The Lakers had just defeated the Rockets, but they didn't want to lose to the Clippers in Los Angeles immediately.
Scott made tactical arrangements: "Zhao, if you grab a rebound, you can initiate a transition as soon as possible. When you are in position, call for screens. If there are opportunities for singles, play more singles. If you are flanked, try to pass the ball to the basket. Today our It doesn’t feel very good.”
The role players felt too cold. The assistant coach's suggestion was to let Zhao Chen play more, and then lead the team to increase the speed and attack the basket more.
The Clippers have also made personnel adjustments.
Farmar, Crawford, and Turkoglu all came up, but Griffin and DeAndre Jordan were still on the inside.
The second quarter started quickly.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball past half court. Farmar tried to intercept Zhao Chen, but failed. Zhao Chen pushed him away with his butt.
Boozer quickly moved outside the three-point line to cover Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen moved sideways past Farmar and rushed in.
Griffin and Jordan guarded the basket, and Zhao Chen immediately stopped to shoot a mid-range jumper.
Zhao Chen also wants to rush to the basket, but he will not attack rashly, and he is equally stable in the mid-range.
To a certain extent, the mid-range has little to do with Zhao Chen's touch. An unguarded mid-range shot is almost the same as a layup for Zhao Chen.
Griffin's defense change failed to keep up.
"Uh-huh!"
24 to 30.
Zhao Chen feels that shooting is more about muscle memory.
Clippers attack.
Farmar advanced with the ball, and Farmar was also an abandoned player by the Lakers.
He is 1.8cm tall and weighs 82kg. To be honest, there are so many mediocre defenders like Farmar, and Zhao Chen doesn't quite understand why he got a contract.
But if you don’t understand, you don’t understand. Zhao Chen also read the scouting report and did some targeted research.
Although Farmar is not fast, he has excellent jumping ability, with a maximum run-up jump of 42.5 inches.
The main weakness is that his physical fitness is average, his explosive power in the first step is mediocre, and his speed, agility and strength are difficult to gain the upper hand in individual confrontations at the NBA level.
Since the opponent can't fight, Zhao Chen will let him fight.
Farmar wanted to pick and roll, but Jordan's screen was not solid, and Zhao Chen successfully got close to Farmar.
To defend this guy, just prevent him from shooting. Zhao Chen keeps putting pressure on his body.
Farmar had no chance to pass the ball, and he was firmly covered by Zhao Chen.
Farmar tried hard to pull back for a jump shot, but the ball was interfered by Zhao Chen.
Farmar's shot hit the front frame and was caught by Zhao Chen who turned around.
Covington on the other side was almost down. The Clippers' second team's defense was not as tight as the first team's. Zhao Chen did not hesitate to throw the ball into the front court. The basketball flew over the defensive player's head and landed in the front court. In Wenton's hands, Covington took advantage of the trend and took three steps. He took up one-on-one fast break position and blocked Barnes for a layup.
26 to 30, Zhao Chen sent out an assist.
The Clippers attacked again, and this time Farmar did not dare to be entangled by Zhao Chen. When he saw Zhao Chen coming over, he immediately passed the ball to Crawford.
Crawford faced Covington with a blind move and then made a one-step jumper from the three-point line.
Keliu is a typical neurotic knife. If he can hit it well, he will become a super giant, but if he doesn't hit it well, he will become a cancer.
"frame!"
This ball is too far to go in.
The rebound was taken by Jokic.
Jokic passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen took the ball and observed the Clippers' defense. This time he did not push for a fast pace and chose to play steadily.
Although Scott wants a fast pace, he also has to decide based on the situation on the court.
Although the Clippers have two big men inside, their athletic abilities are not bad and they don't have great opportunities.
Barnes came over to defend Zhao Chen. He was a sharp knife in defending Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen moved to the top of the arc, and Jokic immediately came up to cover and block Barnes.
Jokic's screen is not easy to avoid. Although he is only a rookie, the basic skills of the big man inside are extremely solid.
Jokic made some small moves in the screen, but he was not caught, and of course the referee would not whistle for such moves.
Zhao Chen successfully got rid of Barnes, lowered his center of gravity, and exploded past Griffin who was assisting in defense.
Jordan was blocked by Tucker, and the Clippers basket was empty.
Zhao Chen kicked off the ground, lifted up into the air, and then changed his holding position to pressing down! !
One-handed chop!
"frame!"
28 to 30.
After hard work, the Lakers caught up with the score.
Zhao Chen's dunk was very powerful. He pulled the frame with his hands and swung to release the force before landing smoothly.
The fans at the scene cheered!
Although this is the home court of the Clippers, there are obviously many Lakers fans.
Clippers fans and Lakers fans have a high degree of overlap.
Many Clippers fans were Lakers fans before 2010, but as the Lakers fell into decline and the Clippers rose, they changed careers.
Of course, with the rise of the Lakers, they will return one after another...
It's similar to the sudden appearance of many Warriors and Nets fans from decades past in Zhao Chen's previous life...
TNT commentator Barkley shouted: "It's unbelievable that Zhao Chen's breakthrough can be so easy. Zhao Chen's dunk is different from last season. Last season was very violent, but this season is a little more elegant."
Smith said: "Haha, last season he learned from Westbrook, this season it seems that he learned from Kobe."
In the Penguin Studio, Enna also said excitedly: "Zhao Chen opened up the Clippers' defense with a split dunk. He did a great job."
Enna waved her little fist...
See Enna.
The style of the barrage on Penguin Live changed instantly.
"Enna is going back to reward Zhao Chen."
"Enna's smile is true love."
....
The game is not important, watching Enna’s commentary is more interesting.
Clippers attack.
Two consecutive waves of offense failed, and Rivers on the sidelines became a little anxious.
"Give the ball inside," Rivers yelled.
The Lakers' inside line is relatively weak, and they also know how to defend the inside line.
After Griffin received the ball, looking at the crowded inside, he decisively chose to step back and shoot.
Griffin's current style of play is becoming more and more outside. If he can shoot a jumper, he will show off his jumper.
It's a pity that his shooting percentage is less than 40%, which is much lower than that of ordinary guards.
"frame!"
The iron was struck, and the rebound was taken by Jokic.
After Jokic took it, he immediately gave it to Zhao Chen.
Barnes immediately entangled Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen blocked Barnes with his back and kept moving forward against his body.
Barnes wanted to go around Zhao Chen but couldn't, but he didn't dare to push. If he pushed, it would be a foul.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball smoothly past halftime. Barnes chose to make a larger circle to defend from the front. However, while he was going around, Zhao Chen stepped back to the right side in the opposite direction and quickly took a three-pointer. There are no distractions! !
Zhao Chen's current retreat is not only a retreat, but also a sideways retreat.
This is an open opportunity. Even if the distance is a bit far, the three-pointer is simply hit!
"Uh-huh!"
31 to 30.
Zhao Chen's long-range shooting touch also improved, leading the score!
Barkley shouted: "Zhao led the team to overtake the score, and he did a great job!!"
Smith shouted: "Barnes was careless, he should not have left Zhao."
