The Warriors didn't call timeout, and Mark Jackson let the players on the court adjust themselves.
Thompson's defense is not bad, but as long as it's one-on-one, Zhao Chen has a way.
Zhao Chen retreated while shaking his head at Thompson and said, "You can't guard against me!"
Although Thompson's face pulled his crotch, he did not respond and silently ran to the frontcourt.
Thompson is not a person who is good at fighting with others. When faced with provocation, all he thinks about is to get back in the game.
When the Warriors attacked, Bogut provided an off-ball screen for Thompson. Thompson got rid of Zhao Chen. Ibaka's block was slow, Curry sent the ball, and Thompson easily cut in and scored a layup.
15 to 10.
Compared with Zhao Chen's personal offense, Thompson's offense relies more on the team.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook brings the ball over.
Zhao Chen stuck Thompson on the right side of the corner and continued to look for Westbrook for the ball.
Zhao Chen's consecutive singles just now felt hot, and Westbrook passed the ball without hesitation.
Zhao Chen turned his back and held the ball with one hand, leaning against Thompson.
The Thunder's players continued to open up space for Zhao Chen. After so many games, the Thunder's players were very confident in Zhao Chen.
The Warriors players also did not attack from a double flank. They believed that Zhao Chen could not always succeed in beating Thompson alone.
Teammates on both teams continue to believe in them.
"attack!"
"Blast him!"
"Blast him!"
Zhao Chen is now very skillful in using his back attack.
There are actually many connecting movements when holding the ball behind the back. As long as you master this skill, you can create many offensive possibilities.
Thompson's defense is indeed very strong, he is fast, strong, quick in lateral movement, has rich defensive experience, and is not very shaky.
Zhao Chen's continuous tentative steps did not cause Thompson to shift his center of gravity.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen continued to beat Thompson from behind, his strength taking advantage.
Zhao Chen took a step back from Thompson.
"Don't think that Thompson is weak in confrontation just because he was knocked back by Zhao Chen. In fact, his core strength is top-notch among defenders, but Zhao Chen's core strength is stronger." Zhang Weiping explained.
After Zhao Chen knocked back Thompson and took up a favorable angle, Thompson came up to him again. Zhao Chen used his body to turn around and pass by.
For the defender, as long as the attacker occupies a favorable position, it is very difficult to defend against it.
Thompson's defense is not bad, but Zhao Chen's offense is better!
After completing his turn, Zhao Chen took advantage of the situation to kill inside.
With Bogut helping to defend, Zhao Chen combined the ball with a leaping pass and succeeded in picking up the basket!
15 to 12.
"Exceptionally beautiful!"
"Pass two people in a row."
"Zhao Chen's skills are getting more and more outrageous."
"In addition to shooting, the rhythm of breaking the ball is all in one go!"
"Zhao Chen's post-up skills are very good, but he doesn't use them often."
"Back posture consumes more physical energy, and Zhao Chen only uses it occasionally."
Fans are more interested in technical stars, and Zhao Chen is also a technical player now.
Three-point shooters like Curry and Thompson tend to rely on their teammates in high-intensity critical moments, but he doesn't.
Thompson's expression continued to darken.
Warriors offense.
Thompson still wanted to continue cutting inside, but was blocked by Zhao Chen.
Thompson's cut inside failed and he immediately turned to his back.
Thompson got stuck and asked Curry for the ball.
Obviously, after being beaten by Zhao Chen continuously, Thompson wanted to fight back.
The fans at the scene were booing, and what they wanted to see was this kind of star showdown.
Curry wanted to persuade Thompson not to do this, but seeing Thompson's depressed look, Curry still gave it to him.
Thompson caught the ball and made continuous back fakes.
Zhao Chen didn't care at all.
Compared to Thompson's off-the-ball skills, his ball-holding skills seem clumsy.
Thompson didn't show off his dribbling skills in front of Zhao Chen. He chose to take a step back and step back!
too slow.
Zhao Chen accurately judged Thompson's retreat rhythm.
After sealing it, the fingertips touched the basketball, and the basketball immediately became non-touchable.
Westbrook, who didn't know how to sneak to the basket, once again protected the rebound.
Zhao Chen and Durant fly together! !
The Thunder switched offense and defense.
Zhao Chen received Westbrook's long pass, then turned around at high speed and passed Curry in the middle. Barnes was taken away by Durant, leaving a huge gap in Zhao Chen's path.
"The counterattack is coming!"
"too fast!!"
"Nice job!!"
"Zhao Chen rushed up."
Amid the crazy shouts of the commentator, Zhao Chen collected the ball from the three-point line and started to step forward!
One step to reach the free throw line, two steps to a point in front of the three-second zone.
Take off into the air and kick off the ground! ! !
Zhao Chen's take-off height is a head higher than the basket.
Zhao Chen's bounce was no longer what it used to be, and then Zhao Chen took advantage of the situation and hit a windmill in the air! !
"frame!"
15 to 14.
Bombing the basket, Zhao Chen's right arm also hung on the basket.
The whole body swayed with the hanging arm! !
Swing around! !
Seeing such an arm-hanging chop, the fans at the scene cheered.
Westbrook and Durant also looked at each other.
This is Zhao Chen they have never seen before! !
crazy!
Zhao Chen shocked the audience with a dunk contest-level dunk! !
From blocking shots to passing people to dunks, Zhao Chen's movements are all done in one go, and the visual effects are explosive! !
.........
"Zhao Chen blocked Thompson and turned around to pass Curry. Will he choose a conversion three-pointer?"
"No, no, he chose to rush in. It was too early to collect the ball from this position."
"Oh oh oh, yeah!!! Big windmill arm dunk!"
"Talent, talent that overflows the screen."
Barkley and Smith were both shouting and screaming crazily in the studio.
After Zhao Chen landed, he also showed his muscles to the camera.
He is different now than he was before. He can use his talent to do whatever he wants.
He is super giant!
Domestic fans are also excited.
Live broadcasts and Hupu fans have created GIFs of this ball.
"Zhao Chen's counterattack is really exaggerated."
"It used to be a three-pointer, but now it's a gorgeous dunk."
"The defense is awesome, and the dunking is even better."
"I will never say that Zhao Chen can't dunk again."
"The Warriors' defense is very fast, but it's still not fast enough for the Thunder's speed."
"Klay still can't choose to attack with the ball. His defensive fast break is okay. He was completely confused by Zhao Chen just now."
"Thompson was beaten stupid by Zhao Chen."
"Zhao Chen's ability to combine the ball while moving is great."
"Zhao Chen's dunk can be selected into the top five dunks in Zhao Chen's career."
Fans expressed their shock at Zhao Chen's dunk.
On the court, Zhao Chen high-fived Durant in celebration.
Durant said: "Hey, Zhao, your dunking is improving very quickly."
Zhao Chen smiled and did not answer.
It's hard to say.
Generally speaking, technology can be improved, but talent is difficult to improve. However, Zhao Chen's talent is also improving.
Mark Jackson was dissatisfied with the Warriors on the sidelines. As he walked, he muttered to Clay: "Don't hold the ball, go run, this won't work."
Thompson was already a little overwhelmed by Zhao Chen.
