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

Brunson's two three-pointers were like two heavy artillery shells, instantly exploding in the Lakers' defense. The Nets' morale was instantly ignited, and the atmosphere on the court became extremely hot.

The face of Lakers head coach Vogel looked particularly solemn under the light, and his eyes revealed dissatisfaction and anxiety.

He knew very well that these two three-pointers were not only a loss of points, but also a heavy blow to the team's morale.

Vogel quickly raised his hand and decisively called a timeout.

He stood up and walked towards the bench with firm steps, every step seeming to convey determination and strength.

The players on the bench looked up one after another, their eyes showing both self-blame for the defensive mistake and anticipation for the next tactical adjustment.

Vogel stood in the middle of the bench, looking around at every player, his voice low and powerful: "In the last two rounds, our defense was as thin as paper! Brunson's two three-pointers were not because he was so magical, but because we gave him too much space and time! The perimeter defense must be strengthened! We can't give him any easy shot opportunities!"

Assistant coach Jason Kidd stood next to Vogel. He patted Vogel on the shoulder to show his support, then turned to the players and said, "Brunson is an excellent player, but we are not here to watch his performance. Our task is to defend, to make him feel the pressure, and to let him know that every point will not be easily obtained."

Vogel nodded and continued his tactical arrangement: "We have to make some adjustments for Brunson. He is good at breakthroughs and quick stop jump shots. We have to use our inside advantage to create obstacles for him. At the same time, the outside players should pay attention to rotation and not leave him any open shooting opportunities."

Kidd added: "Remember, basketball is a team sport. No matter how strong a person is, he is not as strong as a team. We have to use our team defense to defeat him and let him know that the Lakers are not an opponent that can be easily defeated."

Vogel clapped his hands vigorously, and his applause echoed over the bench, as if to inject strength into the players: "Okay, the timeout is limited, we have to adjust our state quickly. Go back to the court, show me the spirit of the Lakers, and play our team defense! We want to let them know that the Lakers will never give up a game easily!"

The players stood up one after another, their eyes filled with renewed fighting spirit.

A pause is not only a tactical adjustment, but also a morale boost.

They want to prove with their actions that the Lakers are always a team that cannot be underestimated.

Vogel looked at the players and a warm feeling surged in his heart.

He knew that these people had unlimited potential, and as long as they united as one, nothing was impossible.

He clapped his hands vigorously and emphasized for the last time: "Remember, basketball is a sport for five people. We must use our team strength to defeat our opponents and let the Nets know that the Lakers are invincible!"

As Vogel finished his words, the atmosphere on the bench became extremely tense and full of fighting spirit.

Every player clenched his fists, with a determination gleaming in his eyes.

The next game will be a tough battle, but they also know that as long as they execute the coach's tactical arrangements well, they will have a chance to win the game.

The timeout ended and the players stood up and walked towards the court.

Their steps were firm and powerful, as if announcing to the world: The Lakers are ready to meet the next challenge.

Vogel and Kidd stood on the sidelines, their eyes revealing their trust and expectations for the players.

On the other side, the Nets bench.

After Brunson came off the court, he drank water in big gulps. Sweat slid down his cheeks and dripped onto the floor, making a slight sound.

His eyes revealed fatigue, but more of determination.

This game is crucial for the Nets, he must recover his strength as soon as possible and prepare for the next game.

On the Nets bench, the players' expressions were not relaxed.

Although they temporarily withstood the Lakers' offensive, it was still unclear who would win or lose. Everyone clenched their fists, their eyes flashing with fighting spirit, but also revealing a hint of uneasiness.

They know that the Lakers are a strong opponent and it will not be easy to beat them.

At this moment, head coach Lu Yong patted Brunson on the shoulder with a smile on his face and said, "Don't always look so sad, you will be free next time."

Brunson looked back at Lu Yong with a puzzled look on his face, not knowing what his head coach meant by that.

Lu Yong's smile became even brighter. He turned to look at all the players and said, "Next, we can use appropriate foul tactics against James and let him shoot free throws. This will not only disrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm, but also give us a chance to further expand our lead."

The players all showed surprised expressions. They didn't expect Lu Yong to come up with such a tactic.

After all, it is not easy to foul James in the playoffs.

But Lu Yong said confidently: "I know this tactic is a bit risky, but James' free throw shooting percentage in this year's playoffs is really bad, only 54.3%, not even 60%. Many centers in the league are more accurate than him in free throws. If we can send him to the free throw line every time and he always makes one of two free throws, then the rhythm will be completely in our hands."

Lu Yong's words caused a commotion on the bench.

The players began to discuss the matter. Some thought this tactic was too risky, while others thought it was a good opportunity.

After all, the Lakers repeatedly targeted Brunson through mismatched one-on-one tactics, and their scoring efficiency was much higher than James' free throws.

At this time, Durant stood up and said with some concern: "But coach, isn't this too risky? After all, James is the core player of the Lakers. If we use foul tactics on him, it is likely to anger them and make the game more intense."

Lu Yong nodded. He understood the players' concerns. But he said firmly, "I know this tactic is risky, but as long as we execute it properly, it could become a turning point in the game. And don't forget, we are a team. As long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible."

Lu Yong's words made the players nod in agreement.

They know that Lu Yong is a coach with rich experience and unique tactical vision.

Since he proposed this tactic, he must have his reasons.

Moreover, they also know that this game is crucial for the Nets and they must go all out to win.

At this time, Brunson also stood up. He said firmly: "Coach, I agree with your tactics. We believe that the team can withstand the Lakers' counterattack."

Brunson's words made the atmosphere on the bench even more heated.

The players expressed their agreement one after another, with determination and persistence in their eyes.

Lu Yong looked at the determined eyes of the players and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew that these boys were ready for the next challenge.

He clapped his hands vigorously and emphasized for the last time: "Okay, guys, we must quickly adjust our status and execute our tactics after returning to the court. Remember, we are the one with the advantage in this series!"

As Lu Yong finished his words, there was a burst of warm applause from the Nets' bench.

After the timeout, the game will resume.

Lakers head coach Vogel stood on the sidelines with sharp eyes, like a cheetah, ready to pounce on its prey at any time.

However, when he saw Ding Yanyuhang appear on the court at this time, he couldn't help but have an ominous premonition in his heart.

"Ding Yanyuhang?" Vogel muttered to himself, "What on earth is Lu Yong going to do?"

For some reason, Vogel had a bad feeling in his heart.

However, it turned out that Vogel's intuition was not wrong.

As soon as the Lakers passed the ball, Ding Yanyuhang decisively fouled James. Since the Lakers' free throws were not yet up, they could only go to the sidelines to pass the ball again with a confused look on their faces.

The Lakers players looked at each other. They obviously did not expect the Nets to adopt such a tactic.

They looked at Ding Yanyuhang with confusion and anger in their eyes.

However, Ding Yanyuhang looked calm, as if he was just doing something insignificant.

As a result, after the ball was served this time, Ding Yanyuhang decisively stepped forward and hugged James, choosing to commit a foul.

After being called for two fouls in a row by the referee, James had no choice but to go to the free throw line.

The Nets fans at the scene burst into deafening boos, as if they were watching a farce, and James was the object of ridicule.

Vogel stood on the sidelines, his face became extremely ugly, and he shouted loudly: "Mad man, that guy is a mad man! He actually wanted to cut James' free throw!"

Vogel knew that Lu Yong's approach was indeed a bit crazy, but it was really effective.

Amid the boos from the fans in the stadium, James missed his first free throw.

This made Vogel's face even uglier.

He looked at James anxiously, hoping that he could withstand the pressure and make the second free throw.

However, although James made the second free throw amid boos, he only made one of two free throws.

This means that the Lakers only got two points in this round, which is undoubtedly a huge blow to the Lakers.

Vogel looked at the situation on the court, his heart filled with helplessness and anger.

He knew that Lu Yong's tactic of cutting James had begun to work.

He must come up with a solution as soon as possible, otherwise the Lakers will be in even greater trouble.

In the domestic studio, commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng sat in the commentary booth, their eyes revealing a hint of surprise and expectation.

They didn't expect that Coach Lu Yong would dare to use such a bold tactic to cut James at the critical moment of the finals.

"Look, the Nets are going to send James to the free throw line!" Yang Yi's voice was filled with a hint of disbelief. He turned to look at Wang Meng and found that Wang Meng also had a shocked expression on his face.

"Yeah, I didn't expect that." Wang Meng sighed, "Even though he was ahead in the score, Coach Lu Yong actually dared to take the initiative to cut James' free throws. He's really brave!"

The two looked at each other and couldn't help laughing.

They knew that this game was destined to be different because of Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James.

As Ding Yanyuhang decisively fouled James and sent him to the free throw line, the fans at the scene began to burst into deafening boos.

The discussion between Yang Yi and Wang Meng became more heated.

"Look at the boos, James' free throw percentage will probably be affected!" Yang Yi said with a smile.

"Yes, although this tactic of cutting James is a bit risky, it seems to be effective." Wang Meng nodded, "James' free throw shooting percentage is not high to begin with, and with the booing of the fans at the scene, it's already very good that he can make both free throws."

However, when James stepped onto the free throw line and missed the first free throw, the expressions of Yang Yi and Wang Meng suddenly became interesting.

"Haha, look, what did I say!" Yang Yi laughed, "This tactic of cutting James is simply the unique secret of Coach Lu Yong!"

"Yeah, I didn't expect that." Wang Meng also had an expression of admiration on his face, "Coach Lu Yong is really brave. But the effect is really good!"

The two continued their heated discussion, their voices carried throughout the entire live broadcast room through the microphone in the commentary booth.

The situation on the court became more delicate as James missed the free throw.

When James made his second free throw amid boos, and it was only one of two, the discussion between Yang Yi and Wang Meng reached its climax.

"Look, this is the power of the tactic of cutting James!" Yang Yi waved his arms excitedly, "Coach Lu Yong is simply a tactical master!"

"Yes, I admire you." Wang Meng also had a look of admiration on his face. "In the finals, you dared to use such a tactic, and it worked. This is not something that ordinary people can do."

The two people's discussion became more and more heated, and their voices became louder and louder.

They knew that this game was destined to go down in history because of Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James.

And they felt extremely lucky and excited to be able to witness this moment with their own eyes.

"Coach Lu Yong is simply a madman in the basketball world!" Yang Yi said with a big laugh, "But this madman has shown us the charm and infinite possibilities of basketball."

"Yes, it's really exciting." Wang Meng also had an excited expression on his face. "This game is destined to be different because of Coach Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James. And we are also extremely honored to be fortunate enough to witness this moment."

The discussion between the two echoed in the live broadcast room, and their voices were full of admiration for Coach Lu Yong.

The situation on the field became more intense and exciting as their discussion progressed.

This game is destined to become a classic battle and will be remembered by countless basketball fans.

At the same time, the domestic live broadcast rooms were also in an uproar.

The fans gathered together and discussed the matter, and the atmosphere in the live broadcast room became extremely heated.

"Haha, Coach Lu Yong is so smart!" a fan laughed and said, "He actually dared to use the tactic of cutting James in the finals. This is too bold!"

"Yeah, I didn't expect that." Another fan nodded, "However, this tactic of cutting James is really effective. James' free throw shooting percentage is not high to begin with. This will definitely disrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm."

"That's right!" A fan wearing a Lakers jersey also joined the discussion, "But I think it's a bit too risky for Coach Lu Yong to do this. After all, James is the core player of the Lakers. If he gets angry, the game will be more intense."

"Humph, James' free throw shooting percentage is so low, he deserves to be cut." A Nets fan said disdainfully, "He should have practiced his free throws a long time ago, and he deserves to be cut now."

The fans in the live broadcast room were talking about it. Their opinions varied, but they all showed great interest in coach Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James.

"Haha, this game is so exciting!" a fan said excitedly, "Coach Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James really added suspense and excitement to this game!"

"Yeah, it's really exciting." Another fan said excitedly, "I can't wait to watch the next game and see how the Lakers will deal with the Nets' strategy of cutting James."

At this moment, a fan who loves to watch the fun spoke up: "Haha, James I's reputation is ruined! After this finals, he will definitely be ridiculed by the media. Maybe he will even practice free throws overnight!"

As soon as this fan said this, the atmosphere in the live broadcast room instantly became more heated.

Fans chimed in, expressing their disappointment with James' free throw shooting percentage and looking forward to his performance in the next game.

"To be honest, James' free throw shooting percentage is really too low." A fan shook his head and said, "As a core player of the Lakers, he should pay more attention to his overall development. Now that he was cut, it is also a reminder for him. I hope he can change in the next game."

"Yeah, after all, it's not easy to get on the stage of the finals." Another fan also said with emotion, "I hope James can withstand the pressure and respond to the Nets' tactics of cutting James with strength. After all, he is the leader of the Lakers!" (End of this chapter)