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Rest between sessions.
Coach Mark was still roaring at the players. He expressed anger that the Grizzlies still couldn't guard Zhao Chen: "What have you done? Guard him, don't let him shoot three-pointers, don't let him break in, His priority is before KD!"
The Grizzlies' defense is very tricky right now. If the Thunder only had one strong point like Zhao Chen, they wouldn't be afraid. They could attack him unscrupulously to consume him in turns, but that's not the case.
Westbrook and Kevin Durant are both strong points. If Zhao Chen is flanked too hard, it will be equivalent to completely letting them go, which will also be fatal.
Although Westbrook's touch was not good today, Durant's touch was great. This situation is even worse than the last game.
Compared to the tense situation on the Grizzlies side, the Thunder side is much more relaxed.
Brooks praised the entire team and was very satisfied with the team's performance in the first quarter.
The second quarter started quickly.
The Thunder put out substitutes, Westbrook, Zhao Chen, Robertson, Ibaka, and Adams.
On the Grizzlies side are Conley, Tony Allen, Prince, Mac Miller, and Gasol.
Both teams adopted a rotation of 8 to 9 people and did not dare to send too many people on the field.
Grizzlies offense.
Conley took the ball across half court and gave it to Prince on the left.
Prince is 2.06 meters tall and weighs 98KG.
When he was young, Prince was one of the core figures of the Pistons. He was good at sudden shots and had solid low-post offensive skills. Coupled with his natural long arms, he was often able to attack the team when the team couldn't open up the situation.
Defense is Prince's special skill. He has outstanding shot-blocking and stealing abilities and excellent defensive awareness. Although he is thin, he does not suffer in confrontation!
Prince has been in the league for many years and is now approaching retirement. His offensive ability is average, but he can still rely on experience on the defensive end.
After Prince tried to break through the high post but failed, he gave the ball to Gasol inside.
Gasol held the ball high, Prince gave the ball and quickly cut inside, Gasol returned the ball, and Prince cut in and scored a layup.
27 to 35.
After his physical talent was no longer an advantage, Prince became more and more fond of this kind of brain-based play.
"In terms of chemistry, the Grizzlies are obviously better than the Thunder."
"The Thunder have never relied on team basketball to win. Westbrook, Kevin Durant, and Zhao Chen will not play like them. It's not that they can't learn, but it's not necessary."
"Why should we cooperate when we can obviously solve it with talent?"
Fans are talking a lot on the Internet.
The outside world's impression of the Thunder is either to rely on team tacit understanding and cooperation to win, or to win by super giants smashing opponents to death.
Simple, brutal and direct.
It's not that the Thunder haven't tried various teamworks, but those are obviously too troublesome, and the pass is easily passed to the hands of role players to finish.
In this case, Brooks thought it would be better to open up and let the super giants go it alone.
In the Thunder's consistent coaching philosophy, the more shots the super giant takes, the better, and role players will not take shots if they can.
There are pros and cons to this approach.
The advantage is that Durant, Westbrook, and Zhao Chen have grown very quickly.
Durant, in particular, is the most typical. The team spent two seasons with him to hone his skills.
But the disadvantage is the reason why Harden was not taken seriously in the Thunder.
Harden was not a superstar back then, and was considered dispensable by Brooks and Thunder executives.
This also led to the eventual trade, and the Thunder suffered huge losses as a result.
On the field, the game continues.
Westbrook quickly advanced to the frontcourt.
With this second lineup, the Thunder's offense only has two points.
One is Westbrook, and the other is Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen's offensive priority is higher than Westbrook's.
Westbrook passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Ibaka provided a cover for Zhao Chen.
Pick-and-roll, substitution, it was Grizzlies inside man Mike Miller who guarded Zhao Chen.
Miller is a three-point shooter, averaging 42% of his three-pointers per game this season. In comparison, his defense is mediocre.
At 2.03 meters tall, he is about the same height as Zhao Chen, but his agility is far behind Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen signaled that he wanted to play singles.
The Thunder players quickly dispersed.
Mike Miller was very defensive against Zhao Chen's offense. On the bench, he had seen too many singles abuses by Zhao Chen against the starting players.
"Step back and fuck him."
"Play with him!"
"come on!"
The fans at the scene were cheering. They felt excited when they saw Zhao Chen's one-on-one.
"Zhao, don't try to retreat." Miller shouted at Zhao Chen.
"Really? Come and watch." Zhao Chen smiled and started to crotch.
Still dribbling with his hips.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Extremely coquettish and annoying.
Zhao Chen's crotch dribbling brought about changes in rhythm, continuously mobilizing Miller's defensive focus.
Miller could barely keep up with the rhythm, and Zhao Chen took a step back and seemed to collect the ball.
Miller pounced on the ball, and Zhao Chen quickly moved his hand away from the ball, worshiped Buddha instead, and then struck again.
Miller chased back again, and Zhao Chen pulled back again! ! !
Miller still wanted to follow, but his reason told him not to follow, otherwise he would fall!
Miller gave up, Zhao Chen completely threw away Miller's defense, stepped back to collect the ball and quickly shot a jumper!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc.
"Uh-huh!"
Through the heart and into the net!
27 to 38.
After the goal, Zhao Chen made a three-point gesture, and then nodded to Mike Miller: "If you defend harder, you can almost prevent it."
Send your mother.
Mike Miller couldn't help but want to explode.
Miller never imagined that at this stage of his career, he would encounter such a perverted three-point player.
This was something he had never encountered in the previous ten years of his career.
A series of changes in rhythm and direction, and then a step back three-pointer!
Who can bear this?
Miller had no doubt that even if he pounced on him for the second time, Zhao Chen might still be feinting.
To be honest, Miller doesn't like playing against Zhao Chen.
Defending a player like this is a torture.
"Haha, this is how the Thunder attack."
"I want to see if Zhao Chen's crotch dribbling will hit my younger brother."
"After watching the NBA for so many years, I am impressed by Zhao Chen's crotch dribbling."
"I can finally stand up when dribbling with my hips on the field court, and it will no longer be considered a random move."
"Zhao Chen's rhythm is so perfect, and his touch is really cool."
"Obviously everyone knows his routine and finishing method, but they just can't prevent it."
"Actually, if Zhao Chen only has one trick, he will be easy to defend no matter how invincible he is. The main reason is that he has too many offensive methods."
The game continues on the court.
After a series of passes, Conley gave the ball to Miller at a 45-degree position on the right.
Miller fired from one meter outside the three-point line. This distance was beyond Ibaka's imagination. Miller's three-pointer was very accurate and penetrated the frame!
30 to 38.
"Rookie, it's also a three-pointer. I'll give you one back." Miller shouted at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen smiled. This game was becoming more and more interesting. The Grizzlies' role players also stood up to resist him.
