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

The first half of Game 63 of the Eastern Conference Finals has just ended, and the Bucks trailed the Nets with a score of 73:.

Although the Bucks players went all out in the first half and even played their best game of the season, the result was still unsatisfactory.

In the Bucks' locker room, the air was almost solid, filled with decadence and silence.

The players were crestfallen one by one, especially several starters, including Antetokounmpo, Middleton and Bledsoe. They tried their best every minute on the court and consumed a lot of energy. with energy, but now trailing by double digits, it was like a punch to their hearts.

Antetokounmpo sat in the corner of the locker room, holding his head in his hands, with unwillingness and confusion in his eyes. Middleton silently changed out of his sweaty jersey, with a solemn expression on his face. Bledsoe kept shaking his head, seemingly blaming himself for his performance.

Most of the other team members remained silent, and there was only the rustling sound of changing clothes in the entire locker room.

Head coach Budenholzer stood at the door of the locker room, his eyes scanning the faces of every player. He saw their frustration and felt the frustration in their hearts.

As an experienced coach, he knows that any accusations and complaints are useless at this moment. What he needs to do is to rekindle the fighting spirit of his players, adjust tactics, and meet the challenges of the second half.

He took a deep breath, then walked to the middle of the team and began his inspiring speech: "Guys, I know it's frustrating for us to be behind now, but it's not the end of the world. We really did in the first half Playing the best performance of the season is enough to prove our ability to compete with the Nets.”

He looked around and saw the players starting to look up to listen to him, and continued: "The Nets are a strong team, we have known that for a long time. But strong does not mean invincible. We proved it in the first half We have the ability to deal with them. Now, what we need is not to be downcast, but to cheer up and adjust our strategy to face the battle in the second half.”

Budenholzer walked to the tactical board and began to analyze the first half in detail and pointed out several key issues. "We need to be more active on the defensive end and not leave too many open shooting opportunities for our opponents. On the offensive end, we need to strengthen the transfer of the ball and create more open shooting opportunities."

He turned around, looked at the players and said: "Remember, this is a team game, we need to trust each other and support each other. Everyone is an integral part of this team. Our tactics in the second half will be different Adjustment, I hope everyone can adapt quickly and perform at their best.”

As Budenholzer finished speaking, the atmosphere in the locker room became noticeably more relaxed. The players began to communicate with each other and discuss the style of play in the second half. The Bucks' morale was gradually recovering.

Antetokounmpo stood up, walked to the coach, and said firmly: "Coach, don't worry, we will win this game." His eyes flashed with determination and fighting spirit, as if he couldn't wait to return to the court. Go up and compete with your opponents.

Middleton and Bledsoe also expressed their opinions one after another. They stated that they would go all out to try to turn things around in the second half. Other players also responded, and the Bucks' locker room was once again full of fighting spirit and confidence.

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On the other side, in stark contrast to the silence and frustration in the Bucks' locker room, the atmosphere in the Nets' locker room seemed relatively relaxed. The players had smiles on their faces and talked to each other about the highlights of the first half. Head coach Lu Yong stood aside and observed the status of each player.

Lu Yong is an experienced and well-respected figure by the players. He knows that when leading, it is crucial to maintain the advantage and not let the players relax too much.

So, he cleared his throat, smiled but said seriously: "Boys, we did a good job in the first half, but now is not the time to celebrate."

The chatter and laughter in the locker room gradually stopped, and the players all looked at the coach. Lu Yong continued: "We must maintain the intensity of the first half and not relax just because we are ahead. Remember, a basketball game is a 48-minute battle. No one can claim victory until the last minute."

The players nodded slightly after hearing this. They understood the coach's intention. Although the Nets are now leading, the suspense of the game is not over yet, and we cannot take it lightly at any time.

Lu Yong then specially reminded the inside players: "Robinson and Claxton, you two are the main defenders of Antetokounmpo. You must pay attention to controlling fouls. We can't let you leave the field prematurely because of foul problems, as that will affect our defense." It has a big impact.”

Robinson and Claxton looked at each other and nodded solemnly. They know that they have a heavy responsibility. Defending a superstar like Antetokounmpo requires extremely high concentration and strategy.

After reminding the key players, Lu Yong walked to the tactical board and clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention: "Okay, boys, now let's explain the offensive strategy we will use in the second half."

The players immediately stopped what they were doing and gathered around the tactical board, focusing their eyes on the position pointed by the tactical pen in the head coach's hand.

Lu Yong began to explain the tactical arrangements for the second half in detail: "We must make full use of our outside shooting ability and create open shooting opportunities through rapid ball transfer. At the same time, inside players must pay attention to protecting the rebounds and on the offensive end. Actively look for scoring opportunities.”

As he spoke, he drew various tactical diagrams on the tactical board. The players watched attentively and nodded from time to time to express understanding.

Lu Yong knows that although the Nets are now leading, the game is far from over. He hopes that through these tactical adjustments, the team can continue to maintain its advantage in the second half and ultimately win the game.

After explaining the tactics, Lu Yong glanced around the players, and he saw determination and fighting spirit written all over their faces. He nodded with satisfaction, and then said: "Okay, boys, let's continue to work hard in the second half and work together to win this game!"

As the locker room door opened, the players filed out and stepped onto the field again. Their hearts were filled with confidence and fighting spirit, ready to face the challenges of the second half.

Lu Yong stood on the sidelines, looking at his players firmly, looking forward to their wonderful performance on the field.

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The intermission ended quickly and the third quarter began.

On the sidelines, Lu Yong looked calm.

In his opinion, the Nets have passed the most difficult stage.

Starting from the second quarter of the game, the initiative returned to the Nets.

As for the Bucks, Lu Yong believes that they have reached the extreme of their capabilities and it is difficult to pose any threat.

Antetokounmpo, Bledsoe, Middleton, and Lopez all performed their best performances in the playoffs, but the Bucks were still trailing by double digits at halftime.

This is a reflection of the strength gap between the two teams!
The buzzer had just sounded at the beginning of the third quarter, and Bucks head coach Budenholzer made a key adjustment-he put DiVincenzo into the starting lineup.

This change immediately sparked heated discussions among fans and experts, with many speculating whether this would be the key to the Bucks turning the tide.

DiVincenzo is known for his flexible movement and excellent shooting ability. At this moment, he stood on the court, his eyes shining with the desire to win. He knows his mission well: to open up the offense for the Bucks through off-ball movement and precise shooting.

When the game started, DiVincenzo immediately threw himself into the fierce competition. According to the coach's tactical arrangement, start running without the ball.

Constantly using the screens of his teammates to try to get rid of the Nets' close pursuit of Mitchell. But Mitchell was like a piece of candy that was hard to get rid of, always following him closely.

It was at this time that Antetokounmpo, the leader of the Bucks, noticed DiVincenzo's plight. He took the initiative to step forward and used his body to block DiVincenzo. Antetokounmpo's restraint on the court is huge, and the Nets dare not relax at all. The attention of Mitchell and Claxton was instantly attracted to Antetokounmpo.

In this fleeting opportunity, DiVincenzo keenly captured the opportunity. He took the opportunity to get rid of Mitchell's defense and ran out of space. He quickly came to the 45-degree angle on the left side of the court, which is his sweet spot for shooting.

At this time, Bledsoe at the top of the arc holds the ball in his hands. He sees six directions and listens in all directions. When he saw DiVincenzo successfully running out of space, he immediately passed the ball without hesitation.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and was accurately passed to DiVincenzo's hands.

After receiving the ball, DiVincenzo made a slight adjustment and glanced at the basket, silently thinking about the rhythm and intensity of the shot.

Then, he jumped up and shot decisively, and the basketball flew steadily towards the basket as if it had eyes. "Whoosh!" With a sound, the basketball hit the net!

Three point hit!

The Bucks took the lead in the second half!

The Bucks' bench immediately erupted, and the players cheered each other. DiVincenzo also waved his fists excitedly, knowing that his shot was not only a score, but also sounded the clarion call for the Bucks to counterattack.

The Nets players seemed a little frustrated, and Mitchell was even more upset. Knowing that he had been a little negligent, DiVincenzo seized the opportunity.

But the game is still going on, and the Nets have no time to regret and blame themselves. They must immediately adjust their mentality and tactics to meet the Bucks' next wave of offense.

Mitchell immediately communicated with Claxton about the defense just now.

"My question, I will communicate with you as soon as possible next time."

As the younger brother, Claxton took the initiative to take responsibility.

"No, no, no, it's my problem. I should have delayed it. It's my fault!"

Mitchell smiled when he heard this, and hit Claxton on the chest with his fist, saying nothing.

When the Nets attack, Brunson stands at the top of the arc, holding the ball in his hands. His eyes are firm and he is looking for opportunities to attack.

Porzingis stood next to him, ready to cooperate with him in the pick-and-roll. This is a carefully planned offensive tactic by the Nets, hoping that through this cooperation, they can tear apart the Bucks' defense.

Antetokounmpo realized the threat of this tactic and followed Porzingis closely, trying to prevent this pick-and-roll cooperation. However, the tacit understanding between Brunson and Porzingis allowed them to easily complete the pick-and-roll, and Antetokounmpo was forced to follow Porzingis to the outside.

At this time, Brunson had already bypassed the screen and made a fake move, as if he was going to break through the inside. Antetokounmpo's attention was completely attracted by Porzingis and he did not step forward to press Brunson.

Bledsoe struggled to squeeze past Porzingis' screen to defend Brunson.

In just a few tenths of a second, Brunson made a decisive three-pointer from the outside.

The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, faced Bledsoe's defense, and hit the net!

With a "swish" sound, the audience burst into warm applause and cheers.

On the Nets bench, players jumped with excitement.

Brunson also waved his fists and shouted to the audience, releasing his inner excitement.

The Bucks players were stunned. They didn't expect Brunson to make such a decisive shot choice in such a short period of time. Antetokounmpo shook his head, feeling annoyed at his error in judgment.

He knew he should pay more attention to Brunson's movements instead of being completely attracted to Porzingis.

DiVincenzo and Antetokounmpo looked at each other.

The defense of the two just looked okay at first glance, but Brunson easily found a shooting opportunity. Scoring a three-pointer was as easy as drinking water.

The facts are before our eyes, the Bucks' defense had holes and they failed.

In the next round, Brunson made a comeback in the offense, ready to once again use his tacit cooperation with Porzingis to tear apart the Bucks' defense.

Brunson stood at the top of the arc with his eyes as sharp as a knife. The basketball in his hand seemed to be a treasure in his palm, ready to release powerful energy at any time. Porzingis stood inside, waiting to cooperate with Brunson again.

This time, they will use the same tactics and attack from the same location.

However, Antetokounmpo, the main player of the Bucks, is no ordinary person. He seems to have seen through the Nets' tactics and is closely following every move of Brunson and Porzingis.

The moment Brunson started dribbling, Antetokounmpo was already ready to defend.

Brunson began to execute the tactics. He quickly dribbled to the top of the arc, preparing to cooperate with Porzingis in the pick-and-roll. However, just when he got around the screen and prepared to shoot, Antetokounmpo rushed up like a bolt of lightning and interfered with Brunson's shot in time.

This time, he didn't leave any time or space for Brunson to shoot.

However, the moment Antetokounmpo stepped forward to interfere, Porzingis suddenly made a quick move. His movements were quick and decisive, passing through the Bucks' defense like a ghost.

When Antetokounmpo saw Porzingis cutting, it was too late to catch up.

A cunning light flashed in Brunson's eyes. With a flick of his wrist, a beautiful high throw was delivered directly to Porzingis's hands accurately.

At this moment, time seemed to stand still, and all eyes were focused on Porzingis.

Porzingis leaped high after catching the ball, stretching his body in the air like an eagle flying high.

Facing the basket, hold the basketball tightly with both hands, and then slam it down.

With a loud "boom", the basketball hit the basket hard, and the entire arena seemed to be shaken.

Porzingis' two-handed dunk was like a bomb that exploded in the hearts of the Bucks.

The fans cheered and went crazy for Porzingis' wonderful dunk.

Brunson also showed a satisfied smile, knowing that his passing and Porzingis' dunk matched perfectly, winning valuable points for the team.

By this time, Antetokounmpo and DiVincenzo had realized something was wrong.

The Nets' pick-and-roll offense in this quarter was obviously more decisive and offensively aggressive than in the first half.

Antetokounmpo subconsciously turned his attention to the coaching bench, hoping to get some clarity from Budenholzer.

However, Budenholzer was also confused. He was sitting on the coach's bench, seemingly thinking about something, and made no movement. (End of chapter)