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

The Nets pulled the lead to 8 points in the final moments, and Lakers head coach Vogel's face was as black as coal. He tightly grasped the tactical board in his hand, his eyes were like torches, scanning every player on the court. He knew that calling a timeout at this time was the last chance of the game.

"Everyone, be quiet and listen to me!" Vogel's voice was low and powerful. He tried to keep his emotions stable. "We are in a very difficult situation now. In just about 40 seconds, we are 8 points behind. But the game is not over yet. We still have a chance!"

Vogel's words were like a shot in the arm, cheering up the Lakers players a little. They knew that the head coach called a timeout at this time, and there must be some new tactical arrangements.

"We have to use this timeout to make some arrangements." Vogel continued, "James, Davis, Wall, the three of you have to use your personal abilities to disrupt the Nets' defensive formation as much as possible. Then, we have to pass the ball to the outside and shoot a three-pointer!"

Vogel's tactical arrangement made the Lakers players' eyes light up, and they seemed to see the hope of a comeback. However, they also knew that the execution of this tactic was very difficult and required accurate passing and stable shooting.

"James, I'll give you this three-pointer." Vogel stared at James and said, "You can shoot it yourself according to the situation, or pass it to Pope, who has a pretty good hit rate. As for Wall, Davis and Kuzma, your three-pointers are not very good, or you don't feel good tonight, so this time you should focus on attracting defense."

James nodded, feeling the enormous pressure, but as the star player of the team, he knew he had to stand up and encourage his teammates.

"Everyone listen up!" James' voice was full of determination, "As long as we make this three-pointer, we still have a chance! So, everyone must work hard and run to create open shooting opportunities!"

James' words cheered up the Lakers players again. They knew they couldn't give up at this time and had to try their best to seize every opportunity.

Vogel continued to emphasize the details of the tactics to the players, and he repeatedly reminded everyone to ensure their hit rate.

If this shot hadn't gone in, the game would have been almost over.

It can take more time, but this attack must succeed.

The Lakers players listened carefully to Vogel's tactical arrangements. They knew that they must unite at this time and face this difficult challenge together.

The pause was very short, only one minute.

However, for the Lakers, this minute seemed like a long torture.

They know that every subsequent move, every pass, every shot will matter.

Finally, the pause is over.

The Lakers players stood on the court, their eyes full of determination.

They knew that there was no way out at this point and they could only try their best to seize every opportunity.

At the same time, there was a tense atmosphere on the Nets bench.

Head coach Lu Yong kept clapping his hands, his eyes as sharp as torches as he scanned every player, as if he wanted to convey his determination and belief to them.

"Everyone listen up!" Lu Yong's voice was deep and powerful. "We are leading by 8 points now, but the game is not over yet. The Lakers will definitely try their best to catch up, so we must strengthen our defense and not give them any chances!"

Lu Yong's words made the Nets players even more nervous. They knew they couldn't relax at this time, otherwise victory would slip away from their hands.

"Especially we have to defend their three-pointers from outside!" Lu Yong continued, "The Lakers are most likely to shoot three-pointers. After all, they are 40 points behind with 8 seconds left. They have no chance of turning the game around with just two-pointers. Therefore, we must expand our defense outwards. We would rather let them make a quick two-pointer than let them hit a three-pointer!"

Lu Yong's tactical arrangement made the Nets players nod their heads one after another. They knew that they had to unite at this time and face the Lakers' counterattack together.

"Remember, the balance of victory is still on our side!" Lu Yong said with a hint of ease and confidence, "Even if the Lakers really hit a three-pointer, we have the strength to deal with it. So, don't be too nervous, stay calm, and execute our defensive tactics well."

Lu Yong's words made the Nets players relax a little. They knew that they couldn't be too nervous at this time, otherwise it would affect their performance.

"Okay, let's get ready!" Lu Yong clapped his hands, "We must face the next game in the best condition. No matter what happens, we must firmly believe that we can win!"

After hearing this, the Nets players all stood up, put their hands together, and finally shouted "We will win" before heading to the court. Their eyes were full of determination and resolve, as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

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After the timeout, the Lakers sent the ball to the front court, and Davis received the ball from the referee at the sideline. His eyes were firm, as if saying: "We must score this goal!"

After observing a circle, he passed the ball to LeBron James, who received the ball outside the three-point line through a series of running positions.

After receiving the pass, James remained calm. He did not shoot rashly, but first observed the Nets' defensive formation. He found that the Nets' defensive position in this round was very far away, and it was obvious that they intended to focus on defending the Lakers' three-pointer. This made James frown, and he knew that this shot was not easy to hit.

However, even so, James still had no choice. He knew that the two-point shot was useless for the Lakers at this time, and he had to shoot a three-pointer. Even if the Nets focused most of their defensive attention outside the three-point line, he had to try to create a three-pointer opportunity for his teammates in this round.

Facing Durant's defense, James dribbled the ball under his crotch at the top of the arc, trying to shake off Durant's defense. However, Durant's physical fitness was too good, and his defense was like a solid wall, making it difficult for James to find a breakthrough. However, James did not give up, he suddenly broke through to the left and rushed to the basket.

The Nets' defense was very tacit. When they saw James forcing his way to the basket, they didn't chase him too closely. They just let Porzingis stand in the defensive position as much as possible under the basket, ready to block James' offensive route at any time.

However, James did not continue to accelerate when he reached the free throw line, but slowly stopped. His eyes were like torches, scanning every teammate on the court. He knew that this ball had to be passed, otherwise the Lakers would have no chance at all.

At this moment, he saw Kuzma at 45 degrees to the right. Kuzma's shooting position was better at this time, he had the opportunity to face the basket directly, and Mitchell's help defense did not completely block his shooting route.

James made a prompt decision and passed the ball to Kuzma. After receiving the ball, Kuzma knew that he had to shoot, otherwise the time would only run out. Under tremendous pressure, he took a three-point jump shot at the right side at a 45-degree angle against Mitchell's help defense.

The basketball drew a beautiful rainbow in the air, as if a shooting star was streaking across the night sky.

Then, with a swish, the ball went into the net! This three-pointer gave the Lakers a glimmer of hope!
With about 30 seconds left, the Lakers narrowed the score to just 5 points!
Kuzma was very excited after scoring the goal. He waved his arms as if to announce to the world: "I finally scored a crucial goal!"

His face was filled with a smile, a smile that came from finally not having to take the blame anymore.

The players on the Lakers bench also stood up and cheered. They knew what this three-pointer meant to the team.

It's not just a simple goal but also a clarion call for the Lakers' counterattack!

Lu Yong's expression did not change after seeing this scene. He knew that this three-pointer was just a last-ditch effort for the Lakers, and there was almost no chance of completely changing the situation of the game.

When Kuzma received the pass from James and hit the key three-pointer after the timeout, the entire stadium seemed to be ignited, and the cheers and applause of the audience resounded like thunder through the sky.

At this moment, Charles Barkley and Kenneth Smith in the commentary booth couldn't help but cheer loudly.

"Wow! Look at this three-pointer, it's so crucial!" Barkley slapped the table excitedly, his eyes widened as if they were about to jump out of their sockets, "Kuzma, you are so awesome! With this shot, you brought the Lakers back to life!"

Kenny Smith also nodded repeatedly, his face filled with excitement: "Yes, Barkley, you are right! Although the balance of victory is still on the Nets' side, for the Lakers, this three-pointer means that they at least have a glimmer of hope for a comeback. Next, they must defend the Nets' offense and try to steal the ball as much as possible. Otherwise, whether the Nets waste too much time on offense or use foul tactics against the Nets, it will be no different from chronic death for the Lakers."

Barkley took a deep breath, his eyes fixed on every move on the court: "You are right, although Kuzma's three-pointer was indeed crucial, the situation is still very unfavorable for the Lakers. The hole they dug for themselves before was too big, and now it is very difficult to catch up in a short time!"

Kenny Smith nodded, with a hint of worry in his eyes: "Yes, Barkley. The Lakers made too many mistakes before, and they let the Nets lead by too many points. Now, it is almost impossible for them to catch up. But this is the charm of the game, isn't it? As long as the game is not over, everything is possible."

Barkley fell into deep thought after hearing this. He shook his head slowly and sighed, "Yes, you are right. This is the charm of the game. As long as the game is not over, everything is possible. However, for the Lakers, what they need now is not only a glimmer of hope for a comeback, but also more miracles and luck."

Kenny Smith nodded after hearing this. His eyes were once again on the Lakers on the court. Their figures looked particularly resolute and tenacious under the lights. "That's right, Barkley. The Lakers need more than just strength and tactics. They also need more faith and fighting spirit. Only in this way can they create a miracle at the last moment."

Barkley took a deep breath, with a hint of anticipation and excitement in his voice: "This is the charm of the game. As long as the game is not over, everything is possible."

Mies also nodded, with a hint of firmness and conviction in his voice: "That's right, Barkley. We are looking forward to the Lakers' amazing reversal! We are looking forward to them being able to create their own miracle in this game! No matter what the result is, this game will become a classic among classics!"

As the game continued, Barkley and Mies in the commentary booth continued their discussion and analysis.

Their voices were sometimes passionate and sometimes low, but they were always full of anticipation for the game.

No matter what the outcome of this game is, it will become a classic battle in basketball history.

Unfortunately, as Barkley said, although Kuzma hit a very crucial three-pointer, the pit the Lakers dug for themselves before was too big. Their previous mistakes and defensive loopholes allowed the Nets to easily score too many points, and it is not easy to catch up now.

When it was the Nets' turn to attack, the Lakers players knew that they had to adopt an oppressive defense at this time, trying to cause the Nets to make mistakes, so as to seize the opportunity to narrow the gap to one round. However, the Nets players were veterans with championship experience after all, and they were unusually calm and steady at this critical moment.

The Lakers' oppressive defense did not have the desired effect. The Nets players controlled the ball steadily and did not make any low-level mistakes. The Lakers wasted about five or six seconds and failed to cause the Nets to make a mistake. Seeing that time was running out, James could only use a foul tactic against Durant with a desperate look on his face.

This was the Lakers' last hope. They tried to interrupt the Nets' offensive rhythm in this way. However, Durant stood firmly on the free throw line.

His free throw percentage this season ranks among the top 10 in the league, and the chance of him missing two free throws at critical moments is almost zero.

The Lakers fans at the scene booed, trying to interfere with Durant's free throws. However, Durant was not affected by the boos. He took a deep breath and then shot the ball steadily.

The first free throw went into the basket, and the boos from the Lakers fans became louder.

They tried to put pressure on Durant in this way, however, Durant was not bothered by the boos.

He took another deep breath and threw the second ball steadily.

The second free throw also fell steadily into the basket!

Durant made both free throws, widening the gap to 7 points again!
At this point, the Lakers players were completely desperate.

They knew that it would be almost impossible to make up for the 7-point gap in the remaining time.

The game had basically lost its suspense, and the Nets players began to celebrate in advance.

They knew that victory in this game was already theirs.

The Lakers players looked frustrated and lost. They knew that they had tried their best in this game, but ultimately failed to save the situation.

The boos from the Lakers fans at the scene turned into sighs, as they knew that their home team had tried their best in this game.

However, basketball games are cruel. Sometimes, even if you try your best, you still lose the game.

James stood on the sidelines, his eyes full of despair and helplessness.

He tried his best in this game, but ultimately failed to lead the team out of the predicament.

He glanced at his teammates on the field, his eyes also filled with disappointment and frustration. (End of this chapter)