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

The lights in the gymnasium were as bright as day, illuminating every inch of the space.

In the audience stands, tens of thousands of fans held their breath, their eyes fixed on the center of the stadium, where a battle for glory and victory was quietly heating up.

On the scoreboard, the Nets were leading with a slight advantage, but there was no sign of retreat in the Lakers' eyes. Instead, they were burning with an even more intense fighting spirit.

Brunson's goal was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

He stood outside the three-point line with a barely perceptible smile on his lips, which was a confidence in his own abilities and a challenge to his opponent.

However, at this moment, a subtle eye contact between James and Wall seemed to foreshadow the next game.

There was a tacit understanding in their eyes that only they could understand.

They don't need to say much, a look is enough to convey a thousand words.

James whispered: "Brunson is their key, we have to make him feel the pressure."

Wall nodded, a look of determination flashing in his eyes: "Leave it to me, we'll do it together."

James took the serve and slowly walked to the top of the arc. Every step he took seemed steady and powerful.

He looked up at Wall and waved gently. It was a silent call and also a signal to start the tactics.

Wall seemed to have received a silent order. He quickly walked through the crowd, came to James' side, and built a solid barrier for him.

Brunson frowned when he saw this, and he realized that the Lakers' strategy was quietly changing.

As an experienced player, he immediately followed Wall and tried to disrupt the pick-and-roll.

However, can the tacit understanding between James and Wall be easily broken?

James flashed and nimbly bypassed Wall's cover like a cheetah and rushed straight to the basket.

Durant chose to grab the screen and tried to intercept James' offensive route.

However, at the moment he was distracted, Wall bounced to the three-point line like a spring, and an open space suddenly appeared.

Brunson had an ominous feeling in his heart, and he realized that Wall's open position was a deadly threat.

But James was too fast, and he had to make a choice - delaying James to prevent him from directly attacking the basket.

At this moment, Brunson's hesitation became a fatal flaw.

There was a glimmer of cunning in James' eyes. This was the moment he had been waiting for.

He quickly threw the ball from his hands, and it flew through the air in a perfect arc, heading straight for Wall. Brunson turned around hastily, trying to make up for it, but it was too late.

Wall caught the ball steadily, and outside the three-point line, he jumped without hesitation. His shooting movement was smooth and powerful, as if time had stopped at this moment.

"Shh!"

The basketball passed through the mesh of the net and went into the net, making a crisp and pleasant sound, as if it was the best response to the Lakers' efforts.

The numbers on the scoreboard changed instantly, the Lakers were only one point behind, the entire stadium seemed to be ignited, and the fans' cheers were deafening.

Brunson and Durant stood on one side of the court. Their conversation was brief and direct, but it revealed subtle tactical adjustments.

Durant's eyes were firm, and his voice was full of unquestionable authority: "If they play pick-and-roll again, and I can't keep up with James in the first place, you must switch defense immediately. We can't give them easy opportunities to shoot."

Brunson frowned when he heard this. He knew it was not easy to switch to defend James, but considering that if Durant failed to return to his position in time, James' breakthrough would be unstoppable, he finally nodded with a hint of determination in his tone: "Okay, I get it. This round is my problem. I was slow."

After the communication, the Nets quickly launched the next round of offense.

Brunson and Porzingis cooperated well. After a precise pick-and-roll, Brunson tried to use his speed advantage to break through the defense. However, the Lakers' defense was like an iron wall, making it difficult for him to find a breakthrough.

In desperation, Brunson could only pass the ball to Durant who was ready to go at 45 degrees on the right.

The moment Durant received the ball, James followed him closely, trying to disrupt his shooting rhythm.

Facing James's pressure, Durant seemed to be at ease. He made a fake move and broke through with a crossover step, like a sharp knife, instantly tearing open the Lakers' defense.

Near the free throw line, Durant jumped into the air and made a pull-up jump shot. The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air. Although James tried his best to defend, he could only watch the ball and sigh.

As the basketball went into the net, Durant responded to the Lakers' challenge with his strength.

It was the Lakers' turn to attack, and James stood in a high position with the ball ready to go.

Davis was eager to try and was about to step forward to provide cover, but James raised his hand to stop him.

James' eyes passed through the crowd and locked on Wall. He waved again, motioning Wall to come forward.

This move made Nets head coach Lu Yong feel nervous. He immediately realized that the Lakers were going to launch an offensive against Brunson.

Although Lu Yong wanted to make adjustments, he had no time to say more and could only wait and see.

Wall quickly ran to James, and the two of them, one in front and one behind, formed an attacking posture.

Brunson followed closely behind, staring at Wall, afraid that he would make any move.

James lowered his center of gravity, like a cheetah ready to pounce, and suddenly accelerated to break through to the basket.

Wall followed closely behind like a shadow, bouncing outside the three-point line to create space.

This time, Brunson learned his lesson and followed Wall closely, not giving James any chance to delay.

However, James' speed and explosiveness are extraordinary after all. After bypassing the screen, he was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, instantly shaking off Durant.

Durant failed to follow up with the first step, so he naturally could not interfere with James' layup afterwards.

Seeing that James was about to make a layup, Cousins ​​under the basket quickly filled in and prepared to provide assist defense.

The appearance of Cousins ​​made James' eyes light up.

He knew very well that Cousins ​​was troubled by fouls, and if he could be knocked off the court at this time, it would undoubtedly be a big benefit for the Lakers.

So, instead of slowing down, James ran into Cousins' body. Cousins ​​was faced with a difficult decision: if he defended with all his strength, he would have a chance to stop James' layup, but if he missed, he might be forced to leave the court due to a foul.

At this moment, Cousins ​​chose to be conservative. He slightly turned sideways in the air and did not try his best to block James' layup.

James seized this fleeting opportunity. He lightly flicked the ball with his right hand and the basketball easily went into the basket. The Lakers' score once again narrowed the gap with the Nets.

The atmosphere in the stadium was instantly ignited, and the cheers of the fans continued, adding more passion to this exciting game.

Lu Yong on the sidelines had a serious expression, like a volcano about to erupt.

His brows were furrowed and his eyes were sharp, staring closely at every detail on the court.

The second half of the game had just begun, and the Lakers' two attacks were like two sharp daggers, piercing the Nets' heart.

Especially targeting Brunson's defensive weaknesses and the current situation where he and Cousins ​​were restricted by foul problems, the Lakers' tactical arrangements were precise and ruthless, hitting the key points directly.

Lu Yong was struggling internally, hesitating whether to temporarily substitute Brunson and Cousins ​​to protect them from further impact.

Brunson, in particular, struggled on the defensive end in the second half and his foul troubles made his already weak defense even more vulnerable.

Now, the Lakers have made it clear that they are targeting him on offense. Keeping him on the court will be a huge test for both Brunson personally and the entire Nets team.

However, Brunson's offensive ability is too important for the Nets, which is another reason for his hesitation.

After a fierce ideological struggle, Lu Yong finally decided to trust Brunson and did not make any substitutions.

He believes that as long as Brunson can make up for the points he lost on defense on the offensive end, it will be a good deal for the Nets.

The game continued and the Nets launched an attack.

Brunson dribbled the ball across half court, his eyes determined and full of anger.

Anyone would get angry if they are targeted, let alone on the highly anticipated stage of the finals.

In the past few minutes, Brunson was the most embarrassed person on the Nets. Anyone dared to step on him, which seriously hurt his self-esteem and he was unable to accept such reality.

His opponents think he is a soft persimmon and can be easily bullied, but Brunson just wants to slap these people in the face and tell them that he is not someone to be trifled with.

This competitive spirit drove Brunson to remain absolutely rational in this attack. He wanted to prove his worth with actions.

In this round, Brunson still chose to play pick-and-roll with Porzingis outside the three-point line.

The two cooperated well. Brunson used the pick-and-roll cover to break through at full speed on the left, instantly attracting a double-team from the Lakers.

However, Brunson found Porzingis in the gap between people and passed the ball accurately.

After receiving the ball, Porzingis rushed to the basket without hesitation.

Seeing this, Davis immediately let go of Cousins ​​who was lurking in the corner and returned to the inside to defend.

Porzingis kept his eyes and ears open. He did not seek credit for himself, but passed the ball to the corner again.

At this time, Wall took advantage of his speed and rushed to Cousins ​​in the first time, preventing Cousins ​​from taking an open shot.

However, in this case, Brunson can only ask James to assist in defense.

Seeing James standing in front of him, Brunson felt a surge of nameless anger in his heart.

He directly gestured to his teammates to move away, and he wanted to play against James alone and prove himself with his strength.

James lowered his center of gravity, opened his arms, and assumed a standard defensive posture.

His ability to defend smaller players is one of the best in the league, but facing the furious Brunson, it was still a bit of a stretch.

Brunson was like an enraged lion, using continuous fake moves and between-the-legs dribbling to constantly shake James' center of gravity.

The moment James' defensive center of gravity shifted, Brunson suddenly accelerated and rushed to the inside.

James didn't react in time and was left behind in an instant.

Brunson was like a wild horse that had broken free from its reins, driving straight into the restricted area and hitting the backboard with a signature floater, sending the ball into the basket.

Although Davis made timely defensive moves, Brunson's shot was too tricky and he could only watch the basketball go into the net.

With a "swish", the basketball passed through the mesh of the net and landed steadily on the ground.

Brunson's attack not only helped the Nets stabilize the situation, but also allowed him to regain his lost confidence and dignity.

He used his actions to tell everyone that he, Brunson, was not so easy to bully!
When Lu Yong on the sidelines saw this scene, a relieved smile appeared on his face.

He knew that his choice was the right one.

Brunson did not disappoint him and proved his worth with his strength.

The fans were also shocked by Brunson's comeback and applauded and cheered for him.

At the same time, in the domestic studio, commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng were staring at the screen, their eyes revealing concentration and anticipation.

When Brunson faced James one-on-one and scored with a layup, the two stood up from their seats almost at the same time and couldn't help but cheer loudly.

"Beautiful!" Yang Yi's voice was filled with excitement. "Brunson's play was so tough! After the Lakers came back in the second half, they were obviously targeting him and kept attacking Brunson on the offensive end. Faced with such tremendous pressure, Brunson was not timid, but instead scored such a wonderful goal on the offensive end, scoring two points over James. This is not just a goal, but also his actual actions to tell everyone that his staying on the court can help the Nets become stronger!"

Wang Meng also smiled from ear to ear. He added: "Yes, Brunson has a tough heart. Even if the situation on the court is unfavorable to him, even if the Lakers are targeting him everywhere, as long as he is given a chance, he can still make the Lakers pay the price on the offensive end. This killer nature is really admirable. Look at his movements just now, how smooth and confident he is, it is simply a visual feast."

The two people's commentary was full of emotion and seemed to bring the audience into that tense and exciting arena.

They continued to analyze Brunson's performance and the importance of this game to the Nets.

"Brunson's performance today was really impressive." Yang Yi continued, "You know, he is not the Nets' top scorer, but at this critical moment, he was able to stand up and contribute to the team. This spirit and attitude are really worth learning for everyone."

"That's right," Wang Meng nodded in agreement. "Moreover, Brunson's offensive methods today were also very rich. Not only did he break through, he also shot, and he even made wonderful passes to create opportunities for his teammates. Such a player is really rare. I believe that after this game, Brunson's name will be remembered by more people."

"More importantly, Brunson has the spirit of not giving up in the face of difficulties. Even if the entire Lakers team is targeting him, what can he do? Brunson is always confident in himself. There is huge energy hidden in the body of this small guard!" (End of this chapter)