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

Inside the stadium, the lights were bright and the crowds were bustling.

The confrontation between the Nets and the Lakers has entered a white-hot stage.

At this moment, Durant, who was sitting on the floor, was surrounded by the enthusiasm of the fans around him. Their cheers and shouts came like a tide, and he couldn't help but be infected.

A hint of an auntie smile appeared on Durant's face, which was a desire for victory and a love for basketball.

Brunson and LeVert quickly stepped forward, each grabbing one of Durant's hands, ready to pull him up from the ground.

Durant was also preparing to stand up. He was happily preparing for the free throw, as if he had seen the dawn of victory.

However, the moment he stood up, a sharp pain suddenly came from his calf area. He was very familiar with this pain. A few years ago, he had suffered a serious injury to his calf Achilles tendon, which ruled him out for the entire season.

Although I have recovered now, the pain always comes as expected whenever my body is too tired.

Durant's heart sank, he knew this meant that his body was a little overtired tonight.

The appearance of this pain made even the joy of scoring 3+1 against James disappear without a trace in an instant.

However, Durant did not show it. He endured the pain in his calf and always had a smile on his face.

Amid the cheers of his teammates, he walked to the free throw line.

Durant didn't want his injury to affect his teammates' mentality, and he didn't want to miss this game at such an important moment that could have directly defeated the Lakers and swept the championship.

He took a deep breath and adjusted himself.

Amid the cheers of the Nets fans, Durant steadily made the free throw, scoring four points in this round and helping the Nets re-establish a 4-point lead.

After making the free throw, Durant smiled slightly and prepared to return to the backcourt to defend.

However, as soon as he moved, he felt pain in his calf.

The feeling this time was different from before. The pain was more severe, and even made Durant limp when he returned to the backcourt to defend.

Naturally, his abnormal behavior did not escape the eyes of the on-site director.

The director immediately turned the camera on the big screen to Durant. When the Nets fans at the scene saw Durant limping back to the backcourt, the first thought in all the fans' hearts was: Oh no, Durant is injured!

Some old fans even recalled the moment when Durant was lying on the floor due to injury. That scene seemed to be right in front of them, making them feel extremely familiar.

Their hearts were filled with worry and prayers, hoping that Durant could get through this and not fall again.

The atmosphere on the court suddenly became tense. The Lakers players seemed to have noticed something was wrong with Durant. They were ready to intensify their offense and try to use this opportunity to expand the score.

The Nets players are more closely united. They know that at this time, they cannot relax or waver.

Durant gritted his teeth, endured the pain and insisted on returning to defense.

On the sidelines, Nets head coach Lu Yong's eyes were fixed on Durant's staggering steps.

When Durant limped towards the backcourt, Lu Yong suddenly had an ominous premonition in his heart.

He stood up abruptly, and before Durant could speak, he quickly gestured to LeVert to take action.

LeVert understood the intention and quickly stepped forward to commit a tactical foul. The referee's whistle sounded immediately and the game entered dead ball time.

The team doctor rushed in and conducted a preliminary examination of Durant's injury.

His teammates gathered around, silently patting Durant on the back, giving him silent support and encouragement.

The moment Durant fell, everyone thought it was just an ordinary fall, but now it seems that the situation is far from that simple.

About three or four minutes later, Durant, supported by his teammates, slowly walked into the player tunnel.

His face was full of helplessness and regret. Obviously, he could no longer continue playing in this game.

When the Nets fans saw this scene, they couldn't help but feel an inexplicable sadness in their hearts.

They gave Durant a warm round of applause, thanked him for his contribution to the team, and also expressed deep regret for his injury.

During the entire process of the team doctor's examination, the scene fell into an eerie silence.

The fans held their breath, watching Durant's departing back, their hearts filled with worry and anxiety.

The depressing atmosphere was not relieved until Durant completely disappeared into the player tunnel.

In a studio far away on the other side of the ocean, two domestic commentators, Yang Yi and Wang Meng, also witnessed this scene.

Their faces were filled with worry and anxiety, and their eyes were fixed on the replay on the screen, trying to find out the reason for Durant's injury from every detail.

"This is too bad!" Yang Yi sighed, "The Nets finally had a climax under Durant's leadership, and this 3+1 goal boosted the team's morale. But unexpectedly, Durant was injured at this time. His death is likely to lead to the Nets' complete collapse."

Wang Meng nodded and agreed: "Yes, Durant is too important to this Nets team. When other Nets players can't get a chance to shoot through tactics, it is always Durant who steps up to take over the game. And now, with Durant injured, facing the Lakers' counterattack, the Nets will probably have a harder time. It will be even more difficult to win this game."

Yang Yi frowned and continued, "Moreover, you can see that when Durant was injured, he clearly felt discomfort in his calf. This kind of injury is very fatal for basketball players. I am really worried whether this injury will affect his future career."

Wang Meng's face was also solemn when he heard this: "Indeed, injuries of basketball players are always worrying. Especially for top stars like Durant, every time he gets injured, it will affect the hearts of countless fans. But then again, the Nets can't do without Durant now. They still need him to lead the team and continue to challenge for the championship."

"Having said that," Yang Yi changed the subject, "The Lakers may have to take advantage of Durant's injury to start chasing points. The Nets, who are missing their top scorer, will definitely be greatly affected. I wonder if the Nets can hold on."

Wang Meng took a deep breath and said slowly: "This is indeed a huge challenge. However, basketball games are always full of unknowns and variables. Perhaps other players of the Nets will stand up at this time and take on more responsibilities. After all, they are also a united and tenacious team."

"I hope so." Yang Yi sighed, "But even if other Nets players can step up, it will not be easy for them to fill the vacancy left by Durant. After all, Durant is a top scorer in the league. His absence is undoubtedly a huge loss for the Nets."

Wang Meng nodded and agreed: "Yes, Durant's absence will indeed greatly reduce the Nets' strength. However, the charm of basketball games lies in its uncertainty and challenge. Perhaps the Nets will bring us some unexpected surprises in the next game."

Yang Yi pointed at the screen and said, "The Lakers know that this is a great opportunity to expand their score advantage, while the Nets need to work harder on defense and offense to maintain the score difference."

Wang Meng frowned and said, "Indeed, the Nets are facing tremendous pressure now. However, I believe they will be able to withstand this pressure. After all, they are also an experienced team and know how to stay calm and focused at critical moments."

At the same time, in China, far across the ocean, countless fans are watching this much-anticipated game through live broadcast.

When the scene of Durant's injury appeared on the screen, the Nets fans' hearts instantly rose to their throats.

"What should we do? Durant is injured!" A barrage of comments quickly passed through the live broadcast room, and then countless similar comments came like a tide, "Is he going to be okay?" "Durant, you must hold on!"

The fans' concerns were palpable, and they posted comments in the live broadcast room, expressing their concern for Durant. One fan wrote: "It seems that Durant was seriously injured this time. He was limping when he walked just now. I guess he won't be back for this game." This sentence is like a thorn in the heart of every Nets fan.

Some Nets fans even started praying in the live broadcast room: "Durant, please, you must be okay, the team needs you to lead us to victory." Their tone was full of anxiety and expectation, as if every word carried endless weight.

However, just when the Nets fans were worried about Durant's injury, the Lakers fans on the side found an outlet to vent.

They seemed to have seen the dawn of victory, and one by one they stood up to gloat over the other's misfortune.

"Hey, why is Durant injured? Wasn't he very powerful just now? He even dared to score 3+1 over James' head. I wonder if you can pretend this time!" The comment from a Lakers fan was particularly eye-catching, and his words were full of sarcasm and complacency.

Soon after, more Lakers fans followed suit: "Good thing Durant is finally injured. I've always disliked that guy. Now that he's injured, don't we have a chance to win?"

"I really hope Durant is out for the season. Then, will the Lakers have a chance to become the first team in league history to come back from a 0:3 deficit in the finals?"

These remarks undoubtedly angered Nets fans, who stood up to refute: "Do you Lakers fans have any morals? You are so happy that Durant is injured?"

"How disgusting. Cursing others to get hurt, don't you care about your dignity?"

The live broadcast room fell into chaos in an instant, and a fierce argument broke out between Nets fans and Lakers fans.

They cursed and blamed each other, as if the outcome of the game was no longer the point, and the feud between fans was the real battlefield.

"You Nets fans should stop being so arrogant. Durant was injured because of his own carelessness. What does it have to do with us?" a Lakers fan tried to quibble.

"Haha, you Lakers fans are really good at making excuses. Not only do you not feel sympathy for Durant's injury, but you are gloating over his misfortune. It's really disgusting!" A Nets fan responded angrily.

"Don't talk to us about morality. You Nets fans have cursed our Lakers players many times. Now that Durant is injured, you start to act pitiful?" Another Lakers fan was not to be outdone.

"We curse you? That's because you provoked us first! Besides, we curse the players' performance, not their injuries! Can you tell the difference?" a Nets fan argued.

The dispute in the live broadcast room became more and more intense, and fans on both sides were caught up in anger.

They attacked and cursed each other, as if they wanted to pour out all their dissatisfaction and resentment.

However, there were also some rational fans in this dispute who tried to calm the situation.

They wrote: "Everyone stop arguing, Durant's injury is something no one wants to see. We should pray for him and hope he can recover soon."

"Yes, the game is the game, and the fans are the fans. We should not lose the basic morality of humanity because of the victory or defeat of the game." Another fan echoed.

However, these rational voices were soon drowned out by the fierce debate.

Fans of both sides are still immersed in their own emotions, unable to extricate themselves.

At this moment, a striking comment suddenly appeared in the live broadcast room: "Everyone stop arguing! Durant has returned to the locker room and is receiving treatment. We should pray for him instead of swearing at each other here."

This comment seemed like a sobering agent, causing Nets fans to temporarily stop arguing.

They began to pay attention to Durant's injury and posted comments in the live broadcast room praying for him.

"Adu, you must be okay! We are all praying for you!"

"Durant, you are the best! You must get through this!"

"Come on, Durant! We believe you can overcome your injury and return to the court!"

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On the field, the game continues.

Durant's unexpected injury undoubtedly cast a heavy shadow on the Nets.

However, a basketball game never stops because of one person's absence, and the Nets must continue to face the next challenges.

Lu Yong made adjustments quickly.

He sent on Duncan Robinson, a young and energetic player, to replace Durant.

Although Duncan lacks experience, his speed and passion have undoubtedly injected new vitality into the Nets.

On the Lakers side, every player seemed to be ignited with fighting spirit.

They knew that this was a great opportunity, an opportunity to catch up with the score or even overtake it while Durant was injured.

There was determination and resoluteness in their eyes, as if they were ready to fight to the death.

The Lakers players have mixed feelings about Durant's injury.

They couldn't say whether they were happy or regretful, but for the Lakers, this was an opportunity, an opportunity that could bring them closer to victory.

As Vogel said on the bench: "No matter what, Durant's injury makes us more likely to win. So we must seize this opportunity and not let victory slip away."

On the other hand, the Nets players are also united.

They know what winning this game means to Durant.

They can't let Durant's efforts go to waste, and they can't let victory slip away after Durant is injured.

They want to use practical actions to tell Durant that his efforts are worth it and his teammates will protect this victory for him.

Therefore, a war will soon be triggered.

Players from both sides were full of energy, ready to fight it out in the remaining time.

It is worth mentioning that Lakers head coach Vogel just replaced Bradley and let the starting guard Pope, who had rested for a long time, return to the game.

Pope's return undoubtedly adds more variables to the Lakers.

His experience and strength are important weapons for the Lakers in this game.

With less than seven minutes left in the game, the Lakers sent out their strongest lineup.

James, Davis, Pope, Kuzma and Wall clearly want to fight to the death with the Nets. (End of this chapter)