Doing what I want

Reigning

Before the start of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Y/n approached Jayson Tatum on the court, holding Y/n Jr. in his arms.

As the two superstars exchanged nods of respect, Y/n looked at Jayson with a smirk and said, "Haters gonna hate."

Tatum chuckled, nodding in agreement, as the two prepared for the intense battle that lay ahead, both knowing the weight of expectations and the pressure that comes with being at the top.

The moment captured the mutual respect between the two while acknowledging the noise that comes with being in the spotlight.

On the first play of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, Y/n confidently dribbled the ball up the court, ready to set the tone for the game.

He quickly crossed up Jrue Holiday, leaving him off balance, then smoothly executed a euro step to glide past Jaylen Brown.

As Y/n went up for what seemed like an easy layup, Kristaps Porzingis, using his towering 7'3" frame, swooped in from the weak side and delivered a powerful block, sending the ball flying out of bounds.

The crowd erupted in excitement as the Celtics made an early defensive statement. Y/n, unfazed, quickly regrouped, knowing this was just the beginning of a long battle for the championship.

In the first quarter of Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Lakers established an early lead over the Celtics, finishing the quarter with a 35-30 advantage.

Y/n played the entire first quarter, showcasing his leadership and skill by scoring 13 points, grabbing 2 rebounds, dishing out 5 assists, recording 2 steals, and blocking a shot. Despite 2 turnovers, he shot efficiently, going 6-8 from the field.

LeBron James also played the full quarter, but he deferred to Y/n for most of the offensive plays. He scored just 2 points while contributing 3 rebounds and 1 assist on 1-3 shooting.

Anthony Davis, tasked with guarding Jayson Tatum, found himself in early foul trouble, picking up two fouls in just 6 minutes.

However, on offense, he was a force to be reckoned with, scoring 9 points on 2-3 shooting, including a 3-pointer, and going a perfect 4-4 from the free-throw line.

Evan Mobley, who also played the entire quarter, was a significant contributor, adding 8 points and 6 rebounds to help the Lakers maintain their lead going into the second quarter.

The Lakers had set the pace, but the Celtics were right behind them, making for an intense and competitive start to the Finals.

During the break between the first and second quarters, Quinn Snyder gathered the Lakers for a quick strategy adjustment.

He pointed out that Jaylen Brown had been a problem in the first quarter, scoring 12 points, grabbing 4 rebounds, and dishing out 2 assists on 5-9 shooting, including 2-3 from beyond the arc.

"I'm going to change the game plan a little bit," Snyder said, his voice calm but firm. "Jaylen Brown's getting too comfortable out there. Y/n, I want you to switch onto him and make it difficult for him to get his looks. AR and Dlo, you'll alternate on Jrue Holiday and Derrick White. We need to keep them from getting into a rhythm."

He then turned to LeBron. "LeBron, you'll take on Tatum. He's already put up 9 points on 3-8 shooting, and we need to slow him down. AD and Bobby have done their best, but we need your experience and presence on him. Let's lock down on defense and keep our intensity up."

The team nodded in agreement, understanding the adjustments and ready to execute the new plan.

As they prepared to head back onto the court, Snyder's instructions were clear: tighten up on defense, disrupt the Celtics' rhythm, and keep the pressure on.