In the first half of the game, Zhao Chen's efforts stabilized the score advantage.
But everyone can see that the Thunder still lack a second offensive starting point.
This problem caused Zhao Chen to face a lot of defensive pressure in the second half of the second quarter, and even Thunder players frequently threw the blame to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chentou's overall efficiency will also decline when he takes the ball.
In the Thunder locker room.
Coach Brooks continued to emphasize the second half tactics led by Zhao Chen.
No Thunder players have any objections. Zhao Chen has become another big boss besides Durant and Westbrook.
Zhao Chen was listening carefully to Brooks's tactical arrangements.
Although Zhao Chen is very strong, he still maintains a learning mentality.
Second half of the game.
The Knicks have made adjustments in the locker room and their morale has been restored.
Knicks starting lineup for the second half: Udrih, J.R. Smith, Anthony, Stoudemire, Tyson Chandler.
Thunder starting lineup for the second half: Zhao Chen, Lamb, Sefolosha, Ibaka, Adams.
Knicks offensive possession.
Udri brought the ball across half court.
Udrih only has this role in this lineup.
Udrih gave the ball to JR Smith. After JR Smith adjusted in the locker room, his confidence returned.
JR directed Anthony who wanted the ball away, and he continued to dribble and change directions to try to beat Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen was not polite at all, he directly threw his stealing skills at JR like crazy.
When JR was just about to break through.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen cut off JR's dribble. JR passed by, but the ball stayed.
The Knicks retreated quickly and did not give Zhao Chen a chance to directly steal the ball and counterattack.
Zhao Chen steadily raised his hand to control the ball and signaled his teammates to calm down.
"JR is going to be completely blown away by Zhao Chen tonight."
"Anthony's eyes are killing JR, he made another mistake."
"Zhao Chen: Dribbling in front of me? Looking for death!"
Fans refreshed the barrage one after another, and fans in the text live broadcast room and video live broadcast room all commented 666.
There is really nothing to say about Zhao Chen's defense. This attitude and ability drove JR to death.
"Give me the ball, don't play alone." Anthony did complain to JR Smith.
Anthony was very unhappy with JR's attempt to challenge Zhao Chen.
"I know." JR didn't dare to resist Anthony, not to mention that he was a poor player.
Zhao Chen completely controlled the Thunder's rhythm.
If fans have not watched Thunder games recently, or are unaware that Westbrook and Durant are absent due to injuries, they will feel as if the Thunder boss has changed.
It's still JR defending against Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen did not use trash talk to attack JR. Zhao Chen had mastered the skills to attack JR and could break his defense without using trash talk.
Call a bull horn tactic.
Adams and Ibaka were brought up at the same time.
JR was caught between two players, and Zhao Chen leaned over and dribbled to the left.
Chandler and Stoudemire had been guarding Zhao Chen for a long time, and immediately came up to help prevent Zhao Chen from getting a chance to continue to attack the frame.
Anthony also attacked from the other side.
The three of them surrounded Zhao Chen, and it seemed that Zhao Chen had no chance.
Zhao Chen took advantage of the incomplete attack and immediately hit the ball towards Sefolosha in the bottom corner.
There is no defender two meters in front of Sefolosha.
Zhao Chen attracted the attention of all defensive players.
Sefolossa took special aim.
The knife falls from the hand! !
"Uh-huh!"
50 to 61.
Such shots are Sefolosa's specialty. After making the shot, Sefolosha waved to Zhao Chen.
The Knicks' newly boosted morale also took a hit.
"Zhao Chen's threat is too great. The Knicks have to flank him. Zhao Chen is also very good at reading the Knicks' defense. He can easily find the mistakes in the Knicks' defensive system and kill them." Barkley said.
"This also benefits from Zhao Chen's super offensive awareness." Kenny Smith said.
The Knicks offense comes again.
JR Smith didn't dare to play it himself this time, he just passed the ball and gave it to Anthony.
Anthony continues to beat Sefolosha.
Zhao Chen knew that Sefolosha's defense couldn't guard Anthony, and Anthony didn't like passing the ball very much. Therefore, Zhao Chen made the decision to flank Anthony.
As Zhao Chen expected, Anthony turned around and passed Sefolosha.
Then he attacked the inside. Anthony confronted Adams first, but when he saw Zhao Chen chasing him, he didn't pass it to the open JR! !
Anthony was careless at the moment of layup! !
"boom!"
Zhao Chen nailed the ball firmly to the backboard!
Although Zhao Chen's defense is good, he really doesn't have many goals.
This is also because Zhao Chen's jumping is average in the NBA, and Zhao Chen's playing style is technical.
This ball Adams gave Anthony a lot of confrontation, slowing down Anthony's layup speed, and then gave Zhao Chen a chance.
Zhao Chen took advantage of the situation to get the ball, and then immediately threw it to Lamb who was rushing down the frontcourt.
It was JR who returned to defense, and Lamb performed a difficult fast break and scored a layup! !
50 to 63
"The Knicks' offense is in trouble, and their points difference is constantly being widened." Barkley shouted.
This fast break brought the cheers to the highest level.
The fans kept looking up at the replays.
Zhao Chen's blocking of Anthony was the key.
The Knicks' offense is actually easy to judge. Anthony is not an all-around small forward like James. He prefers to score individually rather than organizing his teammates.
Anthony's face became darker and darker. Being blocked by a rookie Zhao Chen was hard for him to accept.
"Well done."
"It's your fault."
Adams and Zhao Chen boasted about each other's business.
The Knicks offense comes again.
This time, Anthony had the opportunity to hit Zhao Chen in a misplaced position.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Anthony's move against defenders like Zhao Chen is to hit him from behind.
Anthony's back attack did not go as smoothly as expected, and Zhao Chen's confrontation exceeded his expectations.
Anthony chose a turn-over fadeaway jumper, which is one of Anthony's classic moves.
But Zhao Chen's interference followed him like a shadow, and he pounced.
Anthony's jumper missed.
The rebound was protected by Adams.
Chandler and Stoudemire tried to grab offensive rebounds again to no avail.
They couldn't figure out why an ordinary inside player from the Thunder would protect rebounds so tightly.
Adams gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen holds the ball and attacks.
The one following Zhao Chen is JR Smith.
Zhao Chen rushed to the three-point line in the frontcourt, and he felt the pressure brought by JR.
Immediately collect the ball and make an emergency stop! !
"boom!!"
Push the ball out while causing JR's car accident! !
"Beep!!!"
The referee raises three fingers of both hands and blows the whistle at the same time.
Zhao Chen fell to the ground and looked at the basketball flying out!
"boom!"
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball passes through the hitting board and then falls into the basket.
50 to 66.
Wonderful three plus one! !
Zhao Chen led the Thunder to an 8-0 victory over the Knicks at the beginning of the second half.
If penalties were added, it would be 9-0.
At this moment, the Thunder home court reached the climax of cheers! !
When Zhao Chen stood at the free throw line, shouts of "MVP" rang out!
The whole crowd chanted "MVP!"
This is the greatest praise for a rookie.
"Uh-huh!"
50 to 67!
The Knicks called timeout again!
If this continues, they will be disappointed in this game!
