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

Chapter 537: Is the Lakers' offense smoother without James?

The Lakers' timeout did not bring any changes to the lineup. They still maintained the original lineup, as if the coach had great confidence in this lineup.

Wall dribbled the ball steadily through half court and came to the top of the arc. He was like a commander, examining every detail on the battlefield.

Davis was at the baseline, and suddenly ran back, changing direction in an instant like a cheetah, and cut towards the basket.

There was a sharp flash in Wall's eyes, and the ball in his hand seemed to come to life. He made a ground pass and accurately handed the ball to Davis.

"Davis is about to take off!" Yang Yi's voice sounded in the commentary booth with a hint of anticipation.

"Looking at his momentum, the Nets' basket is in trouble." Wang Meng interjected, his tone full of admiration for Davis.

The next moment, Davis jumped high, his body seemed to be frozen in the air, and time froze at this moment.

He held the ball with both hands, dominating the world like a god of war, and with a two-handed slam dunk, the ball went in and out of the basket, and the Lakers' decline was stopped instantly.

"Beautiful! Davis' dunk is like a bomber's dive!" Yang Yi couldn't help but admire.

"That's right, this is the momentum the Lakers need, and Davis did it," Wang Meng added.

However, the Lakers' offensive did not stop there.

Half a minute later, Davis came back again. He was like a tireless machine, running and sprinting on the court.

This time, he cut down after the pick-and-roll and successfully got rid of Claxton's defense.

Wall's pass came as expected again. After receiving the ball, Davis did not rush to attack. Instead, he attracted a double-team and flicked his wrist to find Pope who was in an open position on the outside.

Pope was at 45 degrees on the left, he had a semi-open opportunity, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes.

He took the pass from Davis, shot a three-pointer with ease, and made it clear.

"Pope's three-pointer was so stable!" Yang Yi exclaimed in the commentary booth.

"The Lakers' 5:0 offensive finally stabilized the situation." Wang Meng added, "It seems that the Lakers are going to fight the Nets to the end today."

However, the situation on the field is always changing rapidly.

Before the Lakers fans at the scene could be happy for too long, the Nets' counterattack came like a tide.

Brunson was near the center circle and he used the pick-and-roll tactics again.

This time, Kuzma, who was assisting in defense, stepped forward decisively to press the ball, which directly led to a switch of defenses.

Brunson gestured to his teammates to move away, and he wanted to have a one-on-one matchup with Kuzma.

Kuzma lowered his center of gravity and saw Brunson dribbling the ball between his legs continuously, his eyes full of vigilance.

Then he accelerated and broke through on the left, trying to break Kuzma's defense.

Kuzma quickly adjusted his center of gravity and prepared to move forward to block.

However, Brunson seemed to have seen through his intention. He took a step forward, dribbled the ball back between his legs, and stepped back to the three-point line.

At this time, Kuzma's defensive focus has been seriously deviated.

When Kuzma saw Brunson making a shooting motion, he didn't think much and rushed forward with all his strength.

However, this was another fake move by Brunson. He shook Kuzma off with a Buddha bow and then moved sideways to prepare for a shot.

At this moment, Davis rushed out from the inside again, no, to be precise, he flew out.

He desperately predicted that Brunson would shoot immediately after receiving the ball, so he jumped up resolutely near the three-point line.

"Davis is going to fly up and block Brunson!" Yang Yi exclaimed in the commentary booth.

"If the prediction is successful, this will be a defense that will shock the whole audience!" Wang Meng couldn't help but admire.

However, the situation on the court is always full of variables.

Brunson did not shoot directly, but when he saw Davis rushing towards him, he passed the ball directly to Claxton under the basket.

At this time, Claxton was completely open in the three-second zone. After receiving the ball, he jumped high and slammed the ball into the basket with a powerful dunk.

"Oh! Once this ball went in, the Lakers' desire to catch up was extinguished!" Yang Yi sighed in the commentary booth.

"Yes, the Nets' counterattack was too swift." Wang Meng also sighed, "The Lakers need to adjust their status as soon as possible, otherwise, this game may be in jeopardy."

The Staples Center suddenly became quiet. The flame of chasing points that had just been ignited was doused with a basin of cold water and was already dying.

The Lakers players had solemn looks on their faces. They knew the importance of this game and also knew that the Nets' strength should not be underestimated.

"Don't panic, we still have a chance." Wall stood up. As a veteran of the team, he needed to stabilize the morale of the team at this moment. "We just need to play according to the coach's arrangement, and we will definitely be able to equalize the score."

Davis also nodded, with a firm look in his eyes: "That's right, we can't just give up like this. Cheer up, everyone, we still have time."

The Lakers players looked at each other and nodded.

They knew the importance of the game and their responsibilities. They took a deep breath and returned to the court.

As the game continued, the Lakers and the Nets were fighting hard for every ball, every rebound, and every offensive opportunity.

The situation on the field changed rapidly and the scores kept rising alternately.

"The Lakers need to find a breakthrough," Yang Yi analyzed in the commentary booth. "Their current offense is a bit too single and can be easily defended by the Nets."

"That's right." Wang Meng nodded, "And the Nets' counterattack is too fast. The Lakers need to control the rhythm better."

At this moment, the Lakers had an offensive opportunity.

Wall broke through with the ball, he successfully shook off the defender and came to the basket.

He looked up at the basket and then made a shooting motion.

However, just as he was about to shoot, he suddenly passed the ball to Davis behind him.

After Davis received the ball, he jumped and shot without any hesitation.

"Beautiful! Davis' shot was so stable!" Yang Yi exclaimed in the commentary booth.

"That's right, this is the kind of offense the Lakers need." Wang Meng added, "Only a diverse offensive approach can make the Nets defenseless."

The Lakers' offense successfully broke the deadlock on the court, and they gradually regained the rhythm of the game.

In the following time, they continued to create trouble for the Nets through various offensive methods and gradually tied the score.

The game entered a white-hot stage and the situation on the field became increasingly tense.

The players of the Lakers and the Nets fought hard for every ball, every rebound, and every offensive opportunity. Their sweat covered the court, and their breathing and heartbeats seemed to be clearly audible.

"This game was so intense!" Yang Yi exclaimed in the commentary booth, "Both teams are trying their best to win."

"That's right." Wang Meng nodded, "This is a real basketball game! Every minute and every second is full of suspense and surprises."

In the next round, the Lakers' offensive focus changed subtly.

This time, it was Wall who broke through with the ball. He was like a cheetah on the court, always looking for opportunities to break through.

At this time, he was standing at 45 degrees to the right, with a cunning light flashing in his eyes.

He called for a screen, and Kuzma understood and quickly rushed to his side.

Wall lowered his center of gravity, and his body was like a spring ready to shoot out at any time.

He stared closely at the defender in front of him, looking for a chance to break through.

The moment he bypassed Kuzma's screen, he made a change of direction dribbling move, and his body changed direction in an instant like a flash of lightning.

Clarkston's eyes widened, his brain reacted but his body didn't have time to respond.

His feet seemed to be glued to the ground and he couldn't move.

He could only watch Wall rush past him. At that moment, he seemed to be frozen in time.

In an instant, Wall passed between two defenders and tore a hole in the Nets' defense.

His speed and agility caught the Nets defenders off guard.

They all gasped, their eyes filled with shock and helplessness.

At this time, Porzingis decisively gave up Kuzma and returned to the basket to assist in defense.

He was well aware of Wall's ability to break through and dared not be negligent in the slightest.

However, Wall seemed to have seen through his intentions.

He threw the ball into the air with his right hand and then ran confidently towards the baseline.

This throw seems casual, but the strength is just right.

After all, he is a man who has won the assist king title, and even his age does not affect his judgment of passing at all.

The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air, just passed over Porzingis' fingertips and flew to the other side of the basket.

The next moment, Davis fell from the sky.

He was like an eagle with spread wings in the air, catching the basketball with both hands and then smashing it hard into the basket.

His movements were so swift and powerful that the basket seemed to tremble.

With a bang, Davis made a two-handed dunk in the air. This dunk was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the Nets players hard.

With this dunk, the Lakers narrowed the score to within 5 points.

The situation on the court reversed in an instant, the Lakers' morale was boosted, while the Nets seemed a little flustered.

They all looked at the coach, their eyes filled with anxiety.

They knew that this game was no longer as easy as they had imagined.

When Wall's amazing alley-oop assisted Davis' two-handed dunk, the entire stadium seemed to be ignited, and cheers from the audience surged like a tide.

At this moment, the well-known domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng were also a little surprised by this sudden change.

"Don't you think that the Lakers' offense has become better after James left?" Yang Yi's eyes were fixed on the screen, with a hint of surprise and curiosity in his tone that was hard to conceal. He turned to look at Wang Meng, with a gleam of inquiry between his brows.

Wang Meng nodded and smiled, "This is indeed foreseeable. James' personal ability is unquestionable, but in this series, Nets head coach Lu Yong seems to have figured him out. Once foul tactics are used on the offensive end, James can only stand on the free throw line frequently. This is actually not conducive to the Lakers' offensive rhythm and disrupts their original deployment."

He paused and continued, "After James left the court, the Lakers' offensive system seemed to be more fluid. As long as Wall and Davis are in good shape, the Nets really have no good way to deal with them. You see, the cooperation between the two of them now can be said to be seamless."

After listening to Wang Meng's words, Yang Yi fell into deep thought.

He knew that what Wang Meng said made sense, but the doubts in his heart had not completely dissipated.

He frowned and said slowly: "But do you think the Lakers have a chance to overtake the score next? The Nets have too many players who can score, and each of them has strong offensive capabilities. It is not easy for the Lakers to defend them."

Wang Meng smiled when he heard this, with a determined look in his eyes: "I do think the Lakers have a chance. Look, they have been chasing points so hard recently. Wall and Davis both broke out, making it easier for the Lakers to score on the offensive end. As long as they can maintain this state, it is not impossible for them to overtake the score in one fell swoop with this momentum."

He paused, his tone more resolute: "Besides, the Lakers should win a game when they return to their home court. They can't be swept out of the finals by the Nets, right? That would be a huge blow to them. I believe they will try their best to win this game at home."

After listening to Wang Meng's words, Yang Yi nodded.

He knew that what Wang Meng said made sense, but the worries in his heart did not completely dissipate.

He sighed and said slowly: "You are right, the Lakers do have a chance. However, the Nets are not pushovers. Their offensive ability is so strong, once they find an opportunity, it will not be easy for the Lakers to defend them."

Wang Meng smiled upon hearing this, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "Yes, the Nets are indeed very strong. However, the charm of basketball games lies in their uncertainty. Perhaps the Lakers can really create a miracle? Let's wait and see."

The two continued to stare at the screen as the situation on the field changed rapidly.

The Lakers' offensive became more and more fierce. Wall and Davis cooperated well and constantly created trouble for the Nets.

The Nets were not to be outdone and continued to put pressure on the Lakers with their strong offensive capabilities.

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

The scores of the Lakers and the Nets rose alternately, and the situation on the court became increasingly tense.

At this moment, the commentary of Yang Yi and Wang Meng became more intense.

"The Lakers still have a chance to overtake the score!" Yang Yi's voice was full of passion and tension.

The situation on the field became more and more tense and the score became closer and closer.

The Lakers and the Nets are fighting hard for every ball, every rebound, and every offensive opportunity.

At this moment, the commentary of Yang Yi and Wang Meng also reached its climax.

"Look! The Lakers have made another exciting attack! Wall's breakthrough and Davis' dunk are simply impeccable!" Yang Yi's voice was full of admiration and surprise.

"Oh my god! The Lakers are getting better and better! The Nets should be careful and not let their guard down just because they are ahead in the score." Wang Meng shouted. (End of this chapter)

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