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

The Lakers' offense was smooth and flowing in these two rounds. Every pass and every move seemed so tacit, as if they had found the secret to defeating the Nets.

Lu Yong on the sidelines frowned slightly, his eyes revealing an indescribable complex emotion.

He had to admit that although James was no longer the young player who could fly and dodge the ground, his breakthroughs were still threatening.

Age may have taken away some of his explosiveness and speed, but when James sprints at full speed, that unstoppable momentum is still heart-pounding.

Lu Yong knows very well that traditional defensive strategies alone are not enough to limit James.

He had to make a change, had to find a way to disrupt the Lakers' smooth offensive rhythm.

So he made a gesture to the players on the field, which was a secret signal they often used in training, meaning to change the defensive strategy and adopt a more flexible and varied defensive approach.

When the Nets players saw this gesture, they immediately understood Coach Lu Yong's intention.

Durant smiled slightly and shook his head. His eyes showed both anticipation for the game and sympathy for the veteran James.

He knew that the next game would be more difficult, and for James, this would undoubtedly be a huge challenge.

James also noticed Durant's eyes on the court and looked puzzled.

He wasn't sure if Durant was taunting him or sending a message.

But no matter what, he will not give up easily. He wants to prove with his actions that even if age is no longer an advantage, he can still lead the Lakers to victory.

The Nets' offense began, with Brunson and Porzingis using screens to run without the ball in the corner.

Their movements were agile and quick, like two nimble snakes shuttling across the field.

However, Kuzma and Wall of the Lakers made mistakes when coordinating their defensive positions, and their cooperation was obviously not as tacit as that of the Nets.

When Porzingis bounced to the left corner, Kuzma did not follow him immediately.

This was a fatal mistake because Porzingis is one of the best three-point shooters on the Nets.

Durant saw this opportunity and immediately passed the ball.

Porzingis shot without hesitation after receiving the ball. He seemed to have some mysterious connection with the basket outside the three-point line.

The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air, then went into the net and hit the target steadily.

This three-pointer not only helped the Nets continue to expand their lead, but also made the atmosphere on the court instantly tense.

The Lakers players looked at each other, knowing that the next game would be even more difficult.

James' eyes became more determined, like an enraged lion, ready to launch a more fierce attack on his opponent.

He took a deep breath and waved to his teammates, signaling them to stay calm and continue with the previous offensive strategy.

The Lakers' offense started again, James dribbled across half court, his eyes revealing a firm determination.

However, the Nets did not give him any easy chance to break through and immediately fouled James.

This was an obvious tactical foul. The Nets players didn't seem to care about the consequences of the foul. They just wanted to disrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm.

The referee blew the whistle immediately and called a defensive foul on the Nets.

Since the Nets had already reached the limit of fouls in this quarter, every foul would send a Lakers player to the free throw line.

James stood there and smiled bitterly. He finally understood the meaning of the sympathetic expression Durant had just shown to him.

It turned out that the Nets were going to use foul tactics against him again.

James turned his head and looked at the Lakers coaching bench. At this time, head coach Vogel stood up from his seat with an uneasy look on his face.

His expression was somewhat serious, as if he was thinking about something.

A few seconds later, Vogel waved to Danny Green on the sidelines, apparently intending to replace James for a rest.

James walked to the free throw line, took a deep breath, and calmed himself down. Then, he held the ball with both hands and aimed at the basket.

Still making one of two free throws, the Lakers got valuable points.

When it was the Nets' turn to attack, Wall was called for a foul for his excessive movement in a close defense against Brunson.

Taking advantage of the dead ball interval, Danny Green replaced James, and Lu Yong of the Nets was well prepared and immediately replaced Robinson with Claxton.

Claxton moves faster and is more effective against this lineup that is better at shooting.

The atmosphere on the field became more and more tense, and every attack and defense was full of gunpowder.

The players of the Lakers and the Nets are trying their best to win for their teams.

Although James was substituted off the court for rest, his eyes never left the game.

Sitting on the sidelines, watching every detail on the field, always ready to play again.

At this time, domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng also saw the Nets once again using the tactic of cutting James, and couldn't help laughing out loud, saying that Nets head coach Lu Yong was really bad and it seemed that he planned to use the tactic of cutting James throughout the entire series.

"Coach Lu Yong is really cunning," Yang Yi said with a smile. "He knows that James's breakthrough power is too strong, so he uses this foul tactic to consume his physical strength. In this way, the Lakers' offensive rhythm will be disrupted, and it will become more difficult for them to score."

"Yes, although this tactic is a bit rogue, it is indeed very effective." Wang Meng also nodded, "However, James is not so easy to be defeated. Look at him sitting on the sidelines, his eyes are still so determined. I believe that he will find a way to deal with this tactic."

"Yes, James is an experienced veteran." Yang Yi continued, "He has experienced all kinds of games and opponents. This kind of trick is difficult to completely limit his performance."

"That's right, James is a man who never admits defeat." Wang Meng also echoed, "If he finds an opportunity, the Nets will be in trouble."

With the referee's whistle, the game restarts.

The Nets served the ball from the sideline, and Mitchell was quick to pass the ball directly to Durant.

At this time, the Lakers' main player James was resting on the sidelines, and Danny Green was responsible for defending Durant.

Although Danny Green was once hailed by fans as the league's top 3D player with outstanding defensive abilities, his height and wingspan became a flaw when facing Durant.

Durant is tall and has long arms, so he doesn't need any fancy moves facing Danny Green's defense.

With a simple change of direction in front of his body, Durant easily shook off Danny Green's defense.

He moved to the left side of the free throw line, which is his best shooting area.

Durant did not hesitate, he jumped up and put the ball into the basket with his signature dry jump shot. The Nets' lead was further expanded, and the audience on the court exclaimed.

They were all shocked by Durant's goal, as if they saw the God of Basketball performing freely on the court.

"Durant is simply a freak!" Commentator Yang Yi couldn't help but sigh, "No matter who he plays against, it seems like he is out of position. His height as an inside player and his skills as a guard make him almost unstoppable on the court."

"Yes, Durant is indeed a freak in the league's history." Wang Meng also echoed, "His height and skills make him omnipotent on the court. No wonder he can become the best player in the league."

While the two were talking, it was the Lakers' turn to attack.

With the help of his teammates' screen, Wall went straight to the basket.

He was extremely fast, cutting through the court like a bolt of lightning.

However, Claxton of the Nets quickly moved sideways to assist in defense. He was like a mobile fortress, guarding the basket firmly.

Wall was not afraid at all, he forced a layup against Claxton's defense.

However, just as he was about to shoot after pulling up the lever, Claxton jumped high, stretched out his long arms, and blocked Wall's layup.

The audience on the field exclaimed again, they were all shocked by Claxton's block.

The Lakers players looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect Claxton's defense to be so good.

"Wow, Claxton's defense is so outstanding!" Yang Yi couldn't help but admire, "The block he just made was like a thunderbolt from the sky, which instantly made Wall's layup vanish into thin air."

"Yes, Claxton is indeed a defensive stalwart." Wang Meng also nodded, "His height and wingspan give him absolute dominance under the basket. It seems that the Nets are going to cause big trouble for the Lakers on the defensive end today."

The game continued and the situation on the field changed rapidly.

The Lakers and the Nets are both fighting hard for victory.

Durant and Claxton became the focus of the court, and their every attack and defense touched the hearts of the audience.

After Wall's layup was ruthlessly blocked by Claxton in the air, the basketball seemed to be pushed away from the basket by an invisible force and hit the ground heavily.

Porzingis was like a cheetah, instantly getting into position, his long arms stretched out, holding the backcourt rebound firmly in his hands like an iron clamp.

Then he quickly passed the ball to Brunson on the side.

Brunson's eyes were like a hawk. He kept an eye on all directions and caught Mitchell's fast break at the first opportunity.

Mitchell was like a flash of lightning, quickly crossing the court and heading straight for the basket.

Brunson waved his hand like a conductor's baton, and a long pass across half the court was like an accurate missile, passing through the crowd and accurately finding Mitchell.

After Mitchell received the ball, he gathered all his strength and jumped with both feet.

He completed a 180-degree rotation in the air. This fancy move not only avoided Pope's block, but also allowed him to find the best shooting angle in the air.

After turning around, he made a layup with one hand, and the ball passed through the basket like a meteor and went into the net.

After this goal, the Nets' lead was close to double digits.

The Lakers players looked at each other in surprise. They didn't expect the Nets' offense to be so sharp and their defense so solid.

Lakers head coach Vogel sat on the bench, his eyes revealing deep worry.

He knew that if this continued, it would be difficult for the Lakers to turn the situation around.

Vogel decisively called a timeout.

He stood up and walked among the players. His eyes were firm and powerful, as if he wanted to convey his belief to every player.

"Our defense is too lax!" Vogel's voice echoed on the bench, "We can't let the Nets score so easily. We have to be nervous, and everyone has to do their best to defend."

The players all lowered their heads after hearing this, they knew what the coach said was true. Their defense was indeed too lax, allowing the Nets to get too many easy scoring opportunities.

Vogel looked at the players, his eyes revealing expectation and trust.

He knows that these players are capable and just need some guidance and encouragement.

"Next, I'm going to rearrange the tactics on both offense and defense." Vogel began to explain in detail where each player should stand, what actions they should take, and how they should cooperate with their teammates. His words revealed a kind of firmness and determination, as if he wanted to imprint every detail in the players' minds.

After hearing this, the players all nodded and began to listen to the coach's explanation more carefully.

They know that at this moment, every detail is crucial.

After arranging the tactics, Vogel did not stop.

He repeatedly stressed to the players not to let down their guard: "This game is far from over. We can't give up just because we are behind for a while. We must always keep a clear head and firm belief and believe that we can defeat our opponents."

After hearing this, the players all nodded, with firmness and determination in their eyes.

They knew the coach was right.

The game is far from over and they still have a chance to turn the situation around.

Vogel turned to look at Davis, his eyes revealing trust and expectation. He said: "With James not on the court at this time, you are the team's first offensive point. Next, you must carry the team's offensive banner and use your strength and wisdom to lead the team out of the predicament."

Davis nodded after hearing this, with a firm look in his eyes.

The coach’s trust and expectations are his greatest encouragement and support.

Davis secretly made up his mind to repay the coach's trust and the team's expectations with his actual actions.

Vogel looked at the other players again, his eyes revealing encouragement and expectation.

He said: "I know you all have the ability, but sometimes you need some encouragement and guidance. Now, I need each of you to stand up and fight for the victory of the team. I believe you can do it."

The players nodded after hearing this. Each of them has the ability to fight for the team's victory, but sometimes they need some encouragement and guidance.

Vogel looked at the players with a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

"Okay, the timeout is almost up," Vogel said finally. "I hope each of you can remember what I just said. Now, let's go back to the court and fight for victory!"

After hearing this, the players all stood up. It would be a tough battle, but they were ready. (End of this chapter)