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

As the Bucks advance, there is heated discussion about the upcoming Eastern Conference Finals.

As the league's No. 1 team this season, the Nets have shown strong dominance both in the regular season and the playoffs. Therefore, in the eyes of most people, the Nets are undoubtedly the favorite team in this Eastern Conference finals.

Experts and analysts generally believe that the Nets' overall strength is stronger than the Bucks. They predict that the Nets can defeat the Bucks within 6 games and advance to the finals. Some people even boldly predict that the Nets may complete a sweep of the Bucks in the Eastern Conference finals.

Such predictions are not groundless. The Nets' record and player performance this season are indeed convincing.

However, amidst such voices, a few fans also expressed support for the Bucks.

They believe that the resilience and teamwork displayed by the Bucks in the semifinals cannot be ignored.

Especially the star "Antetokounmpo" Giannis Antetokounmpo, who made bold statements in the interview after the semifinals, vowing to lead the team to defeat the Nets and advance to the finals. Such determination and confidence allowed some fans to see the hope of the Bucks advancing.

However, Antetokounmpo's remarks also caused dissatisfaction among many Nets fans. They think Antetokounmpo is overconfident and even overestimates his abilities.

On social media, Nets fans responded to Giannis Antetokounmpo's challenge by posting teasing and sarcastic comments.

They pointed out that the Nets not only have strong offensive firepower, but are also excellent on the defensive end. It is not easy for the Bucks to break through such a defense.

Faced with different voices from the outside world, the Bucks players remained calm and focused. They know that if they want to go further in the Eastern Conference Finals, they must work harder than usual.

As the Eastern Conference finals approach, the tension between the two teams is getting stronger.

Both the Nets and the Bucks are eager to prove their strength in this peak matchup. For fans, this will undoubtedly be a visual and spiritual feast.

This Eastern Conference finals promises to be an exciting matchup.

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When Antetokounmpo was being interviewed and speaking out in front of reporters, everyone on the Nets was summarizing the game in the video analysis room.

"Okay, guys, we've finished watching the game. Our opponent in the next round has also been determined, which is the Milwaukee Bucks. Now tell us what you think." Lu Yong said with a smile.

"Coach, I think when playing against the Bucks, we can shrink the defense as much as possible towards the basket. The Bucks rely on Antetokounmpo and Middleton to score this season, and the biggest threat is Antetokounmpo. Middleton is sometimes ineffective. "Ling, don't worry. As long as we shrink the defense and prevent him from getting to the basket easily, it will be difficult for the Bucks to break through our defense." Porzingis spoke first and gave his thoughts.

Lu Yong nodded and gave Porzingis an appreciative look with a smile.

"Apo summed it up well, and this is exactly what the coaching staff wants to tell everyone. In the series with the Bucks, Antetokounmpo will be our key target. This season he averaged 30 points per game. The terrifying data of +14+6, but we only average 4.8 shots per game from outside the three-point line, and our scores come from the basket and the free throw line. As long as we control the defense within the three-point line, we can maximize our success. Limit Antetokounmpo’s scoring.”

Turning his head and looking at Mitchell Robinson, Lu Yong said: "You must be fully prepared for this series. Facing Alphabet, I will give you more playing time. I hope you can complete his defense." , Protect the basket. I wonder if you have confidence?"

Hearing these words, Mitchell Robinson immediately became energetic.

Being able to be reused by the head coach on a stage like the Eastern Conference Finals is a rare opportunity. It is completely rare.

"Of course I have confidence, coach! As long as it is something you arrange, I will do it well. No matter who is on the opposite side, I will do my best to protect the basket!"

Mitchell Robinson shouted with excitement, his voice was so loud that it startled the teammates next to him.

"Very good, please keep it like this. You will definitely be reused in the Eastern Conference Finals series. I hope you won't let me down." Lu Yong said with a smile.

Mitchell Robinson is 2 meters tall, weighs 10 kilograms, has long arms, is very strong, and is also a shot-blocking expert who is good at protecting the basket.

With him sitting at the basket, even if Antetokounmpo breaks through and goes to the basket, it will be difficult to score easily.

If Cousins ​​was more suitable to start in the first two rounds of the series, then in this series, Mitchell Robinson has undoubtedly become a surprise player for the Nets.

The twin interior towers formed by him and Porzingis are bound to cause huge trouble to Antetokounmpo.

Although Antetokounmpo has reached his personal peak in this period, his mind is not mature enough.

Once the Nets' defensive intensity against him exceeds the standard, it will be very difficult for Antetokounmpo to maintain a good mentality and achieve regular season efficiency.

It is even possible to slump and be exposed directly under the iron-clad defensive intensity of the Nets.

After all, this isn't the first time this has happened.

In Lu Yong's previous life, Antetokounmpo stretched his hips frequently in the playoffs.

He can always lead the team to the top three records in the league during the regular season, but his true colors are revealed as soon as the playoffs come, making people seriously doubt his level.

If it weren't for the fact that he made it all the way to the finals and won one championship, Antetokounmpo's historical status would definitely have declined.

In the original historical trajectory, Antetokounmpo's most embarrassing season was undoubtedly the 23 playoffs.

That season, he led the team to the first place in the Eastern Conference, but was defeated by the Heat, which ranked eighth in the Eastern Conference.

That season, Antetokounmpo played 63 games in the regular season, averaging 31.1 points, 11.8 rebounds and 5.7 assists per game, which was a completely MVP-level performance.

Giannis Antetokounmpo in the regular season is still the "Greek Monster" that people are familiar with or expect.

However, in the playoffs, Antetokounmpo's scoring average immediately shrunk to 23.3 points per game. His poor shooting ability caused him to be frequently left on the outside by the Heat.

It is worth mentioning that in that series, Antetokounmpo made 27 of 10 shots in one game and 14 of 0 outside the penalty area. This data tied the NBA's record of not scoring a goal and taking the most shots outside the penalty area in the past 25 years. Playoff record.

In short, the Bucks, the favorite to win the championship, were hacked, and Antetokounmpo's responsibility is absolutely huge.

In the current small ball era, the coaching staff of each team emphasizes space and precise defense.

In such an environment, the test for stars is not only their offensive ability, but also their good ball handling ability and awareness.

Of course, the most important thing is the diversity of offensive methods, especially the shooting threat must be great.

Therefore, Antetokounmpo's shooting shortcomings are still very obvious and fatal.

In the small ball era, it is obviously very difficult to become a superstar without a basketball.

Lu Yong is a man of two generations and is very aware of Antetokounmpo's shortcomings. In his eyes, the Eastern Conference finals opponent the Bucks may not be as much of a threat to the Nets as the Heat.

Although the Bucks still have Middleton, Bledsoe, George Hill, DiVincenzo and even Korver on the outside who may have a sudden attack at any time, in the final analysis, the playoffs will test the personal ability of the stars. .

Once Antetokounmpo is pinched, unless the Bucks have 2 to 3 role players breaking out at the same time, the chance of overturning the Nets is very low.

After briefly introducing the players to what they needed to pay attention to when facing the Bucks in the Eastern Conference Finals, Lu Yong dismissed the team early.

We will naturally know the details after the game starts.

"Okay, everyone is tired after watching the game seriously for so long. Go back and rest early. I will communicate with you about today's tactical arrangements before the game. Before the series starts, I hope everyone can work together to win the game. Become the NBA champion this season," Lu Yong ordered.

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Three days later, on the eve of the much-anticipated Eastern Conference Finals, coaches and players from the Brooklyn Nets and Milwaukee Bucks were interviewed by the media.

The two teams showed completely different mentality. One team was full of confidence, while the other team appeared cautious.

Nets head coach Lu Yong showed strong confidence in the interview: "The team is fully prepared, and I am very confident in our strength and state. The Nets have outstanding players and teams, and I believe in the basketball team." The team can beat any opponent, including the Bucks.”

Lu Yong's words undoubtedly injected strong confidence into Nets fans.

Star star Kevin Durant also expressed a similar view, saying: "The Nets are a united team, and every player is full of fighting spirit. We know that the Bucks are a very strong team, but We are confident that we can beat them and reach the finals.”

In addition to Durant, other Nets players also showed strong confidence. Porzingis said: "The team is ready to meet the challenge, no matter who is standing across from us, we will go all out."

Mitchell: "We are not afraid of any challenge. No one can threaten us."

During the interview with the Nets, the entire atmosphere seemed very relaxed. The players were all smiling, and the coach was also calm and seemed to be fully prepared, just waiting for the game to come.

However, during the interview with the Bucks, the atmosphere seemed a bit solemn.

Head coach Budenholzer is well aware of the terrifying strength of the Nets, and he also highly appreciates the coaching level of Nets head coach Lu Yong. He said: "Coach Lu is a very good coach. The Nets team he leads is strong and has flexible tactics. We must be fully prepared to meet their challenges."

Coach Budenholzer's words show his cautious attitude towards the game. He did not release rhetoric like the Nets, but paid more attention to the actual situation of the game and the team's preparations.

Although the head coach seems cautious in his words and actions, the Bucks' star "Antetokounmpo" Antetokounmpo is still as arrogant as ever. Facing the camera, he said: "I will lead the team to defeat the Nets and surprise the Milwaukee fans. No matter who is standing opposite us, the Bucks will defeat their opponent."

Antetokounmpo's remarks seemed a bit overconfident. In addition to Letters, other Bucks players expressed similar sentiments. They all expressed that they would go all out. Although they were not as relaxed and confident as the Nets, they also showed their firm fighting spirit and determination.

The different mentality of the two teams before the game also reflects their different strategies during the game.

The Nets focus more on offense and speed, while the Bucks focus more on defense and rebounding. These two different styles will create fierce collisions and sparks in the game.

As the interview ended, the players and coaches of both teams returned to their respective locker rooms to begin final preparations.

During the entrance ceremony, Nets fans expressed their love for the team with practical actions.

As soon as the players entered the field, all the fans stood up spontaneously and shouted the slogan that the team must win. The momentum was amazing.

The on-site director was also very knowledgeable. He pointed the camera at the Nets and hardly gave the Bucks players too many shots.

That's the good thing about playing at home. From the fans to the on-site staff, we are all our own people. First of all, we have a psychological advantage.

When the big screen at the scene showed Lu Yong, feeling the enthusiasm of the fans, Lu Yong also stood up from the coaching bench and waved towards the camera.

Seeing Lu Yong getting up to interact with the fans, the cheers of the fans at the scene became more intense.

Although the Nets now have many powerful stars, in the final analysis the soul of this team is still head coach Lu Yong.

Without his vision for selection and superb coaching level, the Nets would not have grown to this point in just two or three seasons.

Fans can still tell who is the king of this team.

At the same time, players from both sides also began to warm up in their respective halves.

By cutting to a close-up shot, you can see that there is a huge gap in the expressions and body language of the players from the two teams.

The Nets are obviously more relaxed.

Durant wore headphones and calmly practiced pull-up jumpers from outside the three-point line.

It seems that no matter who the opponent is, Durant will always look relaxed and without any pressure.

Mitchell practiced dribbling aimlessly at the free throw line, sometimes passing under his crotch, sometimes switching from behind to his left hand, as if he was looking for the ball in advance.

On the other hand, the Bucks players on the other side of the court all had serious expressions. They seemed to want to hold back their energy and fight against the Nets.

Even Antetokounmpo, who was crazy and tough before the game, was no exception.

Don't look at him acting very tough in front of the media, saying that he must lead the Bucks to defeat the Nets. But when the game was about to start, Antetokounmpo was also very nervous.

I even started to regret, why was my mouth so arrogant?
If he was beaten by the Nets and was unable to fight back and was swept out 4:0, wouldn't he lose even the last bit of face?

Fortunately, Antetokounmpo looked pretty good during the warm-up and scored 4 goals in a row from beyond the three-point line.

It's normal for a pitcher to hit 100 percent of his warm-up shots when he's completely open.

But for Antetokounmpo, this is proof of his hot touch.

Some attentive Nets fans at the scene noticed this and began to worry silently for the home team.

Antetokounmpo is very strong and has the best breakthrough ability in the league. If he can find his shooting touch from the outside, the Nets may be really in danger.

In such an atmosphere full of gunpowder and curiosity, the first game of the Eastern Conference Finals is about to begin. (End of chapter)