February 6th.
The Thunder host the Cleveland Cavaliers.
at the pre-match press conference.
The reporter asked: "Zhao, how do you think you can beat the Cavaliers?"
Zhao Chen replied: "You can win if you perform normally."
Zhao Chen's confidence is not without reason.
After James left the Cavaliers, the Cavaliers were thrown directly into hell. They only selected Kyrie Irving after James left.
It's just that the gap between Irving and James is not the slightest bit.
Irving is an excellent scorer, but he is not a leader who can lead his team to win.
This is how the scouting report Zhao Chen received described Irving.
Irving is one of the players who best combines ball control and shooting. He is good at using ball control to change direction, and combines body fake movements to shake opponents away. Breakthrough changes are very practical. He can finish with both hands in the penalty area. He likes to pull the lever and switch hands for layups.
Irving's shooting accuracy is excellent, which makes him a top player in solo play.
But Irving's defense is not good, his physical strength is not enough, his athletic talent is not top-notch, and the worst thing is that his defensive enthusiasm is very poor.
Apart from Irving, the Cavaliers have no players who can take action.
Luol Deng lost the system bonus after leaving the Bulls, and Tristan Thompson could only deal with Kardashian...
Reporters interview Irving.
Irving said directly: "Zhao's offense is very good, and I hope to compete with him."
Irving signed a challenge.
Irving not only made challenges in front of reporters, but also made many on Twitter.
He hopes to challenge Zhao Chen in a duel.
While warming up.
Owen came over and challenged Zhao Chen to a duel.
Zhao Chen shook his head and refused: "I am a team player, I don't like one-on-one combat."
Owen said: "You are afraid of losing."
Zhao Chen said: "If you can, come on the court and see who scores more goals."
Owen nodded and said, "That's no problem."
Irving is an avid one-on-one player who is very confident in his one-on-one skills.
It's not that Zhao Chen doesn't have confidence in his duel, but he doesn't like to play one-on-one with his opponents before the game. Losing doesn't look good, and winning is a waste of energy.
Besides, Irving is not as famous as he is now, so this is an attempt to take advantage of his fame.
The goals of the Thunder and the Cavaliers this season are different. The Thunder need to win as many games as possible in the regular season, but it doesn't matter whether the Cavaliers win or not...
Of course, the Cavaliers management hopes to lose to get a high draft pick...
The team's goals are different, and Zhao Chen and Irving's playing styles are destined to be different.
The game between the Thunder and the Cavaliers started soon.
In this game, Brooks arranged for Durant to rest, and Zhao Chen and Westbrook led the team. Zhao Chen was also moved to the starting lineup again by Brooks.
The Cavaliers got the first offensive ball.
After Irving gets the ball, he first makes a hand-to-hand pass in the frontcourt.
Then he stopped the ball and signaled his teammates to pull away for singles.
Zhao Chen is in charge of defense.
Seeing such a one-on-one situation, the fans at the scene were very excited.
Before the game, Irving kept challenging Zhao Chen for a duel on Twitter, but Zhao Chen did not respond.
This situation is exactly what they want to see.
"Zhao, come on!"
"Fuck him!"
"Guard him and kick his ass."
OKC fans are very excited and they now have full confidence in Zhao Chen.
...
On the court, Irving's expression was solemn. Zhao Chen's defensive positioning and belting made Irving feel a little tricky.
Owen is about the same age as Zhao Chen, and he also wants to suppress Zhao Chen, a young rookie who has recently become famous.
In a three-threat posture, Zhao Chen neither shoots nor shoots.
Zhao Chen's defensive ability has reached a very high level as his physical talent, attribute improvements, and experience continue to enrich him.
Although Owen's current one-on-one ability is strong, he is not yet at his peak. It is still very difficult for him to break through Zhao Chen's defense.
The three consecutive threats and probing steps did not make Zhao Chen move his center of gravity.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Irving started to show off his dribbling, and he tried Zhao Chen.
Irving is 192cm tall and weighs 87 kilograms. Zhao Chen has an advantage in his confrontation, but Irving is also smart. He knows that he is slightly weaker in confrontation and does not give Zhao Chen a chance to fight physically. He will leave at the first touch.
"boom!"
Irving changed directions repeatedly.
Zhao Chen constantly uses his skills to steal the ball.
Owen made a big move and then dived to Zhao Chen's right side.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen's skill was activated successfully and he reached out to cut the ball.
The Owens passed, but the ball stayed.
"WOW!"
After stealing the ball, Zhao Chen directly launched a counterattack.
Westbrook also hit from the other side.
Owen tried to chase Zhao Chen, but Zhao Chen's speed always suppressed Owen.
Zhao Chen accelerated for the second time to get rid of Irving outside the three-point line, crossed the free throw line, started holding the ball, lifted into the air, stretched, and glided for a dunk! ! !
"frame!"
Zhao Chen's dunk was of average beauty, but the highlight of the ball was the moment he stole Irving!
The defense is so beautiful.
0 to 2.
"Oh, Irving wanted to single out Zhao Chen but was intercepted. Zhao Chen held the ball and made a fast break. Irving chased after him. Can Zhao Chen pass the ball? Zhao Chen didn't pass the ball. Zhao Chen chose his own dunk!!" Zhang Weiping shouted .
Almost every Thunder game is now broadcast live in China.
In normal games, there is only one commentator, but during games there will be more than two.
The fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena kept cheering and took their seats.
Thunder home fans have always had a habit of not taking their seats until the home team scores its first goal in a sports game.
Zhao Chen's goal today made the home fans sit down early without standing for too long.
On the field.
Westbrook said to Zhao Chen who had just landed: "Zhao, you should use a tomahawk or turn 360 degrees."
"I can't do it." Zhao Chen said directly.
"Hey, I can, pass it to me next time and I'll perform for you." Westbrook smiled.
Westbrook will occasionally damage Zhao Chen's dunks. Zhao Chen is 10 centimeters taller than him, but his dunks look terrible.
Zhao Chen shrugged at Westbrook's complaints: "It depends on your mood. By the way, have you negotiated the endorsement ad?"
"We have reached a verbal agreement after the negotiation. Zhao, thank you very much this time. Nina has been complaining that I don't have enough endorsements and only have salary. Now she has nothing to say." Westbrook and Zhao Chen both said People chatted and returned to defense.
Nina is Westbrook's fiancée. She has always been diligent and thrifty. Zhao Chen has met her twice and she is a good match for Westbrook.
Seeing that Westbrook didn't mind which brand he endorsed, Zhao Chen was relieved: "Well, then next time you treat me to dinner."
"No problem. Nina said that she would invite you to her home when the time comes. She will introduce you to some good girls. They are all her best friends. They are good-looking and should all match your taste."
"That's not necessary."
"You have a girlfriend?"
"Not yet, but chasing."
.....
Westbrook and Zhao Chen were chatting on the court as if no one else was watching.
It's not that the two of them are not focused enough, it's that the Cavaliers' opponent tonight is too weak...
Except for Irving, who can pay a little attention, other players look down on him...
The two of them were in a very relaxed state. Irving next to him also saw the two people chatting and became even more annoyed.
This is like fooling him like a child.
