Zhao Chen's words sounded like ridicule and disdain to Owen.
Owen didn't believe that Zhao Chen didn't hear what he just said.
Cavaliers' offense.
Irving once again resisted the urge to confront Zhao Chen and continued to organize and pass the ball. In the end, James passed the ball to Love inside.
Love was not facing Grant this round, but Jokic.
Jokic quietly switched defenses with Grant while arranging defense inside.
Jokic really saved Zhao Chen a lot of trouble in the paint. This guy is very smart.
"boom!"
Love doesn't care whether the person guarding him is Jokic or Grant.
Love now is very confident in his own strength.
After a series of back hits, Love chose to turn over in the mid-range.
Jokic raised his hands motionless, and Love's shot was interfered with!
"frame!!"
The long rebound popped out and Zhao Chen got it.
The Cavaliers' players have a problem when playing away games, that is, they are not very active in returning to defense. Zhao Chen immediately counterattacked after receiving a long rebound.
James couldn't stop Zhao Chen from starting fast.
Irving and JR tried to slow down Zhao Chen on their own three-point line, but failed.
Zhao Chen broke through the two defenses, soared into the air, grabbed the ball with one hand and raised it high, making a gorgeous dunk! !
"frame!"
5 to 9.
"Timeout!" The Cavaliers head coach stopped the game without hesitation. At this time, the game had just passed two minutes and thirty seconds, but Zhao Chen scored 9 points in a row.
"After the game started, Zhao Chen scored 9 points in a row, showing a very strong desire to attack. It was difficult for Irving to guard Zhao Chen." Kenny Smith said.
"Yes, it's obvious that Zhao Chen wants to use his strong start to suppress the Cavaliers playing away games. Today, the Cavaliers clearly have an advantage in terms of lineup depth. Zhao Chen doesn't want to fall behind and chase points." Barkley shouted.
"LeBron, you go guard Zhao." David Blatt was very dissatisfied with Irving's defense.
Irving almost couldn't get around the screen. Even in one-on-one situations, Zhao Chen passed him by in one step. His defense had no intensity.
Irving wanted to argue something, but in the end he said nothing. Judging from his performance at the beginning, he really couldn't guard Zhao Chen.
James wiped the sweat from his forehead and nodded.
James also felt something was wrong. Zhao Chen didn't have many plans to pass the ball. He obviously wanted to concentrate the ball in his own hands to attack.
During the finals last season, James knew how difficult the game would become when the ball was all in Zhao Chen's hands.
The Cavaliers still did not attack from a double attack. David Blatt did not want Zhao Chen to take all the Lakers away, because he felt that the Lakers with all the players open would be more difficult to deal with.
On the Lakers side, Zhao Chen enjoyed the treatment of the head coach squatting down to explain tactics.
Zhao Chen didn't even need to stand up, he just needed to drink water and listen.
The tactics emphasized by head coach Scott are still the same old tune, just give the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen makes the head coach's job very simple.
Pause back.
James advances with the ball.
The Cavaliers began to pass the ball continuously.
The Lakers use unlimited defense changes.
The opportunity came to Irving. Irving received the ball from Love, and Zhao Chen defended Irving alone.
The space opens up.
This is an excellent opportunity for a duel.
Facing Zhao Chen, Irving's continuous dribbling changes combined with changes in rhythm.
In terms of dribbling skills, Irving is one of the best in the league.
But Zhao Chen's defense is also top-notch. Zhao Chen has a physical advantage that Irving can't match, and Irving's absolute speed is not fast.
Owen could never get rid of Zhao Chen's shadow.
"Irving's dribbling ability is very good, but compared to his size and speed, Zhao Chen is at a disadvantage." Barkley said.
"In top-level offensive and defensive matchups, talent is very important," Smith said.
Owen was about to use a big change of direction to defeat Zhao Chen.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen's stealing skills appeared. Irving's men passed by, but the ball was left behind.
Zhao Chen's interception of the ball has always been a nightmare for defenders!
Even if Irving's dribbling is very good, there is still a certain probability of being intercepted.
This time James and Love quickly returned to defense, and Zhao Chen had no chance to counterattack after stealing the ball.
Zhao Chen suppressed the rhythm.
To the frontcourt.
Jokic was coming to cover, and Zhao Chen signaled Jokic to leave.
Zhao Chen said to Irving: "Grant your wish and come to a duel!"
Irving had just been guarded by Zhao Chen. At this time, he was holding back his energy and wanted to guard Zhao Chen. Even James wanted to change defense, but Irving sent him back.
Tactics what was thrown away.
James was slightly unhappy, but did not stop it.
The Lakers players were eager to see this scene and quickly opened up space for Zhao Chen.
Lakers fans were in high spirits at the scene.
Irving often asks Zhao Chen for duels on the Internet, and Lakers fans have long been unhappy with him.
"Fuck him!"
"Zhao, cut him off one by one and beat him one by one."
"I don't know where this guy got the confidence to challenge Zhao in a duel."
"Get over him!"
"Come back tonight for 50 cents and see."
Close-ups of the scene kept focusing on Zhao Chen and Irving.
The NBA is an entertainment show, and the cameramen here are very good at capturing the spotlight.
Facing Irving, Zhao Chen started his extremely coquettish crotch dribbling.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen's crotch dribbling is not a meaningless dribbling, but every dribbling is combined with rhythm adjustment.
It is possible to mobilize the opponent's focus at any time. As long as the opponent makes a defensive change due to one of Zhao Chen's actions, Zhao Chen will immediately find an opportunity to attack.
Zhao Chen pulled Owen's steps and center of gravity.
Irving had a hard time following Zhao Chen's rhythm, but he defended extremely seriously.
Zhao Chen collected the ball and stepped back.
Owen pounced on him without hesitation.
Zhao Chen took the ball and touched it sideways.
Not even using the porcelain skill, it was a proper three-point foul.
"Beep!!"
The referee signaled three free throws! !
Owen had a look of remorse on his face and was shaken by Zhao Chen forcefully, resulting in three penalties. This feeling was uncomfortable!
"Haha, Zhao Chen taught Owen how to behave on the spot."
"Irving is still too good."
"Awesome!"
"Zhao Chen's crotch dribbling is undoubtedly the best in the league."
The core difference between Zhao Chen's fouls and Harden's fouls is that Zhao Chen's fouls have already shaken the opponent up, while Harden's fouls were forced by holding other people's hands.
There is an essential difference between the two artificial fouls.
What's more, among Zhao Chen's scoring proportion, free throws accounted for a very low proportion.
Zhao Chen would not be as angry as Harden if he occasionally drew fouls like this.
Zhao Chen made two of three free throws!
5 to 11.
The Cavaliers attack.
James finally couldn't look at Zhao Chenxiu anymore.
He received a pass from Irving and rushed decisively with the ball, directly breaking Kobe's defense and facing Jokic's assistance.
James' gorgeous tomahawk chop!
"frame!"
7 to 11.
"Buzz!!"
After completing the dunk, the basket buzzed as James bombarded him.
James also stared at Zhao Chen with deep eyes.
As if to say, this game has just begun!
