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

On the sidelines, Nets head coach Lu Yong kept a close eye on the situation on the court. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle, trying to capture every detail.

When Lakers player Kuzma completed that score, Lu Yong decisively requested a timeout.

He knew that at this time, the team needed a break and an adjustment to prepare for the next challenges.

The players walked off the field one after another, their faces filled with fatigue and tension.

Lu Yong looked at them and felt a strong sense of responsibility in his heart.

He knew that as the head coach, he had to step up at this time and point the direction for the team.

"Everyone sit down and listen to me." Lu Yong's voice rang out from the bench, his tone firm and powerful.

The players fell silent, their eyes focused on him.

"During this period, we had some problems with our defense." Lu Yong bluntly pointed out the team's problems. "James' pick-and-roll tactics put us in a passive position, and our fighting spirit was worn out by repeated defensive misalignment. However, we can't just give up. We can't let the Lakers win in our home court."

As soon as Lu Yong finished speaking, everyone on the Nets nodded in agreement.

They knew that Lu Yong was right, they couldn't just give up like that, they had to find a way to crack James' pick-and-roll tactics.

"The only consolation is that Brunson performed very well on the offensive end." Lu Yong turned his gaze to Brunson, his eyes full of admiration. "Although you have been targeted by James on the defensive end, your performance on the offensive end gives us hope. You recovered all your lost points, which is very rare."

When Brunson heard Lu Yong's praise, a shy smile appeared on his face.

He knows that he still has a lot of room for improvement, but he is also happy to be able to contribute to the team on the offensive end.

"The goal of this timeout is very clear, which is to solve the defensive problem and let Brunson continue to shine on the offensive end." Lu Yong's words were full of unquestionable determination, "We must find a way to crack James' pick-and-roll tactics to make our defense stronger, while also maintaining our offensive firepower."

As he spoke, Lu Yong took out the tactical board he had drawn in advance and continued to say to the players: "Listen carefully, if James continues to play pick-and-roll on the outside, we must resolutely grab the screen and not switch defense. We want him to know that our defense is not so easy to break through."

However, Durant raised his own doubts at this time: "Coach, Brunson and I just tried this defense, but it didn't work very well. James grasped the timing of breakthroughs and passes just right. It's a small matter to consume physical energy when grabbing pick-and-rolls, but we can't guarantee that we can keep up with every round."

Durant's statement was nodded in approval by other Nets players.

They know that James is one of the best pick-and-roll players in the league, and his pick-and-roll tactics are almost unmatched.

In this game, James made Brunson the main target of attack, using pick-and-roll and mismatched one-on-ones to consume his physical strength.

Seeing the players' puzzled faces, Lu Yong smiled slightly. He knew that this was the time for him to explain the essence of this tactic.

"This is what I'm going to tell you next." Lu Yong's voice sounded again, his tone full of confidence, "If James plays pick-and-roll on the perimeter next time, you don't have to stick so close to him. You can just give him two steps of defense. Although LeBron made a few three-pointers in this game, he can't kill people after all. He is not Curry, and his three-pointers are not as stable as Curry's."

Lu Yong's words made the players fall into deep thought.

They know that James' three-point shooting is indeed not as stable as Curry's, but his breakthrough and passing are very deadly.

If we give him two steps to defend, wouldn't his breakthrough and passing be more difficult to defend?

"Remember, if James shoots a three-pointer from the outside during a pick-and-roll, we will admit it even if he makes it." Lu Yong's words were full of determination. "But what we have to do is prevent him from breaking through and stop him from switching the defender to Brunson through the pick-and-roll. We have to let him know that our defense is not so easy to break through."

After hearing Lu Yong's words, the players all nodded in understanding.

They know that although this tactic is a bit risky, it is currently their only way to break James' pick-and-roll tactics.

"We have to believe in our own strength and our defense." Lu Yong's voice sounded again, his tone full of encouragement, "We are in a hot mood on the offensive end, which is our advantage. Now we have changed our defensive strategy, and we must play well on both offense and defense when we go back. We must beat the Lakers in this game and win the championship trophy at the Lakers' home court!"

Lu Yong's words instantly ignited the players' fighting spirit.

They know what this game means to them.

In the following time, Lu Yong explained the details and precautions of the tactics in detail.

The players listened very carefully, knowing that every detail could determine the outcome of the game.

When the timeout ended, the players stood up and walked to the sidelines.

There was a determination gleam in their eyes, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

Lu Yong looked at their backs and his heart was filled with confidence.

He knew that this team had an indomitable spirit and strong strength.

As long as they can unite as one and execute tactics well, victory will surely belong to them.

With the end of the suspension, the game returned to a fierce confrontation.

The Nets players returned to the court with the tactical guidance of coach Lu Yong, with determination flashing in their eyes, as if they were ready to face any challenge.

Brunson carried the ball through half court, his eyes quickly scanning the court, looking for opportunities to attack.

In the high post, he and Durant played a pick-and-roll tactic. The two cooperated very well, as if they had practiced it countless times.

Wall was blocked when he was going through the pick-and-roll. He hesitated for a moment, then simply chose to switch defense with James.

At this moment, Brunson faced off against James.

This is the moment he has been waiting for for a long time, and he wants to prove his strength in this round.

In the previous offensive rounds, James had been playing one-on-one against Brunson in a mismatch, and every breakthrough he made Brunson feel under great pressure.

However, now it is finally Brunson's turn to play against James in a mismatch, and he seems to see an opportunity to prove himself.

Brunson became very engaged, with a determined gleam in his eyes.

He wants to use this round to prove that although James can single out him on the offensive end, he can also single out James.

This is a fair fight and a chance to prove yourself.

James stood in front of Brunson, his eyes revealing a sense of sophistication and steadiness.

He has been selected to the All-Defensive Team many times in his career and is a very comprehensive player.

However, time is merciless, James is now old, and his athletic ability has indeed declined a lot.

The most noticeable thing is his lateral speed, which is obviously much slower than when he first entered the league.

However, James' defense remains impenetrable.

His main focus was stability. No matter how Brunson dribbled the ball like a butterfly, he always followed him and refused to jump.

Every fake move of Brunson seemed to be seen through by James, and he couldn't find a chance to break through.

Seeing that the fake move didn't work, Brunson simply used his speed advantage to break through.

He took a sudden step, like a bolt of lightning across the court.

However, James seemed to have anticipated his move and blocked Brunson by moving sideways.

Not only that, but James reached out and took the ball away while blocking it.

This scene stunned everyone present. James' defense was still so sharp, as if the years had not left too many traces on him.

However, Brunson was not discouraged. He reacted very quickly and picked up the ball immediately, thus avoiding a mistake.

Brunson knows that the battle with James is a long one and he cannot rush it.

So he began to adjust his rhythm and look for opportunities to attack.

He kept dribbling outside the three-point line, trying to find James' weakness.

Finally, after a series of between-the-leg dribbles, Brunson found his chance.

He shot a three-pointer from the spot, and his shot was so fast that it was like a flash of lightning piercing the night sky. Even though James jumped up to block the shot, he still didn't touch the basketball.

The basketball drew a rainbow-like arc in the air, and it seemed to fly towards the basket with Brunson's determination and belief.

The next second, with a swish, the basketball went into the net, triggering cheers from the audience.

Brunson made an unreasonable three-pointer to help the Nets regain their lead.

This goal seemed to ignite the fighting spirit of the Nets players, and they began to attack and defend more actively.

Durant kept running on the court, looking for offensive opportunities; Wall kept a close eye on Brunson, trying to limit his performance.

The Nets' overall coordination began to become more tacit, and they seemed to have found the rhythm of the game.

However, the Lakers did not want to give up the game just like that.

James began to work harder on offense and defense, trying to lead the team with his own strength.

Kuzma and Davis also began to exert their strength on the offensive end, constantly attacking the Nets' defense.

The game entered a white-hot stage, with players from both sides trying their best on the court.

Every attack and defense seemed like a life-and-death battle, making people so nervous that they couldn't breathe.

The fans in the stands also began to cheer for their respective teams more frantically, as if they wanted to inject their passion into the game.

In such an atmosphere, Brunson seemed to have more potential stimulated.

He began to attack more confidently, and every shot seemed to carry an unstoppable force.

He seemed to have found the trick to compete with James and began to gradually gain the upper hand.

In a fast break, Brunson once again faced off against James.

He dribbled the ball forward quickly, like a bolt of lightning across the court.

James followed closely behind him, trying to stop his attack.

However, Brunson seemed to have anticipated his move and shook off James' defense with a change of direction.

Then, Brunson took off for a layup, his movements smooth and accurate.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then fell steadily into the basket.

This goal once again triggered cheers from the audience, and Brunson proved his worth with his strength.

As the game progressed, the Nets gradually took the lead.

The overall coordination became more and more tacit, and both offense and defense became more powerful.

The Lakers began to look tired, with mistakes starting to occur on both offense and defense.

Under such circumstances, James began to work harder on offense and defense.

He tried to lead the team with his own strength, but he seemed to be overwhelmed.

Every attack he made seemed to be blocked by the Nets' defense and he couldn't find a breakthrough.

After three rounds of fierce fighting, the game entered a more tense and exciting stage.

The Lakers attacked with the ball, and James dribbled across half court as usual. His eyes revealed a firm determination, as if he wanted to prove his strength on this court.

Wall once again came to the high post and set a screen for James.

This time, Durant took two steps back decisively, just like he did in the first two rounds, allowing James to shoot from the outside.

He is well aware of James' shooting ability, but he is even more clear about his own defensive strategy - he is determined not to let James break through, and would rather let him shoot three-pointers from the outside.

Brunson stuck close to Wall all the way, not giving him any space to shoot.

His defense was like an impenetrable net, suffocating Wall.

In the first two defensive situations, James took open three-pointers from the outside when facing this situation, but unfortunately, neither of those three-pointers went in.

So when Durant chose to sink to defend again when defending against the screen, James obviously hesitated.

He looked up at the basket, then looked at Durant in front of him, his heart full of contradictions.

He knew that he couldn't always rely on outside shooting, but he faced Durant's tight defense when he broke through.

At this moment, he seemed to be in trouble and unable to find a breakthrough.

However, the game does not give anyone time to hesitate.

Durant didn't care about James' hesitation. He stood in front of James like an indestructible fortress.

Seeing Durant leaving him further and further away, James was sweating anxiously.

He knew very well that he could not continue to hesitate like this and had to make a decision.

In the end, he chose to take a three-pointer.

With a bang, the basketball hit the front of the basket and bounced high, as if mocking his choice.

Cousins ​​immediately blocked Davis behind him and helped Porzingis easily grab the backcourt rebound.

Porzingis passed the ball to Durant after landing, and the Nets launched a counterattack immediately.

In the fast break, Durant was like a sword piercing the heart of the Lakers.

He was extremely fast, like a bolt of lightning across the court.

After entering the penalty area, Durant was double-teamed by James and Kuzma.

However, he did not panic, but calmly observed the situation on the field.

In a flash, Durant passed the ball to Porzingis who was following up from behind.

Seeing Kuzma let go of Porzingis because of the double-team, Wall had no choice but to step forward to assist in defense.

Although he is much shorter than Porzingis, as long as he can prevent him from getting close to the basket, it will be considered a success.

However, facing this group with height advantage, Porzingis did not choose to force a shot.

He knows very well that his strengths lie in passing and supporting, rather than fighting alone.

So, he passed the ball to Brunson who had an open opportunity on the outside with a very elegant and smooth movement.

After Brunson received the ball, it seemed as if a fire was ignited in his heart.

He shot a three-pointer without even looking at the basket.

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

When the ball was still in the air, many Lakers fans at the scene had already covered their eyes in despair.

They know that Brunson has been so accurate during this period that his three-pointers seem to have become the Nets' trump card.

Brunson scored another three-pointer, helping the Nets expand their lead. (End of this chapter)