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

At the end of the second quarter, the stadium was filled with a tense and intense atmosphere.

The fans' cheers rose one after another, and the Nets players were engaged in a stalemate battle with their opponents on the court.

Brunson served from the backcourt and he passed the ball to Mitchell swiftly, which was an opportunity for a quick baseline serve.

The moment Mitchell received the ball, it was like a cheetah smelling its prey. His body suddenly tensed up and a sharp light flashed in his eyes.

He advanced directly from the backcourt with the ball, his movements were quick and decisive.

Bradley quickly returned to defense, trying to stop Mitchell's attack.

But Mitchell is like a slippery loach, moving flexibly on the court.

Outside the three-point line, Mitchell faced Bradley and started a series of crotch dribbles.

His movements were quick and rhythmic, with each dribble preceded by a shoulder-shaking fake.

These fake moves put Bradley in extreme trouble, and he had no way of predicting Mitchell's next move.

Bradley was secretly anxious, for he knew he was facing an elusive opponent.

Mitchell's dribbling skills are so superb and his fake moves are so realistic that it is impossible to judge his true intentions.

Just as Bradley was hesitating, Mitchell suddenly jumped up and made a three-pointer from outside the three-point line.

The ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then passed through the basket accurately.

"Shh!"

There was a cry of surprise from the audience, followed by thunderous applause.

This three-pointer was not only a response to James's goal, but also a valuable offensive opportunity for the Nets.

Mitchell showed a smug smile on his face. He knew that his performance just now had put his opponent under tremendous pressure.

At this time, Bradley's face was full of helplessness. He spread his hands and said that he had tried his best.

He did try his best to defend, but facing Mitchell, who had excellent personal abilities, he was really helpless.

The atmosphere on the court reached its climax at this moment. The Nets players cheered, while their opponents looked solemn.

This three-pointer not only won points for the Nets, but more importantly, it hit the opponent's morale.

The game continued, but the Nets players were already in high spirits. They knew that in the next game, as long as they maintained this momentum, the balance of victory would gradually tilt towards them.

The Lakers' offense surged like a tide, and James dribbled the ball through half court, his figure appearing even taller under the lights.

At the top of the arc, he was like a commander, surveying the entire battlefield.

LeVert on the opposite side is a calm sniper who adopts the strategy of letting the opponent shoot but not break through. He stands firmly one step away from the three-point line, waiting for his prey to take the bait.

Seeing this, James shook his head slightly, which seemed to be his contempt for LeVert's strategy, or his confidence in the skills he was about to demonstrate.

Then, he took another three-pointer without hesitation.

However, this time, goddess luck was not on his side.

The basketball was shot with a little too much force, hitting the rim hard and then bouncing high.

This scene, like a still painting, is frozen in the hearts of the fans.

Clarkson easily grabbed the backcourt rebound. He turned around and looked at his teammates with a cunning gleam in his eyes.

He then passed the ball to Brunson, who had already dribbled across half court.

However, Brunson did not choose to attack himself, but passed the ball to Mitchell, who had just hit a three-pointer in the previous round.

At this moment, Mitchell is like a swordsman, holding a sword in his hand, ready to strike.

Standing in front of him was James who came to switch defense.

The Lakers star obviously still remembered Mitchell's previous three-pointer. He stood in front of Mitchell with a challenging gleam in his eyes.

In the last attack of the second quarter, Mitchell lowered his center of gravity and faced James.

While dribbling the ball to slow down the clock, he looked up and paid attention to the time on the court.

With only four seconds left, Mitchell moved.

Dribble between the legs, switch the ball to the left hand, lower the center of gravity and break through to the right.

Mitchell's movements were swift and decisive, like a cheetah pouncing on its prey.

However, James has a very good defensive awareness. The moment Mitchell changed direction with the ball, he hurriedly adjusted his center of gravity with small steps and returned to the defensive position.

James' defense was like an iron wall, making Mitchell's breakthrough extremely difficult.

Not only that, James also adopted an aggressive defensive strategy, sticking close to Mitchell and trying to disrupt his rhythm.

At this point, it was too late for Mitchell to stop and reorganize the attack.

He could only make the best of the situation and took a step back, barely creating some distance between himself and James in front of him.

Without getting his body in the right position, he chose to take a long two-point jump shot.

This was an extremely difficult shot, but Mitchell appeared unusually calm and confident.

The moment the basketball was shot, the red light on the timer just came on.

The eyes of the whole audience were focused on the basketball, as if time had stopped at this moment.

The next moment, the cheers from the fans at the scene suddenly broke out.

Mitchell miraculously hit this extremely difficult buzzer-beating jump shot!
This goal is like a bright star, shining in the night sky.

Mitchell's buzzer-beating jump shot not only demonstrated his outstanding skills and calm mentality, but also made the fans crazy.

The fans cheered and their blood boiled. Even Lu Yong standing on the sidelines couldn't help but applaud Mitchell's buzzer-beater. He knew how difficult this goal was.

Not only Lu Yong, but also domestic commentators Yang Yi and Wang Meng could not hide their excitement.

"Good shot!" Yang Yi was the first to shout, his voice full of shock and admiration, "This shot is too difficult, Mitchell is really skilled and daring!"

Wang Meng followed suit and exclaimed: "That's right. Being able to hit the ball even when losing balance is not only a skill, but also a reflection of psychological quality and self-confidence. Mitchell, he did it!" Yang Yi took over the conversation and continued to analyze excitedly: "Look at his step back. While keeping a distance from James, he can still maintain his shooting touch. This is by no means easy. This requires extremely fine skills and extraordinary touch."

"That's true," Wang Meng nodded in agreement, "and it was at the very end of the game. Under such pressure, Mitchell was able to perform so well. His strength should not be underestimated."

"This is definitely the best shot of the game," Yang Yi asserted. "Mitchell, he proved with his performance that he is a rare scorer in this league."

The crazy praise from the two commentators seemed to add fuel to the atmosphere of the entire game.

At this moment, in China, far across the ocean, countless fans are watching this game through live broadcast.

"Wow! Mitchell's shot was so cool!"

"That's why I'm optimistic about him, a player with a big heart!"

"This difficulty is simply incredible! Mitchell is too strong!"

In the live broadcast room, fans' comments were flooding the screen like crazy, and everyone was shocked by Mitchell's buzzer-beating jump shot.

"This goal will definitely be one of the top five goals of the day!"

"Mitchell, you are my God!"

"This feel, this confidence, is amazing!"

The fans' enthusiasm was like a surging tide. They were crazy about Mitchell's performance and cheered for this wonderful goal.

At this moment, no matter where you are, the charm of basketball connects people closely.

In a corner of the live broadcast room, an old fan said with emotion: "Mitchell really deserves to be the man selected by Coach Lu Yong in the first round. This talent is simply amazing!"

At the end of the first half, the score was 74:51.

The Nets led by an astonishing 23 points, and the entire arena seemed to be immersed in their cheers.

In a corner of the stands, two legendary stars in Lakers history, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, were lost in thought.

"This...this is really unexpected." Magic Johnson broke the silence first, with a hint of disbelief in his voice.

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar frowned, his eyes still fixed on the scoreboard on the court, "Indeed, I didn't expect the Lakers to fall behind so much in the first half at their home court."

Magic Johnson shook his head. "The Nets' performance today was really outstanding. They had good coordination, sharp offense, and flawless defense."

"Especially Mitchell," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added, "His performance was so eye-catching. Whether it was breaking through or shooting, he seemed to be at ease."

"Yeah, the Lakers are obviously helpless against him." Magic Johnson sighed, "But the game is not over yet, the Lakers still have a chance."

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar nodded and said, "Yes, the charm of basketball lies in its uncertainty. Although the Lakers are behind now, it does not mean that they have no chance to turn the tables."

"The key is to see how the Lakers adjust in the second half," Magic Johnson analyzed. "They need to find their rhythm and strengthen their defense against Mitchell."

"Yes, and the Lakers' inside advantage cannot be ignored," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar added, "They need to open up the situation inside and then drive the outside offense."

Magic Johnson took a deep breath and said, "This game is undoubtedly a huge challenge for the Lakers. But at the same time, it is also an opportunity. If they can withstand the pressure and turn the game around, it will be a huge boost to the team's morale and confidence."

"That's right," Kareem Abdul-Jabbar agreed. "This game is not just a regular season victory or defeat, but also a test of the Lakers' will and resilience."

The two fell into a brief silence and looked back at the field.

They knew that the second half of the game would be more intense and exciting.

Whether the Lakers can seize this opportunity and achieve a reversal depends on whether they can stand up at the critical moment.

Lakers locker room.

The atmosphere in the locker room was particularly depressing, with seriousness and anxiety written all over every player's face.

Head coach Vogel stood in front of everyone with a frown on his face. He was discussing countermeasures with the players.

"To be honest, I was very disappointed with our performance in the first half." Vogel's voice echoed in the locker room with a hint of severity. "The problems on the defensive end were particularly prominent. We gave the Nets too many easy scoring opportunities."

The players bowed their heads and remained silent.

They knew Vogel was telling the truth.

In the first half, they were indeed not strong enough on the defensive end, and the Nets' offense was almost unstoppable.

Vogel continued: "We can't just rely on offense to solve the problem. Defense is the key to our victory. In the second half, we need to be more aggressive in fighting and disrupting every attack of the opponent."

As the leader of the team, James stood up at this time: "Guys, our defense in the first half was indeed too lax. In the second half, I will take the lead in strengthening defense and can't let the Nets score so easily."

Davis also nodded: "Yes, we need a tighter team defense. I will put more pressure on them in the interior to make it difficult for them to break through easily."

As a new star, Wall also expressed his opinion: "I think we can make some adjustments on the offensive end and use our speed advantage to disrupt their defensive rhythm."

Vogel listened to the players' speeches with a smile on his face: "Very good, this is the positive attitude I want. In the second half, we need to be more united and fight harder. Only in this way can we turn the tables and win."

Then, Vogel began to arrange the tactical arrangements for the second half in detail. He emphasized the importance of defense and asked the players to be more decisive and efficient on the offensive end.

The players nodded and listened, expressing their opinions from time to time.

After the discussion, the atmosphere in the locker room was noticeably more relaxed.

The players encouraged each other and prepared to face the challenges of the second half.

James patted Davis on the shoulder: "Brother, the second half is up to you. We need to dominate in the paint and create trouble for them."

Davis responded with a smile: "Don't worry, I will let them know what it means to be an inside overlord."

Wall also joined their conversation: "Don't forget about me, I will support you from the outside. If we work together, we will definitely be able to turn the tables."

The atmosphere in the locker room became more and more heated, and the confidence of the Lakers players gradually recovered.

They knew that the second half would be a tough battle, but they were fully prepared.

As the players gradually regained their spirits, Vogel stood in front and watched them, and his mood also improved a little.

Although it is difficult to win by coming back, at least the Lakers have not been defeated by the Nets. Compared with the outcome of a game, this is what makes Vogel most happy.

During the discussion in the locker room, James also gave him face and took the initiative to stand up and unite the players without being cold.

Even though Vogel had a lot of complaints about James, in the face of major issues, the two stood on a united front with only one goal: to defeat the Nets and win the championship. (End of this chapter)