"Zhao Chen played so comfortably. The Rockets' defense didn't cause him much trouble." Xu Jicheng shouted.
"Hey, look, the fans at Toyota Center are cheering for Zhao Chen. It doesn't look like the Rockets' home court." Zhang Weiping said.
Before the two commentators could finish their sighs, the cheers immediately started again.
It turned out that Harden and Howard completed the pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll, Howard moved down and smashed the ball into the basket through Ibaka.
Howard played this ball very domineeringly, and it felt like he was back at the top.
2 to 2.
After completing the dunk, Howard roared at Ibaka.
Howard wanted to vent his irritability and depression to his heart's content.
Being behind by a big score made Howard feel very aggrieved.
"The Thunder's inside line is actually much better than when they played the Grizzlies. Howard scored high points, but was unable to form a dominant force." Barkley said.
"This has something to do with Howard's decline in form." Kenny Smith said.
Howard's decline in form is very obvious.
The fans at the scene were cheering for Howard's dunk, but the cheers were cut off before they could stop.
Durant held the ball in the right corner, and Zhao Chen went around the screen of Ibaka and Adams to the right side of the 45-degree three-point line and successfully received the ball.
Durant passed the ball to Zhao Chen, and then provided a screen for Zhao Chen.
Three people from the Thunder were helping Zhao Chen cover, and Zhao Chen also successfully found an opening.
Zhao Chen’s catch-and-shoot!
Zhao Chen's body is drifting, but it does not affect the rhythm and feel of his shooting.
"Uh-huh!"
5 to 2.
He raised the knife and dropped it, scoring three points.
Zhao Chen looked at Howard who had just rushed over and shouted: "You are too slow."
"Farke, don't cover if you have the guts." Howard wanted to retort.
"Come on, let's challenge each other." Zhao Chen said with a smile.
Seeing Zhao Chen's smile, Howard suddenly thought that it seemed like a wrong choice to challenge Zhao Chen in a duel.
He was scared.
When Zhao Chen saw Howard's concession, he shouted: "Weak!"
Howard smashed the ball before going to serve.
In the following games, the atmosphere of competition between the two sides continued to escalate, and physical contact between the two teams also continued one after another.
The referee also continued to stop the game.
The captains of both teams went to the free throw line frantically.
Soon the time came to the end of the first quarter.
In the starting lineup, Durant is the main offensive point, and in the second lineup, Zhao Chen is the main offensive point.
The fans at Toyota Center once again saw Zhao Chen's scoring methods.
singles!
Unlimited singles!
As long as Zhao Chen has a one-on-one opportunity, he will do it himself.
Breakthrough, retreat, low singles!
Jeremy Lin, Harden, Asik.
Zhao Chen singled out the Rockets players on the court. This is Zhao Chen who continues to go crazy on the offensive end.
In the second quarter, Zhao Chen continued his personal explosion. If it were not for the forced break due to consecutive fouls in the middle of the second quarter, Zhao Chen's half-time score might have once again set a new playoff high.
The Rockets used the entire team's firepower to resist Zhao Chen, and they also ensured that the score was not widened.
The entire Rockets team came to fight the Thunder with a last-ditch mentality.
At the end of the first half, the score was 65-65.
The two sides entered the locker room with a high score.
You know, the playoffs are usually a defensive battle, but the two teams turned into an offensive battle.
It's not that the defense of both sides is not strong, but the offense is too good.
In the third quarter of the game, Zhao Chen continued to be troubled by fouls. He was fouled by Harden and took a rest early.
Brooks didn't dare to be careless. Zhao Chen made five mistakes and Durant led the team alone.
Without Zhao Chen on the court, the Rockets' defensive pressure dropped sharply, and they launched a frantic attack on Durant.
Durant's efficiency has also begun to decline, while Harden and Howard have been in good shape.
The Rockets gradually gained a certain advantage at home. With 4 minutes and 37 seconds left in the game, the score was 100 to 107. The Rockets led by 7 points at home, and the Toyota Center Arena was full of momentum.
Rockets fans all feel that they have a high probability of winning tonight.
The Thunder didn't panic, and Brooks requested a timeout.
"Zhao, go up and pick-and-roll with KD. Don't be too hasty." Brooks said while holding the tactical board and drawing tactics.
Durant nodded excitedly. The game without Zhao Chen was very difficult.
Zhao Chen also nodded. Although the team was lagging behind, it was far from reaching a desperate situation.
After experiencing many playoff games, Zhao Chen's heart has become very calm.
Winning first does not count as winning, winning at the end does not count as winning.
The first offense after the timeout.
Zhao Chen and Durant's pick-and-roll.
After Durant blocked Zhao Chen, he chose to take a step in, and Zhao Chen gave the ball to Durant.
Durant pretended to make a jump shot, attracting the defense to pass to Zhao Chen.
When Zhao Chen received the ball, Harden was the only one beside him who was out of rhythm.
Zhao Chen made a three-pointer!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc! !
"Uh-huh!"
103 to 107!
"Wonderful pick-and-roll, Durant took away all the pressure and passed it to Zhao Chen, who easily hit the ball. The Rockets should be careful, the Thunder's ability to chase points is very strong." Barkley shouted.
Rockets offense.
Harden also came to play a pick-and-roll with Howard, but Harden's pass was judged by Robertson. Robertson flew to steal the ball and saved the ball to Zhao Chen.
Durant on the other side broke out in an instant, Zhao Chen smashed the ball over, and Durant challenged Parsons one-on-one in the frontcourt.
When he started running, Parsons couldn't guard Durant at all. He could only avoid Durant with his hands raised and score two plus one!
Durant's fast break dunk was successful! !
105 to 107, only two points difference.
"Don't be anxious, control the situation." McHale kept pacing on the sidelines. The Thunder's point-chasing offensive was too fierce.
The arena at Toyota Center also fell silent.
The game that they thought was very stable just now was now unstable.
The Rockets attacked, and Harden encountered Zhao Chen's death-wrench defense.
Harden was directly intercepted by Zhao Chen one-on-one.
Zhao Chen stole the ball and passed it to Durant. Durant held the ball and rushed at high speed again.
Zhao Chen also rushed over.
Durant's power is also fully reflected in transition.
The Rockets must have two people to flank Durant.
Durant was looking for Zhao Chen on the highway.
Zhao Chen rushed to the top of the arc and Durant separated the ball.
Zhao Chen caught the ball and clicked it, swaying away Jeremy Lin who was following up from behind.
After clicking away, there is absolutely no space, so take action again!
The knife falls from the hand! ! !
"Shua!!"
108 to 107.
Instantly overtaken the score.
Zhao Chen and Durant celebrated by bumping their chests.
An 8-0 wave used the pick-and-roll attack power of Zhao Chen and Durant.
The fans at Toyota Center were stunned.
Caught off guard! !
Is this the power of the league's first and second scorers joining forces?
It is really difficult for the Rockets to win a game.
"pause!"
McHale could only stop the game.
