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

The boos from the Nets fans were like a torrential rain, hitting the Lakers playing at home wave after wave.

Amid the noise, one figure stood out - LeBron James, who was standing at the free throw line, preparing to take a technical foul shot.

James took a deep breath and fixed his eyes on the basket.

He knew that at this moment, the eyes of the entire stadium were focused on him.

He slowly raised the basketball, ready to complete this seemingly simple task.

However, the moment the basketball left his hands, everything changed.

The basketball drew an arc in the air, but unexpectedly hit the front of the basket, bouncing high with a bang.

In an instant, the boos from the Nets fans turned into cheers, echoing throughout the entire arena.

They seemed to see the dawn of victory; this unexpected mistake gave them greater confidence.

Lakers head coach Vogel's face turned pale. He sat down silently and clenched his fists.

If he missed such an easy free throw, if it were any other player, he would have cursed loudly.

But facing James, he could only choose to remain silent.

He knew that James must be suffering more than himself.

However, after this little episode, the game continued.

The Lakers served the ball, Wall stood on the sidelines, his eyes passed through the crowd and found James.

James also responded to his gaze, which was a silent understanding and trust.

Wall threw the ball high, and James started instantly and rushed to the inside.

Durant stood in front of him, trying to block the attack of the basketball emperor.

However, the gap in power levels between the two was clearly revealed at this moment.

James almost carried the basketball to the basket, his body was like an unshakable mountain, making it impossible for Durant to stop him.

At this moment, Porzingis also came over to help defend and tried to block James' layup.

However, James showed his amazing skills and composure.

He adjusted his posture in the air and put the basketball into the basket with a difficult pull-up layup.

As soon as the ball went in, the whole stadium was boiling.

Lakers fans cheered, they saw hope.

This ball brought the Lakers back to within 4 points, and the suspense of the game returned.

James stood under the basket with a smile on his face.

He knew that this goal was not just a score, but also a redemption of himself.

He missed the technical foul free throw, but he responded to all the doubts and boos with this layup.

In the last minute of the second quarter, the Nets attacked and the atmosphere in the entire stadium was so tense that it seemed as if water could be squeezed out of it.

Rose dribbled the ball across half court, his eyes flashing with determination.

Wall, on the opposite side, had suffered a loss once before when facing Rose, so this time he didn't dare to relax at all.

Wall took a deep breath and found that although his previous defense looked very fierce, it was not very suitable when facing Rose.

This time, he did not choose to press closely, but gave Rose one step of space.

Compared to Rose's breakthrough, his shooting threat is indeed less.

Taking a step back may be a better choice.

Rose observed the Lakers' defensive position, and after seeing Durant's gesture, he had already made a decision in his mind.

He chose to play one-on-one with the ball again, still starting with the familiar crossover dribble.

Rose dribbled the ball towards Wall in a fancy way, as if he was performing a gorgeous dance.

However, Wall stood firmly in front of Rose like an indestructible fortress.

He was prepared and moved sideways to block Ross's breakthrough route.

Rose failed to break through, so he turned around and went to the right.

His turns were quick and smooth, like a nimble snake.

However, Wall's reaction was just as quick.

He stood in front of Rose again, like an indestructible wall.

Rose bumped his shoulder into Wall's chest, and he lost his balance and staggered back two steps.

This scene made the fans at the scene exclaim.

However, even so, Wall still did not choose to rush forward, but kept a distance of about half a step from Rose.

He knew very well that at this critical moment, any foul could cost the Nets the chance to win.

Rose quickly adjusted his steps, as the 24 seconds of offensive time were running out.

He had no chance to reorganize his attack and could only go ahead and shoot.

He gritted his teeth, stepped back to create distance, and forced a jump shot from outside the three-point line.

However, just as Rose shot the ball, a snap was heard.

James, who came over to help defend from the weak side, actually blocked the ball!
This block was like a bolt from the blue, causing the Lakers fans at the scene to burst into cheers.

They didn't expect that James would stand up at such a critical moment and make great contributions to the Lakers.

James' assist defense was so successful this time!

He was like an awakened lion, completely destroying the Nets' offense with an amazing block.

After being blocked, James immediately launched a counterattack and rushed towards the basket like a flash of lightning.

Durant chased after him with all his might, but he could never catch up with James.

He could only watch as James used his signature one-handed slam dunk to reduce the score to just two points.

This dunk was like a heavy hammer, hitting the Nets' hearts hard.

They didn't expect that the Lakers would launch such a desperate counterattack in the last minute of the game.

The fans at the scene cheered and celebrated this amazing score.

They knew that this night would belong to the Lakers and the warrior who would never be defeated-James. Every time he scored, the fans of the Lakers became more excited and the fans of the Nets became more nervous.

The competition entered a white-hot stage, and every minute and every second was thrilling.

TNT commentators Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith were also grinning from ear to ear. They watched James' performance and said, "James is still as good as ever! His defensive sense and timing were just right for this shot. It's amazing!"

"That's right, James' defense and counterattack are excellent. He is simply the commander on the court and always stands up and contributes to the team at critical moments." Kenny Smith added.

However, while the two were praising James, the Nets' lead was gradually eroded by the Lakers, leaving only two points.

At this time, Durant stepped forward again, and he wanted to use his actions to prove who was the master on the court.

In the Nets' offensive round, Durant was like a cheetah, using his super fast first step to get past James' defense.

He forced his way to the basket and was not afraid of Davis' help defense.

After jumping, he created physical confrontation in the air, causing Davis to commit a defensive foul.

Durant walked to the free throw line and stood firmly. He took a deep breath and then looked at the basket with a firm gaze.

He made both free throws and extended the Nets' lead to four points again.

At this moment, Durant seemed to have become a god on the court, and every shot of his was terrifying.

After seeing Durant step forward and score at this critical moment, the two commentators also praised Durant.

Charles Barkley said excitedly: "He is worthy of being the best player in the league! Durant is always so reliable at critical moments, and his scoring ability is simply unmatched!"

"Yes, Durant's performance was really outstanding. Not only did he score repeatedly on the offensive end, but he also created tremendous pressure on the opponent on the defensive end. This game was so exciting, and the peak showdown between James and Durant made people excited!" Kenny Smith couldn't help but admire.

At this moment on the court, there was a determination gleam in the eyes of James and Durant.

They knew that this game was not just an ordinary contest, but also a battle of honor between them.

Every score and every defense is the result of their sweat and hard work.

At this time, there were 23 seconds left until the end of the second quarter, just enough for the Lakers to launch their final attack.

James stopped after dribbling across half court. He took a deep breath, his eyes flashing with determination.

He knew that he had to wait until the very last moment to play this ball and resolutely not give the Nets any chance to attack.

So he began to slowly press down the time, making the Nets players wait anxiously.

While dribbling at the top of the arc, James felt the pressure from Durant.

Durant was about two meters away, lowering his center of gravity, staring at him intently, like a hungry cheetah ready to pounce on its prey.

However, James was as calm as a mountain, and there was no panic in his eyes.

He continued to dribble the ball, waiting for that decisive moment.

Finally, when the number on the timer reached 6 seconds, James started his attack.

He chose to run a pick-and-roll with Davis, trying to break through the Nets' defense.

On the defensive end, Durant and Claxton both chose a retreat strategy. They allowed James to shoot but not break through, trying to limit his breakthrough routes.

However, James had already seen through their intentions.

Without any hesitation, he jumped up and shot with both hands outside the three-point line.

When the ball was in mid-air, the red light on the timer just lit up, as if crowning this three-pointer.

The next second, with a swish, the basketball passed through the mesh of the basket, and James hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer!

This ball was like a flash of lightning, breaking the silence of the stadium and making the Lakers players cheer.

After scoring the goal, James patted his chest excitedly and high-fived Davis, Pope and others who ran up to celebrate.

This buzzer-beating three-pointer greatly boosted the morale of the Lakers and gave them hope of a comeback win.

Although the Lakers were still behind in the score, this three-pointer helped them narrow the gap to just one point.

This one-point difference is like a bridge, connecting the Lakers' despair and hope.

The Nets players looked a little disappointed. They didn't expect James to hit such a three-pointer at such a critical moment.

Durant was even more annoyed, as he felt he should have been able to defend against the shot.

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The halftime whistle just sounded, and the second quarter of the game between the Lakers and the Nets ended, but the passion and tension on the court did not dissipate.

At this time, TNT commentators Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith were sitting in the studio.

"James' three-pointer was so decisive!" Charles Barkley cheered loudly, his voice full of praise for James, "He saw Durant chose to retreat and let him go, then shot it directly. This kind of decisiveness and determination is really admirable!"

"Yes, James was also very lucky." Kenny Smith took over the conversation, his eyes flashing with enthusiasm for the game, "He grasped both the strength and timing of the shot just right. He hit the three-pointer just in time, helping the Lakers narrow the gap to only one point. This shot was really crucial!"

During the halftime break, the two began to analyze the game.

Their voices echoed throughout the arena, providing viewers with a deeper understanding of the game.

"To be honest, the Lakers didn't play very well in the first half." Charles Barkley first pointed out the Lakers' problem. "They were playing at home and had the advantage of the whistle, but they still failed to lead the Nets. This is indeed a bit surprising."

"Yes, the Nets' performance was outstanding," Kenny Smith agreed. "They were able to suppress the Lakers even when the right time, right place, and right people were not on their side. This kind of strength and fighting spirit is really amazing."

Speaking of this, both of them couldn't help but praise the Nets.

Their voices were full of recognition of the Nets' strength.

"The Nets' overall strength is far superior to the Lakers." Charles Barkley gave his evaluation without hesitation, "They played very well on both offense and defense, and every player played to his level."

"Yes, the Nets' performance today was indeed very good." Kenny Smith also gave his own opinion, "But, after all, the Lakers are playing at home today, so the chances of winning this game are still very high."

Changing the subject, the two began discussing the Lakers' advantages.

Their voices were filled with anticipation and speculation about the outcome of the game.

"However, the Nets now have several main players in foul trouble." Charles Barkley reminded, "So they are likely to encounter greater trouble in the second half. This is undoubtedly good news for the Lakers."

"Yes, if the Nets' main players are restricted from playing due to foul problems, the Lakers' chances of winning will be greater." Kenny Smith also agreed, "But the Nets are not so easy to beat. If they want to stabilize the score and win this game, they must perform better than the Lakers."

At this point, both of their voices were filled with anticipation for the second half of the game.

They know that the upcoming games will be more intense and exciting.

"Yes, the second half of the game will definitely be more exciting." Charles Barkley said with anticipation, "The Lakers and the Nets are both strong teams, and the matchup between them will definitely make the audience excited."

"Yeah, I can't wait to watch the second half of the game." Kenny Smith also said excitedly, "Both the Lakers and the Nets have a chance to win this game. The key is who can seize the opportunity better and who can play to their strength better." (End of this chapter)