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

The atmosphere on the field became increasingly tense.

The Lakers just made a wonderful combination, with Davis easily passing Cousins ​​who was in poor form and scoring.

Cousins ​​raised his right hand with a hint of apology. Instead of avoiding it, he faced his mistake frankly and signaled to his teammates that the ball was his problem.

"Don't worry, everyone makes mistakes." Teammates came forward, patted Cousins ​​on the shoulders, and comforted him in a calm tone.

In this team, mistakes are not exaggerated, but are viewed as an opportunity to learn and improve together.

The Nets' next offensive round began.

Brunson dribbled steadily across half court, his eyes quickly scanning every teammate on the court.

When his eyes fell on Cousins ​​in the low post, he frowned slightly.

Cousins ​​was clearly not in his best condition today. His steps seemed a little heavy and his eyes revealed a bit of fatigue.

However, Brunson is an experienced point guard who knows that every player has ups and downs, and what matters is how to adjust.

Instead of forcing the ball to Cousins, he respected Cousins's signal and prepared to use other tactics.

Just then, Durant ran over from the other side and asked Brunson for the ball.

Brunson didn't hesitate at all and made an accurate pass to Durant.

After Durant received the ball, his eyes immediately became sharp, like a cheetah looking for prey.

Porzingis understood what he meant and quickly ran to Durant to set a screen for him.

Durant took advantage of Porzingis's cover and chose to break through on the right.

But the Lakers' defense should not be underestimated either. James and Wall followed closely and quickly double-teamed Durant.

This is a battle of speed and wisdom.

Durant relied on his agility and excellent ball-handling ability to find a breakthrough in the double-team.

But just as he was about to get to the basket, he saw a better opportunity.

After the pick-and-roll, Porzingis quickly jumped outside the three-point line and was now in an open position.

Durant did not take credit for the victory, but calmly passed the ball back to Porzingis.

After receiving the ball, Porzingis drew his bow and arrow without any hesitation, ready to shoot a three-pointer.

The eyes of the whole audience were focused on his hands. After the basketball left his fingertips, it drew a beautiful arc in the air.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still.

The fans held their breath and followed the basketball closely.

When the basketball passed through the basket and went into the net with a swish, the whole stadium was boiling in an instant.

On the Nets bench, the players cheered. They knew that this three-pointer was not just a simple score, but also the best proof of team understanding and tactical execution.

The Lakers players looked frustrated, realizing that this defensive mistake was very inappropriate.

After Porzingis hit a three-pointer from outside, the entire stadium seemed to be on fire.

Nets fans jumped up from their seats, cheering and screaming one after another, forming an exciting symphony.

"Good shot! Porzingis is really good, that's how it should be played!" A fan waved his arms, his face full of excitement and pride.

"Durant passed the ball really well. The Lakers double-teamed him almost closely, but still couldn't stop Durant from passing the ball." Another fan praised him highly, and his words immediately aroused a chorus of agreement.

In such a heated atmosphere, the scene on the Nets' bench was quite different.

Lu Yong stood up and clapped loudly to encourage the players on the field.

Assistant coach Atkinson beside him had a frown on his face and a serious expression.

"Lu, I feel like Cousins ​​isn't in very good physical condition." Atkinson's voice revealed concern. "Just now he took the initiative to refuse Brunson's request to give him the ball for a singles game. This is a bit wrong."

Lu Yong stopped applauding and turned to look at Atkinson, with a subtle gleam in his eyes. "Cousins ​​is a smart man. If he feels something is wrong with his body, he will definitely take the initiative to signal to leave the court."

Lu Yong's voice was steady and powerful, as if giving Atkinson a reassurance.

Atkinson was not completely convinced. "That being said, I'm still worried about him." He frowned. "He might have trouble against Davis. Look, Davis just passed him easily."

Lu Yong smiled and patted Atkinson on the shoulder. "We'll know after watching for a few more rounds. We have to trust our players. They have enough professionalism and judgment."

Atkinson nodded, but his eyes were still fixed on Cousins.

He understood that as an assistant coach, he needed to observe the condition of each player more carefully to ensure that the team could face every game in the best condition.

The game continued, the fans cheered, and the conversation between Lu Yong and Atkinson did not end.

"Look, Cousins ​​was obviously a beat slower on defense this time." Atkinson said, pointing at Cousins ​​on the court.

Lu Yong narrowed his eyes and observed carefully for a while. "Indeed, his reaction speed has slowed down a bit. However, it may also be because Davis is too fast and he has not been able to adapt yet."

"Maybe you're right." Atkinson sighed, "But I still hope he can get back to form as soon as possible. We have a difficult game ahead."

"Don't worry." Lu Yong comforted, "We have to trust him. He is an experienced player who knows how to adjust his condition."

As the game progressed, the conversation between Lu Yong and Atkinson gradually deepened. They not only discussed Cousins' condition, but also had in-depth exchanges on the team's tactical arrangements, player rotations and other issues.

Although the two have differences on certain issues, Atkinson is Lu Yong's right-hand man after all, and is highly valued by the Nets coaching staff.

The Lakers launched an attack again. James controlled the ball and scanned every teammate on the court with sharp eyes.

After a brief hesitation, he chose to pass the ball to Davis, the inside giant.

After Davis received the ball, he immediately faced Cousins ​​who was on the Nets.

Davis faced Cousins ​​with the ball, with a hint of provocation in his eyes.

Cousins, a former All-Star center, has been plagued by injuries in recent years.

In this game, he was attacked by the flu again and his body was obviously much weaker.

However, in this round, Cousins ​​seemed particularly serious and focused on defending Davis.

Davis tried to use his physical advantage to force a breakthrough, but unexpectedly, Cousins' defense was extremely tough.

Although his footwork and reaction speed were a little slow, his defensive positioning and judgment were very accurate, making it difficult for Davis to break through for a while.

During the fierce confrontation, an accident still happened.

When Davis finally attempted a layup, Cousins' hand accidentally hit his arm.

The referee's whistle sounded immediately and pointed to the free throw line - Davis caused Cousins' defensive foul and got two free throw opportunities.

The atmosphere at the scene immediately became tense. Nets fans booed Davis and tried to interfere with his free throws.

The advantage of playing at home was fully demonstrated at this moment, and the fans' boos seemed to have really had a certain impact on Davis.

Davis stood at the free throw line, took a deep breath, and tried to calm his inner turmoil.

He aimed at the basket and shot his first free throw.

The basketball drew an arc in the air and fell steadily into the basket.

However, the second free throw missed and the basketball bounced out of the basket.

Cousins ​​keenly sensed this opportunity, jumped up quickly and grabbed the backcourt rebound.

After landing, he passed the ball steadily to Brunson, who immediately launched a counterattack.

The Lakers retreated very quickly, but the Nets counterattacked even faster.

Brunson kept his eyes open and suddenly made a precise long pass, sending the ball to Mitchell in the frontcourt.

After Mitchell received the ball, facing Bradley's retreat, he did not make any unnecessary moves and directly crushed his opponent with his outstanding athletic talent.

Mitchell accelerated into the basket and had a fierce physical confrontation with Bradley in the air.

The referee's whistle sounded again, and at the same time, Mitchell's layup also hit the target steadily.

"Shh!"

A wonderful 2+1 layup added two more points for the Nets!
When Mitchell stepped to the free throw line, the atmosphere in the entire Brooklyn arena reached a boiling point.

The voices of the fans at the scene immediately turned into uniform slogans, and crazy shouts and cheers of support resounded throughout the stadium.

In this warm atmosphere, Mitchell felt unprecedented strength and encouragement.

He stood at the free throw line, took a deep breath, gently tossed the basketball in his hand, and then steadily made the free throw.

"Shh!"

At this moment, the cheers from the audience became even more deafening, as if they were going to blow the roof of the stadium off.

Mitchell's free throw not only helped the Nets maintain their lead, but also ignited the enthusiasm of the fans.

As the game progressed, the Lakers launched another attack.

James dribbled across half court, and this time, he chose to do a pick-and-roll with Davis again, but unlike the previous times, he did not pass the ball to Davis. Instead, he used Davis' screen to break through to the basket with all his strength.

Durant followed closely behind, trying to stop James' attack, but James' rhythm and skills made him elusive.

Before Cousins ​​came up to help defend, James had already gone deep to the basket.

At this time, he used the move that defeated the Raptors that year and hit a layup.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then hit the backboard accurately into the net.

"Shh!"

James' goal not only demonstrated his personal ability and determination, but also saved some face for the Lakers.

However, the Nets still maintain their lead and the game has just begun.

After James's layup hit the bank, commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng exchanged solemn looks in the live broadcast room.

Although the game was still going on, the two experienced commentators had already smelled something unusual from the first few encounters.

"Lao Wang, do you think that James and Davis are in particularly good shape today?" Yang Yi broke the silence first. His brows were slightly frowned, his eyes fixed on the game on the screen.

Wang Meng nodded and said in a deep voice: "Indeed, from the beginning to now, the cooperation between the two of them is simply seamless. James' breakthrough and Davis's strong attack under the basket have caused a lot of trouble for the Nets."

Yang Yi sighed and continued, "Although the Nets are leading in the score now, if we can't effectively limit James and Davis, this game may be a bit troublesome."

Wang Meng also agreed: "That's right, especially James, he was in great shape today. Look at the shot he made just now, his movements were smooth and his touch was excellent. This state is indeed a big challenge for the Nets."

Yang Yi added: "And Davis is also a big problem. His dominance in the interior is obvious to all. If the Nets want to make a difference in the interior, they will have to think about it carefully."

The two commentators' analysis is not groundless.

As professionals who have been commentating on the NBA for many years, they have keen insights into the players' status and team strategies.

At this moment, their concerns are exactly the problems that the Nets coaching staff needs to face.

Wang Meng suddenly thought of something and added: "But then again, the Nets are not without a chance. They are still very strong in outside shooting. If they can grasp the rhythm and combine inside and outside, they may be able to break the rhythm of the Lakers."

Yang Yi nodded: "You are right, the game has just begun, it is hard to say who will win or lose, but one thing is certain, this game will definitely not be dull."

The conversation between the two echoed in the live broadcast room, and the game was going on intensely.

After the offense and defense switched, the Nets' offensive power was handed over to Cousins. The center, who had experienced serious injuries and illnesses, was ready to meet the challenge at this moment and try singles.

Cousins ​​took the initiative to ask for the ball in the low post, his eyes determined, ready to break the deadlock on the court in his own way.

Seeing this, Brunson passed the ball steadily to Cousins ​​without any hesitation.

Cousins ​​did not rush to attack after receiving the ball, but first used his back to feel the defensive center of gravity of Davis behind him.

He could clearly feel the physical confrontation from Davis, and the heavy pressure of his center of gravity made him realize that this was going to be a tough battle.

However, Cousins ​​is no ordinary person. He was keenly aware of Davis' defensive strategy and did not choose to force a breakthrough to the basket.

Instead, he suddenly turned nimbly and got rid of Davis' close defense.

This move not only shows Cousins' skills, but also his basketball intelligence.

After getting rid of the defense, Cousins ​​did not stop and immediately made a turnaround jump shot.

Cousins' movements were smooth and natural, as if everything was under his control.

Although Davis has excellent athletic talent, at this moment, he found it difficult to interfere with Cousins' shot.

Because Cousins' shot was so sudden, even Davis, who is known for his quick reaction, found it difficult to make an effective defensive response in such a short time.

All I could do was watch the basketball draw a beautiful arc in the air and then fall steadily into the basket.

"Shh!"

The sound of a basketball going into the net was heard, this was the sound of victory for Cousins.

He successfully turned around and made a jump shot, adding two more points for the Nets and helping the team maintain its lead on the court.

At this moment, Cousins ​​seemed to have found his form, and proved with his performance that even if he was infected with the flu, he could still stand up on the offensive end and contribute to the team. (End of this chapter)