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

With more than four minutes left in the third quarter, the matchup between the Nets and the Lakers entered a white-hot stage.

The score was deadlocked and every point was thrilling, but the Nets' defense was like a fish that slipped through the net, allowing the Lakers to succeed repeatedly.

Lu Yong finally couldn't stand the team's slackness on defense anymore and decisively called a timeout.

When the whistle sounded, the players stopped and walked back to the bench.

Lu Yong stood in front of the technical desk, frowned slightly, his eyes revealing dissatisfaction and determination.

He glanced at the players and said in a low but powerful voice: "I didn't see you put any defensive pressure on the Lakers on the defensive end. I know the referee's whistle today favored the Lakers, and no one dared to make obvious body movements. But this doesn't mean we have to watch the Lakers players easily break into the paint, nor does it mean we have to let the Lakers score easily on us."

Lu Yong's words were like a sharp knife, cutting into the team's defensive soft spot.

He paused briefly to give the players enough time to digest his words.

Then, he continued to say to the players: "After we go back, I want to see your changes on the defensive end. Although everyone's offensive performance has been good during this period, I need to see you show a different sense of pressure on the defensive end. We must avoid fouls while using physical confrontation as much as possible to make the Lakers feel pressured, keep them outside the three-point line as much as possible, and don't let them have easy shots. "

There was unquestionable firmness in Lu Yong's words, he knew very well that defense was the key to winning this game.

He then arranged the offensive tactics: "At the same time, we also need to make adjustments on the offensive end. Everyone should create more offensive opportunities through pick-and-rolls and off-ball screens, and can't focus all the pressure on Kevin alone. Basketball is a team sport, and you can't win by relying on the strength of one person alone. We need everyone to stand up and contribute their own strength to the team."

After saying this, Lu Yong turned his gaze to Durant, Mitchell and Robinson, signaling them to stay on the court.

Rose and Porzingis were substituted for rest, and Lu Yong sent on LeVert and Martin, two forwards with good defense.

It has both speed and power.

In this way, the Nets will have four forwards on the court, with only Mitchell as the guard.

Lu Yong's idea was simple and direct: Don't you James like to call out guards? Then I will put four forwards on the court and only leave Mitchell as a guard. You can call out Mitchell, but with Mitchell's excellent physical fitness, he is not afraid of James even if he is mismatched. As long as James can be blocked from the free throw line, then James has no advantage.

After arranging the tactics on both offense and defense, Lu Yong gathered the players together. His voice was full of strength and determination: "There is still one and a half quarters left before the end of the game. Everyone should work harder and don't give up. Show enough fighting spirit to win this game. We are going to lift the championship trophy at the Lakers' home court and give them a slap in the face!"

Lu Yong's words flowed into the players' hearts like a warm current, and they nodded one after another.

At this time, assistant coach Atkinson also stood up and loudly encouraged the players: "Boys, don't forget who we are! We are the Nets, and we are a team that never gives up easily. No matter how big the difficulties are, we must unite as one and overcome them together. Now, it's time to show our true strength!"

Atkinson's words were full of passion and appeal. He continued, "On the defensive end, we must be as solid as a wall so that the Lakers cannot break through. On the offensive end, we must be like a sharp sword, piercing the heart of the Lakers. Everyone must believe in each other, believe in our tactics, and believe that we can win this game!"

With Atkinson's encouragement, the Nets players' fighting spirit was rekindled.

They all stood up, with determination gleaming in their eyes.

Lu Yong looked at this scene and felt extremely relieved.

He knew that this team had endless potential and fighting spirit, and as long as they could unite as one, nothing was impossible.

The timeout ended and the players walked back to the court.

Lu Yong stood on the sidelines, watching every detail on the court with a firm gaze.

He knows very well that the outcome of this game will depend on this one move, and whether the Nets can lift the championship trophy at the Lakers' home court depends entirely on their performance in the future.

The pause time was fleeting and the game began again.

The Lakers quickly got into the game. James dribbled the ball steadily through half court and came to the top of the arc. Like a commander on the battlefield, he began to examine the Nets' defensive layout.

His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, trying to find the weakest link in the defense and make a precise attack.

However, when James' eyes swept over the five players of the Nets, he couldn't help but be slightly startled.

The Nets team in front of us seemed completely different from the previous team.

The four players on the front line are all agile and imposing; and Mitchell on the back line, although not at an advantage in height, has astounding athletic talent.

Mitchell is very strong and is like an indestructible rock when defending. Even top players like James find it difficult to break through his defense.

James recalled his previous one-on-one match with Mitchell. He thought he could easily break through, but he didn't expect Mitchell to steal the ball from the front and assist Durant with a fast break dunk.

This scene still bothers James to this day.

After thinking for a moment, James decided to target center Robinson.

Compared to other players, Robinson's footwork is slightly slower and seems to be more easily targeted.

So, James and Davis played a pick-and-roll at the top of the arc tacitly, and used Davis's screen to successfully switch Robinson in front of him.

Seeing this, Robinson immediately lowered his center of gravity and assumed a standard defensive posture.

He stared at James, his eyes revealing determination and resoluteness.

He knew that his speed was not as good as James, so he chose to keep two steps away to leave more space for preparation.

In this way, even if James chooses to shoot, he will have enough time to react; and if James chooses to break through, he can rely on his strength and positional advantage to block the opponent's way as much as possible.

James looked at Robinson in front of him, a faint smile appearing on the corner of his mouth.

He began to post up, performing several through-the-crotch dribbles toward Robinson in an attempt to confuse the defense.

However, Robinson seemed to see through his intentions and remained calm and focused.

Seeing that the between-the-crotch dribble didn't work, James suddenly took two steps back and then rushed towards Robinson at full speed.

His speed was extremely fast, like a flash of lightning across the night sky.

At the moment when the two were about to collide physically, James suddenly dribbled the ball from behind and successfully shook off Robinson's defense.

After shaking off the defense, James rushed to the basket like a wild horse.

At this time, the Nets' big man Porzingis had already gone off the court to rest, and the disadvantage of not having a big man to help defend was fully exposed.

James took the opportunity to easily break through the Nets' defense and went straight to the basket.

However, just as James was about to score a layup, Durant suddenly rushed out from the side.

He jumped up with all his might and collided with James in the air.

The two bodies intertwined in the air to form a beautiful landscape, as if time had stopped at this moment.

At the highest point, Durant relied on his longer wingspan to block James' layup.

However, James' basketball IQ was fully demonstrated at this moment.

He actually protected the basketball with his hands in the air, and then completed the shot with an unsightly pull-up layup.

The ball hit the backboard, bounced back, and fell into the net.

With a crisp "Swish!" sound, James made a tough layup, helping the team narrow the gap to just three points.

After scoring the goal, James was extremely excited. He pounded his chest hard while retreating, as if declaring his strength to the world.

Durant shook his head helplessly.

He knows very well that James' strength and basketball IQ are both top-notch, and it is almost impossible to defend him completely.

However, even so, Durant never gave up his desire for victory and his courage to challenge.

This round of attack and defense brought the game to a climax.

The Lakers and Nets players seemed to be ignited with fighting spirit, showing their best form and fighting hard for the team's victory. In the next round, the offense and defense of both sides changed very quickly.

Led by James, the Lakers continued to attack the Nets' defense; while the Nets relied on the outstanding performance of players such as Durant and Mitchell to always maintain a slight lead.

The competition has entered a white-hot stage, and every detail determines the direction of the game.

During one of the Lakers' attacks, James broke through with the ball again.

He used his strength advantage to knock Durant away. However, just as he was about to score a layup, Robinson suddenly rushed out and tried to block his layup.

James was quick-eyed and quick-handed, and made a dodgy move in the air. His body seemed to have lost gravity, drawing a beautiful arc in the air.

Then he steadily put the ball into the basket and scored for the Lakers again.

This time's scoring once again ignited the fighting spirit of the Lakers players.

They cheered as if they had seen the dawn of victory.

However, the Nets were not discouraged.

They know that the game is far from over, and only by persevering to the end can they have the last laugh.

Two rounds later, the Lakers launched another fierce offensive.

James moved forward steadily with the ball, his eyes revealing a firm belief, as if he had foreseen the coming victory.

He used the pick-and-roll again and switched the defender to Robinson.

The other Lakers players seemed to have received silent instructions and moved to both sides of the court, completely opening up the space and creating a one-on-one challenge opportunity for James.

The center of the court suddenly became a duet stage for James and Robinson.

The confrontation between the two seemed like a silent contest, with a tense and exciting atmosphere in the air.

James was seen dribbling the ball slowly, approaching Robinson step by step.

His movements were smooth and natural, as if every move was carefully calculated.

Robinson had a serious look on his face and was highly focused. He knew very well how powerful the opponent he was facing was.

However, there is indeed a clear gap between the two in speed.

James seized the opportunity, accelerated and broke through Robinson's defense from the right again.

Robinson looked helpless. Defense was his strong point and he was confident that he could fight even if he met O'Neal in his prime.

However, facing James's mismatched defense, he really didn't have much to do.

James' speed and explosiveness make him difficult to resist, and every breakthrough seems to be challenging his limits.

Robinson's strength lies in the fact that he has both strength and good mobility.

However, James also possesses these two qualities, and because of his shorter height, he is even faster than Robinson.

Even if Robinson couldn't defend, he couldn't just watch James score a layup.

Therefore, the moment James completed the dribble, he slapped James' arm hard from behind.

A crisp "pop" sound spread throughout the entire stadium.

Robinson didn't hit the ball at all when he slapped it, but hit James' hand.

James immediately showed a painful expression and the ball fell directly to the ground.

He covered his arm with his hand and felt a tingling sensation that made him grit his teeth in pain.

The referee's whistle sounded at this time, calling a defensive foul on the Nets.

However, Robinson looked nonchalant.

He knew in his heart that he couldn't defend this ball, and James easily scored a layup.

If the ball is knocked away, the worst that can happen is that James will go to the free throw line.

Maybe he won't even get two points.

Moreover, as a backup center, Robinson has starter Cousins ​​above him and Claxton below him, so he doesn't have to worry about being troubled by fouls.

As long as it can cause trouble for James, it is good defense.

When James walked to the free throw line, Robinson not only did not show any frustrated expression, but even a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He seemed to have foreseen the next outcome and his heart was full of anticipation.

As Robinson expected, James failed to score two points when he went to the free throw line.

He made one of two free throws and scored only one point, helping the Lakers narrow the gap to two points.

However, this point is crucial for the Lakers.

After the free throw, James glared at Robinson with an unhappy look on his face as he returned to the backcourt to defend.

He was angry and dissatisfied with Robinson's defensive actions.

However, Robinson certainly won't spoil James.

It's not that he disrespects the veteran, but James' performance tonight does not deserve his respect.

So, after seeing James glaring at him, Robinson shouted at him, "What are you looking at!"

James didn't expect this guy to dare to provoke him. He widened his eyes and replied: "Look what's wrong with you? Do you want to fight?"

Immediately, the two men engaged in a verbal argument as they moved forward.

Their heads were pressed together, like two volcanoes about to erupt.

When the referee saw this, he immediately stepped forward and separated the two.

However, during the separation, Robinson and James were still talking trash to each other.

The atmosphere on the field became tense, as if a big war was about to break out.

"Who do you think you are? You're just an outdated basketball star!" Robinson sarcastically said mercilessly.

"Out of date? I can still beat you!" James hit back angrily.

"Don't think you are so great. Without your teammates, you are nothing!" Robinson continued to provoke.

"Do I need my teammates to be better than you?" James said gritting his teeth.

The argument between the two became more and more intense, as if it was going to ignite the air on the court.

However, the referee and teammates separated them in time to prevent the situation from getting worse.

Although this verbal dispute was brief, it made the atmosphere on the field more tense and exciting.

The Lakers and Nets players were all very motivated, and no one wanted to lose the game. (End of this chapter)