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"66666!"
"Zhao Chen's counterattack against Harden was very decisive."
"Zhao Chen hit the ball horizontally!"
"Facing Harden's step-back three-pointer, it just doesn't make sense."
Domestic fans are excited.
"Zhao Chen was very determined in singles. He didn't hesitate when facing James Harden's defense and responded quickly and neatly." Zhang Weiping said.
"The Rockets need to be careful of Zhao Chen's waves. Zhao Chen's scoring power is even more explosive than Durant's." Yu Jia said.
Zhao Chen's explosive power, Durant's stability, and Westbrook's impact are the three characteristics of the Thunder's Big Three.
When Zhao Chen's hand warms up, it's not difficult to score 60 or 70 points in a single game.
It is obviously more difficult for Durant and Westbrook to get the same high scores as Zhao Chen in a single game.
After Harden carried the ball across half court, McHale stopped the game.
The TNT commentator started talking nonsense.
Kenny Smith asked: "Charles, how do you think we can successfully defend Zhao Chen one-on-one?"
Barkley said: "There will always be loopholes in one-on-one defense. Maybe Houston can try to force others in the Thunder to take action and not let the ball be in Zhao Chen's hands."
Barkley has watched Zhao Chen play too many games. He knows that Zhao Chen is unstoppable if he plays crazy. He can't guard him one-on-one. Only two or even three people can stop Zhao Chen. Forcing Zhao Chen to pass the ball is a relatively good way. .
Kenny Smith continued to ask: "So how do you think Zhao's offensive level compares with Michael Jordan as a rookie?"
Jordan scored 16 points, 21 points, and 37 points in the first three games of his career, and scored 45 points in the ninth game.
Throughout his rookie season, Jordan scored 3 45s, 7 40s, and 33 30s. He only scored no more than 20 points in 9 games, with a maximum score of 49 points.
After thinking about it, Barkley said: "As far as the first half of the season is concerned, Zhao Chen's performance is not worth mentioning, but in terms of his performance in the second half of the season, he is better than Michael. After all, this guy has scored more than 70 points and more than 60 points. A triple-double, something even Michael couldn’t do.”
What Jordan can do, Zhao Chen can do, and what Zhao Chen can do, Jordan can't do. It's normal once or twice, but if it happens too many times, there will be differences in the strength of the two.
Kenny Smith said: "You mean, Zhao Chen surpassed Michael?"
Barkley smiled and said: "Don't dig a hole for me. There are two prerequisites, one is the rookie season, and the other is the second half of the season."
Although Barkley often criticized Jordan, he would not rashly say that a rookie surpassed Jordan.
Buckley's words did not cause the slightest discomfort in the audience.
Fans who watched Zhao Chen's game will be shocked by Zhao Chen's explosive scoring power.
Just like the fans watching Zhao Chen tonight.
After this timeout, the Thunder also conducted personnel rotation.
Durant and Westbrook came up at the same time.
Brooks obviously hopes to kill the Rockets directly in one wave.
On the Rockets' side, Jeremy Lin was also replaced by Beverley.
McHale was not satisfied with Jeremy Lin's defense.
Pause back.
The Rockets continue to attack.
Harden knows that the current situation is not good for the Rockets and he needs to score as soon as possible.
Howard was also very rational and did not have any trouble with Harden.
The Thunder is an enemy so powerful that it is difficult for him and Harden to fight together.
Howard took the initiative to cover Harden.
Harden took a step sideways with the help of a screen and then hit the ball to Howard.
Adams and Zhao Chen know their pick-and-roll, but they are also difficult to defend.
Howard received Harden's pass very comfortably and took off before Zhao Chen could reach the position! ! !
One-handed dunk! !
40 to 50.
Howard pulled the frame hard to vent his frustration.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook started the small electric motor and ran fast.
Durant and Zhao Chen are flying together.
Westbrook gave the ball to Durant. Durant didn't wait for anyone, but took the ball and went inside.
Durant attracted a double attack, and Zhao Chen cut in from the other side of the baseline.
Durant saw Zhao Chen with sharp eyes, passed the ball, and Zhao Chen succeeded with an easy layup!
40 to 52.
"The Thunder have too many offensive methods. They have three deterrent points that can break through." Barkley shouted.
"Yes, the pace of both sides is very fast, this game is exciting." Smith shouted.
"Pay attention to the baseline cut." Howard yelled at Jones on the other side.
Jones' defensive left side was cut in too easily by Zhao Chen.
McHale had a headache on the sidelines. He felt that Zhao Chen was like a catfish, constantly diving in and out, completely activating the Thunder's offense and making it difficult for the Rockets' defense to guard against.
Rockets attack!
"Defense!!"
"Defense!!"
The fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena continued to cheer for the home team.
Listening to these familiar voices, Harden's eyes were a little serious.
Harden wants to prove himself in front of this group of people.
Same pick-and-roll tactic.
Zhao Chen switched to guard Howard, and Adams guarded Harden.
Harden did not choose to give the ball to Howard, but instead collected the ball and retreated, facing Adams' defense and shooting a three-pointer!
"Uh-huh!"
43 to 52.
Hardensheng calmed down the momentum at the scene.
Zhao Chen still looks at Harden's mentality with some special eyes.
He thought Harden would be nervous in the playoffs, but he wasn't.
Harden's psychological quality is very strong.
Brooks said anxiously on the sidelines: "Don't switch defenses, Zhao, go and pester James."
Zhao Chen nodded in response to Brooks.
Harden will have some trouble playing alone against Zhao Chen, because Zhao Chen has great defensive awareness and talent.
But Harden doesn't have much pressure to play alone against others.
Even Brooks unknowingly regarded Zhao Chen as the Thunder's defensive knife.
Robertson on the bench reached out to show Brooks that he could guard Harden, but in the end, he still didn't have the courage to recommend himself.
Not every player is as confident as Zhao Chen and dares to ask the coach for tactics.
Robertson is also worried that he will be beaten by Harden.
On the court, the game was played at a fast pace, with both sides competing repeatedly for a double-digit advantage.
At the end of the first half, the score was fixed at 64-74.
The Thunder entered the locker room with a 10-point lead at home.
Zhao Chen scored 31 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 blocks, 3 steals and 2 turnovers in the first half.
Westbrook had 10 points and 4 assists, and Durant had 20 points and 4 rebounds.
The Big Three scored 61 points together, still accounting for most of the Thunder's scoring.
The efficient performance of the three is also the main reason why the Thunder still leads despite the Rockets' good shooting percentage.
The Thunder's overall feel in the first half was also very good, with a three-point shooting rate of 66% and a two-point shooting rate of 54%.
As for the Rockets, Harden scored 24 points, 7 assists and 7 rebounds, and Howard scored 14 points and 10 rebounds.
Compared with the Thunder giants, their performance is slightly inferior, but the gap is not big.
The Rockets play more uniformly, but this also means that their efficiency will be lower than that of the Thunder.
The stable performance of Harden and Howard also ensured that the Thunder did not kill them in one wave.
