In this game against the Raptors, Zhao Chen scored 42 points, 11 rebounds and 7 assists. Kobe also performed beyond his level and scored 24 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists.
DeRozan had 33 points and 8 rebounds, and Lowry had 31 points and 11 assists.
The statistics of the stars on both sides are almost the same.
But in terms of effect, Kobe and Zhao Chen are more efficient at critical moments, which is also the root of the Lakers' victory.
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"The Lakers cut off their 24th consecutive victory, and the madness continues. 》
"Crazy reversal, who can stop them?" 》
"Superstars show their talents at critical moments, and the Lakers sweep the Raptors. 》
"DeRozan and Lowry are All-Stars, but they can't be called superstars. 》
"The real superstars are Zhao Chen and Kobe, who never let up at critical moments. 》
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This game not only allowed the Lakers to continue their winning streak and consolidate their top position, but also allowed Zhao Chen to solidify his MVP status.
Behind Zhao Chen is Curry. The Warriors have also been working hard during this period. Since losing to the Lakers, they have not lost a game. The Warriors continue to put pressure on the Lakers' record. Everyone can see that the Warriors have risen. .
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When the Lakers rushed to Washington, ESPN launched a program dedicated to analyzing Zhao Chen and the Lakers.
"If Zhao Chen keeps playing like this, no one will be able to pose a substantial threat to his first MVP."
"The MVP has been locked in advance by Zhao Chen. This may be the first time in NBA history that the MVP has been locked so early in the regular season."
"The only thing that can prevent Zhao Chen from winning the MVP is injuries. Of course, the premise of our discussion is that Zhao Chen is healthy."
"As long as Zhao Chen is healthy, his ability will be the best in the league."
"However, the Lakers have experienced a wave of injuries and their record will decline. But on the other hand, Zhao Chen, who lacks helpers, may produce better data. Zhao Chen's shocking data is no problem in terms of ability. Just to see if the situation with the Lakers deteriorates to that point."
"You can see at the end of the third and fourth quarters of the Raptors game that when Zhao Chen wants to score, it is difficult for the opponent to stop him."
"Hey, what are you thinking? Zhao should become the youngest MVP candidate. He will surpass Rose. In terms of personal achievements, he will also have his place in the Hall of Fame."
"It's crazy, but I have to admit that what Zhao lacks now is time and competition. As time goes by, his honors will not be less."
"What do you think is the difference between Zhao and super scorers like Jordan and Kobe?"
"Three-pointers, Zhao Chen's three-pointers are not comparable to Michael's and Kobe's. His three-pointers are nearly 4 points higher than these two."
McBrin and Van Gundy chatted with two invited NBA legends on the show.
Talking about Zhao Chen is an important part of the TV station's ability to gain traffic. Of course, not all of the media boast about Zhao Chen, and there are also those who criticize Zhao Chen.
TNT specifically targeted Zhao Chen today.
For the sake of program effectiveness, Barkley said: "Zhao occupies a lot of playing time and ball rights. Rookies who go to the Lakers will not have many opportunities."
Smith also said: "It is said that Zhao's reputation among management is not very good. He has a veto on the Lakers' transactions. Of course, it is not a veto on his transactions, but a veto on all player transactions. This makes some of the Lakers' senior managers uncomfortable, who are dictators on the other hand..."
Barkley said: "Kobe has not retired yet, but many people have forgotten about him. This is because Zhao Chen took away all the shots. Although it is undeniable that Zhao Chen is the future of Los Angeles, it is obvious that the Lakers have this attitude towards Kobe. It will chill the fans.”
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Fans and experts have similar attitudes, some are exaggerating and some are criticizing.
Although the majority of fans are fans of Zhao Chen, there are also a lot of fans who are unhappy with Zhao Chen due to the base number problem. .
Zhao Chen has risen too fast. He has suppressed most of the league's superstars. Fans of these superstars are often Zhao Chen's anti-fans.
However, Zhao Chen never treated these black fans.
When talking about the issue of anti-fans in an interview with reporters, Zhao Chen said: "When lions are running to prey on their prey, they don't care about the lice on their bodies."
Lice is the evaluation of anti-fans.
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After the Lakers defeated the Raptors, they finally lost again in Washington.
Facing the successive attacks of Wall and Bill, the Lakers lost this game.
Zhao Chen scored 38 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in the game. This was a rare game in which Zhao Chen did not reach double figures in rebounds and assists.
The final score was settled at 102-112.
The Lakers lost this game without much temper.
They couldn't guard against the Wizards' counterattack, and the Lakers' overall pace on the outside was slow.
Zhao Chen also looked very tired.
The Lakers' winning streak has been fixed at 24 games, and they are still ranked first.
However, after losing this game, head coach Scott breathed a sigh of relief.
The Lakers players finally no longer need to carry the pressure of a winning streak to continue winning.
It is almost impossible for the Lakers' current lineup to keep winning, which will excessively consume the Lakers' potential and physical fitness.
Zhao Chen also showed signs of fatigue, and Scott had to be cautious.
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Throughout the following games in January, the Lakers lost and won.
Although the Lakers want to stabilize their ranking, it is not that simple.
The Warriors, Spurs, and Thunder are all chasing closely.
On January 23, the Lakers visited Lahoma City, Ohio, and Zhao Chen faced his old club in his first game.
Zhao Chen received the championship ring he deserved before the game, and the Thunder also played a video tribute to Zhao Chen at home.
Zhao Chen left the Thunder and came back again to receive applause!
Instead of booing!
Fans are almost all thanking Zhao Chen for helping the Thunder win back the championship.
If the Thunder didn't win the championship and Zhao Chen left, there would be boos here at this moment.
Whether he wins the championship or not determines Zhao Chen's status in the hearts of the Thunder team and Thunder fans!
After Zhao Chen left the Thunder, his games with the Lakers were still watched by many Thunder fans.
"Averaging a triple-double per game", "68 points in three quarters" and various 50-game games make Thunder fans feel proud.
Zhao Chen is like his own child who has grown up and gone out to work outside to win a good reputation.
Zhao Chen's excellence has also caused outside media to continue to speculate on his relationship with Westbrook and Durant.
Many media believe that it was because of conflicts between Zhao Chen, Westbrook, and Durant that they finally chose to "break up".
Otherwise, if these three people combine together, no team in the league can beat them.
After all, these three are all in the top ten on the current MVP rankings.
There are still many conspiracy theories about Zhao Chen leaving the team.
It's just that the interaction between Thunder players and Zhao Chen on Twitter makes it seem that these conspiracy theories are not very valid.
The Thunder's fringe players often go on some programs to talk about the disputes between Zhao Chen and Durant, mainly using Zhao Chen to boost traffic.
In fact, no one got to the point.
Too many people are curious about Zhao Chen's time with the Thunder.
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Facing the game against his old club, the Thunder, Zhao Chen ultimately lost the focus game with a score of 112 to 118, even though he had a triple-double of 53 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.
When Westbrook and Durant met Zhao Chen, it was as if they had been given a shot of blood, risking their lives.
It will be very difficult for Zhao Chen to face the Lakers with such a remnant formation.
We were chasing points from beginning to end, but never caught up.
Although he lost the game, Zhao Chen still made the Thunder fans at home stand in awe!
