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

The Heat, a team that had caused trouble for the Nets in the regular season, now stood in their way to the Finals.

In the Brooklyn training hall, Nets players are training nervously and orderly.

The atmosphere in the training hall was serious and dignified. Everyone knew that there would be a tough game next, against the Heat in the second round of the playoffs.

Head coach Lu Yong stood on the sidelines, wearing a black sportswear, his eyes burning, focusing on every detail on the court.

There was not much expression on his face, but his sharp eyes revealed his desire and determination for victory.

On the training ground, the Nets players began targeted training.

The guards skillfully dribbled between the obstacles, simulating the situation when facing the Heat's pressing defense in the game; the forwards repeatedly practiced various scoring techniques under the basket, hoping to tear through the Heat's defense in the game. .

Lu Yong paced back and forth on the sidelines, stopping training from time to time, personally stepping forward to demonstrate the essentials of the movements, or exchanging his views on the game with the players.

He knows very well that in order to defeat a strong enemy like the Heat, strength alone is not enough. Full preparation and excellent on-the-spot performance are also required.

Durant was sweating profusely on the court, and his shooting posture was still elegant and deadly. Every time he took a shot, it felt like the ball would definitely go in.

Porzingis is overwhelming in the interior. His height and wingspan give him an absolute advantage in the interior, making him daunting both defensively and offensively.

Brunson and Mitchell shuttle freely on the court, and their speed and breakthrough ability make the Nets' offense more diverse. Although Cousins ​​is slightly older, his experience and wisdom are indispensable assets to the team.

Seeing the players all full of energy, Lu Yong couldn't help but feel gratified.

He knows that this team has unparalleled strength and talent, but if it wants to create history, more efforts and sweat are needed.

Lu Yong walked to the center of the field, clapped his hands, and motioned for the players to assemble.

Stern eyes swept over everyone's face, and then slowly said: "Guys, our next opponent is the Heat. They are a very tenacious and fighting team. We cannot be swept away in the first round. The Magic are complacent and we need to focus more and work harder."

"The Heat will not give up any game easily." Lu Yong's voice echoed in the stadium, and every word seemed to hit the hearts of the players. "So, we cannot be careless or relaxed at all. We must do We are well prepared to meet the upcoming challenges.”

The players listened with rapt attention and understood the weight contained in Lu Yong's words.

At this critical moment, they need not only technical and tactical guidance, but also psychological support and encouragement.

The players nodded to show their understanding.

As we all know, Lu Yong is a very demanding person, and he will never allow the team to relax its vigilance in any game.

"We must give full play to our advantages," Lu Yong continued. "Durant, your shooting and scoring abilities are weapons for our offense. You must maintain your touch and at the same time drive your teammates. Porzingis, you are here Interior defense and rebounding are the keys to our victory. You must continue to take advantage of your height and wingspan. Brunson and Mitchell, your speed and breakthrough ability can tear apart the opponent's defense and create more opportunities for the team. Many opportunities.”

The players listened attentively and knew that every word expressed Lu Yong's ardent expectations and trust in them.

Everyone looked at each other and smiled, filled with confidence and fighting spirit.

The following training will be more hard-working and targeted. Everyone is working hard to improve their skills and physical fitness, even the substitute players.

Lu Yong kept shouting instructions and words of encouragement from the sidelines, his voice full of power and passion.

The players' faces looked tired, but their eyes shone with determination.

Especially Durant, he is the absolute core of the Nets, and his performance will directly determine the team's fate in the playoffs.

During the training process, the figures of the players shuttled quickly across the field, like lightning streaking across the night sky.

Lu Yong's eyes never left the players, observing their every move and every detail, shouting instructions and suggestions from time to time.

"Durant, you need to adjust your shooting posture again. Pay attention to the strength and angle of your wrist." Lu Yong's voice sounded from the sidelines. Durant nodded and immediately adjusted his shooting posture.

He knows that every suggestion made by Lu Yong is based on an in-depth understanding and analysis of his own technical characteristics.

Porzingis struggled to grab rebounds in the paint, and his height and wingspan gave him an absolute advantage in the paint.

But Lu Yong did not relax his demands on him because of this, "Porzingis, you have to pay attention to your position and movement route, and don't leave any chance to your opponent."

Porzingis listened to the coach's words and immediately adjusted his position and movement route to make his defense more airtight.

Lu Yong tirelessly stood on the sidelines and directed the players to train, and the time for him to travel through time was getting closer and closer. Lu Yong knows that his advantages are also getting smaller and smaller, so these two years are the last carnival of his coaching period, and he will never allow any accidents to happen.

The training has been going on for several hours, and the players are exhausted, but they have smiles of satisfaction and confidence on their faces.

They know that under the leadership of Lu Yong, the Nets are fully prepared for the upcoming game.

As long as they unite as one and work hard, they will be able to defeat the tenacious Heat and advance to the next round.

In the afternoon of the same day, Lu Yong not only strengthened the supervision of the players' personal skills and physical training, but also focused on practicing the team's tactics and cooperation.

He is very strict about every detail and requires players to execute tactics and coordination perfectly during the game.

He also pays special attention to cultivating the players' psychological quality and willpower so that they can remain calm and determined when facing difficulties and challenges.

Under Lu Yong's careful guidance, Nets players gradually found their best form.

Lu Yong was very satisfied with his outstanding skills and tactical execution during training.

He knows this team is well prepared for the upcoming games.

As long as the players can exert their own strengths and characteristics, they will definitely be able to defeat the Heat.

After the training, the players were all sweaty.

Lu Yong looked at the players' leaving figures, and his heart was full of expectations and confidence.

He knows that this Nets has incomparable cohesion and combat effectiveness and will definitely be able to go further in the playoffs.

He looked up at the ceiling, took a deep breath, and said to himself: "We are the strongest!" Then he turned and walked to the video analysis room, where he and the coaching team began to intensively study the Heat's game video.

Lu Yong tried to find out the Heat's weaknesses and formulate corresponding tactical strategies.

Every detail has been carefully considered and discussed to ensure that we can take the initiative during the game.

Head coach Lu Yong stood in front of the tactical board and analyzed the Heat's tactical characteristics with a solemn expression: "The Heat are a very resilient team, and their team basketball and defense are worth learning. We cannot let our easy victory in the first round Rather than taking it lightly, this opponent must be taken seriously.”

Several teaching assistants sat around and listened to Lu Yong's explanation attentively.

Although the Nets have an advantage in strength, the Heat are by no means an opponent that can be easily defeated.

Every detail, every training session counts.

As the preparations for the game progress, the confidence of everyone in the Nets has gradually increased.

Everyone understands that although the Heat are not weak, as long as the Nets can perform at a normal level and strictly implement tactical arrangements, they will definitely win.

On the last day of training before the game, Lu Yong stood in front of the team and delivered a mobilization speech: "Tomorrow we will have an important game. Our opponent is the powerful Heat, but we don't need to be afraid of them. As long as we are united If we work hard and perform to our best, we will be able to defeat any opponent. Remember, our goal is to win the game and win the championship!"

The players' morale was high after hearing this, and they all expressed that they would do their best for the team's victory.

As night falls, the Nets players go home to rest.

Tomorrow will be a tough battle, and we must be mentally alert and in the best condition to meet the challenge.

At this critical moment, everyone seemed extra calm and determined.

At this moment, Lu Yong was not idle either.

He sat alone in his office and continued to study the Heat's game videos and tactical strategies.

As the backbone and leader of the team, he must remain awake and sharp at all times.

Only by developing a more thorough tactical plan can the team ensure that it takes the initiative in the game and wins. As the night wore on, the entire arena fell into silence.

But in this silence, there is Lu Yong's desire and firm belief in victory.

As the NBA playoffs progress, a high-profile matchup is about to take place in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

This series has not yet started, but it has already attracted widespread attention and heated discussion from outside fans and media.

Major sports media have published articles analyzing the strength comparison of the two teams and highlights of the game.

Fans are also having heated discussions on social media, looking forward to this upcoming basketball feast.

In the eyes of the media and fans, the Nets are undoubtedly the protagonists in this showdown.

They have an absolute advantage. Whether it is the overall strength of the team, the personal abilities of the players, or the tactical arrangement of the coaching team, the Nets are superior.

The outstanding performances of Durant, Porzingis, Mitchell and other stars have made people marvel at the Nets' offensive power.

The team's defensive end has also become more stable and reliable under Lu Yong's training.

Of course, there are also media and fans who feel sorry for the Heat.

They showed amazing resilience and fighting spirit in the tiebreaker with the Celtics, but they encountered the more powerful Nets in the semifinals.

If they hadn't met the Nets so quickly, the Heat might have had a chance to reach the conference finals.

The media and fans are even talking about the highlights of this series.

First of all, how the Nets' powerful offensive power will break through the Heat's tight defense is undoubtedly a highlight.

It’s exciting to see what kind of sparks will emerge from the contest between the personal abilities of Durant and other stars and the Heat’s team defense.

Secondly, whether the Heat's tenacious fighting spirit and fighting spirit can once again burst out amazing energy in adversity is also the focus of attention.

Finally, the tactical game and wisdom contest between the coaching teams of the two teams will also add more suspense and highlights to the game.

In addition, the popularity of this series has also attracted much attention.

The showdown between the Nets and the Heat has always been passionate, and this encounter in the playoffs made fans on both sides even more excited.

It is foreseeable that the game venue will be full, and the cheers and shouts of the fans will resound over the arena.

On social media, the discussion and attention on this duel will also reach unprecedented popularity.

In short, the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Nets and the Heat will undoubtedly become a focus battle in the NBA playoffs.

Whether the Nets, with their absolute advantage, can continue to maintain a strong performance, and whether the Heat, who are fighting tenaciously, can create miracles, will become the focus of attention.

As the game approaches, the fans' enthusiasm grows.

Everyone took to social media to cheer for the team they supported and share their expectations and opinions about the game.

Some fans believe that the Nets will easily advance to the next round, while some fans firmly believe that the Heat can stage a counterattack again.

This kind of enthusiasm and attention makes this showdown even more suspenseful and exciting.

At the same time, the media are also intensively reporting on the progress and dynamics of this showdown.

Dig deeper into the stories and backgrounds of the players on both teams, and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of both teams in the game.

This kind of all-round coverage allows fans to better understand the strengths and characteristics of the two teams, and also adds more topics and discussion points to the game.

As night falls slowly, the neon lights of Brooklyn gradually light up, adding a bit of splendor to this passionate city.

Jimmy Butler was sitting on the hotel sofa, playing with his mobile phone in his hand, frowning, seeming to be thinking about something important.

Tomorrow, he will lead the Heat to meet the Nets coached by his mentor Lu Yong in the Eastern Conference semifinals. This game is crucial for both sides.

However, at such a tense moment, Butler remembered the good times he spent with his mentor Lu Yong.

Butler took a deep breath and called Lu Yong.

A familiar and friendly voice came from the other end of the phone: "Hey, Jimmy, why are you calling me at this time?"

Butler raised a smile on his lips and said, "Coach, don't ask questions knowingly. There is a game tomorrow. Of course I want to treat you to a meal and catch up on old times."

Lu Yong laughed loudly when he heard this: "You guys, are you trying to bribe me with delicious food to let me cheat in the game?"

"How could that be possible?" Butler pretended to be angry and said, "You are my most respected mentor. How could I do such a thing? I just want to treat you to a meal and thank you for cultivating me."

Lu Yong heard the sincerity in Butler's tone and said with emotion: "Jimmy, you have matured a lot. I am very happy to see you like this now. Okay, then I will accept your invitation, but it's settled , we don’t talk about the game, we just talk about daily life.”

The two agreed to meet at a fancy restaurant in Brooklyn.

Butler arrived at the restaurant early and chose a window-side box on the second floor so he could enjoy the night view of Brooklyn.

Soon, Lu Yong also arrived on time, and his arrival made Butler even more delighted.

The master and apprentice smiled at each other and hugged each other tightly.

Butler pulled out a chair for Lu Yong and asked him to take a seat.

As the waiters served the dishes one after another, the two began to recall bits and pieces of the past.

Butler said with emotion: "Coach, do you still remember how you taught me when I first played for you?"

Lu Yong smiled slightly and said: "Of course I remember. You were still a young boy at that time, and you just wanted to prove yourself on the court. Let me tell you, basketball is not only a sport, but also a team spirit. You must learn to trust Teammates can go further.”

"That's right." Butler nodded and said, "I have always kept your teachings in mind over the years. It is precisely because of the support of the team that I can achieve what I am today."

The two had a very interesting chat, from basketball to life, from the past to the present.

Lu Yong asked with concern about Butler's current situation, including his training, life and family.

Butler also shared his thoughts and feelings without reservation.

During the dinner, Butler raised his glass and toasted to Lu Yong: "Coach, I toast you. Thank you for your constant teaching and care. Without you, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Lu Yong picked up his wine glass and clinked it gently with Butler: "Jimmy, I am also proud of you. With your own hard work and talent, you have carved a world in the basketball world. I believe that you will be able to achieve more in the future." High achievement.”

The two smiled at each other and drank the wine in their glasses.

The meal lasted for three hours, and the master and apprentice had a very pleasant chat.

When we parted, Butler hugged Lu Yong tightly: "Coach, thank you for coming tonight. I will always remember this friendship."

Lu Yong patted Butler on the shoulder: "Jimmy, come on! No matter what the result of tomorrow's game is, you are my best disciple. I believe you can lead the Heat further."

Butler's eyes flashed with determination: "I will, coach. You must also work hard and lead the Nets to continue to create glory."

After the two said goodbye, they each returned to their residences.

Tomorrow, they will meet again on the court, but no matter the result of the game, this mentor-disciple relationship will be treasured in their hearts forever.

The night gradually recedes, revealing a fish-belly white sky in Brooklyn.

A new day is coming, and for Butler and Lu Yong, this will be another unforgettable moment in their basketball careers.

They are looking forward to showing themselves on the court and bringing an exciting round of games to the fans. At the same time, they also know that no matter what the result of the game is, the deep mentor-disciple relationship will be their most valuable asset. (End of chapter)