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

In an ordinary study room in China, the Chinese men's basketball team flag is hung on the wall, a laptop is placed on the desk, and a live broadcast of an overseas basketball league is playing on the screen.

Several young people who love basketball gathered in the study room. They stared at the screen intently, and a string hanging in their hearts tightened with the rhythm of the game.

Suddenly, the excited voice of the commentator came from the live broadcast room: "Ross passed the ball and Ding Yanyuhang received the ball. He was in the corner and had a chance! He made the shot and it went in! Three-pointer!"

At this moment, the atmosphere in the study room was instantly ignited, as if it had become a sea of ​​joy.

The fans jumped up from their chairs, cheering, and their excitement was palpable.

"Xiao Ding is so awesome!" A young man wearing glasses waved his arms vigorously, with a smile of pride and joy on his face.

"The ball was passed beautifully and the shot was even more beautiful! The cooperation between Rose and Ding Yanyuhang was perfect!" Another fan couldn't help but admire.

They flocked to the computer one after another and began to dub "666" wildly in the live broadcast room to cheer for Xiao Ding.

These numbers seemed to have become their unique language to express excitement and appreciation, and they flashed across the screen one after another, like a raging torrent.

"Well done Xiao Ding, keep up the good work!"

"This ball is so powerful, Xiao Ding, you are our pride!"

"Seeing Xiao Ding playing so well in overseas leagues, I was touched!"

Fans' messages are full of appreciation and love for Xiao Ding.

They not only appreciated his outstanding performance on the court, but also valued his indomitable and courageous spirit.

In their hearts, Ding Yanyuhang is not only a basketball player, but also the hope and pride of Chinese basketball.

At this time, a new message appeared in the live broadcast room: "Xiao Ding's ball is so cool, it makes my blood boil! I want to go to the court to sweat!"

The message immediately resonated with other fans.

Basketball is not only a sport, but also a spirit, a force that inspires people to constantly pursue their dreams.

Although their voices cannot be directly conveyed to Ding Yanyuhang himself, this support and encouragement will turn into an invisible force to accompany him on the road of basketball.

No matter how many difficulties and challenges he may encounter in the future, as long as he remembers the countless fans on the other side of the ocean silently supporting him, Ding Yanyuhang will be full of courage and confidence to meet every new challenge.

In the world of basketball, no matter where you are, as long as you have dreams and love, you can feel the unique warmth and strength. Ding Yanyuhang is one of the best interpreters of this power. He has used his actual actions to prove the strength and potential of Chinese basketball, and has also set an example and belief for countless young people who love basketball.

For Ding Yanyuhang, no matter where he is or what the situation is, as long as he thinks of the support and encouragement from afar, he will be full of courage and confidence to pursue his basketball dream.

This emotional bond will always accompany him through every day and night of his basketball career, becoming the motivation and source for him to keep moving forward.

On the sidelines, Lu Yong looked calm and watched the game calmly.

"The Heat's defense collapsed today, and we are going to seal the victory in this quarter." Atkinson sighed on the side.

"The Heat couldn't guard us. The reason they played like that in the last game was mainly because their offense was far more efficient than the regular season."

"Today our defensive intensity has increased. The Heat have no fast break opportunities, so they will naturally score fewer points." Lu Yong crossed his arms and smiled.

Atkinson nodded thoughtfully.

Lu Yong continued: "The Heat still lack stars who can fight tough battles. Although Jimmy is powerful, it will be difficult for the Heat to go far on his own."

"Nunn's shooting ability is insufficient. Once the defensive player lets him shoot, it will be difficult for him."

"Hiro can score, but currently lacks stability. It is a miracle that the Heat can perform like this in the playoffs."

The Heat's core players are all talented, but they still have shortcomings in technology.

After hearing this, Atkinson nodded repeatedly: "It seems that we are going to win tonight, and the Heat will be 20 points behind soon. If we keep playing like this, we have a high chance of sweeping the promotion."

Time comes to the last minute.

Hiro passed the half court with the ball. He used the pick-and-roll to replace the opposing player with Ding Yanyuhang.

Ding Yanyuhang lowered his center of gravity and assumed a standard defensive posture.

Hiro dribbles the ball under his hips. No matter how he shakes, Ding Yanyuhang can stay in the defensive position.

After several trials, Hiro immediately accelerated and charged hard, trying to forcefully eat Ding Yanyuhang.

But Ding Yanyu actually caught up and kept his defense in position.

When Hiro rushed in for a layup, Ding Yanyuhang jumped high and fanned the ball out of the baseline from behind.

"Snapped!"

The crisp sound echoed throughout the American Airlines Arena, and the Heat fans at the scene were dumbfounded.

Ding Yan Yuhang can actually keep up with Hero!

This scene is really surprising!
In the next two attacks, the Nets and Heat failed to hit.

At the end of the first quarter, the score was fixed at 45:25, and the Nets led by 20 points in a single quarter! !

Intersection break, Heat bench.

The players had serious expressions and bowed their heads in silence.

All the illusions before the game have been shattered by the Nets' ferocious offensive after the opening.

Their performance on the court was like a flame doused with cold water, trailing the Nets by as much as 20 points at one point.

The disappointed voices of the audience seemed to still be echoing in their ears, and the unwillingness was written on every player's face.

Head coach Spoelstra stood in the center, his eyes firm and sharp, scanning every player's face.

He knows that at this time, as the backbone of the team, he must stand up.

Taking a deep breath, Spoelstra suddenly raised his arms and shouted: "Look up, boys! This is just the first quarter, the game is not over yet!"

His voice echoed in the players' ears with an undeniable power.

The players unconsciously straightened their backs and looked at their head coach.

Spoelstra continued: "I know you encountered difficulties on the court, but difficulties are meant to be overcome! We are a championship team and we will not give up in the first quarter!"

His words were like a heavy hammer, hitting every player's heart.

They knew Spoelstra was right. As professional players, they cannot lose their fighting spirit just because they fall behind for a moment.

At this moment, Heat star Jimmy Butler also stood up.

With an unyielding light shining in his eyes, he walked among his teammates and said in a unique deep voice: "The coach is right, we can't just give up. I am your captain, and I will lead you back. Trust me , and believe in ourselves!”

Butler's words seemed to give the players a shot in the arm, and fighting spirit was rekindled in everyone's eyes.

The next second, Haslem, the spiritual leader of the locker room and veteran, also stood up.

Haslem's face is engraved with the traces of time, but his eyes are still bright.

Looking around, he said slowly with his experienced voice: "Boys, I have played in this league for so many years and experienced countless ups and downs. Every time, when I thought everything was over, There is always new hope. Today, we were 20 points behind, but that doesn't mean we failed. Remember, basketball is round and anything can happen."

He paused and continued: "What we have to do is to persevere and try our best. No matter what the result is, at least we can't let ourselves regret it. Now, let's go out together and let those who look down on us see, How the Heat players play!"

As soon as Haslem finished speaking, the players were all in high spirits, as if they had been reborn.

They know that this game is not over yet and the Heat still have a chance. The Heat players felt the attitude of Butler and Haslem and raised their heads one after another.

Nunn was the first to react, indicating that he would go all out in the next game.

Hiro also said: "I didn't play well in the first quarter. It's my problem."

Seeing that everyone had regained their fighting spirit, Spoelstra couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly, and looked at Butler and Haslem with gratitude.

The leadership skills of these two people are too important for the young people in the Heat. Doing their own thing quietly and carrying the team on their shoulders is what leaders on the court and in the locker room should do.

"Very good, let's work hard next, play a small lineup full of offense, and push the tempo faster."

"Edris, how are you? Can you still persist?" Spoelstra looked at Adebayor and asked.

Adebayor is an important player inside the Heat. His super mobility and explosive power can keep up with the rhythm even in a small lineup.

Especially when the team is chasing points, Adebayor's performance is crucial.

However, Adebayor was very tired in the first quarter, and if he continued to spin, it would have a huge impact on his physical fitness.

"I have no problem, coach, you can continue playing." Adebayor said firmly.

"Okay, then you can continue in the second quarter. If you can't hold on, you must tell me as soon as possible."

"Don't worry, coach, I can still hold on."

On the other side, the Nets bench.

Unlike the Heat's serious pessimism, the atmosphere on the Nets' bench could be described as calm at this time.

The players even chatted and laughed about their daily lives.

Durant, who played well in the first quarter, simply took off his shoes and relaxed his muscles with the help of the team doctor. It seemed that the team had a chance to win.

In this game, the Nets took control of the situation very early, with full firepower on the offensive end, and the effect was very good.

Moreover, although the Nets cannot defend Butler well, they are very successful in defending Nunn and others.

Throughout the first quarter, Nunn only hit 6 goal in 1 shots, which was extremely inefficient.

Brunson and Porzingis talked about highlights from the game, while others joked and eased the tension.

Head coach Lu Yong, who was sitting on the sidelines, also joined the players' conversation, his face full of confidence and calmness, as if everything was under his control.

He simply told the players: "Stay focused and don't let your guard down. Although we are ahead, the game is not over yet. Continue to implement our tactics and maintain teamwork."

Although Lu Yong's words were brief, they brought greater confidence to the players.

They know that with such an experienced and decisive head coach, they have nothing to worry about.

The players nodded to show their understanding, and relaxed smiles appeared on their faces again.

At this time, the team's substitute players also came to the sidelines and joined the conversation. Although they failed to play in the first quarter, they were still full of expectations for the team's victory. Exchanged game experiences with the main players and shared each other’s opinions and suggestions.

During this break, the Nets players seemed to have forgotten the tension and pressure of the game and were completely immersed in the relaxed and happy atmosphere.

Everyone's tacit understanding and trust were fully reflected at this moment, as if they were fully prepared for the next game.

As the rest time gradually passed, the players began to stand up one after another, preparing to get back into the game.

Everyone still had relaxed and confident smiles on their faces, as if they were already winning.

Soon, the timeout ended and the players returned to the court.

At the beginning of the second quarter, both sides began to rotate personnel.

The Heat sent out a small offensive lineup: Nunn, Dragic, Hiero, Butler, Adebayor.

The Nets replaced Mitchell, LeVert, Durant, Martin, and Mitchell Robinson.

After seeing the formations of both sides, the two commentators, Yang Yi and Wang Meng, began to analyze it.

"The Heat sent out a very small lineup in this quarter, with Hiero playing three and Butler playing four. This lineup can be said to be a last-ditch battle. Coach Yang, do you think the Heat can keep up with the score with this lineup?" Wang Meng asked .

"This lineup is very interesting. Although it does not have absolute height or ridiculously strong shooting ability, the Heat's lineup is very fast and highly mobile. Every player can counterattack immediately."

"And their strength is not weak. They can use unlimited defense changes on the defensive end. The fast break is very scary."

"I personally think this lineup is a bit interesting. It is possible to chase points, but it is difficult to even out the Nets' 20-point difference. It is not easy to accomplish." Yang Yi analyzed with a smile.

While the two were talking, the game started again.

Heat offense.

After Nunn held the ball through halftime, he was once again let go by the Nets from the outside.

But Nunn also made up his mind not to take action easily, and patiently waited for his teammates to move at the top of the key.

Butler and Hiero moved very actively, and several other teammates have been picking and rolling for them.

But no matter how Butler runs, there are always Nets players following him.

There is no other reason. Butler is the key target of the Nets' defensive end. The defensive treatment he enjoys is definitely the only one in the series.

Nunn waited for a long time, but did not wait for a good passing opportunity.

Seeing that there was not much time to attack, he could only take a step forward with the ball, stop and shoot.

Mitchell reacted quickly and stepped forward to interfere with Nunn's shot.

"boom!"

The ball hit the back edge of the basket and bounced high.

Adebayor jumped up with all his strength and grabbed an offensive rebound.

But when he took off for the second time and tried to score with a dunk, Robinson sent a nail-blocking shot from behind.

"Snapped!"

With a crisp sound, Mitchell Robinson slapped Adebayo's dunk onto the backboard.

Martin on the side had quick eyes and quick hands. He picked up the missing basketball and handed it to Durant to launch a counterattack.

During the fast break, Durant attracted the Heat's defensive attention.

LeVert and Mitchell followed up from the left and right.

The next moment, Adu accelerated towards the penalty area.

Just when everyone thought he was going to end it on his own, Durant made a difficult pass from behind and found LeVert who was following up from behind.

LeVert took three steps after catching the ball in his stride.

"boom!"

A powerful two-handed dunk made the Heat's home court fall into silence once again.

At 47:25, the score difference continued to widen. (End of chapter)