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

The half-time whistle had just sounded, and the entire stadium seemed to have pressed the pause button, and the noisy and tense atmosphere was temporarily relieved.

However, for Zhou Qi who was sitting in the audience, the shock in his heart surged like a tide.

Beside him, Nets trainer Smith patted him on the shoulder, handed him a bottle of water, and asked, "How is it, how does it feel to watch the finals live?"

Zhou Qi took the water and smiled slightly, but his eyes revealed an undisguised shock: "It's completely different from watching it on TV. I even feel like the basketball they play is not the same sport as mine. Not only is the competition fierce, but the reaction speeds in all aspects are amazingly fast. It really opened my eyes."

Smith nodded and expressed his understanding: "Yes, this is how the NBA is. Every detail requires perfection. Every move you see is the result of countless training and sweat."

Zhou Qi shook his head, the shock in his heart still not subsided: "Yes, although I was prepared before, but I still feel too shocked when I actually saw the scene. But..." When he said this, the expression on his face suddenly became a little strange.

"But what?" Smith asked curiously.

Zhou Qi hesitated for a moment, then spoke frankly: "However, the referee was too obviously biased towards the Lakers in this game. Even I could see that they were planning to let the Lakers win. It was not easy for the Nets to lead the Lakers by one point at the end of the half under such circumstances."

Smith sighed softly after hearing this: "Yes, the NBA is essentially a commercial league after all. It is inevitable that the home team will have some home whistles. But the referee was indeed a bit excessive today. But we have to believe in Coach Lu, he will definitely find a way to lead the team through the difficulties."

When Zhou Qi heard this, his heart moved.

He knew that the "Coach Lu" Smith mentioned was the Nets' head coach Lu Yong, a figure who was almost mythical in the basketball world.

Not only did he lead the Nets all the way to the finals, but he also demonstrated amazing coaching ability and wisdom at countless critical moments.

"Is Coach Lu really that good?" Zhou Qi couldn't help but ask.

Smith nodded, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes: "That's right. Coach Lu's coaching ability is absolutely world-class. Not only does he arrange tactics properly, he is also good at adjusting the mentality and state of the players. With him, the Nets have hope."

When Zhou Qi heard this, a hint of anticipation surged in his heart.

He imagined that if he were on the court, facing such calls and pressure, his mentality would have exploded long ago, and it would be impossible for him to maintain a good state to play the next game.

But the Nets players still played very well and always suppressed the Lakers.

This once again made him feel the gap between himself and the top NBA players.

"If I were on the court, I would have lost my composure a long time ago," Zhou Qi said with a wry smile.

Smith patted him on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't be discouraged. You are still young and have plenty of time and opportunities to improve yourself. Coach Lu also thinks highly of you. He handed you over to me because he hopes you can grow better in the Nets."

Hearing this, Zhou Qi felt a little touched.

He knew that Coach Lu was an extremely strict and picky person, and it was not easy to gain his appreciation.

This also means that I have great potential and opportunities to prove myself.

"Thank you Coach Lu for your trust." Zhou Qi said seriously, "I will definitely train hard and strive to become a part of the Nets as soon as possible."

Smith nodded with satisfaction after hearing this: "Good job! It's good to have this determination and confidence. The second half of the game hasn't started yet, and we still have a chance. Believe in Coach Lu, and believe in yourself."

Zhou Qi nodded and looked back at the court.

He imagined that if the Nets could win the championship at the Lakers' home court, the expressions of the Lakers fans at the scene would be very interesting.

He is also looking forward to that moment, looking forward to the Nets creating a miracle, and looking forward to finding his own position and value in this great team.

"I hope so." Zhou Qi said softly, "I really want to see the Nets win the championship at the Lakers' home court. That would not only be the best reward for Coach Lu and the players, but also an encouragement and spur for myself."

Smith smiled and said, "Don't worry, Zhou. With Coach Lu here, we have hope. And don't forget, basketball is a team sport. As long as we unite as one, nothing is impossible."

Zhou Qi nodded, his eyes becoming more determined.

He knows that although he is still young and has a lot to learn and improve, as long as he maintains his love and persistence for basketball, as long as he trains hard and keeps improving, he will one day find his position and value in the NBA.

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Lakers locker room.

The atmosphere was not dull, but it was definitely not relaxed either.

They played very poorly in the first half and even though the referee's bias was very obvious, they still fell behind by one point.

However, James hit a buzzer-beating three-pointer in the last attack before the end of the first half, which undoubtedly gave the Lakers players a significant morale boost.

Lakers head coach Vogel stood in the center of the locker room, his eyes firm and powerful, as if he could see through the hearts of every player.

He was the first to stand up and said in a steady and powerful voice: "In the second half, if we want to overtake the score, we must not only do a good job of defense, but also play more rationally and more targeted on the offensive end."

As soon as Vogel finished speaking, James immediately nodded in agreement: "That's right, we can't play as chaotically as we did in the first half. We need to find the Nets' weaknesses and hit them hard."

Davis also stood up, his eyes revealing an unyielding fighting spirit: "I agree with Coach Vogel's advice. We need to be more targeted on the offensive end, but we can't relax on defense. Durant is the Nets' scoring point, and we can't let him get easy shots from the outside."

Wall also nodded and added: "Yes, we also need to strengthen the defense on both sides of the inside line and resolutely not give the Nets too many opportunities to pass the ball. Force them to play more individual singles, so that our defense will be more targeted."

Vogel listened to the players' suggestions and nodded with satisfaction.

He continued, "Very good, it seems that everyone has understood the tactics for the second half. Then let me add one more thing. The weakest defensive player among the Nets' starting five is point guard Brunson. I suggest that in the second half, James and Wall can use more pick-and-rolls to single out Brunson and consume Brunson's energy as much as possible. While scoring over his head, they can also find ways to cause Brunson to foul."

James heard this, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. "That's a good idea. Brunson's defense is indeed a weakness, and he got into foul trouble in this game. If we can beat him, that would be the best. Even if we can't beat him, as long as he gets called for two more fouls and leaves the game early, that would be very beneficial to us."

Davis also echoed: "That's right, the pick-and-roll cooperation between James and Wall is one of our best offensive methods. As long as we can successfully play this cooperation, we will be able to bring great pressure to Brunson." Vogel was very happy when he saw the players' high morale.

He waved his hand and said, "Very good! Let us prove our strength with actual actions!"

The atmosphere in the locker room was instantly ignited, and the players cheered each other on.

They knew that the second half of the game was crucial for the Lakers.

They must seize this opportunity with the home-court advantage, taking advantage of the Nets' away game and the fact that many main players are in foul trouble, and fight back with all their might!
At the same time, in the Nets locker room, the atmosphere was equally tense and solemn.

The players sat together, discussing the tactics for the second half with serious expressions.

They knew that even though they were only one point behind at the end of the first half, the situation in the second half was extremely unfavorable to them.

Nets head coach Lu Yong stood solemnly in the middle of the locker room, his eyes swept across the faces of every player, and said in a deep voice: "In the second half, we will face a crazy counterattack from the Lakers. They have the home advantage, and the referee's bias also makes them more confident. However, we can't give up because of this. We need to be more united and implement tactics more firmly."

Durant stood up, his eyes revealing an unyielding fighting spirit: "Coach Lu is right. We can't let our guard down just because we're ahead in the first half. In the second half, we need to focus more on defense and not give the Lakers any easy scoring opportunities. At the same time, we also need to play our own rhythm and coordination on the offensive end."

Porzingis also nodded and added: "That's right. We also need to pay attention to controlling the number of fouls and not let the Lakers use our fouls to create offensive opportunities. Everyone must stay calm and focused and not make mistakes because of momentary impulse."

Lu Yong listened to the players' speeches and nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that these players were warriors who had been tempered through thousands of trials and tribulations, and they had an indomitable will and immense strength.

As long as they can unite as one, they will be able to overcome any difficulties.

So, Lu Yong continued to arrange the tactics for the second half: "Very good, it seems that everyone has understood the task of the second half. Then let me emphasize one more point, we need to make full use of our inside advantage. Cousins, Robinson and Porzingis, the three of you need to create pressure on the Lakers in the interior and attract their attention as much as possible. In this way, our outside players will have more opportunities to break through and shoot."

Hearing this, the three inside players nodded to show that they understood.

They know that their task is extremely arduous, but they also have immense confidence and determination.

Just then, Brunson suddenly sneezed twice and rubbed his nose with his hands.

He joked, "Why do I always feel like the Lakers are talking about me? Are they targeting me again in the second half?"

After hearing these words, laughter suddenly broke out in the locker room, which was originally filled with tense atmosphere.

However, Cousins ​​nodded seriously and said, "I think they will most likely continue to target us in the second half. After all, we have already reached the number of fouls we have committed, and every time they cause us to foul, they gain something."

Brunson was just joking, but after hearing what Cousins ​​said, his heart sank.

Put yourself in his shoes. If he were the Lakers point guard, he would definitely target the player with more fouls in the second half.

Especially since his personal defense was already relatively weak, Brunson could imagine that he would not have an easy time in the second half.

Seeing Brunson and Cousins ​​looking somewhat frustrated, head coach Lu Yong walked up to the two with a tactical board.

He whispered, "The Lakers are very likely to target you two in the second half, so you have to be prepared. I can't send anyone to help you with too much defense, but you must be careful with your defensive moves and don't get caught by the referee. Let go of some sure-shot goals, and don't commit a foul while the opponent scores a goal. That would be the biggest loss."

After hearing Lu Yong's words, Brunson and Cousins ​​also nodded.

They knew that the finals had reached this point, and the next step was for everyone to show their best skills and fight a do-or-die battle.

Although they may look a little embarrassed in the process, they are willing to pay any price as long as they can help the Nets win.

Lu Yong looked at the determined eyes of the two people, and a sense of pride surged in his heart.

As long as they can unite as one, they will be able to overcome any difficulties.

"Brunson, you should also pay attention to your defensive actions. I know your defense has always been a weakness, but you must stick to it in this game. You can use your speed and flexibility to disrupt the Lakers' offensive rhythm and prevent them from scoring easily." Lu Yong added.

After hearing what Lu Yong said, Brunson nodded to show that he understood.

He knows that his defense is indeed a problem, but he must fight with all his strength in this game!

Because only in this way can we win the victory and glory of the game!

Cousins ​​also stood up, his eyes revealing an unyielding fighting spirit: "The coach is right, I will be more focused in the second half and not give the Lakers any chances. I will also create pressure on the Lakers in the interior and attract their defensive attention."

After hearing Cousins' speech, Lu Yong nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that this inside giant had extremely strong strength and fighting spirit. As long as he could give full play to his advantages, he would definitely pose a huge threat to the Lakers.

The morale in the locker room instantly boosted.

They knew that the second half of the game would be extremely difficult for the Nets, but they had to give it their all.

Looking at the players' high morale, Lu Yong also felt a surge of pride in his heart.

He waved his hands vigorously and said excitedly, "Very good! It seems that everyone is ready. Then in the second half, let's beat our opponents hard!"

"Knock down the opponent!!"

The players waved their fists and shouted "Knock over the opponent". (End of this chapter)