"You're playing well, keep playing like this." Brooks also gave Zhao Chen a thumbs up during the break.
Zhao Chen's performance was really great, and he never let Brooks down every time.
"The opportunity given by the coach." Zhao Chen smiled.
Zhao Chen also felt very relaxed playing against a team like the Jazz that didn't have much defensive pressure.
Brooks patted Zhao Chen on the shoulder. Zhao Chen was not arrogant. His character was much better than that of Reggie Jackson. How could he have ignored this guy before?
11 points, 2 rebounds and 1 steal were the data contributed by Zhao Chen in the first quarter.
In the second quarter of the game, the Jazz's second lineup continued to be suppressed by the Thunder's second lineup.
Zhao Chen could never guard against this.
Jazz also attacked Zhao Chen from a double flank.
Zhao Chen's point involved a lot of Jazz's defensive attention. At this time, Zhao Chen's passing ability came into play again. Adams' basket, Robertson's inside cut, and even Sefolosha's three-pointer were all made. .
The Thunder with a core and the Thunder without a core are two different teams.
When Zhao Chen was away, the Thunder's offense was extremely chaotic. They were comparable to the weakest team in the league.
Zhao Chen's offense, the Thunder's offense can be both inside and outside, and the offense and defense are integrated. Everyone knows how to play.
If the Jazz didn't choose to flank, Zhao Chen would play alone.
The Jazz, like the 76ers, do not have top defensive players. Zhao Chen's singles ability is enough to threaten every player.
With 6 minutes and 11 seconds left in the second quarter, Zhao Chen passed Hayward one-on-one. With Kanter's help, Zhao Chen sent the ball to the sky. Adams smashed the ball into the basket with both hands like a god coming to earth.
In the alley-oop, Zhao Chen's number of assists increased again.
Zhao Chen is now very attractive for defense. As long as he breaks one person's defense, another teammate will be left open.
At this time, Zhao Chen only needs to send the ball over.
When he first started playing point guard, Zhao Chen thought it was difficult to organize, but now Zhao Chen feels that organizing offense is not difficult either, and he can play with ease.
This alley-oop also helped the Thunder open the point difference to double digits.
The Jazz have never been good at playing away games, and this reversal of momentum is a fatal blow to them.
The Thunder's offense gained momentum, and all players began to make tactical runs around Zhao Chen.
Screening without the ball, running inside, and sliding to the baseline.
Every offensive point was played with great passion, and they also knew that Zhao Chen could pass the ball.
On the defensive end, Zhao Chen and Robertson defended Hayward.
Hayward was miserable as the two men took turns targeting him.
The Jazz's offense gradually stalled, and they fell into a state of fighting alone.
There is still some gap between Hayward and Zhao Chen.
With 7 seconds left in the second quarter.
Zhao Chen formed a one-on-one situation with Hayward on the outside.
Hayward shouted at Zhao Chen: "Don't even think about scoring this goal."
Hayward did not ask for help from his teammates, but tried to prevent Zhao Chen's one-on-one challenge. He wanted to help the team gain defensive confidence.
With the familiar crotch, Zhao Chen faced Heywood and continuously moved his crotch, looking for opportunities.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen's rhythm immediately accelerated.
Take a step forward on the right side, then pull back in an emergency.
Hayward followed closely, and Zhao Chen rushed to the left again.
Pull it back again.
Hayward's consciousness could keep up with Zhao Chen's retreat, but his body couldn't.
"boom!!!"
Hayward fell! ! !
Zhao Chen stepped back to collect the ball.
There are still 3 seconds left.
Zhao Chen took the ball and turned it around, then calmly looked down at Hayward.
"Farke, what is he doing? Quick throw."
"He actually stopped!"
"It fell down, so cool, why didn't you take action?"
The other Jazz players were far away, and they gave up on defense and watched Zhao Chen preparing to hit the buzzer.
But why did it stop? ? ?
Hayward struggled to get up, only to stumble and fall again.
Zhao Chen did not forget to shoot, but retracted his eyes and put them on the basket.
Take action in a standard shooter stance! !
As soon as the basketball is released, the electronic buzzer sounds and the lights along the backboard light up.
"Shua!!"
Water splashes.
Penetrate the net!
47 to 63.
The Thunder entered the locker room with a 16-point lead.
"Come on, try harder, you can almost stop me." Zhao Chen shouted at Hayward.
Afterwards, Zhao Chen held up three fingers, shook them and rushed back to the locker room with his teammates.
This three-pointer at the buzzer completely demonstrated Zhao Chen's superstar charm.
Countless fans shouted excitedly.
"Killing is heartbreaking, Hayward is too miserable."
"Zhao Chen didn't take a shot after knocking someone down. He just watched Hayward get up and fall again before taking a shot."
"Too confident, just to beat the buzzer."
"Zhao Chen: I just want to see if he can get up and shake me again."
"Hayward is suffering mentally."
"Have you noticed that Zhao Chen is getting more and more awesome? He's so perverted."
"The main reason is that dribbling has improved a lot. The absence of Westbrook and Durant forced Zhao Chen to play more singles."
"When Master Shuang comes back, Thunder will be upgraded again."
Domestic fans are very happy with Zhao Chen's progress.
In the locker room, Durant and Westbrook found Zhao Chen and chatted with Zhao Chen for a while.
Zhao Chen's strength has been fully demonstrated now, and he has won the recognition of both of them.
Durant and Westbrook feel that they may not be able to do a better job leading the team than Zhao Chen does now.
Especially Durant, when he thought about arm wrestling with the Heat's Big Three, his fists clenched when the third attack was reliable. He couldn't wait to come back immediately and complete the run-in with Zhao Chen.
The third quarter of the game.
Although the Thunder's offensive touch generally declined at home, they suppressed the Jazz with their hard-working defense.
The Thunder's offensive efficiency has declined, and the Jazz's offensive efficiency cannot improve.
The final result of the game was 97 to 107.
The Thunder defeated the Jazz from afar at home with a 10-point advantage and continued to consolidate their first ranking in the league.
Data from both parties.
For the Thunder, Zhao Chen played 36 minutes, making 10 of 15 two-pointers, 6 of 9 three-pointers, and 7 of 8 free throws. He scored a total of 45 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds, 5 steals, and 1 block.
Zhao Chen scored a triple-double in two consecutive games.
In addition to Zhao Chen, Robertson contributed 10 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks, Adams contributed 12 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks, Sefolosha 11 points and 3 assists, and Fisher 4 points and 5 assists.
For the Jazz, Hayward had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 7 assists, Burke had 12 points and 6 assists, and Jefferson had 18 points and 7 rebounds.
Hayward's statistics look quite versatile, but his shooting percentage is too low, only 37%.
Being greeted by Zhao Chen and Robertson in turn, he was severely restricted. The Jazz's failure was more due to his failure to do this well.
In the absence of Durant and Westbrook, the Thunder won two consecutive games.
