Looking at the statistics, O'Neal was surprised: "Zhao got a double-double so quickly? It seems that a triple-double is waving to him again."
Smith said: "Zhao is the easiest player to achieve a triple-double among active players in the NBA. He has outstanding scoring ability, a broad view of the overall situation, and a keen sense of rebounding. He even performs much more easily than LeBron James."
Barkley said: "Do you think it is possible for him to average a triple-double per game this season? Achieve the achievement of the Big O."
Reggie Miller nodded: "I think there is a big chance. Without KD and RUSS, his data has improved a lot."
The commentators started chatting around Zhao Chen's personal data.
Zhao Chen's statistics look so impressive. He played 8 games and had triple-doubles in 6 of them.
This is not the era of Westbrook's triple-double.
Triple pairs are very valuable...
In the locker room, Scott and Zhao Chen were chatting: "Zhao, you can take more shots in the second half."
Although Zhao Chen's 28 points in the half were very high, Scott felt that it could be even higher.
Zhao Chen passed a lot of balls to his teammates in the first half, but his teammates' ability to seize opportunities was not good enough. This resulted in a score difference of only 10 points, which was not completely widened.
If we played more perfectly, it would not be difficult to win by 20 points in the first half.
Zhao Chen nodded, and he also recognized Scott's observation: "I will strengthen my scoring as appropriate."
Zhao Chen is the absolute core of the Lakers. As long as he is on the court, almost every offense requires his hand.
This is very demanding for Zhao Chen. He needs to handle the ball well in every round so that the team will not be passive.
If he were an average player, Zhao Chen's excellence would be impeccable, but Zhao Chen is not an average player and needs to be held to higher standards. This is what Zhao Chen told Scott.
Leading by 10 points in the first half, which is good news for the Lakers, the atmosphere in the locker room is great.
On the contrary, the atmosphere in the Pacers' locker room was not good.
The source of Paul George and Zhao Chen's anger is that he wants to leave the team.
This is the wrong starting point.
Some Pacers players are already a little dissatisfied with Paul George. They feel that they are being used as a tool.
David West also feels a little regretful about the current situation of the Pacers. He is considering whether to leave the Pacers.
Such a Pacers don't look like a championship team at all, and they just want a championship.
Paul George also ignored his teammates. He sat alone in front of the closet and thought.
He was in trouble and confused...
Rest time passes quickly.
Both sides started the third quarter, except of course the Pacers' Lance Stephenson. He was twisted by Zhao Chenhuang and will not return in this game. Stucky took his place.
Lakers offense.
Dinwiddie dribbles to the left and observes at a 45-degree angle.
The Pacers' defensive intensity was not as tight as in the second half of the second quarter, and the defense was a bit lax.
On the other side, Zhao Chen used Jokic's screen to run out of the gap.
Dinwiddie gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen made a fake shot, hit George, leaned over and dribbled forward.
With Hibbert's help in defense, Zhao Chen relied on Hibbert to turn and use his strength to complete a layup.
"knock!"
"Uh-huh!"
66 to 78
Zhao Chen's layup was also very stable.
The fans at Staples Center were screaming.
It seemed that Zhao Chen's state continued into the third quarter, which was enough to make them feel excited.
They prefer Zhao Chen to score points than assists.
A small number of fans who like Paul George also hope that Paul George can come out to fight back against Zhao Chen.
After scoring the goal, Zhao Chen did not relax, but led his teammates to increase their defensive intensity.
Zhao Chen hopes to give the Lakers rookies a good start. In this team, everyone needs to work hard to defend.
Attacking is easy, but defending well is difficult.
Pacers offense.
Zhao Chen pressured Hill, Dinwiddie defended Stuckey, and Covington continued to support Paul George.
Hill felt a lot of pressure when encountering Zhao Chen's close defense. Zhao Chen's defense was a combination of talent and skill. If he didn't pay attention, Zhao Chen would intercept the ball mercilessly.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen's stealing skills were successfully activated. When George Hill was dribbling the ball under his crotch, Zhao Chen reached out to intercept it successfully.
After saving the ball, Zhao Chen immediately switched to fast break.
The person chasing Zhao Chen was Paul George.
Paul George was in a good position, blocking Zhao Chen's position.
He continued to fight Zhao Chen physically, trying to slow down Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen did slow down. Zhao Chen made an emergency stop and converted to collect the ball for a three-pointer.
Paul George never expected Zhao Chen to make this move. He raised his hands high and did not dare to make a move, fearing a three-point foul.
But there was no interference, and Zhao Chen completed the three-pointer.
The basketball draws a wonderful arc.
Zhao Chen felt that his hand was hot.
"Uh-huh!"
66 to 81.
The point difference continued to widen, reaching 15 points.
"pretty!"
"nice shot!!"
The fans at the scene cheered, and Kobe Bryant in the front row also stood up and high-fived Zhao Chen as he returned to defense.
Seeing Zhao Chen play such a wonderful personal offense, Kobe felt like a championship was waving to him.
Zhao Chen not only has excellent organizational skills, but also has superb scoring ability. This is the helper he hopes to see!
Kobe believes that as long as his condition is better after his comeback, the team will be qualified to compete for the championship.
Kobe has always been so confident.
Pacers head coach Vogel was a little anxious and suffered a disadvantage at the start of the third quarter.
The Pacers attacked, and Hill continued to face Zhao Chen's pressure after halftime.
However, Hill, who suffered a loss, was very cautious and immediately gave the ball to David West without any ink marks.
West was an All-Star player when he was with the Hornets. After coming to the Pacers, he averaged 12 points and 6 rebounds per game, which was a decline from when he was with the Hornets.
West's condition is no longer at its peak, and he is hitting Jokic out of position.
After continuously feinting his shoulders, he chose to turn over and hit the mid-range shot.
"Uh-huh!"
West made a shot!
68 to 81.
The Pacers are very traditional, old-school style players.
He has inside height and can take a lot of mid-range shots.
These are their typical characteristics, forming two clear styles with the current Lakers.
Look.
Jokic was not discouraged at all after being scored, and he quickly served the baseline ball.
A direct long throw from the bottom line was sent to Zhao Chen near the midfield.
The Pacers' defense was directly penetrated by Jokic's long pass.
Zhao Chen is also in a vacant position! ! !
After Zhao Chen received the ball, he stepped on the LOGO and made a jump shot! ! !
The Lakers fans at the scene were also stunned by Jokic's long pass across the half court.
As for Zhao Chen's LOGO three-pointer, fans are already used to it.
The fans cheered first! !
"Shua"
68 to 84
Offense without dribbling, transfer across half court, basketball going through the net! !
Zhao Chen and Jokic waved their hands!
What Zhao Chen needs from Jokic is this kind of golf intelligence. No matter what time or position he is in, his golf intelligence and vision are not comparable to those of ordinary players.
He knew Zhao Chen's offensive ability, so he sent this kind of pass.
If it were any other center who served the baseline ball, not many would dare to do so.
"Oh yeah!!" The cheers at the scene continued to increase, and the momentum reached a climax again.
Reggie Miller and O'Neal stood up again in the studio.
"Shaq, I think it's hard for us to survive in this era, can you pass the long pass from Nikola Jokic?" Barkley asked.
"I'm going to be unemployed too. I don't think I can shoot a three-pointer with a logo like Zhao's." Reggie Miller said with a wry smile.
"The cooperation between these two people is too abnormal." Kenny Smith was also speechless.
