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

The Lakers' offense was as surging as a tide, and Davis, who had just been dunked over by Durant, had flames of unwillingness and revenge in his eyes.

He stood under the basket with his hands spread out, eagerly asking James for the ball.

James took a look and understood what Davis needed at this moment. Without any hesitation, he passed the ball decisively.

The ball drew a perfect arc in the air and landed steadily in Davis' hands.

Durant's dunk just now dealt a heavy blow to Davis, but his eyes revealed a kind of tenacity and indomitable spirit.

He knew that it was best for him to take a shot at this time, to regain his confidence with practical actions and to respond to Durant's challenge.

After Davis received the ball, he faced Claxton of the Nets.

Claxton is a player with outstanding physical fitness and strong defensive ability, but he is facing the motivated Davis at the moment.

Davis didn't hesitate at all. He turned directly to the baseline with steady steps and smooth movements.

Seeing this, Claxton quickly moved sideways to defend, trying to block Davis' attack.

However, Davis made a fake move at this time.

His body swayed slightly and his arms swung slightly, as if he was about to shoot a basketball.

Claxton was alerted by the fake move and lost his balance.

At this moment, Davis accelerated.

His footsteps were as fast as a cheetah and he reached the basket in an instant.

Claxton tried to avoid the foul, but it was too late.

Davis's movement was too fast and too sudden, and he could only watch as he slapped Davis on the forearm.

This also caused Clarkson to commit a defensive foul.

Davis walked to the free throw line, his eyes revealing determination and confidence.

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

Then he raised the basketball in his hand and aimed at the basket.

With a "swish", the basketball fell steadily into the basket.

Davis made both free throws, helping the Lakers close the score again.

At this moment, the entire audience was boiling with excitement, cheering for Davis' tenacity and fighting spirit.

Davis walked back to the sidelines and high-fived James.

There was a gleam in his eyes, as if to say: "I'm back! I'm still the omnipotent Davis!"

In the next few minutes, the Nets and the Lakers suddenly fell into a shooting battle.

The atmosphere on the field was extremely tense, and every shot seemed to carry a thousand pounds of pressure.

Under the high-intensity defense, whether it is Durant, James, Davis, or Brunson, their hit rates are not high.

Those shots that seemed like good opportunities all bounced out of the basket and could not be converted into points.

Durant attempted his signature jump shot during one possession, but the basketball bounced a few times on the rim before ruthlessly falling out of the basket.

James encountered the same dilemma. His breakthrough and quick stop jump shot were also unable to penetrate the Lakers' iron defense.

Davis and Brunson also tried to shoot, but their shots also missed the target.

The Lakers' offense was in trouble and their shooting percentage dropped sharply.

However, the Nets failed to take advantage of the opportunity to widen the score.

Under the high-intensity defense, their shots were also frequently missed and they were unable to generate effective points.

The spectators held their breath and watched the development of the game nervously.

These few minutes of missed shots seemed to be the turning point of the game, and both teams were trying their best to find a breakthrough.

However, at this moment, Lu Yong made a key adjustment.

He replaced Mitchell with LeVert, hoping that this substitute player could bring new vitality to the team.

After LeVert came on the court, he immediately showed his form.

After receiving the ball, he shot without hesitation, and a difficult three-point jump shot fell steadily into the basket.

This goal seemed to inject new vitality into the Nets, and they began to gradually regain the rhythm of the game.

Later, in the fast break counterattack, LeVert showed his impact again.

He dribbled the ball forward quickly, and faced with Pope who came forward to defend, he chose to dunk without hesitation.

His body drew a perfect arc in the air and the basketball slammed into the basket.

"boom!"

This dunk seemed to ignite the passion of the Nets fans, and they cheered for LeVert's outstanding performance.

LeVert scored 5 points in a row to help the Nets regain the lead.

However, the Lakers did not give up.

Davis stood up again at this time, and he beat Claxton twice in a row in the low post.

His post-up skills reminded people of the league's best empty-handed player when he played for the Pelicans.

Davis' tenacity and fighting spirit seemed to infect the entire audience, who applauded his wonderful performance.

Under the leadership of Davis, the Lakers began to gradually regain the rhythm of the game.

They strengthened their defense and limited the Nets' offense.

At the same time, on the offensive end, they began to gradually find breakthroughs and their scores gradually increased.

With more than 4 minutes left in the first quarter, the score between the two teams was 21:19.

The Lakers were only two points behind the Nets, and the suspense of the game was raised again. The atmosphere on the court was extremely tense, and every detail determined the direction of the game.

Both the Lakers and the Nets tried their best to take the lead in these few minutes.

However, no matter how the game changes, they maintain their firm belief and fighting spirit.

Davis once again demonstrated his dominance in an offense, facing Claxton's defense, and chose to post up without fear.

His movements were fluid and powerful, his steps moving with a steady hand.

Claxton tried to block his attack but was unable to withstand Davis's powerful force.

Davis turned around and left Claxton behind.

He jumped and shot, the basketball drew a perfect arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

This goal boosted the Lakers' morale and they began to gradually gain the upper hand on the field.

The Nets were not to be outdone and increased the tempo and intensity of their offense.

Durant and Brunson took action to help the team stabilize the situation.

The score on the field was extremely tense, and every point was thrilling.

The confrontation between the Lakers and the Nets has reached a fever pitch.

At this time, two well-known domestic commentators, Yang Yi and Wang Meng, were sitting in front of the commentary desk, closely watching every detail on the field.

"Up to now, the difference between the two teams is only two points." Yang Yi couldn't help but sigh, "The shooting percentage and scoring conversion rate are almost the same. This should be the best game the Lakers played in this year's finals."

Wang Meng nodded in agreement: "Yes, this is what the finals should be like. To be honest, the Lakers' disadvantages in the previous two games were too obvious, which made people seriously doubt whether they are a finals-level team."

Yang Yi continued: "Yes, the Lakers' performance in the previous two games was indeed disappointing. However, they obviously made adjustments in this game, and their defensive intensity was significantly improved, which caused a lot of trouble for the Nets."

Wang Meng smiled and continued, "It is said that defense wins the world and defense wins the championship. It seems that this saying is indeed true. When the Lakers increased their defensive intensity in this game, the Nets' offense obviously encountered some difficulties. However, the Nets did not sit still and wait for death. Their defense was also excellent. At least they are still the leading side in the score and did not allow the Lakers to play too many fast break counterattacks."

"That's true." Yang Yi agreed. "Both teams did an excellent job on defense tonight. The muscle collisions and physical confrontations between the players were very intense. A game of this intensity is the real finals!"

In addition to his admiration, Yang Yi also expressed his concerns about the Lakers' future situation: "The Nets are a group of young and strong guys. They will definitely have an advantage in physical strength if they continue to play under high-intensity defensive confrontations. On the other hand, most of the Lakers are veterans over the age of 30. If they continue to maintain this intensity of confrontation, they will probably be exhausted first."

Wang Meng frowned upon hearing this: "Yes, this is a problem that cannot be ignored. Although the Lakers' veterans are experienced, their physical disadvantage is also obvious. If the Nets can seize this opportunity and continue to exert pressure, then it will be difficult for the Lakers to cope with it."

As the game continued, the atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense.

Every attack and defense touches the hearts of the commentators and the audience.

Yang Yi and Wang Meng stared at the screen, not daring to miss any details.

"Look, the Lakers are attacking again." Yang Yi said nervously, "James dribbled the ball and tried to find a breakthrough. But the Nets' defense was very tight and didn't leave him any chance."

Wang Meng also nodded: "Yes, the Nets' defense is indeed very good. Each of them is like a wall, firmly blocking the Lakers' offensive route. This game is really a defensive battle!"

As time went by, the competition gradually entered a white-hot stage.

The score between the two teams remained deadlocked, and Yang Yi and Wang Meng became increasingly nervous.

"Do the Lakers still have a chance?" Wang Meng couldn't help but ask.

Yang Yi shook his head: "It's hard to say. The Nets' defense is too tight, and it's hard for the Lakers to find a breakthrough. Moreover, Wall's physical strength is also beginning to have problems. If a solution cannot be found in a short time, then this game may be in danger."

At the same time, the head coaches of both teams began to make intensive deployments of their troops.

On the Nets side, Lu Yong waved his hand and made a major change to the lineup.

He knew very well that in this decisive game, every decision could be the key to victory or defeat.

So, he decisively sent out three strong players, Rose, Duncan Robinson, plus Porzingis and LeVert. This lineup is both offensive and defensive, and with veteran players in charge, it is very competitive.

On the Lakers side, the head coach also made adjustments.

He let the tired Wall rest, while James and Davis continued to stay on the court and fight with several substitute players.

These two core players can forget about resting for too long tonight, that is simply unrealistic.

The game resumed and the Nets served.

Rose, who just came on the court, was like a tiger descending from a mountain. He dribbled past Rondo with a large change of direction, dribbled one step, and then stopped and made a mid-range jump shot. The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The Lakers were not to be outdone and quickly organized a counterattack.

James used a pick-and-roll to break through at the top of the arc, observing the positions of his teammates as he walked.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle and he quickly caught sight of Kuzma.

After seeing Kuzma come out with the help of the screen, James immediately passed the ball.

After receiving the ball, Kuzma shot from the outside without hesitation and made a steady three-pointer.

This goal seemed to sound the clarion call for the Lakers to counterattack, and they gradually began to tie the score.

As the game continued, the atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense.

The substitutions made by the head coaches of both teams seemed to have worked, and they started to score goals on the offensive end.

Commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng smiled at each other, knowing that the game had entered a new stage.

"After the substitutions, the shooting percentages of both teams have obviously improved." Yang Yi said with a smile, "It seems that the starting players on both sides fought too hard. Even superstars can hardly guarantee offensive efficiency when they are doing their best on the defensive end. Not to mention the ordinary players. At this time, the substitutes are more physically fit and can more easily output efficient firepower after they come on the court."

Wang Meng nodded in agreement: "That's true. The starting players have tried their best. Their defense is very tight and has caused a lot of trouble for the opponent. However, this has also consumed a lot of their physical strength, resulting in some inability to perform well on the offensive end. When the substitutes come on the court, they are often able to play more efficient offense because they have plenty of physical strength."

Yang Yi continued, "I have to say that Coach Lu Yong is really smart. He directly replaced all the main players, leaving only Porzingis to guard the basket, and four substitutes came on the court. In this way, the Nets' offensive firepower has indeed become better. The substitutes were fearless after they came on the court and dared to shoot, causing a lot of trouble for the Lakers."

Wang Meng couldn't help but praise him, "Yes, Coach Lu Yong's substitutions were really bold. If he dared to do that in the finals, it would be easy to get out of hand if he wasn't careful. However, it seems now that his decision was correct. The substitutes brought new vitality to the team and the offense became more diversified."

Yang Yi looked at the situation on the court and couldn't help but said worriedly: "In comparison, Lakers head coach Vogel is too harsh in using his main players. If he continues like this, James' physical strength will be in crisis sooner or later. By then, the Lakers may collapse at any time."

Wang Meng also nodded and expressed his agreement: "Yes, Coach Vogel should indeed consider the issue of rotation. Although James and Davis are both superstars, their physical strength is limited. If they are asked to fight to the fullest, I am afraid it will be difficult for them to hold on to the end." (End of this chapter)