Brooks has full confidence in Zhao Chen.
rest?
The team needs you now, no need to rest.
Zhao Chen also didn't expect Brooks to be so cruel and not give him any rest time.
"If there is a double attack, I will pass the ball." Zhao Chen said hesitantly.
"No, no, Zhao, you misunderstood. Just fight by yourself and score." Brooks said.
Obviously, Brooks gave Zhao Chen unlimited firing rights and was not joking.
Zhao Chen, who received official permission to take action, nodded.
Durant doesn't mind this either. No matter how selfish Zhao Chen is when he plays, he won't be like Westbrook.
Zhao Chen passed the ball when he was playing.
Moreover, Zhao Chen's current attack power is not weaker than him.
Brooks looked at Zhao Chen and understood Zhao Chen's hesitation.
"I'm afraid, Zhao still doesn't know how terrifying his offensive ability is and how good he is." Brooks thought to himself.
The Thunder lineup has become Zhao Chen, Robertson, Durant, Ibaka, and Perkins.
Soon, the game continued.
Harden advances with the ball, and Robertson defends Harden.
Zhao Chen leads the defense against Casspi.
Casspi's attack power is much weaker than other points, which can be regarded as Brooks letting Zhao Chen rest on the court.
Harden didn't even consider passing the ball to Casspi.
Robertson's defense is very tough, and Zhao Chen and Durant are always ready to flank Harden.
Harden chose to dribble to Durant's side. Durant immediately flanked Harden, and Harden passed the ball to Parsons, who was open.
Parsons took the ball and shot immediately, and the three-pointer was crisp and clear.
"Uh-huh!"
32 to 38
This three-pointer also allowed the Thunder to return to calmness at home, and the Thunder's victory was not that solid.
Zhao Chen quickly received the ball according to the tactics, and Ibaka sent it to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen took the ball and rushed forward, turning around sharply to pass Harden.
The Rockets players never thought that Zhao Chen's attack would come so quickly. This is Westbrook's way of playing, and the Rockets' center is wide open.
Zhao Chen directly took the ball and rushed in. Parsons and Asik tried to flank, but Zhao Chen rushed past him.
Zhao Chen raised the ball high, took off into the air, and swung a tomahawk.
"frame!!"
Show your talent! !
32 to 40.
The crisp and neat dragon immediately cheered up the atmosphere that had just been a little dull.
"Zhao, I love you, you are so handsome."
"Zhao can also do what Russell did."
"Houston thought that Zhao would only play positional offense, but he didn't expect that Zhao would directly serve and then switch."
"The most beautiful moment was when Zhao passed Harden. If he didn't slow down, he wouldn't be able to hit the fast break if he slowed down."
Brooks applauded on the sidelines: "Just fight like this!!"
McHale shouted from the sidelines: "Attack, score, keep scoring."
Zhao Chen can score, but the Rockets do not lack scoring players.
The players in this Thunder lineup have strong individual defense capabilities and good personal defensive awareness.
Harden didn't find an opportunity to assist, so he chose to do it himself.
Asik's cover.
Asik is more obedient than Howard.
But Asik is too slow and has far fewer finishing options.
Therefore, Harden rarely passes to him after pick-and-roll.
Harden chose to take a mid-range shot this round.
Harden's basket and three-pointers are the main means of scoring, and the mid-range is slightly open.
Ibaka's block on this shot was timely and interfered with Harden's shot.
Harden's shot hit the rim and bounced high.
The rebound was won by Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen passed the ball to Durant before halftime.
The ball flew over the heads of Harden and Casspi, directly giving Durant an early shot.
The pass is fast and accurate!
Durant rushed directly when he got the ball.
The Rockets' defensive focus is on Zhao Chen. If he doesn't rush now, Durant will also see an opening later.
Parsons, who was guarding Durant, tried to pull Durant, but failed, and Durant rushed over from the right.
At the free throw line, Durant stopped suddenly, dropped his rhythm and shot an easy mid-range shot.
Asik has been unable to get out of the basket and can only watch Durant take steady shots!
"Uh-huh!"
32 to 42.
While Zhao Chen opened it himself, he also helped Durant open it.
Durant turned around and high-fived Zhao Chen to celebrate.
The cheers at the scene also reached a climax.
"The Thunder's offensive efficiency is still so high. Zhao Chen and Durant did not put too much defensive pressure on Westbrook's absence. They played very easily. If they attack like this, the Rockets will not be able to bear it." Zhang Weiping shouted.
"Zhao Chen is playing more and more freely. Without Westbrook, the ball rights are concentrated in Zhao Chen's hands. Zhao Chen's handling of the ball is obviously more reasonable. Zhao Chen has fully grasped the metronome of the Thunder's offense." Yu Jia shouted. road.
According to NBA official technical statistics, the ball passed by Zhao Chen to Durant is also considered an assist by Zhao Chen.
"Zhao Chen has the potential to be a top point guard."
"He is a combo guard. He can not only score but also pass."
"Does this mean I know the scorer Zhao Chen? His passing was too bad."
Harden didn't panic. After getting the ball, he dribbled to the frontcourt.
Facing Robertson's defense, Harden dribbled the ball continuously and then chose to retreat sideways for a three-pointer!
Harden's response was very firm, and it was unrealistic to completely hold him down.
"Shua!!"
35 to 42.
The score difference is not as big as imagined.
Robertson was extremely regretful. He felt it was a pity not to guard Harden.
Robertson also gradually realized that his role on the court is defense. If there is no defense, what use is he?
This is Robertson's game experience.
Zhao Chen patted Robertson and told him not to pay attention.
Zhao Chen received the ball and reached the frontcourt.
After continuously passing the ball, Zhao Chen had a one-on-one opportunity.
Perkins came up to cover Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen broke through and got rid of Harden's defense. Asik couldn't get out. Zhao Chen's emergency stop jumper came again.
Very stable, very standard textbook shot.
"Shua"
35 to 44.
The Thunder's scoring depends on Zhao Chen and Durant. This is the summary point of the Rockets' offense that everyone knows, but they just can't prevent it.
...
The first half passed in such a confrontation.
Harden was also in good shape today. He continued to use individual singles to help the Rockets score points.
Then Howard, who was replaced, also continued to work hard in the paint. With Harden feeding him the ball, his scoring increased quickly.
On the Thunder side, Durant and Zhao Chen work together. Zhao Chen is not only scoring by himself, he also frequently delivers the ball to some role players.
It's just that the role players don't dare to play, and they won't attack unless they have an absolute chance to score.
58 to 68.
The Thunder finally returned to the locker room with a 10-point advantage in the first half.
The first half of the game was very enjoyable for the fans, and they never stopped shouting and screaming.
Harden's battle with Zhao Chen and Durant gave fans the ultimate visual experience.
