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

At this time, the Lakers attacked.

James stood in the backcourt, his eyes sharp, scanning the defense line in front of him.

He knows that every minute and every second is crucial and every decision may change the direction of the game.

"Leverette, pay attention to your defensive position!" Lu Yong's voice rang in his ears. This experienced coach has almost harsh requirements for tactical execution.

Upon hearing this, LeVert slightly adjusted his position, but he did not choose to press closely. Instead, he left James about one meter of space.

This is a bold decision and also a certain disregard for James' shooting ability.

A barely perceptible smile appeared on James' lips; he felt the provocation from his opponent.

This season, his three-point shooting percentage has improved significantly, but in comparison, his breakthrough is still a more threatening weapon.

Lu Yong's tactics are very clear: defend against breakthroughs but not shots, trying to limit James' breakthroughs while betting on his shots.

However, James has never been one to play by the rules.

He dribbled the ball quickly across half court, like a flash of black lightning, and instantly reached the top of the arc.

LeVert's defense was useless, and he didn't realize that he was providing James with a great opportunity to shoot.

James' eyes became sharp, and he felt the provocation from Oubre on the side.

It was a silent contest, a conversation that only the truly strong could understand. Oubre's eyes were full of challenge and dissatisfaction, as if to say, "Do you dare to shoot?"

James did not respond, but just silently clenched the basketball in his hand.

He took a deep breath, adjusted his posture, and prepared to face this decisive moment.

He knew that this goal was not only a proof of his ability, but also a response to his opponent's provocation.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and everyone waited with bated breath.

James shot the ball without any hesitation. After the basketball left his fingertips, it spun at high speed and drew a beautiful arc in the air.

At that moment, the entire court stopped and everyone's eyes were focused on the flying basketball.

The next second, with a "swish" sound, the basketball went into the net, causing the whole audience to boil.

Lakers fans cheered, as if they saw the dawn of victory.

This sudden three-pointer not only caught LeVert off guard, but also made the opponent feel the powerful deterrent power of James.

A faint smile appeared on James' face. He did not celebrate too much, but just returned to the backcourt silently, ready to face the challenge of the next round.

He knew that the game was far from over and every round was crucial.

However, this ball was like a shot in the arm, instantly igniting the Lakers' fighting spirit.

The Nets attacked, and Oubre, full of confidence, reached out for the ball again.

His eyes were full of determination and resolve, as if he wanted to prove everything with his own strength.

Brunson saw Oubre's determination, chose to trust his teammates, and passed the ball decisively.

After receiving the ball, Oubre took a tentative step facing the basket, his movements smooth and confident.

He then made consecutive dribbles to Kuzma, trying to confuse his opponent and find an opportunity to break through.

However, Kuzma was not easily shaken. He tightly held Oubre's left hand to prevent him from breaking through from the left.

Because Oubre is left-handed, he is more accustomed to going to the left than breaking through from the right.

This defensive strategy obviously worked, and Oubre quickly realized it.

When he broke through to the left, Kuzma blocked his position in advance; when he broke through to the right, Oubre's right hand was not as flexible as his left hand.

At this moment, Oubre faces a difficult choice.

His best approach is to pass the ball and let Brunson run the offense.

But the previous few scores gave Oubre some confidence, and he didn't want to give up this offensive opportunity.

So, Oubre pushed the ground with his feet, went straight to the right and broke through Kuzma's defense.

He jumped up quickly, ready to score a layup.

However, just as he jumped, a dark shadow rushed out and slammed the ball into the backboard from behind Oubre.

The person who blocked the shot this time was the same person as before, James who had just made the three-pointer.

James' block was like a heavy hammer, hitting Oubre's heart hard.

He thought he could score easily, but he didn't expect to be blocked so easily by James.

What was even more difficult for him to accept was that James, who had blocked the shot, immediately grabbed the basketball and turned around to launch a counterattack.

Wall and Davis also started with James, and the Big Three set out towards the Nets' half court at the same time from three positions.

The Nets players quickly retreated, especially Oubre who was blocked, who used all his strength to try to make up for his mistake on the defensive end.

However, their defensive speed is obviously not comparable to that of the Lakers' Big Three.

In just a few rounds, Oubre was blocked twice by James in the same way. Such humiliation made his face red and his anger burned fiercely.

He vowed to get back at James and prove his strength.

So, Oubre followed James all the way back to his own half.

When LeVert leaned towards James to prepare for defense, Oubre simply waved his hand, indicating that he would defend.

LeVert was stunned for a moment, but still gave the opportunity to Oubre.

He understood that Oubre now needed this opportunity to regain his confidence.

Seeing that there was no fast break opportunity, James slowed down and switched to positional warfare.

When he found that Oubre was defending him, he immediately raised his hand to signal his teammates to move away so that he could play alone.

Soon, the left side of the court was cleared, leaving only James and Oubre.

At this moment, all the fans' eyes were focused on them.

The confrontation between James and Oubre seemed to be a microcosm of this game.

James suddenly launched a breakthrough, his movements were quick and fierce.

Seeing this, Oubre quickly stepped back, trying to defend his own defense. However, just as Oubre was retreating, James suddenly stepped back and returned to the three-point line.

After a pause, James aimed at the basket and prepared to shoot.

Before Oubre's defense came up, he pulled up for a three-pointer.

Oubre had no time to react to this ball and could only watch the basketball fly over his head.

With a swish, the three-pointer went in again.

James' shot was like a flash of lightning, cutting through the night sky and breaking through Oubre's defense.

With this three-pointer, the Lakers successfully tied the score.

The two teams returned to the same starting line, and the game became suspenseful again.

Oubre's face was as gloomy as water. He couldn't accept that he was defeated so easily by James.

The numbers on the scoreboard were closely aligned, as if foreshadowing the intensity and uncertainty of the game.

Oubre stood there, with a dull look in his eyes.

He never expected that James would make such an offensive choice.

In his opinion, James is obviously not good at shooting three-pointers. At such a critical moment, shouldn't he force his way into the inside and use his physical advantage and breakthrough ability to tear open the Nets' defense?
However, the reality was beyond his expectation.

In these two rounds, James seemed like a different person, hitting consecutive three-pointers and helping the Lakers tie the score through his personal ability.

The trajectory of the basketball in the air was like a beautiful arc, directly penetrating the Nets' defense and Oubre's heart.

The Nets players on the court felt unprecedented pressure.

They originally thought that with Oubre's outstanding performance, they could gain some advantages in this game.

However, James' sudden outburst caught them off guard.

At the same time, in the studio, domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng were also watching intently.

They couldn't help but praise James, as if they were shocked by his performance.

"Oh, James was so decisive in these two rounds of attack!" Yang Yi exclaimed, "He just shot directly when he had the chance outside the three-point line, and made consecutive shots. It seems that he is very determined to help the team win the game tonight!"

"That's right, that's right!" Wang Meng nodded in agreement, "James is in really good shape today. He seems to have found his own rhythm, and he is at ease whether it's breaking through or shooting. And, look at his eyes, full of confidence and determination. James in this state is really hard to deal with!"

The two became more and more excited as they talked, as if they were also infected by the atmosphere of the competition.

They continued to analyze the situation on the court and talked about Oubre's provocation just now.

"To be honest, Oubre's attack in that round just now was really inappropriate." Yang Yi said with some regret, "Although he has performed well recently, he was obviously a little careless in that ball just now. He should have let Brunson organize the offense instead of forcing the shot himself. Playing like this, it gave the Lakers an opportunity."

"Yes, Oubre is still too young." Wang Meng added, "He still needs more game experience to hone his mentality and skills. But then again, James' performance today was amazing. It seemed like he turned on the full-strength James mode ahead of time, making it difficult for the Nets to cope with it."

The two kept analyzing and discussing the game based on the situation on the field, as if they were on the field, feeling the tension and excitement of the game with the players.

"The Lakers have now caught up with the score thanks to James' two three-pointers," Yang Yi said. "I wonder if Nets head coach Lu Yong will call a timeout to make adjustments. This game is getting more and more interesting!"

"Go ahead, go ahead!" Wang Meng laughed. "If Lu Yong doesn't call a timeout, the Nets might be defeated by James alone. But, having said that, even if a timeout is called, it may not necessarily limit James' performance. He is in such a hot state today!"

As the two people's commentary continued, the game entered a more intense stage.

Both the Lakers and the Nets tried their best to win this game.

On the sidelines, Lu Yong's face did not look very good at this moment.

Just now, James hit a key three-pointer to tie the score.

This three-pointer was like a sharp sword, piercing directly through the Nets' defense, and also gave Lu Yong an ominous premonition.

He knew very well that if no adjustments were made, the Nets might be put in a passive position in this game.

Therefore, after all the players returned to the bench, Lu Yong decisively made substitutions.

He brought two main players, Durant and Porzingis, on the court, replacing Duncan Robinson and Oubre.

Oubre looked frustrated when he left the court.

He obviously knew that he made a mistake in the previous round, which caused the team to lose the lead.

However, Lu Yong's attention was fully focused on the game at this time and he had no time to consider Oubre's feelings.

Lu Yong took the tactical board and immediately rearranged the players' offense and defense.

His eyes were firm and decisive, like a general commanding thousands of troops on the battlefield.

He asked the defense to strengthen its defense against the Lakers' outside shooting and not give the opponent any easy scoring opportunities.

At the same time, on the offensive end, he asked the players to pay more attention to ball transfer and screen, and try to get the ball to an almost open position to shoot and improve their hit rate.

"Listen, guys!" Lu Yong's voice was loud and powerful, as if it could penetrate the noise on the court. "We just made a small mistake and let the Lakers tie the score. But it doesn't matter, the game is not over yet, we still have a chance!"

He paused and continued, "Durant, Porzingis, when you come on the court, you must show your momentum on both offense and defense. When defending, stick closely to the Lakers' outside shooters and don't let them have any chance to breathe. When attacking, you must use your height and wingspan advantages to create threats for me under the basket!"

After saying this, Lu Yong looked at the other players and said loudly: "And you, don't just stand there! Run more, pass more, and tear the Lakers' defense into pieces. Remember, basketball is a sport for five people, not a one-man show!"

After arranging the tactics, Lu Yong clapped loudly to attract the players' attention.

He encouraged and cheered up the players: "The game has come to the last quarter. After this, what we need next is perseverance! Whoever can hold on to the end will be the winner tonight!"

His voice was full of passion and power, as if it could ignite the fighting spirit in the players' hearts.

The players listened to his words with their eyes wide open, as if they were infected by his passion.

"Come on, guys!" Lu Yong continued to shout, "Tonight, we are going to end this round of the finals here! We want everyone to know that the Nets are invincible!"

As Lu Yong finished his words, the players seemed to be injected with a new strength.

They all stood up straight and clenched their fists, as if they were going to give their all in this game.

Lu Yong looked at the players' reactions and nodded with satisfaction.

He knew that his words had worked.

Next, it depends on how the players perform on the field.

It is not easy to win the championship, especially if you want to sweep the championship. The Nets must withstand the Lakers' last-ditch counterattack on the road. (End of this chapter)