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

The game between the Lakers and the Nets has reached a white-hot stage, the score is deadlocked, and every point is exciting.

However, at this critical moment, Lakers head coach Vogel took advantage of a dead ball opportunity and made a decision that no one expected.

He waved his hand, signaling Danny Green on the sidelines to replace LeBron James on the court.

This decision was like a bomb, instantly causing an uproar on the field.

The Nets players looked at each other, obviously confused by Vogel's move.

Lu Yong on the coaching bench was even more surprised. He didn't expect Vogel to make such an adjustment so decisively.

Vogel discovered during the game that the Nets' defense had been using the "Hit James" tactic to target James.

This tactic caused James to seriously hinder the Lakers' offense.

In order to protect James, Vogel decided to make a decisive substitution.

However, this decision is undoubtedly self-defeating.

The Lakers were left with only Anthony Davis and Wall on the court to lead the team, which undoubtedly brought tremendous pressure to the team's offense and defense.

But Vogel firmly believes that this is the best way at the moment.

Seeing the Lakers make substitutions, Lu Yong also made quick adjustments.

He replaced Ding Yanyuhang with Durant.

Since James has left the court, it seems a bit redundant for Ding Yanyuhang to stay on the court.

Lu Yong hopes that through this substitution, he can further strengthen the Nets' offensive firepower and create greater defensive pressure on the Lakers.

After the substitution, the game continued.

The Lakers threw the ball from the sideline, and Wall received the ball and quickly used a pick-and-roll to break through the Nets' defense.

He accelerated towards the inside, attracting a double-team from the Nets.

However, just as Wall was about to pass the ball, he found that Durant had already stood on the defensive route.

Wall's heart tightened and he didn't dare to take the risk of passing the ball to the outside.

In a very small space, he made a quick decision and passed the ball to Anthony Davis in the paint.

After Davis received the ball, facing the Nets' defensive players, he chose to force a jump without hesitation.

Porzingis jumped high and tried to block Davis' shot.

However, Davis relied on his excellent physical fitness and tenacious will to face Porzingis' defense and shot the ball into the basket with difficulty.

"Shh!"

After two points were scored, the Lakers fans cheered and applauded Davis' tenacity and courage.

This goal undoubtedly gave the Lakers a shot in the arm.

Although James' departure caused considerable trouble to the team, the outstanding performances of Davis and Wall gave the Lakers hope.

They began to attack and defend more aggressively, trying to rely on the strength of the team to defeat their opponents in the absence of James.

In the positional battle, Brunson dribbled steadily across half court, his eyes revealing determination and calmness.

After scanning the court, he passed the ball to the inside giant Porzingis without hesitation.

After Porzingis received the ball, he steadily moved towards the basket like a moving fortress.

Facing Kuzma of the Lakers, Porzingis showed absolute dominance.

His physical talent had an absolute advantage at this moment. Just a slight pressure from his back was enough to push Kuzma more than half a meter away involuntarily.

There was a flash of astonishment in Kuzma's eyes. He obviously did not expect Porzingis' strength to be so amazing.

Then, Porzingis turned flexibly to the left. His movements were smooth and quick, as if a cheetah adjusted the direction of attack in an instant.

With one step, he created distance between himself and Kuzma in front of him, and his amazing arm span and height were fully displayed at this moment.

Porzingis turned over and made a jump shot with a steady and powerful movement. The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The Nets fans cheered and applauded Porzingis for his outstanding performance.

At this moment, Porzingis seemed to have become the master of the court, and his every move touched everyone's heartstrings.

However, the Lakers will not give up easily. They quickly adjusted their strategy and prepared to launch a counterattack.

Wall had the ball in his hands, and his eyes revealed firmness and determination.

He knows that when James is not on the court, Davis is the Lakers' first choice on offense.

So he passed the ball directly to Davis in the low post.

After Davis received the ball, he was like an awakened beast.

He decisively started to post up, and facing Cousins ​​of the Nets, he showed excellent back-to-the-basket skills.

Although his back-to-the-basket skills are not as good as those of inside masters such as Nowitzki and Olajuwon, they are already very good in the current league.

Coupled with his excellent physical fitness, his back-to-the-basket success rate is definitely top-notch.

Davis pushed hard a few times and then made a two-pointer with a turnaround jump shot. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

At this moment, Lakers fans also cheered and applauded Davis for his outstanding performance.

This goal undoubtedly gave the Lakers a shot in the arm.

20 seconds later, Anthony Davis, the inside giant, made a comeback, ready to change the direction of the game in his own way.

Davis stood in the low post, facing Cousins ​​of the Nets.

His eyes revealed firmness and determination, like an awakened lion ready to pounce on its prey.

Cousins ​​was not to be outdone. He stuck close to Davis, ready to use his own strength to withstand the impact of this inside giant.

However, Davis had his own plans.

As Cousins ​​was about to push back on him, Davis suddenly turned toward the basket. His movement was swift and powerful, like a bolt of lightning cutting through the night sky.

Cousins ​​was caught off guard for a moment. He failed to keep up with Davis' rhythm and could only watch Davis make an easy layup.

This goal undoubtedly gave the Lakers a strong confidence. They began to attack and defend more actively, trying to further narrow the score.

Davis also proved his worth with his actual actions. He is an important chess piece in the Lakers' interior and an indispensable part of the team's offense. With Davis' goal, the Lakers narrowed the gap to only two points.

At this moment, the atmosphere on the field became extremely tense.

Every ball possession is crucial, and every attack and defense weighs on everyone's heart.

At the critical moment, it was their superstar Durant who stood up for the Nets.

After he received the ball outside the three-point line, facing the defense of Lakers Danny Green, he did not hesitate at all.

He was fully aware of the importance of this moment and his responsibility.

Durant took a deep breath and adjusted his breathing and rhythm.

Then, he took a pull-up jump shot against Danny Green's defense.

His movements were smooth and powerful, like an eagle spreading its wings ready to fly.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and at that moment, time seemed to freeze.

With a swish, the basketball went into the net.

This three-pointer undoubtedly injected strong momentum into the Nets and pushed the atmosphere on the court to a climax.

Durant has proved his worth with his actual actions, and he deserves the title of the best player in the league!
The situation on the field changed again.

Although the Lakers narrowed the gap to only two points, Durant's three-pointer undoubtedly made them feel tremendous pressure.

They know that if they want to defeat the Nets, they need to work harder and fight harder.

Inside the box, soft light shone on the faces of the two Lakers legends, but it could not conceal the solemnity between their brows.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson, two legendary figures in Lakers history, were staring at the competition off the court at this moment, with mixed feelings in their hearts.

The matchup between the Lakers and the Nets has reached a fever pitch, the score is deadlocked, and every point change is thrilling.

The Lakers had just narrowed the gap to two points, and the dawn of victory seemed to be flickering before their eyes.

However, at this critical moment, Nets star Durant stepped forward again like a sword drawn from its sheath, made a pull-up three-pointer that fell steadily into the basket, instantly suppressing the Lakers' counterattack momentum.

Magic Johnson's face flashed with helplessness. He shook his head gently and said to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar beside him: "Every time, when we thought we could catch up with the score and were ready to launch a counterattack, Durant always stood up and used his personal ability to stabilize the situation for the Nets. This guy is really strong."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar smiled bitterly upon hearing this. He knew Durant's ability and Magic Johnson's helplessness. He gently patted Magic Johnson on the shoulder and sighed, "Yes, Durant's strength is indeed amazing. His existence is like an insurmountable barrier, always giving us a fatal blow when we need to break through the most."

Magic Johnson nodded, a hint of worry in his eyes. He continued, "What's more frightening is that he always seems to be able to stay calm and focused at critical moments. No matter how we fight back, he can always find a way to crack. Such an opponent is really a headache."

Jabbar was silent for a moment, his eyes moving between memories and reality.

He recalled his glorious days with the Lakers and the days when they competed with strong opponents, and slowly said: "Don't forget that the Lakers are never a team that gives up easily. No matter how big the difficulties are, they will unite as one and overcome them together. However, this time, I have to admit that Durant's performance does make me worried about the Lakers' prospects."

When Magic Johnson heard this, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

He knew that what Kareem Abdul-Jabbar said was true, and he also understood the difficulties the Lakers were facing. He clenched his fists and said firmly: "You are right, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. The Lakers have never been afraid of challenges. This time, although Durant performed well, we will not give up easily. As long as the players are united, we will definitely find a way to defeat them. However, this is indeed a difficult battle."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar looked at Magic Johnson's determined eyes and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

He knew that this former teammate would always consider the honor of the Lakers no matter when and where.

He patted Magic Johnson on the back and encouraged him, "That's right, Johnson. We are such a team. No matter how big the difficulties are, we can stand up and fight for victory. This time, although the prospects are not optimistic, we still have to try our best."

The atmosphere in the box became dull again, and the conversation between Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Magic Johnson was undoubtedly a bit heavy.

They know very well that no matter what the outcome of the game is, the Lakers will try their best.

Although Durant's performance was outstanding, it could not stop the Lakers from moving forward.

At least, on a spiritual level, the Lakers will not give in.

However, as the game progressed, the Lakers' momentum to catch up seemed to encounter unprecedented obstacles.

Lakers inside giant Anthony Davis once again fell to the low post, ready to use his strength and skills to open up the situation for the team.

However, this time it was no longer Cousins ​​who was defending him, but Porzingis, who had better speed and wingspan.

The Nets' young center has made his mark in the league with his amazing physical fitness and outstanding defensive ability.

He stood in front of Davis, his eyes determined, like an insurmountable mountain.

The Nets fans at the scene also made a huge noise at this time. They waved flags and banners in their hands, shouted Porzingis' name loudly, and cheered for him.

The sound came like a tide, filling the entire stadium with passion and vitality.

Amid the noise, Davis trapped Porzingis behind him. He pushed hard against his opponent's body, trying to use his strength to push him away.

Porzingis was not to be outdone. He lowered his center of gravity, stood firmly on his feet, and prepared for a low-post duel with Davis.

Seeing this, the other Lakers players all moved to the other side of the court to provide Davis with a better one-on-one environment.

They know that Davis is the team's inside scoring machine. As long as he is given enough space and opportunities, he can put the ball into the basket in various ways.

Porzingis also understood this. He stuck closely to Davis and did not dare to relax at all.

He knew that Davis' strength and skills were top-notch, and it was not easy to defend him.

However, he also believes in his own abilities and believes that as long as he gives it his all, he can create miracles.

The first time their bodies collided, Porzingis felt a huge force coming at him and his chest sank.

After all, Davis has an advantage in weight, and his strength is like that of a violent beast, making it impossible to resist.

But Porzingis is no pushover either. Relying on his excellent physical fitness and defensive skills, he tried hard to deal with Davis.

Seeing this, Davis continued to rush into the inside, jumped up and made a layup, trying to break Porzingis' defense in this way.

However, Porzingis took the initiative and successfully blocked Davis' layup with his amazing wingspan and explosive power.

"boom!"

At this moment, the whole stadium was boiling.

The Nets fans cheered and applauded Porzingis' outstanding performance.

The Lakers fans seemed a little disappointed. They thought Davis could score easily, but they didn't expect him to be successfully defended by Porzingis.

Although Porzingis felt a burning pain in his chest after landing, he did not forget to show his dominance to Davis.

He shook his finger at Davis, looking quite like a king.

It was as if saying, "See, little Daizi, you are still too young to score against me." (End of this chapter)