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

The game continued in a warm and tense atmosphere. The players on the field were fully focused, and every change of ball possession touched the heartstrings of countless fans.

At this time, the ball is in the hands of the Bucks, and Middleton is standing on the sideline preparing to serve.

With firm eyes, he stared closely at his teammates on the field, looking for the best passing opportunity.

Suddenly, he decisively passed the ball to Bledsoe. After Bledsoe received the ball, he immediately started a pick-and-roll with Antetokounmpo at the top of the arc.

In this round, Bledsoe and Antetokounmpo's pick-and-roll speed was extremely fast, and they cooperated tacitly, as if they were one person.

Rose and Robinson were forced to switch defenses directly. Faced with this rapid change, they looked a little messy.

When Bledsoe saw this, a hint of cunning flashed in his eyes, and he immediately wanted to pass the ball to Antetokounmpo inside to create an offensive opportunity.

However, Rose reacted very quickly and immediately moved forward to defend, trying to prevent Bledsoe's pass.

Seeing this scene, Bledsoe did not panic. He simply gestured to his teammates to pull away and prepare to play Robinson alone.

Upon seeing this, Antetokounmpo also supported Bledsoe's decision and silently led Rose to the bottom corner, leaving the stage completely to Bledsoe at the top of the key.

Bledsoe took two steps back with the ball, widening the distance between him and Robinson.

He took a deep breath, suddenly lowered his center of gravity, and accelerated to the right.

Robinson's reaction and lateral speed were very fast. As soon as the two met, Bledsoe bumped into Robinson's chest.

However, Robinson's strong body did not move, but Bledsoe took a step back after the impact.

Bledsoe quickly adjusted his center of gravity, dribbled under his hip and switched the ball to his right hand, and then made a large forward change of direction in an attempt to shake Robinson away.

But Robinson's defense was very tight, and Bledsoe's change of direction still failed to get past him.

The two bodies collided again, and this time Bledsoe realized something was wrong.

He just wanted to retreat and reorganize the attack, but Robinson took advantage of the situation and immediately moved forward with a pair of big hands to grab the ball unscrupulously.

At this time, Bledsoe was defended and kept retreating, and he couldn't dribble the ball steadily.

In a panic, Robinson actually stole the ball.

After stealing the ball, Robinson was not greedy for credit. He looked up at LeVert who was about to leave in the frontcourt and immediately passed the ball accurately.

After LeVert received the ball, he accelerated all the way to the frontcourt and dunked with both hands.

"boom!"

This scene made Bucks head coach Budenholzer very dissatisfied. He stood on the sidelines and shouted loudly, obviously disappointed with the team's performance.

The game continued and the Bucks got a new offensive opportunity.

Middleton beat Durant one-on-one and tried to score with a mid-range step-back jumper.

However, his shot missed the basket and the rebound was firmly protected by Robinson.

The Nets gained the ball again, and Durant held the ball for half the court and came to the top of the arc to organize the offense.

At this time, the Nets players had all spread out, creating an opportunity for Durant to play singles with the ball.

Durant continued to dribble at the top of the arc to feint his opponent, and then made a large forward change of direction to easily pass Middleton.

He reached the mid-range position and hit a pull-up jumper. This goal helped the Nets widen the point difference to 10 points.

The Bucks players seemed a little frustrated, while the Nets players had high morale.

The game is still going on, but the Bucks have fallen into a passive position.

They need to adjust as soon as possible and regain the rhythm and feel of the game.

The game entered a white-hot stage, and the Bucks urgently needed an effective offense to reverse the decline.

At the critical moment, the Bucks quickly put the ball in the hands of Antetokounmpo, who is the team's leader and their hope.

Antetokounmpo took the ball and faced Robinson's tight defense, knowing that this matchup would not be easy.

But as an MVP-level star, he possesses superior skills and unparalleled determination.

Holding the ball tightly, his eyes flashed with the desire to win.

Suddenly, Antetokounmpo started to attack, turning around continuously, using physical confrontation to rush to the basket.

Antetokounmpo's movements were quick and decisive, like a bolt of lightning piercing the night sky.

Robinson followed and tried to stop his attack, but Antetokounmpo's speed and skill made him elusive.

Finally, Antetokounmpo rushed to the basket and shot against Robinson's defense.

At this moment, the entire stadium fell silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on him.

However, something unexpected happened, Robinson successfully blocked Antetokounmpo's layup.

However, the block was not powerful and the ball fell back into Antetokounmpo's hands.

Antetokounmpo took the opportunity to attack again before Robinson took off for the second time.

Leap to shoot, this time, the basketball passed through the hoop smoothly, and the Bucks scored!
Although Antetokounmpo's attack was a bit of a fluke, it also showed his indomitable spirit and excellent skills.

However, the Nets were not defeated by this offense.

They quickly adjusted their status and prepared to face the next challenge.

During the transition between offense and defense, Durant dribbled to the top of the arc again, asked Robinson for a pick-and-roll, and prepared to use the screen to launch an attack.

Durant and Robinson cooperated tacitly, facing Middleton's defense, they chose to go to the left and suddenly started.

Adu's first step started very quickly. With a long leg, he instantly overcame Middleton.

In high-level competitions, this positional advantage is enough to determine victory or defeat.

Middleton tried to catch up, but it was too late.

Durant quickly reached the basket, leaped high in three steps, and hit Bucks center Lopez with an explosive one-handed dunk.

"boom!"

The basketball hit the basket hard, and thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the bench.

Durant's dunk not only brought the point difference back to double digits, but also showed the strength and fighting spirit of the Nets. They were not disrupted by the Bucks' offense, but instead entered the game with more determination.

Players from both sides showed amazing skills and perseverance. Every attack and defense made people excited, and every score made people cheer.

Seeing Durant on the court like no one was around and scoring consecutively, Bucks coach Budenholzer felt an ominous premonition in his heart.

He realized that if no action was taken, the game might get completely out of control.

As a result, Budenholzer decisively called the second timeout of the game.

The players walked back to the bench one after another, and Budenholzer stood in front of them, looking serious.

He knew that at this time, he had to give the players a shot in the arm to stimulate their fighting spirit.

However, when he looked around, he saw dejected faces and felt an indescribable heavy atmosphere.

"Defense! Defense!" Budenholzer shouted loudly, trying to awaken the players' fighting spirit. "We must defend Durant, he is their scoring point. Double-teaming can be used when appropriate. We can't let him score so easily."

However, the players didn't seem interested in the coach's words. They all lowered their heads, as if they were thinking about something or escaping from something.

Falling behind 0:3 with a big score, this cruel reality has deprived the Bucks players of any fighting spirit. They seemed to have given up any hope of winning this game.

Budenholzer saw it and was anxious in his heart.

He knew that at this time, a more radical strategy must be adopted to motivate the players.

So, he raised his voice and continued: "We can't just give up! This is a playoff game, and every game is crucial. We can't let ourselves lose confidence because of temporary setbacks. We need to unite. , face this challenge together!”

However, the players remained unmoved.

They seem to have been shrouded in the shadow of failure and cannot extricate themselves.

Budenholzer's words echoed in their ears, but they could not arouse waves in their hearts.

They were like a puddle of mud that couldn't support the wall. Even though the coach was waving his arms excitedly, he could never be awakened.

Budenholzer felt a sense of powerlessness come over him.

He understood that no amount of words at this time would be in vain.

He can only hope that the players can pick themselves up and regain the lost fighting spirit.

However, he also knew how slim this hope was.

When the timeout ended, players from both sides returned to the court one after another, preparing to continue the unfinished battle.

However, when everyone in the Bucks saw the lineup on the Nets court, they couldn't help but be stunned.

It turned out that Nets head coach Lu Yong used this timeout to skillfully rotate personnel.

Now, the five players on the Nets court are Brunson, Dunro, LeVert, Oubre and Claxton. This lineup is full of energy and attack power.

Not to be outdone, the Bucks replaced two outsiders, DiVincenzo and Bledsoe, and replaced them with experienced George Hill and defensive champion Matthews.

These two new players have undoubtedly injected new strength into the Bucks' offense and defense.

With the referee's whistle, the game restarts.

The Bucks served from the baseline, George Hill caught the ball steadily, dribbled through the half court, and came to the top of the arc to organize the offense.

At the same time, Brunson also lowered his center of gravity, opened his hands, and assumed a standard defensive posture, preparing to meet George Hill's challenge.

Upon seeing this, Antetokounmpo immediately stepped forward to cover George Hill.

George Hill seized the opportunity and accelerated past Brunson's defense.

However, Brunson did not give up, but kept following closely behind him, trying to find opportunities to steal or interfere.

In this way, Brunson sent George Hill into the Nets penalty area step by step.

However, when George Hill entered the basket, he realized that he had been surrounded by the Nets.

Especially when facing Claxton, who was eyeing him eagerly, he couldn't help but retreat.

After a brief hesitation, George Hill finally did not choose to force a shot, but smartly passed the ball back to Matthews on the outside.

However, George Hill's passing intention was too obvious, and was keenly caught by Dunro, who had been paying close attention to the dynamics on the field. Dunro stepped forward, jumped up, and intercepted the ball cleanly in the air. .

After stealing the ball, Dunro did not stop for a moment and immediately rushed to the Bucks half with the ball. The Bucks players returned to defense very quickly this time. They quickly returned to the defensive position and tried to stop Dunro's fast break. When Dunro rushed to the three-pointer Near the line, he found that there was no chance for a fast break.

So Dun Luo decisively slowed down and began to organize a positional attack.

Dunro looked around the situation on the court and then passed the ball steadily to Brunson.

After receiving the ball, Brunson took a look at the situation on the court, and then decisively chose a step-back three-point jumper.

His movements were smooth and natural, as if he had everything under control.

As Brunson took the shot, all eyes were focused on the ball. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air, and then accurately hit the target, scoring a three-pointer!

"Shh!"

With one minute left before the end of the first quarter, Brunson hit a three-pointer, expanding the Nets' lead again.

The Bucks players watched the ball go into the net, and they couldn't help but feel a sense of frustration. They knew that this game was getting more and more difficult.

The Nets players cheered and were proud of Brunson's outstanding performance.

The Bucks have the ball again, and George Hill has an important mission as the team's playmaker.

Take a deep breath, control the ball steadily, and prepare to use pick-and-roll tactics to tear apart the Nets' defense.

Antetokounmpo understood and quickly stepped forward to set up a pick-and-roll for George Hill.

George Hill saw the right opportunity and used the pick-and-roll to break through from the right. His movements were quick and decisive, and he threw away the defensive player in an instant.

When he broke through to the mid-range, he found that Brunson was not defending closely, which gave him an excellent shooting opportunity.

George Hill did not hesitate to stop for a jump shot. The basketball drew a beautiful arc in the air and then fell steadily into the basket.

hit!

There were loud cheers from the Bucks bench, and this goal undoubtedly injected strong confidence into the team.

With only 40 seconds left in the game, Brunson quickly took control of the ball in his hands, dribbling quickly across the half court, determined to win a round for the Nets.

After arriving near the center circle, Brunson began to look for shooting opportunities.

George Hill, who defended him, was very smart. After Brunson passed halftime, he immediately stepped forward to defend him, trying to disrupt his rhythm.

But Brunson had made up his mind at this time. Seeing that George Hill was very close, he cleverly used a change of direction to dribble past him.

Immediately afterwards, Brunson rushed to the basket like lightning. Lopez quickly noticed Brunson's breakthrough, but he also found that there was Clarkston's defense behind him, so he did not dare to step forward to block it. , to avoid being attacked from behind.

It wasn't until Brunson rushed to the basket that Lopez was ready to protect the frame.

But Brunson was fully prepared. He threw his hand high while moving, and the basketball deftly flew over Lopez's fingertips, and then hit the net with a hollow sound.

This goal boosted the morale of the Nets and also put tremendous pressure on the Bucks.

At this time, there were 31 seconds left in the game, and the Bucks got another chance to attack.

Hill pressed the attack time until the last 8 seconds before launching the offense, and orchestrated a pick-and-roll with Antetokounmpo outside the three-point line.

After the pick-and-roll, Hill cleverly passed the ball to Antetokounmpo down the middle.

After receiving the ball, Antetokounmpo hugged the ball and rushed to the basket, struggling to score the ball against Clarkston's defense. This goal narrowed the score difference to single digits again.

At this time, there were only 9 seconds left for the Nets, and Brunson stepped forward again.

Quickly advancing the ball, the Bucks retreated with all their strength.

Outside the three-point line, Brunson handed the ball to Dunroe through a hand-off pass, and then immediately ran to help the latter open up space.

After receiving the ball, Dun Luo swayed outside the three-point line, and seeing that there was not much time, he directly forced a three-pointer.

The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air and hit the basket, leaving only 0.7 seconds for the Bucks.

At this moment, the entire Nets bench was boiling, and the Bucks fans at the scene looked frustrated.

In this short 0.7 seconds, the Bucks could not do anything. The first quarter was over as soon as the ball was served in the backcourt.

Although they tried their best, they still could not narrow the point difference. The first quarter ended with the Nets leading by 12 points. (End of chapter)