Allowing the Thunder to score 66 points on the road also shows that the Lakers' overall defense was not good tonight.
Of course, the Thunder did not defend Zhao Chen well, allowing Zhao Chen to score 30 points in the half.
In the away locker room, Coach Brooks was very excited when the team took a big lead. He felt that the Thunder's defensive strategy in the first half was right.
In terms of tactical arrangements for the second half, the Thunder continued to choose to let Westbrook and Robertson take turns to consume Zhao Chen, focusing on limiting Zhao Chen's passing to drive the team.
Brooks is not afraid of Zhao Chen's offensive ability now. He thinks that if Durant opens up, he will have no problem confronting Zhao Chen.
In the third quarter, the two teams changed sides and fought again!
The Lakers replaced Boban and brought Randall up. Randall will move faster.
The Lakers attacked, Zhao Chen dribbled over, and after a series of dribbles, he still hit a super long three-pointer!
The cheers were loud and the fans were ready to celebrate, but Zhao Chen missed the shot.
The arc was correct, but Zhao Chen used a little more force. The basketball hit the back frame and Westbrook got the rebound.
Zhao Chen wasn't upset that the goal didn't go in. He was looking for a shooting sensation, and there were too many surprises in the first half...
Westbrook brought the ball across half court to Durant.
The Lakers changed their defensive methods and asked Kobe to face Durant. Covington had been beaten by Durant and lost his confidence.
Durant signaled to pull away, he wanted to beat Kobe in singles!
There were boos at the scene, and Lakers fans thought Durant was a little arrogant.
Although Kobe's steps are slow, he has a lot of defensive experience. Durant's continuous changes of direction failed to get rid of Kobe.
Durant had no choice but to make a pull-up against Kobe's defense.
For Durant, such a pull-up is also a reasonable ball.
"frame!"
Durant's ball hit the front frame.
Kobe's defense still worked.
Now Kobe is not too worried about Durant shooting, he is worried that Durant will rush him, and he really can't keep up.
Durant shot, but the offensive rebound was controlled by Adams. Adams directly got rid of Randall's basket and succeeded in the second attack.
68 to 52, the Lakers were 16 points behind.
Randall lacked experience in this game. Adams' offensive rebounding ability is very strong, and he did not get stuck in position.
Kobe glared at Randall, he was very depressed.
Kobe clearly guarded Durant, but the team's big man failed to protect the defensive rebound.
Randall felt guilty and did not dare to look at Kobe. This ball was indeed his fault.
Randall's state is also a microcosm of the state of other Lakers rookies tonight. Their overall rhythm is not on point.
When Adams passed by Zhao Chen, he smiled at Zhao Chen and said: "Boss, your rookie teammates are not very good. They are far from when you were a rookie. I will beat them tonight."
Adams got used to calling Boss Zhao Chen, but he didn't change his mind.
Zhao Chen did not return to Adams, but returned to the baseline to catch the ball.
Jokic sent the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen slowly led to the frontcourt, and Jokic stood still to cover Zhao Chen.
In the pick-and-roll substitution, Jokic successfully took Westbrook away, leaving Adams to Zhao Chen.
Seeing Zhao Chen, Adams' scalp went numb, but Zhao Chen put on a smile.
"Boss, please be merciful and don't touch me." Adams opened his hands and said with a sad face.
"Then don't be defensive." Zhao Chen smiled.
"That's impossible." Adams shook his head firmly.
The Thunder implemented the strategy of defending Zhao Chen alone, allowing Adams to face Zhao Chen.
"boom!"
"boom!"
As soon as the space opened up, Zhao Chen continued to dribble with his hips.
"come on!!"
"Zhao, keep scoring!"
"Come for 60 tonight!"
Lakers fans were chanting. Even though Zhao Chen didn't throw in just now, they still have confidence in Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen unknowingly scored 30 points in the first half, which made the fans feel excited. In the second half, it was a solid 60-point night.
Watching Zhao Chen score high scores is far more exciting than him getting a triple-double.
At a 45-degree angle on the left, Adams was pulled by Zhao Chen's frequent rhythm.
"Zhao Chen, slip him away, just slip him away." Far away on the other side of the Pacific Ocean, Director Zhang looked at the screen and shouted.
On the court, Zhao Chen faced Adams's continuous changes in direction, which caused Adams's focus to shift.
Zhao Chen knows Adams too well, and it will be painful for him to keep up with the rhythm.
Adams knew he couldn't guard Zhao Chen, but he still worked hard.
Zhao Chen staggered the rhythm, collected the ball, stepped back, and instantly opened up a huge space.
Adams wanted to follow, but there was a huge friction between the soles of his feet and the floor.
"boom!"
Adams fell reluctantly!
Zhao Chen glanced at Adams and took advantage of the situation to complete a step-back jumper for a three-pointer!
Adams couldn't do anything about the ball.
"Uh-huh!"
An arrow pierced the heart, and Zhao Chen's hand felt hot.
68 to 55.
The suppressed momentum at Staples Center rose again.
"Well done!"
"Staggered down!"
"Hahaha, Zhao Chen and Adams are no longer friends."
"I bet Adams will never talk to Zhao Chen again."
"Well done to Zhao Chen, just play with him like this."
Netizens continued to comment on the barrage.
On the court, Zhao Chen went over and stretched out his hand to Adams.
Adams did not reject Zhao Chen's kindness and stood up with the help of Zhao Chen's pull.
"Boss, you're going to lose my friendship if you do this," Adams joked.
"Haha, I won't shake you next time." Zhao Chen smiled.
Zhao Chen has a very good relationship with Adams, and they will not stop interacting with each other just because they fell down, as the fans said.
Adams also brought it upon himself. If he wants to follow Zhao Chen's pace, such a scene will inevitably occur.
Thunder offense.
After Westbrook led the half, he still gave it to Durant.
Durant didn't make a strong shot when facing Kobe. Instead, he chose to change direction, rush inside, and make a pull-up jumper from the free throw line.
Durant's height and wingspan are basically impossible to solve with such a pull-up jumper.
"Uh-huh!"
70 to 55.
After scoring the goal, Durant continued to glare at Zhao Chen, as if to say, I'm no worse than you when it comes to scoring.
Lakers offense.
In the pick-and-roll between Zhao Chen and Jokic, the Thunder did not switch defense this time, but asked Westbrook to pursue Zhao Chen.
Jokic went down, but Adams didn't keep up. When everyone thought that Zhao Chen would give Jokic a pass.
Zhao Chen suddenly stepped back to collect the ball and made a jump shot.
Zhao Chen threw this ball against Westbrook's defense.
This was a strong shot, and Zhao Chen also increased the arc in order to avoid the block!
The fans at the scene exclaimed, and the basketball drew a wonderful arc.
"Uh-huh!"
70 to 58.
After Zhao Chen missed the first shot, he hit two consecutive three-pointers and shot away the three-pointers.
"so cool!"
"nice shot!"
"Westbrook blocked Zhao Chen's three-pointer, but he couldn't prevent it."
The fans at the scene were shouting wildly.
But Westbrook was not affected, and Adams served Westbrook quickly.
Zhao Chen's defense did not press forward and was opened up. Westbrook completed the start. Westbrook changed direction at high speed and passed Zhao Chen. It was smooth sailing. The rest of the Lakers did not help to defend. Westbrook was too fast. Well, Westbrook hit the basket and dunked in one stop!
Westbrook continues to provoke Zhao Chen with his eyes!
72 to 58.
The Thunder always maintained high pressure on the Lakers, and their offense also scored consecutively.
The Lakers offense comes again.
Zhao Chen gritted his teeth and attacked again.
Zhao Chen doesn't plan to pass the ball tonight.
My teammates' sense of rhythm is so bad.
Jokic and Randall's cover gave Zhao Chen a chance to break through.
Zhao Chen threw a floater between the free throw line and the three-second zone.
The basketball flew past Ibaka's fingertips.
"Uh-huh!"
72 to 60.
Zhao Chen's touch was well demonstrated in this round!
