Zhao Chen, Kobe Bryant, and Covington formed the Lakers' perimeter defense.
This defensive lineup has experience, talent, and skills that scare many offensive players.
Generally, they are easy to play when the inside and outside lines are mismatched, but when they encounter the Lakers, it is very difficult to play.
The Lakers' outside line can withstand the inside line, and they will not suffer too much in the confrontation.
The Lakers' offense continued.
Zhao Chen had no chance to convert, and the Mavericks retreated quickly.
The Mavericks' defensive attention is all on Zhao Chen, who is holding the ball.
Zhao Chen used Jokic's cover to rush in.
After Jokic screened Zhao Chen, he rebounded to outside the three-point line.
Zhao Chen turned around and gave the ball to Jokic outside the three-point line.
Although Chandler's defense is good, he can't guard him now.
Jokic had a huge gap, and Jokic decisively shot a three-pointer.
Jokic's three-point shooting rate this season is about 33%. Although the shooting rate seems average, it is enough for a big man.
Jokic's jump shot is a slightly awkward shot.
The basketball draws an arc.
"Uh-huh!"
7 to 0.
"Oh, the ball from Zhao Chen and the pick-and-roll between Zhao Chen and Jokic have become tactics that are difficult to prevent."
"The offensive power is not as good as the pick-and-roll of Zhao Chen and Durant, but the results are not much different."
"Jokic's combination of distribution and shooting is very good. He rarely wastes opportunities."
Buckley yelled.
On the court, Carlisle did not call to stop the game, but asked Rondo to continue attacking.
Rondo received the ball and launched a long pass to Ellis in the frontcourt.
but! !
And again and again!
Zhao Chen once again saw through Rondo's pass and intercepted the ball directly before Ellis could catch the ball.
Rondo's eyes widened and he looked at Zhao Chen in disbelief.
Zhao Chen turned around too fast.
"Zhao Chen is going to knock all the Mavericks players crazy." Zhang Weiping shouted.
After stealing the ball, Zhao Chen dribbled across half court.
When there was still 1 meter outside the three-point line, Zhao Chen made an emergency stop and shot.
Zhao Chen shot the first three-pointer of the game!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc.
Make your way through the crowd!
"Uh-huh!"
10 to 0.
The Lakers started with a small climax.
"Timeout!" Carlisle jumped out.
The Mavericks were stopped by the Lakers.
Zhao Chen walked off the field calmly and high-fived his teammates in celebration.
Zhao Chen dominated almost all defense and offense on the court, and his dominance continued to show on the court.
Things that others think are extremely crazy seem ordinary to Zhao Chen!
The entire Mavericks team was in a terrible state.
Zhao Chen's fans in the center of the flight line shouted wildly.
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
"MVP!"
Zhao Chen already has the ability to make away fans shout MVP.
Mavericks bench.
Carlisle frowned. Zhao Chen stole the ball three times, causing the Mavericks' internal and external offense to be frustrated one after another.
This kind of defensive ability makes Carlisle a little afraid.
After returning from the timeout, Rondo gave the ball to Nowitzki.
Nowitzki played Randall in singles. This time Nowitzki played in a position far away from Zhao Chen. He made sure that Zhao Chen would not interfere.
Nowitzki turned around to get rid of Randall, and Jokic assisted in defense.
Nowitzki gave the ball to Chandler, and Chandler smashed the ball with both hands! !
"frame!"
Chandler's dunk missed! !
There was a sound of regret from the fans at the scene.
The basketball dunk was caught by Covington.
"The Mavericks are in scoring trouble. Although the Lakers' inside strength has been weakened, it is not that bad."
"Like Jokic helping to defend Nowitzki, he didn't completely throw his body out, which actually gave some interference to Chandler's dunk."
Buckley said.
Covington gave the ball to Kobe, and Kobe gave the ball to Jokic.
Jokic took the ball and pushed forward.
Jokic is becoming more and more like a walking figure. His dribbling skills are very solid, and it is difficult for defenders to steal the ball from him.
Rondo tried to steal the ball, but Jokic pushed him away.
Jokic reached the frontcourt and exchanged hands with Kobe, then continued to move forward, leaning against Chandler to hold the ball at the free throw line.
Zhao Chen asked for the ball in the low post on the right, and Jokic passed it over.
Zhao Chen rarely plays in the low post, but it is Ellis who defends Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen thinks this is the most appropriate way to play.
Zhao Chen held down Ellis and used back-and-forth testing steps.
Ellis tried very hard to guard Zhao Chen. He opened his hands and pushed Zhao Chen with his chest.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen hit him continuously with his shoulders.
Then, he opened up the space, found some rhythm, and then turned over and shot a fadeaway jumper.
Ellis' rhythm has been staggered. Although he rushed over, he did not interfere with Zhao Chen's shot.
Picturesque jump shot!
Kobe raised his eyebrows when he saw it on the other side, and Zhao Chen unknowingly learned his special skill.
"Whoosh!"
Through the heart and into the net!
12-0, the point difference is still widening.
"Boss, that's so cool, teach me this move." Jokic smiled at Zhao Chen.
"I learned it from Kobe, you go to him." Zhao Chen said.
"Hey..." Jokic scratched his head.
Jokic was afraid of Kobe, and Kobe often educated him.
Jokic's style of play is neither fish nor fowl in Kobe's opinion.
Jokic really didn't dare to ask for advice for fear of being scolded.
"Zhao Chen must have asked Kobe for advice on the fadeaway jumper. Zhao Chen's fadeaway jumper is becoming more and more like Kobe's." Zhang Weiping said.
The booing at the scene was stopped again, and the fans at the scene felt trouble.
The Lakers seem to be getting stronger and stronger!
The Mavericks attacked, Nowitzki finally caused Randall to foul by shooting, stood on the free throw line, and made two free throws to help the Mavericks break the scoring drought!
Although the Mavericks broke the scoring drought, everyone can feel the difficulty of their offense.
On the contrary, the Lakers' offense is much simpler.
It was still Zhao Chen who initiated the pick-and-roll with Jokic.
After the pick-and-roll, the Mavericks' insiders all pounced to guard Zhao Chen and Jokic. Zhao Chen stuffed the ball to Covington inside.
Covington easily cut inside and scored a layup.
14 to 2.
.....
The first quarter of the game ended quickly.
Under the Lakers' high-intensity defense and the Mavericks' poor touch, they made frequent mistakes.
The score was 41 to 16.
The Mavericks shot only 27% from the field in this quarter, causing the Lakers to lead by 25 points in the first quarter.
The game resumed in the second quarter. Zhao Chen led a group of rookies to play. Randall was promoted to the center position and Jeremy Grant played power forward.
Zhao Chen still played his leadership role. Facing the Mavericks' second lineup, Zhao Chen continued this pattern.
Zhao Chen scored 10 points, 5 assists and 3 steals in the second quarter.
In the first quarter, the Mavericks shot 27% from the field. In the second quarter, the Mavericks' shooting rate did not improve much, only 30%.
Ellis was completely pinned down by Zhao Chen and Kobe, and he was unable to break through the Lakers' perimeter defense.
Almost every time, Ellis chooses to hit a jump shot after being blocked in consecutive breakthroughs. Naturally, the hit rate of such a shot is not high.
Nowitzki is the Mavericks' only scoring point, but King Nowitzki is really old. He no longer has the courage to kill Miami's Big Three alone!
At the end of the first half, the score reached 75-40.
The Lakers' lead reached 35 points.
