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

During the intermission, coaches of both teams made adjustments to their lineups.

On the Nets side, Brunson, Duncan, LeVert, Martin and Cousins ​​came on the court. They had firm eyes, as if they were ready to face the challenge.

On the Lakers side, James and Davis led the team, while Wall temporarily went off the court to rest. They also seemed not to be underestimated.

As the whistle sounded, the second quarter officially began.

The Nets players quickly came on the court. They knew the importance of this quarter, so they all seemed particularly focused.

Cousins ​​looked at the referee with an unconvinced look on his face. He was very unhappy with what happened in the first quarter.

If it were when he first entered the league, he would have gone up to argue with the referee. He would rather be ejected from the game than scold the referee harshly.

But now that he is mature, and with the overall situation in mind, Cousins ​​can only bury his dissatisfaction in his heart for the time being and prepare to scold the referee harshly after the game.

After all, the crucial battle for the championship is more important right now.

Brunson noticed that Cousins ​​was looking at the referee with some hostility, so he took the initiative to step forward and patted Cousins ​​on the shoulder and said to him, "Calm down, Cousins. Remember what the coach said, and pay attention to the scale of your movements. As long as our movements are clean enough, the referee won't keep watching and whistling."

Cousins ​​nodded to show that he understood.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm down his emotions.

The refs were clean when they called his moving screens, but as long as he made sure his movements were clean, they wouldn't keep calling them.

Otherwise, if they really don't care about their dignity, these referees will have to be fired tomorrow after they whistle today.

At the same time, Brunson also called together several other people on the field and held a small meeting.

He said seriously, "We must be more cautious on both offense and defense, especially when we are counterattacking. Don't try to commit a foul. Because judging by the referee's standards today, they may confuse right and wrong and call it an offensive foul."

After hearing this, Dun Luo nodded in agreement: "That's right, we can't give the referee any chances. We have to leave them no chances."

LeVert also echoed: "That's right, we have to stay calm and not be affected by the referee's decision. As long as our actions are clean and neat, they have no reason to blow the whistle on us."

Martin clenched his fists, his eyes flashing with fighting spirit: "In this quarter, we will let the Lakers see our strength. No matter what the referee blows, we must persevere."

Cousins ​​also expressed his opinion: "Don't worry, I know what to do. I will control my emotions and will not let the referee affect my performance."

After hearing this, Brunson nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that this game was crucial for the Nets, and the second quarter was the key to the game.

He must lead the team to play with momentum in this quarter and lay the foundation for the following games.

In the first round, the Nets held the ball and attacked.

Brunson held the basketball firmly with a determined look in his eyes.

His opponent, Lakers backup point guard Rondo, has already adopted a defensive stance.

For Brunson, this was one of the few moments where he didn't have to deal with Wall's cheetah-like speed on defense.

Wall's speed did make it a bit difficult for a more technical guard like him, but when the defender was replaced by Rondo, Brunson suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

Although Rondo was selected to the All-Defensive Team many times when he was young and has an incredibly long wingspan, he is only 1 meters tall after all, which is undoubtedly a shortcoming in terms of interfering with shots.

Brunson knew this well, and he was ready to use his height advantage to break Rondo's defense.

Rondo was obviously aware of his height disadvantage. He tried to use his arm span to perform high-pressure defense and reduce Brunson's shooting space as much as possible.

However, Brunson just smiled slightly, he had already seen through Rondo's defensive strategy.

Brunson dribbled the ball behind his back in a chic manner, and the basketball seemed to stick to his hands, changing directions flexibly with his movements.

At this moment, he seemed to have merged with the basketball and became the master on the court.

Rondo was a little dizzy from the sudden movement. He tried hard to keep up with Brunson's rhythm, but found himself a step behind.

Brunson took advantage of this opportunity and immediately stepped back to the three-point line.

His movements were smooth and natural, as if he was dancing a light dance.

Before Rondo could react, Brunson had already decisively made a jump shot facing his defense.

The basketball drew a rainbow-like arc in the air and flew towards the basket with Brunson's determination and belief.

With a swish, the basketball went into the net and the Nets fans cheered immediately.

This shot was undoubtedly Brunson's perfect use of Rondo's height disadvantage, and also a display of his confidence in his own skills.

Seeing Brunson hit a three-pointer at the beginning of the second quarter, commentators Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith smiled at each other. They knew that this game would be full of highlights.

"Brunson's shot was really beautiful!" Barkley couldn't help but praise, "He took full advantage of Rondo's height disadvantage, used a chic behind-the-back dribble to create space, and then decisively stepped back for a three-pointer. This shot went in so smoothly!"

"Yes, Brunson seems to have found his touch again after a rest." Kenny Smith also echoed, "His shooting posture and arc are perfect, which is undoubtedly a boost in confidence. Although Rondo is excellent in defense, he does suffer a little in terms of interfering with shots because of his height."

"And you see, Brunson's eyes are full of confidence and determination." Barkley continued, "He seems to be telling us that he is ready for this game and he wants to prove his worth with his own strength."

With Brunson's three-pointer, the Nets' momentum instantly increased.

They seemed to be inspired by Brunson's goal, and everyone was full of fighting spirit and confidence.

As for the Lakers, although Rondo's defense was unsuccessful, they were not discouraged.

The next game is destined to be a contest full of suspense and surprises.

The Lakers attacked, and the atmosphere on the court suddenly became tense and solemn.

After James dribbled to the three-point line, he directly switched to a back-to-the-basket shot, pushing LeVert all the way to the low post.

His eyes revealed a kind of determination and firmness, as if saying: "I will win this game no matter what!"

In the first quarter, James played for a full 12 minutes and he still did not leave the court to rest in this quarter.

It would be a lie to say that he wasn't tired. His face was already showing signs of fatigue, and sweat was dripping from his forehead. However, when the team was about to be eliminated, James risked his life tonight.

He knew that he had to step up and shoulder this responsibility for the team.

LeVert's defensive ability is actually quite good. He has flexible footwork and incredibly long arms.

However, his strength is definitely weaker than James'.

Facing James' back-to-the-basket singles, LeVert gritted his teeth and persisted. He kept using his body to butt James, trying to disrupt his rhythm.

However, James stood like a mountain.

He planted his heels firmly, used his strong body to withstand LeVert's impact, and then moved closer to the basket step by step.

His eyes revealed a kind of dominance and confidence, as if saying: "You can't stop me!"

Seeing this, Cousins ​​stepped forward to assist in defense.

He knew that if James succeeded in singles, the Lakers' morale would definitely be boosted.

Therefore, he must stop James' attack at all costs.

However, James has seen through Cousins' intentions.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, revealing a sly smile.

He knew that Cousins ​​would come up to help defend, and he wanted to use this opportunity to cause Cousins ​​to foul and send him back to the bench again.

Sure enough, when Cousins ​​came up to help defend, James immediately accelerated and rushed towards the latter.

His speed and fierce movements caught Cousins ​​off guard.

He could only watch James rush in front of him, then jump high and prepare for a layup.

At this moment, James' primary goal was no longer to score the ball, but to cause Cousins ​​to foul.

He deliberately used his body to bump into Cousins, then took a three-step layup.

However, Cousins ​​reacted quickly and dodged it immediately.

But this way, James can face the basket directly.

James hit a layup with his left hand against LeVert's defense!
This goal was scored cleanly and without any delay!
Lakers fans immediately cheered!
They know what this ball means to the Lakers - it is not just a score but also a huge boost to the morale of the Lakers!
And James also seemed very excited and excited after hitting this shot!
He waved his fist and shouted his teammates' names loudly!

As if telling them: "We still have a chance! We can still win!"

Seeing James's determination and fighting spirit, commentators Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith couldn't help but praise him again and again!

Barkley shouted excitedly, "James was not afraid of LeVert's defense at all. He directly used his back to push him to the low post! Then he cleverly used Cousins' evasive action that he didn't dare to foul to make a layup. This ball is so beautiful!"

"That's right!" Kenny Smith also echoed, "James really risked his life tonight! He knew the team was about to be eliminated, so he had to stand up and shoulder this responsibility for the team!"

"And you can see that his eyes are full of confidence and dominance!" Barkley continued, "He seems to be telling us: 'I will win this game no matter what!' His momentum and determination also infected the entire Lakers team! Let their morale is greatly boosted!"

With James' layup, the Lakers' momentum reached a climax in an instant.

They seemed to be infected by James's determination and fighting spirit, and everyone was full of fighting spirit and confidence.

The Nets attacked, and the court was instantly filled with a tense atmosphere.

Brunson stood at the top of the arc with the ball, his eyes revealing firmness and determination.

He knew that this ball must be scored, otherwise the Nets' momentum might be suppressed by the Lakers.

So, he and Cousins ​​played a pick-and-roll. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Brunson accelerated to the left and broke through, shaking off Rondo's defense.

However, Davis on the weak side came up to assist in defense immediately.

Seeing this, Brunson immediately passed the ball to Cousins ​​who was cutting down.

The pass was very accurate and the strength was just right. Cousins ​​immediately prepared to layup after receiving the ball.

However, James filled the position at this time.

Although James is a small forward, he is also fully capable of defending when filling in for center Cousins.

His height and wingspan allow him to play an excellent defensive role in the interior.

Cousins ​​saw that it was James defending him, and fearing that he would fake a fall, he did not force the shot, but instead passed the ball to LeVert on the other side.

After receiving the ball, LeVert wanted to take a three-pointer on the spot.

However, the rotation speed on the Lakers' side was so fast that he didn't know when veteran Dudley had filled the position.

LeVert missed the opportunity for an open shot, but he did not panic.

On the contrary, he has a very high basketball IQ and immediately realized that the Lakers' defensive formation must be in chaos.

He looked up and saw Martin cutting into the paint.

The person defending him at this time was Rondo, who came on the line to make up for the mismatch.

Martin faces Rondo, which is definitely a mismatch.

LeVert passed the ball immediately, and Martin received the pass during the cut, gently bumped Rondo, broke into the basket and scored with a violent two-handed dunk!
This goal was such a beautiful one!
The Nets fans immediately cheered!
The cooperation between Brunson, Cousins, LeVert and Martin can simply be described as "wonderful".

By constantly sharing the ball, running and cooperating, they finally found the best offensive opportunity, and Martin completed this violent dunk!
Seeing the Nets' wonderful offensive coordination, domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng also praised with a smile.

"The Nets had such a good coordination on this ball. First, Brunson and Cousins ​​had a pick-and-roll. Then Brunson shook off Rondo. Then Cousins ​​passed the ball to LeVert! Finally, Martin completed a violent dunk and scored! The coordination between these four people was amazing!" said Wang Meng.

"That's right!" Yang Yi also echoed, "The Nets' offense in this round was so smooth. They kept sharing the ball, running and cooperating, and finally found the best offensive opportunity. This kind of team spirit is really pleasing to watch!"

Wang Meng continued, "Martin's dunk was not afraid of Rondo's defense! He directly hit Rondo hard and then rushed to the basket to complete a violent dunk. This ball really boosted morale!" (End of this chapter)