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

The whistle at the end of the game echoed over the Brooklyn Center Arena, and the matchup between the Lakers and the Nets finally came to an end.

However, the outcome of the game was not what the Lakers fans wanted, as they lost to their opponents by a few points.

The lights on the court were still flashing, but the Lakers players looked a little lost. They slowly walked towards the player tunnel, ready to leave this battlefield full of regrets.

James was the first to walk into the player tunnel. His steps were firm and powerful, as if every step was telling of his inner determination.

Instead of hugging and greeting the Nets players as usual, he chose to leave directly.

This behavior seems unexpected and even unsociable to many people, but this is James. He always does things his own way, no matter what others say.

Wall and Davis looked at Big Brother's back with some hesitation on their faces.

They know that James may have done this because he could not accept the result of losing, or he may have been expressing his dissatisfaction with the team's performance in this way.

But as teammates, should they follow in James' footsteps, or choose to stay and have friendly exchanges with their opponents?
Davis hesitated, but ultimately decided to stay on the court.

He looked at Cousins ​​on the sidelines. The two had fought side by side when they were in the Pelicans and had a good relationship.

Davis knew that if he left at this moment, it might give people the impression of being petty, and he also wanted to express his respect and blessings to Cousins.

Davis slowly walked to Cousins, and their eyes met in the air, as if they had thousands of words to say.

Cousins ​​looked at Davis with a smile, his eyes full of encouragement and expectation.

He knew that Davis played well today, but the Lakers' overall performance was somewhat unsatisfactory.

"Hey, Davis, you played great today!" Cousins ​​spoke first, with some sincerity and appreciation in his voice.

Davis smiled bitterly, shook his head and said, "Thank you, Cousins. But we still lost today. It feels bad."

Cousins ​​patted Davis on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't be discouraged, Davis. Your performance today is already good enough. It's just that the Lakers are not born at the right time now, but I believe you will definitely get out of the trough."

Davis looked at Cousins ​​gratefully, knowing that his old teammate's words were not empty comfort.

He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Thank you, Cousins. Your words made me feel much better. We will keep working hard and must win the next game!"

Cousins ​​smiled and nodded, praising Davis' determination and fighting spirit: "Yes, that's it! I always believe that you have the ability to turn the situation around. Remember, whether we win or lose, we must maintain grace and respect. This is a real professional player."

Davis nodded, remembering Cousins' words deeply.

He knows that in the professional arena, winning or losing is not the only criterion. What is more important is how to maintain one's own demeanor and respect one's opponents.

He decided to express his views to James after returning to the locker room, and maybe they could find a better way to deal with winning and losing together.

Just as Davis was about to leave, Cousins ​​suddenly remembered something. He grabbed Davis' arm and whispered, "Hey, Davis, I heard you guys have some internal problems recently? Is that true?"

Davis was stunned for a moment. He didn't expect Cousins ​​to ask this question so directly. He hesitated for a moment, but chose to be honest: "There are indeed some small problems, but we are working hard to solve them. You know, every team will have some ups and downs and challenges."

Cousins ​​nodded to show his understanding: "I understand. I just hope you can stay calm and focused and not let these problems affect your performance on the court. You are the future star of the Lakers, and I believe you have the ability to handle it all."

Davis looked at Cousins ​​gratefully. He knew that his old teammate's words were sincere. He smiled and said firmly: "Don't worry, Cousins. I will handle these problems. In the next game, I will definitely prove my worth with my strength."

After saying this, Davis turned and walked towards the player tunnel.

His steps were firm and powerful, as if every step was telling of his inner determination and fighting spirit.

He knows that no matter how many challenges and difficulties he will encounter in the future, he will persevere and prove himself as a true professional player with his strength.

After the game, head coach Vogel attended the press conference with James, Davis and Wall, but the atmosphere at the scene was extremely depressing.

Reporters swarmed in, their eyes mainly focused on James.

The Lakers leader did play badly in this game.

Since the third quarter, the Nets have been using the "Hit James" tactic on him and he had to rest on the sidelines most of the time.

After returning in the final quarter, although he played a few good shots, he only scored 23 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists in the whole game. Compared with Durant who scored 42 points for the Nets, he was obviously much weaker.

"James, how do you think you performed in this game?" a reporter asked first, his tone somewhat sharp and provocative.

James' mouth curled up into a stubborn smile, his eyes flashed with determination: "I think I played well, but the Nets' tactics of cutting James really gave me a headache. But it doesn't matter, I will find a way to adjust my condition. The finals are not over yet, we still have a chance."

"But James, you've performed poorly for two consecutive games. Do you think the Lakers can still rebound in this series?" Another reporter followed up with a more direct and sharp question.

James frowned slightly, but he quickly regained his composure: "Of course. We are a strong team, but we have encountered some difficulties recently. But I believe that as long as we unite as one and adjust our tactics, we will be able to rebound."

The reporters were not satisfied and continued to ask questions about James and the Lakers.

One of the reporters even mentioned James' age and physical problems, suggesting that he might no longer be able to lead the Lakers to victory.

James' face was obviously a little ugly, but he was still very firm: "Age and physical fitness? This is not a problem. I am still one of the best players in this league, and I have the ability to lead the Lakers to victory. You just need to watch, we will prove everything with our actions."

In contrast, Wall, Davis and head coach Vogel were relatively soft-spoken. Although they also praised the Nets' strength, their expressions were somewhat worried.

Obviously, they are no longer so confident about this series.

"Davis, what do you think is the Lakers' biggest problem in this game?" a reporter turned the topic to Davis.

Davis pondered for a moment, then slowly said: "I think we didn't do well enough on the defensive end, allowing the Nets to get too many easy scoring opportunities. At the same time, we also lacked enough firepower to support the offensive end. This is where we need to improve."

"Coach Vogel, do you have any plans for the Lakers' next game?" Another reporter turned his eyes to head coach Vogel.

Vogel's brow was furrowed, he was well aware of the difficulties faced by the Lakers: "We will go back and summarize the gains and losses of this game, and then adjust the tactics and lineup. We must find a way to limit the Nets' offense while improving our own offensive efficiency. This is a difficult challenge, but we will not give up."

The atmosphere at the press conference was still depressing, with reporters asking questions one after another, but the Lakers players and coaches remained calm and focused.

They knew that even though they lost the game, the finals were not over yet.

They also have the opportunity to adjust their status, change tactics and meet new challenges.

Just as the press conference was about to end, a reporter suddenly mentioned the question about the internal atmosphere of the Lakers: "Coach Vogel, there are rumors that there are some disagreements and contradictions within the Lakers. Is this true? If so, how do you plan to solve these problems?"

Vogel's face darkened. He didn't expect the reporter to mention this issue.

But he quickly regained his composure and replied in a firm tone: "We are a united team without any internal disagreements or conflicts. We are all working towards the same goal, which is to win the championship. We will face challenges together, overcome difficulties and move towards victory."

After the press conference, the Lakers players and coaches left the scene silently.

Although their faces were filled with fatigue and worry, their hearts were burning with an indomitable fighting spirit.

They know that every game in the finals is a life-and-death battle.

They must adjust their condition, go all out and meet the challenge of the next game.

After returning to the locker room, Davis spoke first: "Brothers, I know we have encountered some difficulties recently. But we must believe in our strength and ability. We are a team with championship background. As long as we unite as one and work together, we will be able to get out of the trough and usher in new glory."

Wall nodded in agreement and support. Only James frowned slightly and did not say anything. He stared at Davis for a few seconds, wondering what he was thinking.

At this time, head coach Vogel also expressed his opinion: "We have to sum up the gains and losses of this game, and then adjust the tactics and lineup. We have to find a way to limit the Nets' offense while improving our own offensive efficiency. I believe that as long as we work hard, we will be able to achieve our goals."

James still didn't nod in response, but his brows frowned even more tightly.

Compared with the depressing press conference on the Lakers' side, the atmosphere on the Nets' side was much more cheerful.

Head coach Lu Yong attended the press conference with Durant, Brunson and Porzingis, all of whom had relaxed and happy smiles on their faces.

The 2:0 lead in the finals made the Nets players full of confidence in this series.

As soon as the press conference began, reporters threw questions to the Nets.

They want to understand the team's mentality and next plans after gaining such an advantage.

"Coach Lu Yong, you are now leading the Lakers with a big score of 2:0. How do you think the team is performing in this series?" a reporter asked first.

Lu Yong smiled and nodded, his eyes full of confidence: "I think our team performed very well in this series. Each of our players played his role, did a good job on defense, and played our own rhythm on offense. Of course, this is just the beginning. We know that the Lakers are a very strong team and they will definitely rebound. But we also have confidence that as long as we maintain our current state and continue to work hard, we will definitely win the championship."

The reporters nodded one after another, knowing that Lu Yong's words were not groundless.

The Nets did show strong strength and teamwork in these two games.

Then, a reporter turned his attention to Durant: "Durant, you played very well in both games, especially today's game, where you scored 42 points. How do you feel about your condition? Do you have the confidence to lead the Nets to win the championship?"

Durant smiled slightly, with a domineering light flashing in his eyes: "I feel that I am in very good condition, and I have fully adapted to the rhythm and intensity of the finals. I am confident that I can lead the Nets to win the championship. This is my goal and what I have been working towards. I know that the Lakers are a very strong team, but we also have our advantages. As long as we can maintain our current state and continue to play to our strengths, I believe we will be able to sweep the Lakers and resolve the battle as soon as possible."

Durant's words amazed the reporters at the scene. They knew that the superstar had enough strength and dominance to lead the Nets to victory.

Next, reporters asked Brunson and Porzingis questions about their performance and mentality during the game.

Both players said that they really enjoyed playing in the finals and cherished the opportunity to compete for the championship with their teammates.

They said they would continue to work hard and contribute their own efforts to the team's victory.

At the end of the press conference, a reporter mentioned the question about the internal atmosphere and team spirit of the Nets: "Coach Lu Yong, we all know that the Nets are a team with a strong team spirit. How much do you think this team spirit has helped you perform in this series?"

Lu Yong smiled and nodded, his eyes full of admiration and pride for the team: "I think our team spirit is one of the key factors that enabled us to gain such an advantage. Each of our players is very selfless and willing to give everything for the team's victory. During the game, we were able to trust and support each other and face difficulties together. This team spirit makes us more united and more powerful to face any challenge. I believe that as long as we maintain this team spirit and continue to work hard, we will be able to achieve our goal - winning the championship."

After the press conference, the Nets players were full of fighting spirit and confidence.

The next games will be more difficult and intense, but the Nets are ready for the challenge.

On the stage of the finals, they will continue to write the legendary chapter of the Nets.

As for Durant, he fully exuded the domineering aura of the league's No. 1 player, determined to lead the Nets to a sweep in this round of the finals, resolve the battle as soon as possible, and take the championship trophy. (End of this chapter)