after another.

On the sidelines, the situation on the court made Lakers head coach Vogel frown deeper and deeper.

The lineup that he had high hopes for failed to show the dominance it should have at this moment, and instead seemed a little stretched under the opponent's fierce attack.

As the score gradually widened, Vogel became extremely anxious.

Finally, during an offensive and defensive transition, Vogel could no longer tolerate the passive situation on the court. He quickly stood up, strode to the sidelines, and decisively asked the referee for a timeout.

The referee's whistle sounded and the game entered a brief interruption.

The Lakers players walked back to the sidelines, formed a circle, and prepared to listen to the head coach's adjustments and tactical arrangements.

Vogel stood among them, his face serious and his eyes sharp.

"We have serious problems on defense." Vogel's voice was calm, but it revealed an unquestionable majesty. "Everyone must be vigilant and strengthen the defensive intensity. We can't let the opponent score so easily anymore."

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

This game is crucial for the team, but the situation is not optimistic at the moment.

Vogel looked around at the players and continued: "After the timeout, we have to show a new look. We must be more active on the defensive end and play our characteristics on the offensive end. Remember, we are a team, and only unity can defeat the opponent."

Having said that, Vogel suddenly turned his head and looked at Wall sitting on the bench. He waved at Wall, signaling him to get ready to play.

Wall immediately stood up and walked to Vogel's side.

"Wall, are you ready?" Vogel asked.

"Ready, Coach," Wall replied firmly.

"Okay, you will replace Danny in a while." Vogel said decisively, "You have the longest rest time among our Big Three, and the team needs you now. After you go up, I want to see you break through, disrupt the opponent's defensive rhythm, and create opportunities for our offense."

Wall nodded, knowing that this was his moment to contribute to the team.

"Don't worry, coach." Wall said, "I will do my best." (End of this chapter)