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

The lights at the Staples Center were as bright as day, and every tiny movement was magnified infinitely.

The matchup between the Lakers and the Nets has entered a white-hot stage, the score is deadlocked, and every goal may be the key to determining the outcome.

The air was filled with tension and anticipation, and the audience's breathing seemed to have stopped, waiting for that decisive moment.

On a quick attack by the Lakers, Wall received a quick baseline pass from Davis from the backcourt.

There was a gleam of determination in his eyes, knowing the importance of this moment.

Wall dribbled quickly through half court, and the Nets' defense was already on high alert. They were obviously prepared to foul James and interrupt the Lakers' offense.

However, Wall's speed and decisiveness exceeded their expectations.

Just as the Nets players reached out to commit a foul, Wall had already passed the ball, aiming directly at Pope at the 45-degree angle on the right.

Pope was already prepared. He was like a cheetah ready to pounce, waiting for this decisive moment.

After receiving the ball, Pope did not hesitate at all. He forced a shot from one meter outside the three-point line.

The basketball drew a rainbow-like arc in the air, as if time had stopped at this moment.

The audience waited with bated breath, even breathing became cautious.

With a swish, the basketball went into the net. The sound was crisp and pleasant, like the sound of nature.

At this moment, all the Lakers players on the bench stood up and burst into applause and cheers.

The Lakers' offense was very fast this time, giving the Nets no chance to commit a tactical foul.

Pope's three-pointer was like a sharp dagger, piercing the heart of the Nets.

The Nets players looked at each other, obviously not expecting the Lakers to be so decisive and quick.

Looking back, the Nets attacked.

After Durant received the ball, his one-on-one ability is top-notch in the league, and at this moment he is facing James.

There was a gleam of confidence in Durant's eyes as he dribbled the ball between his legs continuously, his movements smooth and rhythmic.

Suddenly, he started and passed James half a body length in just one step.

The audience cheered one after another, all expecting Durant's attack to make a comeback.

However, when Durant made a quick pull-up jump shot from mid-range, his shot went wide of the basket.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still and everyone was stunned.

Davis grabbed the rebound with his quick and powerful movements, like a beast hunting.

Davis quickly passed the ball to his teammates and the Lakers' offense started again.

However, in the blink of an eye, Cousins ​​appeared like a ghost. His movements were as fast as lightning. He hugged James and committed a tactical foul, sending James to the free throw line again.

The fans at the scene burst into laughter, obviously excited about Cousins' move.

James had a ferocious expression on his face. He was hit repeatedly and his inner anger had burned to the extreme.

However, he did not lose his composure, and he stepped to the free throw line amid the boos from the fans.

The basketball in James' hands was like a disobedient child. He took a deep breath and then threw the ball steadily.

The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air, and then one of two free throws was made.

The backcourt rebound was secured by Porzingis, who quickly passed the ball to Durant after landing.

Durant was like a cheetah, dribbling the ball and breaking through quickly. His speed was so fast that it seemed to tear the air apart.

Seeing this, two Lakers players quickly double-teamed him, trying to stop Durant's attack.

However, Durant was like a cunning fox and had long anticipated the Lakers' move.

At the moment when he was double-teamed by two players, he passed the ball to Brunson who was following up from behind.

Brunson raised his hand outside the three-point line and made a fake move, which scared the Lakers players.

There was a sly gleam in his eyes, as if to say, "You've been fooled!"

Sure enough, the Lakers' defensive formation was completely disrupted.

Brunson did not shoot, but passed the ball directly to Porzingis who was cutting to the basket.

After receiving the ball, Porzingis took three steps like a tiger rushing down a mountain, and made a layup facing Kuzma's fast break behind him.

At the same time, he also caused Kuzma to commit a foul, which was a very beautiful shot.

After scoring the goal, Porzingis excitedly waved his fist and a smug smile appeared on his face.

He stepped up to the free throw line and made the extra free throw.

At this moment, he seemed to have become the master on the court, and every move he made was full of strength and confidence.

The fans at the scene were also ignited by this series of wonderful attacks. They cheered and applauded Porzingis's wonderful performance.

The Lakers players looked a little embarrassed, their defense seemed so vulnerable under the Nets' offense.

In the studio, Yang Yi and Wang Meng were closely watching every subtle movement on the court, and their voices were transmitted to the hearts of every audience member through the radio.

"Look at Porzingis' fast break layup, it's like he's in an empty space!" Yang Yi couldn't help but cheer loudly, his voice full of excitement and admiration.

"Yes, this shot was really beautiful!" Wang Meng also praised it highly. "The fast break coordination between Durant, Brunson and Porzingis was perfect. Every move was just right. It was like playing a beautiful symphony."

"Especially Porzingis, he is really a talented player." Yang Yi continued, "Faced with Kuzma's head-on block, he not only did not back down, but scored more forcefully and also caused a free throw. This ball is simply a perfect display of his personal ability!"

"Yes, Porzingis' performance is indeed eye-catching." Wang Meng nodded in agreement. "However, the situation on the Lakers' court is not so optimistic. James just came on the court, and the Nets kept using the tactic of cutting him. It all depends on the decision of Lakers head coach Vogel."

"Yes, this is a tricky problem." Yang Yi pondered, "If Vogel replaces James, then as the team leader, he will definitely be upset. After all, he is the soul of the Lakers, and replacing him will undoubtedly be a blow to him."

"But if James is not replaced, the Lakers' offense will be basically useless." Wang Meng continued to analyze, "They can't even play a defensive counterattack. If this continues, the Lakers' situation will become increasingly worse."

"That's true." Yang Yi nodded. "Vogel must be having a headache about this problem now. He has to consider the team's overall tactics while also taking James' emotions and face into consideration. This is really a dilemma!"

"Yes, this is indeed a moment that tests the head coach's wisdom and decisiveness." Wang Meng agreed, "But then again, Nets head coach Lu Yong's tactics of cutting James are indeed cruel enough. He is obviously targeting James and disrupting the Lakers' rhythm!"

"Yes, Lu Yong's move is indeed vicious." Yang Yi laughed, "But this is also part of the game. After all, a basketball game is not only a contest of skills and physical strength, but also a contest of wisdom and strategy. Lu Yong's move is undoubtedly a problem for Vogel!"

"Yes, this game is getting more and more interesting." Wang Meng also laughed. "The competition between the Lakers and the Nets is not only a duel between players, but also a competition of wits between head coaches. It seems that the result of this game is really hard to predict!"

"Yeah, it's hard to say who will win or lose now." Yang Yi nodded, "However, no matter what the result is, this game will definitely be an exciting contest. After all, with superstars like James and Durant on the court, and wise coaches like Vogel and Lu Yong behind the scenes, how could this game not be exciting?"

"Yes, this match will definitely be a classic." Wang Meng agreed, "However, we still have to continue to pay attention to the situation on the field. After all, the game is still going on, and no one knows what will happen next."

"Yes, the charm of basketball games lies in its unknown and unpredictable nature." Yang Yi said with emotion, "Perhaps, at this moment when we are talking, earth-shaking changes have already taken place on the court. Therefore, we still have to pay attention to every subtle movement on the court to grasp the pulse of the game." "Yes, this is the charm of basketball." Wang Meng also said with emotion, "Then, let's continue to pay attention to this game! See what kind of surprises and excitement the Lakers and Nets will bring us next!"

At the same time, the two are also looking forward to how Lakers head coach Vogel will deal with this thorny issue.

On the sidelines, Lakers head coach Vogel's face was full of confusion.

He knew that the next decision might make the team leader LeBron James unhappy, but he also understood that he had to make this decision for the team's victory.

Porzingis stood at the free throw line, ready to take the free throw.

There was a gleam of confidence in his eyes, as if the ball had already been hit.

Vogel's eyes were fixed on James, and he was struggling and weighing the options inside.

James is the soul of this Lakers team. His leadership and scoring ability are indispensable to the team.

However, his free throws became a burden to the team's offense.

Every time he stood at the free throw line, the Lakers' offensive rhythm would be disrupted, and other players would have to bear more pressure for his poor free throws.

Vogel knows this very well, and he also knows that if James continues to stay on the court, the Lakers' offense will be difficult to improve.

So he gritted his teeth and made a slightly uncomfortable but necessary decision: replace LeBron James when Porzingis went to the free throw line.

This decision was a heavy one for Vogel, but he knew it was a sacrifice that had to be made for the team's victory.

He walked over to James and explained the decision to him in a low voice.

James showed an unhappy expression on his face, but he also understood that this was for the team's victory.

As James left the court, the Lakers' offensive rhythm also changed.

Wall carried the ball through half court and came to the top of the arc to organize the offense.

He looked down at Brunson who was standing in front of him to defend him, and found that Brunson had retreated quite far back, with a distance of about one meter between them.

This positioning makes sense. After all, since the start of the playoffs, Wall's three-point shooting percentage has not been high, and his main scoring methods are still breakthroughs and mid-range shots.

So Brunson's bet was that Wall would miss the shot, and he kept a close eye on Wall, trying to prevent him from breaking through or scoring with a mid-range shot.

However, this time Wall made an unexpected move.

Before Davis ran to the pick-and-roll position, he suddenly shot a cold arrow from the outside.

"Shh!"

The three-pointer went into the net!
This ball was very crucial for the Lakers, and the gap between the two teams was once again narrowed to single digits.

Vogel also showed a satisfied smile. He knew that although this decision made James a little dissatisfied, it brought offensive changes to the team.

Wall's three-pointer was exactly what the team needed, and he helped the Lakers' offense regain its rhythm.

In the final minute, the Nets controlled the offense, while the Lakers' defense was like a taut bow, ready to shoot a fatal arrow at any time.

Wall, once the league's top point guard, once again demonstrated his superstar qualities at this moment.

He stared at Brunson like a cheetah staring at his prey.

Brunson began to dribble in a change of direction, trying to shake off Wall's defense, but Wall had already predicted his move.

He stretched out his hand and, as quick as lightning, he made the steal.

Brunson's face turned ugly in an instant, he knew that he had been predicted by Wall.

He tried to catch up with Wall, but Wall had already burst out with all his strength, like a black lightning, heading straight for the basket.

Brunson and other Nets players could only watch Wall complete a fast break layup and put the ball steadily into the basket.

This ball is very crucial for the Lakers.

It's not just a score, it's a morale boost.

The Lakers players cheered, knowing that this shot could be the turning point of the game.

However, the Nets players were not discouraged.

Brunson received the ball in the backcourt and dribbled across half court again.

This time, he was more cautious, lowered his center of gravity, and focused more.

Even when Wall stepped forward to impose physical confrontation, he was not affected at all.

He used the pick-and-roll to get to the free throw line, then shook off the defense and made a mid-range jump shot.

This goal was like a reassurance, which calmed the Nets players a little.

At this time, there were only 21 seconds left until the end of the third quarter.

Wall did not rush to attack, but instead dribbled across half court and pressed the clock.

He didn't want to leave the Nets any chance to attack. When the number on the timer was only 6 seconds left, Wall moved.

He took advantage of Davis' pick-and-roll to break through to the basket, passed Brunson and faced the second line of defense Porzingis.

Faced with Porzingis' overwhelming defense, Wall chose to increase the arc of his layup to avoid being blocked.

However, he did not notice Durant on the weak side.

At the moment the basketball was shot, Wall's layup was slapped out of the court by Durant.

At the same time, the red light on the timer came on, announcing the end of the third quarter.

The Lakers players were stunned. They didn't expect that Durant would complete such a crucial block at the last moment.

The Nets players cheered, knowing what this goal meant to them.

At this point, the score on the field was fixed at 96:85.

The Nets ended the third quarter with an 11-point lead.

Vogel felt mixed emotions as he watched the situation on the court. The Lakers did not play well in this quarter, but they still had a chance to turn the defeat around in the fourth quarter.

He glanced at James sitting on the sidelines, and then secretly made up his mind: no matter what, they must try their best to win.

Lu Yong also did not let his guard down. He knew that the Lakers were a very strong team, so he had to stay alert at all times and be ready to deal with the Lakers' counterattack at any time.

With the end of the third quarter, players from both teams returned to their respective rest areas to prepare and adjust for the upcoming fourth quarter.

This quarter will determine the outcome of the entire game, so they must all try their best to win. (End of this chapter)