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

The cheers from the home fans were like a tide, one wave after another, injecting endless motivation into the Lakers.

James stood at the free throw line, took a deep breath, and looked at me with a sharp gaze.

He knew that at this moment, he was the focus of the game and a hero in the hearts of the fans.

After making one of two free throws, the basketball went into the net, making a crisp sound, as if it was cheering for James.

However, this is just the beginning, the real contest has just begun.

Davis showed his toughness on the offensive end and grabbed the key offensive rebound.

After landing, facing the double blockade of Porzingis and Cousins, he did not choose to force a shot, but calmly passed the ball to James who was on the outside.

This pass not only resolved the Lakers' crisis, but also earned them an extra free throw opportunity.

Durant saw it and was worried.

He knows very well that in order to defeat the Lakers, he must first curb James' performance.

So he stepped forward without hesitation and provided close defense to James.

Durant's eyes revealed firmness and determination, like a cheetah, staring at its prey, ready to launch a fatal blow.

After James got the ball, he turned his back to observe the situation on the court from a mid-range position.

His post-up skills are no longer a shortcoming during his time with the Cavaliers and Heat, but have become a major weapon on his offensive end.

He leaned back slightly, feeling Durant's defensive position, looking for the best time to shoot.

When James found that Durant's defensive position was relatively far back, he had an idea and immediately turned to the left and made a jump shot.

The movement was smooth and quick, as if he had practiced it countless times in his mind.

His body drew a not-so-graceful arc in the air, and the basketball went straight to the basket like a missile.

Durant stretched out his arms and jumped with all his strength to interfere.

He did not lose his position and defended very well.

However, James's touch was incredibly hot at the start of the game tonight. His turnaround jump shot hit the basket steadily with a loud "swish", as if announcing the Lakers' counterattack.

At this moment, the Staples Center was boiling.

The cheers and shouts of the fans intertwined together, forming a powerful sound wave that hit everyone's eardrums.

They cheered for James' outstanding performance and were proud of the Lakers' progress.

After James landed, a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew that this shot not only helped the Lakers further narrow the score gap, but more importantly, it boosted the momentum and confidence of the entire team.

He looked at the coaches and teammates on the sidelines; their eyes were full of encouragement and appreciation.

However, the competition continues and the challenge is far from over.

The Nets will not give up easily because of this loss. They also have excellent players and tenacious fighting spirit.

The next round of offense and defense will be more intense and crucial.

James took a deep breath and readjusted himself.

He knew that every minute and every second that followed was crucial.

He must stay calm and focused and continue to contribute his strength to the Lakers.

Davis also came over and patted James on the shoulder. "Well done!" he praised, "Let's keep going, we will definitely win the game!"

James nodded, a determined gleam in his eyes.

He believes that as long as the whole team works together, they will be able to defeat the Nets and defend this home court.

In the TNT studio, Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, both sitting in the commentary booth, couldn't help but express their feelings.

"Wow, look at this ball, James played it so beautifully!" Charles Barkley couldn't help but admire, "He was so hot at the beginning of the game tonight. This turnaround jump shot was like saying: 'I am the king here, no one can beat me!'"

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement: "Yes, James did score a great goal. He is in great shape tonight. Whether it is breaking through or shooting, he seems to be so comfortable. It seems that the Nets will encounter some troubles tonight."

Charles Barkley smiled and continued, "You know, many people ignore LeBron James' technical progress because his body is too strong. Just like the turnaround fadeaway jump shot just now, James five years ago could never do it so smoothly. At that time, he might rely more on his body to attack the basket. But now, he has used this turnaround fadeaway jump shot as a regular offensive means. Although this action may lack some beauty, its efficiency is still very good."

Kenny Smith smiled and nodded in agreement: "That's true. James has been constantly improving and growing. His body and skills have reached a peak. This is undoubtedly a huge advantage for the Lakers. The Lakers played really well in tonight's game. They showed strong team strength and outstanding individual skills."

"That's right," Charles Barkley continued, "If the Nets want to win on the road, they must be fully focused. They can't give the Lakers any breathing space and must always be vigilant and focused. Otherwise, they will most likely lose this game."

Kenny Smith also nodded and agreed: "Indeed. This game is a huge challenge for the Nets. They must go all out to have a chance to beat the Lakers away from home. However, I believe they will try their best and will not give up easily."

The discussion between Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith had not yet ended, and the situation on the court had changed again.

The Nets started their offensive round. Brunson dribbled the ball through half court with a firm look in his eyes and steady steps, as if he had found the key to break through the Lakers' defense.

He handed the ball to Durant, the Nets superstar.

After Durant took the ball, he immediately started his offensive rhythm.

He put the ball behind him with one hand and observed James' defense at the same time. His eyes revealed a calmness and confidence, as if he had seen through James' defensive intentions.

James didn't give Durant any space to shoot. He immediately came up and adopted close defense.

His eyes were fixed on Durant, and his footsteps followed his movements closely, like a magnet, sticking to Durant.

Durant was not in a hurry. He turned his body sideways, with his left foot forward and his right foot backward, assuming a standard offensive posture.

His movements were smooth and natural, as if every detail had been rehearsed countless times.

Seeing this, James hurriedly took half a step back. He did not dare to give Durant any space to break through.

He knew that if Durant found a breakthrough, the consequences would be disastrous.

However, Durant suddenly changed direction in front of his body, crossed over and broke through on the left.

His movements were swift and agile, like a bolt of lightning piercing the night sky. With the advantage of his long legs, Durant passed James in his first step.

James did not give up the chase. He lowered his center of gravity and followed Durant closely into the penalty area.

There was a determination and persistence in his eyes, as if a cheetah was chasing its prey.

Durant made a layup in the penalty area with an elegant and smooth movement, like a dancer dancing in the air.

However, James did not give him any easy scoring opportunities.

He jumped high and interfered in time to block Durant's layup.

"Wow!" Charles Barkley couldn't help but exclaimed, "Look at this defense, James is so strong! He didn't give Durant any easy chance to score. This is really a wonderful defensive round!"

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement: "Yes, James' defense is indeed very good. He has always been close to Durant and did not give him any space to break through. Although Durant finally chose to break through, James' defense has made him lose the opportunity to score easily."

The situation on the court changed again, with both the Lakers and Nets showing extremely high levels of offense and defense.

Every attack and defense is thrilling, like a life-and-death battle.

After landing, Durant showed a surprised expression on his face.

He originally thought that his pull-up shot could avoid James' block, but he didn't expect that James still predicted his layup route and made timely interference.

This surprised Durant a little, but after a brief surprise, a raging fighting spirit surged in his eyes again.

Since playing under Lu Yong, Durant has always been better than James. Whether in terms of scoring ability or personal honors, he is hailed as the strongest small forward in history.

However, in this finals, James gave his all and played an extremely outstanding performance.

This made Durant want to fight him to see who is the real king.

At this time, James was advancing quickly with the ball, his eyes firm and focused, like a cheetah looking for its prey.

Durant was not to be outdone. He stretched out his long legs and followed behind with big strides.

He knew that this game was crucial for the Nets and he had to go all out to have a chance to beat the Lakers away from home.

James was blocked by Porzingis, but he passed Porzingis with an ugly behind-the-back dribble.

His moves, while not graceful, were effective and caught Porzingis off guard.

Soon, the only thing left in front of James was the basket. He took three steps decisively, ready to light up the stadium with his signature tomahawk dunk.

However, at this moment, Durant caught up from behind.

His speed was so fast that it seemed like a flash of lightning cutting through the night sky.

Durant jumped on one foot and stretched out his right hand. He looked like a giant spider covering the sky and the sun, and his shadow completely enveloped James.

With a loud "bang", Durant blocked James' shot from behind!
At this moment, the Staples Center suddenly became quiet!

Only the cheers and shouts of the Nets fans intertwined together, forming a powerful sound wave that hit everyone's eardrums.

James's tomahawk dunk was blocked by Durant, which made him a little unbelievable.

He looked back at Durant, his eyes revealing a complex emotion.

There was surprise, reluctance and anger.

Durant's block on the shot was not a stroke of luck, but a reflection of his strength.

Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith, who were sitting in the commentary booth on the sidelines, couldn't help but express their feelings.

"Wow! Look at this block! Durant is amazing!" Charles Barkley couldn't help but admire, "He just caught up with James from behind, then jumped on one foot and delivered this stunning block. This is simply the best interpretation of the Grim Reaper never losing!"

Kenny Smith also nodded in agreement: "Yes, Durant's block was really shocking. He just completely enveloped James and left him nowhere to escape. This block not only showed his defensive strength, but also his fighting spirit and determination."

Durant used his actual actions to interpret what "Death never suffers a loss" means. He made the audience feel his power and dominance.

However, Lakers fans were still immersed in the shocking scene.

Davis turned into a sixth man on the offensive end. He suddenly appeared behind the two men and just got the basketball that was blocked by Durant.

Davis did not hesitate, he immediately launched a second attack.

He jumped high and sent the basketball steadily into the basket.

At this moment, cheers rang out again in the Staples Center, and Lakers fans cheered for Davis' wonderful tip-in.

This tip-in not only helped the Lakers overtake the score, but also put considerable pressure on the Nets.

They knew that this game was crucial for both sides and every point mattered to the final outcome.

However, the Nets players were not discouraged.

They knew that the competition had just begun and the real battle was yet to come.

They quickly adjusted their mentality and prepared for the next offensive round.

Brunson chose the safest offensive method in this round and passed the ball to Cousins ​​who was in the paint with his back to the basket.

Cousins ​​has the physical advantage and can play one-on-one against Davis in the paint.

When Cousins ​​received the ball under the basket, Davis immediately tensed his muscles and stuck close to him, trying to stop his former teammate from posting up.

Although Cousins ​​is no longer in his prime, his basic skills are still solid and his physique is as strong as ever. Davis knows that it is difficult for him to defend him.

This is indeed the case. After Cousins ​​pushed the ball hard with his back to the basket twice, he immediately turned to the middle and made a solid turnaround jump shot, easily getting two points for the Nets.

Seeing this scene, Lu Yong couldn't help but applaud.

He knows that Cousins ​​plays against Davis just like Jokic plays against Davis, and he has the physical advantage in a 1v1 situation under the basket.

No matter how explosive Davis' athletic talent is, it can't make up for the lack of tonnage. (End of this chapter)