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Two days later, the Chesapeake Arena ushered in the G5 game between the Thunder and the Grizzlies.
Thunder fans are excited.
The Grizzlies were much tougher than they thought, allowing the game to be dragged back to the Thunder's home court.
Thunder fans are also grateful to the Grizzlies for their tenacity to a certain extent, and they want to continue watching games at home.
Anyway, as long as the Thunder can hold on at home tonight, they can advance smoothly.
Zhao Chen felt good shooting during the warm-up and basically hit all LOGO three-pointers.
Brooks made a different change from the previous game and let Zhao Chen start.
Zhao Chen has already adjusted from the defeat. He can't wait to start tonight's game. He wants "revenge"!
"Zhao Chen starts the game."
"Come on, come on, beat your opponent."
"Win and finish them off directly."
"Brooks's change of formation was very timely. Zhao Chen should have been in the starting lineup long ago."
Fans are looking forward to Zhao Chen's starting performance in the playoffs.
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"After losing the last game, Coach Brooks made adjustments. He put Zhao Chen in the starting lineup. Zhao Chen's starting position will definitely increase the offensive and defensive capabilities of the starting lineup. Coach Brooks' intention to start the game is very clear." Kenny Smith shouted road.
"From now on, the Grizzlies need to go all out in every game. The Thunder can afford to lose, but they can't afford to lose." Barkley said.
On the field, the game started quickly.
It's G5. Both sides know each other very well. The Grizzlies don't have too many arrangements. They have used all their cards.
Ibaka and Gasol's jump ball.
Ibaka passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen is the first point guard in this lineup, and Westbrook is the second point guard.
The Thunder play dual control.
After Zhao Chen passed half the court, he gave the ball to Westbrook.
Brooks hopes that the two of them can pass the ball together and not completely fall into a one-on-one situation.
Zhao Chen started running.
Zhao Chen doesn't have much experience playing as a starter or as a substitute. He often cooperates with these people when he plays as a substitute.
Westbrook was very calm tonight. He began to organize and pass the ball. Zhao Chen moved without the ball and used Ibaka's screen to come out from the left to receive Westbrook's pass.
Zhao Chen made a shooting motion as soon as he got the ball, but Tony Allen, who was guarding Zhao Chen, just didn't make a jump.
Tony Allen was knocked down by Zhao Chen in G3. He learned the hard way and studied Zhao Chen's shooting habits for three consecutive days. He found that Zhao Chen would not choose this kind of catch-and-shoot when someone is defending him after catching the ball. What's more, Most of the time it's a fake move.
Indeed, Tony Allen studied it very carefully, and Zhao Chen's shot was a fake move.
Seeing that Tony Allen was not stunned, Zhao Chen was not in a hurry.
Zhao Chen signaled his teammates to open up space and he wanted to play solo.
Brooks arranged many tactics for Zhao Chen at the beginning of the game, otherwise Zhao Chen would not be allowed to start.
Durant and Westbrook pulled apart on the other side.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen started dribbling with his hips.
Tony Allen's focus has increased. He is to guard against Zhao Chen's retreat. He will no longer let Zhao Chen score with a retreat.
Tony Allen's defensive style allowed Zhao Chen to easily find a breakthrough space.
Zhao Chen passed Tony Allen from the right.
The mid-range position was not good, Zhao Chen hit the basket, and Gasol made up the defense.
Gasol raised his hand high and did not lower it, so he interfered with Zhao Chen.
"boom!"
Zhao Chen moved around with the ball during the confrontation.
Gasol was speechless when he saw Zhao Chen. This guy's core strength exceeded his imagination.
Gasol began to decline, but Zhao Chen was still rising.
This is a pure competition of physical talent.
Zhao Chen dodged Gasol's block and easily pushed the ball out.
Basketball hits the board!
0 to 2.
"It's very simple to score goals. Just jump up first, wait for the opponent to fall down, and then form an empty basket. Just go up to the empty basket."
"That's awesome, my Zhao."
"I love you, Zhao Chen..."
"Very Russell-esque."
Zhao Chen's goal was very entertaining to watch. A defender crushed the center and forced the ball into the basket. It was very violent.
Chesapeake Energy Arena fans cheered.
Zhao Chen's offensive intention was completely seen through by Gasol, but Zhao Chen used his talent to eat Gasol alive.
"Good job, just fuck him like this." Westbrook came over and high-fived Zhao Chen.
Westbrook believes that this is how a real man should play.
Grizzlies offense.
The crowd at Chesapeake Energy Arena was filled with boos.
As long as the Thunder can win tonight, they will advance.
The Thunder's home game also put a lot of pressure on the Grizzlies players.
Conley took the ball across half court and passed it to Randolph inside.
Randolph relies on beating Ibaka.
As soon as Randolph released the ball, Zhao Chen's attack came as expected.
Zhao Chen's flanking attack was more decisive than in previous games.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen directly intercepted the ball that Randolph had just dribbled.
After stealing the ball, he immediately counterattacked, and Zhao Chen rushed forward at high speed.
Zhao Chen passed the ball to Durant who was about to step down from the right.
Durant easily took a long step and passed the high ball around Conley's flying layup.
0 to 4.
Zhao Chen gave Durant an assist.
Durant shook his finger at Zhao Chen in celebration.
The Thunder bench kept howling. It seemed that the Thunder were full of momentum today and would not fall into a passive situation at the beginning like before.
Brooks also shouted on the sidelines that if the Thunder played like this, the Grizzlies would be in trouble.
Coach Mark really had a headache seeing such a counterattack.
Zhao Chen's move to the starting lineup was something he didn't expect.
Defending Zhao Chen is very difficult in itself, but now that he seems to be in good condition, it becomes even more difficult.
"Zhao Chen is awesome in steals and assists."
"If you are fighting against the Grizzlies, you have to fight back. They have no ability to resist."
"The connection between Zhao Chen and Durant was really fast. They just dribbled the ball once and then finished the game in 3 seconds."
"Randolph's movements were obviously a beat slower."
The fans also celebrated happily.
The game continues on the court.
Grizzlies offense.
Conley dribbled to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Gasol at the free throw line.
Randolph's mistake just now made Conley afraid to pass the ball to him. He was worried that the ball would be intercepted again.
After Gasol took a tentative step, he chose to shoot Perkins from the high post.
"Uh-huh!"
2 to 4.
Gasol also showed off his soft touch.
Thunder offense.
Zhao Chen and Ibaka's pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll, Randolph's help defense was a little slower, and Zhao Chen made a simple jumper from outside the three-point line.
"Uh-huh!"
2 to 7.
Zhao Chen continued to show off his good touch.
"Zhao Chen's shots were more decisive today. The loss in the last game did not affect his shooting confidence." Barkley said.
Indeed, Zhao Chen was very strong at the beginning of the last game, which led to some hesitation in taking action later.
After Zhao Chen studied the video and discovered this problem, he took action more resolutely.
Zhao Chen's plan tonight is to use shooting to force the Grizzlies' two inside players out. If they don't come out, he will shoot them to death.
