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

The score was deadlocked, and every point was thrilling, as if the air was filled with tension.

Rose held the ball, his eyes sharp as an eagle. He dribbled across half court and his gaze instantly locked on Durant at the corner.

It was a tacit understanding that did not require words. Rose passed the ball without even thinking about it, as if it was an invisible bond that tightly connected them.

Durant caught the ball with smooth and natural movements, as if he was born to be on this stage.

James immediately launched an extremely aggressive defense. He followed Durant closely and kept trying to steal the ball from behind.

However, Durant is not afraid of this high-pressure defense at all.

His height and long arms showed great advantages at this time. He only needed to use his back to hold James and stretch his hands forward. James would be like an ant trying to shake a tree and would not be able to reach the basketball even if he died of exhaustion.

In the face of absolute talent, gambling on steals seems so powerless.

James tried to steal the ball again, but Durant seemed to have anticipated it. He turned around suddenly, like a cheetah hunting, and instantly passed James who was trying to steal the ball.

Durant successfully dribbled past the defense and went straight to the basket. His first step was so fast, with big steps and fast speed, he reached the three-second zone in almost an instant.

After losing his position, James completely lost the chance to make up for it and could only watch Durant rush to the basket.

Seeing this, Davis quickly took a step forward to assist in defense.

His tall body was like an iron tower, trying to block Durant's attack.

However, Durant was not afraid at all. He jumped to the basket and then jumped on one foot.

In the air, Durant's body seemed to lose gravity, and he used a very beautiful pull-up move to avoid Davis' block.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze and everyone waited with bated breath.

Then, Durant scored a layup under Davis' armpit. The sound of the basketball passing through the net was crisp and pleasant, as if it was a compliment to his superb skills.

This goal not only helped the Nets extend their lead to 7 points, but also ignited the passion of the audience.

They cheered and applauded Durant's outstanding performance.

This score has reached the Lakers' red line. If the Lakers fail to score in the next round, the score difference will most likely reach double digits.

Once the Nets take a double-digit lead, based on the experience of the previous three games, it will be basically difficult for the Lakers to win.

Lakers head coach Vogel looked at the players on the court with a serious expression, and shouted in a hurried tone: "We must score in this round and not let the score gap widen."

James, Davis and Wall gathered together, discussing tactics in a low voice.

There was determination and firmness in their eyes, as if they were ready to face the challenge.

Lakers serve.

James dribbled the ball forward, his eyes sharp, as if he wanted to penetrate the opponent's defense.

He dribbled to the frontcourt and suddenly accelerated, trying to break through Durant's defense.

However, Durant seemed to have seen through his intentions and stuck to him closely, not giving him any chance to break through.

Seeing this, James had no choice but to pass the ball to Davis on the side.

After Davis received the ball, he immediately launched a fierce attack.

He dribbled to the basket and turned around to try to shake off the defense.

However, Claxton followed him closely and didn't give him any chance to shoot.

Davis had no choice but to pass the ball back to Wall on the outside.

After Wall received the ball, he immediately launched a quick breakthrough.

He changed direction and tried to shake off Rose's defense, but Rose stuck to him tightly, not giving him any chance to break through.

Wall had no choice but to shoot.

"boom!"

His shot went wide of the rim and missed.

The Nets seized the opportunity and immediately launched a counterattack.

Rose dribbled the ball and accelerated the breakthrough.

This time, Wall seemed to be overwhelmed and was easily broken through by Rose.

Rose dribbled to the basket and made a layup, adding two more points for the Nets.

Seeing this, the Lakers immediately launched a fierce offensive.

James held the ball, broke through to the basket, and turned around to try to pass Durant.

Unfortunately, Durant had already blocked the ball, not giving him any chance to shoot.

James had no choice but to pass the ball to Davis.

Davis immediately launched a fierce attack after receiving the ball. This time, he successfully shook off Claxton and made a jump shot, recovering two points for the Lakers.

However, the Nets did not let down their guard.

Looking back, Mitchell broke through with the ball and Pope stuck to him closely.

However, Mitchell succeeded in an accelerated breakthrough and hit a mid-range jump shot, scoring two more points.

The game entered a white-hot stage, with both sides chasing each other and the scores rising alternately.

Every attack is thrilling and every defense is thrilling.

James, Davis and Wall teamed up to launch a fierce offensive. They dribbled, broke through and shot, and every move was full of strength and determination.

However, the Nets' Rose, Durant and Mitchell seem to be better.

They cooperated well, passed the ball to each other, and every attack was as smooth as flowing water.

In a fierce offensive and defensive round, James broke through with the ball, but Durant seemed to have seen through his intentions and blocked his shot, knocking the ball away, causing the audience to exclaim.

Durant picked up the basketball and made a long pass to Mitchell in the frontcourt.

After receiving the ball, Mitchell immediately broke through quickly, rushed to the basket, and made a two-handed dunk.

Seeing this, the Lakers immediately launched a counterattack.

Davis failed to break through and passed the ball to Wall on the side.

After receiving the ball, Wall dribbled forward in a fancy way, but was intercepted by Mitchell.

The Nets immediately launched a counterattack. Rose dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and accelerated to break through James' defense.

James stuck to him and didn't give him a chance to break through.

However, Rose seemed to ignore it, made a successful change of direction, dribbled to the basket, and made an easy layup.

During this period, the Nets' consecutive scoring was like a surging tide, which made the Lakers a little confused.

Every attack was like a sharp blade, accurately piercing the Lakers' defense, making their defense seem so vulnerable.

Lakers head coach Vogel urgently stopped the game. He looked at the players on the court with a serious expression, and his tone was firm and unquestionable: "We must get our rhythm back. We can't let the Nets continue to wreak havoc like this."

However, facing the Nets' strong offense, the Lakers seemed a little overwhelmed.

Their defense was like paper, and was broken through by the Nets time and time again, and the score gap widened unknowingly.

However, at this critical moment, James stepped forward again.

His eyes were determined, as if he wanted to burn all his energy to bring hope to the Lakers.

This time, he played a brilliant pick-and-roll with Davis.

Davis' tall body was like a mountain, blocking the Nets' view of James.

James seized this opportunity and broke through to the basket at full speed.

He was as fast as lightning and rushed to the basket in an instant. However, the Nets' backup center Claxton was not intimidated.

His reaction speed was extremely fast, as if he could predict James' actions.

The moment James broke into the basket, he immediately pounced on him, jumped in the air, and collided heavily with James' body.

This is a battle of body and will.

What James is best at is this kind of layup after physical confrontation.

He was like an indomitable eagle. Even when he was knocked off balance by Claxton in the air, he still insisted on throwing the basketball into the basket.

His body almost fell to the ground in a flat position, but before his body fell, he still used his right hand to forcefully throw the basketball towards the basket.

At that moment, time seemed to freeze.

Everyone held their breath and watched the trajectory of the basketball.

Beep, beep, beep. The referee's whistle sounded immediately, calling for a defensive foul on Clarkson.

However, even so, James' layup after losing his balance was still successful.

This was a 2+1 goal, and James used his tenacity and perseverance to win valuable points for the Lakers.

James fell to the ground, grimacing in pain, a painful expression on his face.

Although he fell quite hard just now, his eyes were full of determination and resolve.

He knew that he couldn't just fall down like this, the Lakers still needed him.

With the help of his teammates, he slowly stood up. Although his body was still a little shaky, his eyes had regained their firmness.

After walking up to the free throw line, James took a deep breath and adjusted his state.

He knew that this free throw was crucial, not only affecting the Lakers' score, but also their morale.

At such a critical moment, he must hit the target steadily.

The basketball seemed to come to life in his hands. He jumped lightly and threw the basketball into the basket.

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

At that moment, the whole stadium was boiling, and the Lakers fans cheered and applauded James' wonderful performance.

The successful three-pointer in this round helped the Lakers once again narrow the gap to two rounds.

Although their situation remains grim, James's incredible shot has brought them hope.

As long as you persist, you will have a chance to succeed.

The following games became more intense and tense.

The Nets did not let down their guard because of James' scoring and still maintained high-intensity offense and defense.

Under the leadership of James, the Lakers gradually regained their rhythm and confidence.

The two sides chased each other and the scores rose alternately.

Every attack is full of suspense and excitement, and every defense tests the players' will and perseverance.

The audience was fascinated by the game, as if they were also involved in this intense competition.

On the sidelines, Nets head coach Lu Yong shook his head and frowned, obviously dissatisfied with the team's defensive performance in the third quarter.

His eyes shuttled between the players, trying to find the key that could ignite the team's defensive fire.

However, the situation on the court did not change because of his dissatisfaction.

In the next two minutes, the Lakers and the Nets engaged in a fierce battle on the offensive end.

The two sides fought back and forth, neither giving in, as if every point determined the outcome of the game.

On the Nets side, Durant became the spearhead of the team's offense.

He used a pull-up jump shot to hit a mid-range shot and a three-pointer. His movements were smooth and natural, as if everything on the court was under his control.

These two goals not only helped the Nets score five points in a row, but also brought a relieved smile to Lu Yong's face on the sidelines.

On the Lakers side, James showed his all-round strength.

He continuously used breakthroughs to attack the inside, like a sharp blade, piercing straight into the heart of the Nets.

At the same time, he also used breakthrough passes to assist Davis in hitting two jump shots.

After Davis received the ball, he jumped and shot without hesitation. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

At this moment, the Lakers' morale seemed to be ignited, and the audience on the sidelines cheered.

However, in this intense game, Rose seemed a little exhausted.

He replaced Brunson and not only had to give his all on the defensive end, but also had to show his dribbling skills on offense.

His eyes revealed firmness and determination, as if he wanted to prove his worth with his actions.

On one offense, he dribbled past the Lakers defender and then took off for a shot.

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

At this moment, Rose seemed to have become a hero on the court.

However, compared to Rose's outstanding performance, Claxton seems a little overshadowed.

After that block, he didn't show any outstanding performance.

He even committed two fouls when defending James.

This made Lu Yong a little disappointed. He had originally placed high hopes on Claxton and hoped that he could become the backbone of the team's defense.

However, the reality was not what he expected.

Yang Yi and Wang Meng were also closely following the progress of the game.

Whenever the Nets scored a goal, both of them would praise and cheer for the Nets' outstanding performance.

When the Lakers scored a goal, the two would express in an emotional tone that the Nets' defense had not been good during this period and that they needed to be criticized more.

As the game progressed, the competition between the Nets and the Lakers became more and more intense.

In an offensive and defensive round, Durant broke through with the ball again. He dribbled to the frontcourt and scanned the Lakers' defense with sharp eyes.

Then, he suddenly accelerated and broke through the Lakers' defense.

However, James reacted quickly and stuck to him, not giving him any chance to break through.

Durant had no choice but to shoot.

As a result, his shot went wide of the basket and missed.

At this moment, the Lakers seized the opportunity.

James dribbled the ball forward and accelerated to break through the Nets' defense.

He dribbled to the basket and jumped for a layup.

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

At this moment, the Lakers' morale was ignited again, and the audience on the sidelines cheered.

Not long ago, the Nets had just launched a wave of offensive frenzy, and the anxious Lakers head coach Vogel had to call a timeout.

Now, with less than a minute left, the Lakers exploded.

Lu Yong sat on the sidelines and sighed softly, very dissatisfied with the team's performance during this period. (End of this chapter)