The Lakers emphasized their defensive issues during halftime.
Just keep it up on the offensive end.
For the Lakers, falling behind by 7 points at halftime does not mean losing, it just means they need to make adjustments.
The game can't always be smooth sailing.
The game started quickly in the second half, with both teams starting the lineup.
Pelicans offense.
Holloday brought the ball over and then lobbed the ball inside to Anthony Davis.
Anthony Davis backs up Jokic, and the other Pelicans players pull away.
Grant went to double attack Brother Nongmei.
Brother Big Eyebrow immediately distributed the ball to Gordon.
Zhao Chen had been wrestling with Gordon. He did not let Gordon catch the ball, but intercepted the ball on the route.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen successfully intercepted the ball and immediately started transitioning after landing.
The Pelicans players risked their lives and ran back.
They returned to defense quickly. Zhao Chen used a high-speed change of direction to pass Holoday, and then he pulled up one meter outside the three-point line! !
Three-point shot!
"Shua!!"
67 to 63
Zhao Chen made his 9th three-pointer tonight.
The momentum at Staples Center was overwhelming.
All Lakers fans seem to have discovered that Zhao Chen's three-pointers are incredibly accurate.
After scoring the goal, Zhao Chen pointed to the sky with three fingers!
Zhao Chen also felt it. His touch was great today, which was equivalent to a fiery touch in an intermediate state.
This thing feels very mysterious, and I can’t tell when it will come.
"If he continues to play like this, Zhao Chen is very likely to break the three-point shooting record."
"This is the ninth three-pointer. No matter how you shoot it, it's still a three-pointer."
"The Pelicans' defense is a little unfocused. How could Zhao Chen have such a big opportunity?"
"Converting three-pointers is Zhao Chen's specialty."
Zhang Weiping and Xu Jicheng both noticed Zhao Chen's long-range shooting today.
Zhao Chen's three-pointers hit an average of a few five points. If it is higher than this average, it means he feels good. If it is lower than this average, it means he feels slightly worse. Today, the third quarter has just started, and he made the shot early. If you get 9, it means your hand feels explosive.
The Pelicans players on the court also felt something was wrong, and Zhao Chen started to play his unreasonable style.
Pelicans offense.
Jokic did not let Anthony Davis get stuck. In terms of pure strength comparison, Jokic is slightly stronger, after all, he has a lot of meat there.
Anthony Davis also signaled the ball not to come over and let Gordon hit it by himself.
Gordon hit Zhao Chen with a dribble. He stumbled and dribbled the ball under his crotch and then made a strong breakthrough.
Gordon's crotch dribbling fluency is incomparable to Zhao Chen's, and his movements are too slow. Zhao Chen doesn't give Gordon a chance to break through.
"boom!"
With a sideways move, Zhao Chen forcibly blocked Gordon's breakthrough.
Gordon's confrontation was slightly poor and he was a little off balance, but he quickly adjusted and changed direction to the left before breaking through.
Gordon wanted to get rid of Zhao Chen quickly, but Zhao Chen put too much psychological pressure on him.
But "Bang!"
Gordon's breakthrough was once again blocked. Not only that, Zhao Chen also cut the ball.
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen's wingspan successfully cut the ball!
Zhao Chen once again completed the steal.
Immediately afterwards, Zhao Chen immediately turned around and got rid of Gordon's counterattack.
Come back with a high-speed counterattack.
Holoday kept pestering Zhao Chen, otherwise he would not dare to make the mistake he just made again if Zhao Chen converted a three-pointer.
Grant quickly passed down the other side, and Zhao Chen passed the ball to Grant at high speed.
The Pelicans' defensive attention was all on Zhao Chen, and Grant caught the ball and stepped straight up!
"knock!"
"Uh-huh!"
Easy layup and score.
67 to 65.
"The Lakers' defense has changed significantly compared to the first half. Jokic caused trouble for the thick eyebrow brother, while Zhao Chen targeted Gordon one-on-one and completely restricted Gordon. Let's see how the Pelicans respond. Well, the current 5-point advantage is not safe." Barkley shouted.
"Yes, the Lakers counterattacked, the Pelicans should be careful." Kenny Smith also said.
The Lakers rested their veterans today, and their depth is not as good as that of the Pelicans, but the advantage of the Lakers' lineup is that they are young and can run.
If the Lakers are allowed to show momentum, they may have a wave of flow.
"Zhao Chen's defense is at the best defensive player level. I think all of us have overlooked this." Barkley said.
"His ability is not only important on the offensive end, but also on the defensive end," Smith said.
On the field.
"Be careful, don't go to him." Holoday told Gordon.
Zhao Chen had already intercepted two goals in a row. Such defense made Holoday feel suffocated.
Gordon gasped and nodded.
Just because Zhao Chen couldn't hold him down in the first half doesn't mean he couldn't be held down throughout the game.
Zhao Chen's defense also slowed down.
Holoday dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and continued to Gordon.
Zhao Chen kept trying to cut the ball, and Gordon was under great psychological pressure.
Brother Nongmei took the initiative to cover Gordon.
Zhao Chen and Jokic did not switch defenses, and Zhao Chen quickly bypassed the screen to chase Gordon.
Gordon grabbed the ball and made a strong move, and Zhao Chen took the ball out of Gordon's arms again.
Zhao Chen's interception of the ball was very clean, and the referee did not find the opportunity to call a foul.
Gordon was unbalanced and complained to the referee, but the referee ignored him.
This time, after Zhao Chen took control of the ball, the Pelicans' defense was already in place.
Zhao Chen slowly dribbled the ball to the frontcourt.
Jokic came over to cover and block Hollody.
Jokic then took Holoday away, leaving Asik for Zhao Chen.
Facing Asik, Zhao Chen signaled to pull away.
"boom!"
"boom!"
The rapid crotch dribbling came again.
Asik opened his eyes wide and adjusted his steps to try to match Zhao Chen's rhythm.
But Zhao Chen faked a breakthrough, took a step to the right and then quickly pulled back outside the three-point line.
The extremely skilled retreat step is Zhao Chen's classic killing move.
"Uh-huh!"
67 to 68! !
"Oh, overtaken!"
"Come on, come on, score the tenth three-pointer!!"
“Awesome!!”
"Zhao Chen rushes!!"
The Lakers took an 8-0 lead as soon as the third quarter started. This shock wave made the Pelicans feel a little desperate.
Asik tried his best to pounce on Zhao Chen's retreat, and his hand blocked Zhao Chen's sight, but Zhao Chen was able to throw the ball in.
Unreasonable three points!
Zhao Chen also explained once again that his touch was incredible today.
As long as it's one-on-one, Zhao Chen will fight like this.
Asik wants to guard him? Isn't this a joke? He will hit you as many times as you come.
The Pelicans head coach did not ask for a timeout, but signaled from the sidelines to give the ball to Davis.
Davis was also a little anxious. He continued to get stuck in position to get the ball and try to attack the frame.
But his movement was too big, and he elbowed Jokic when he was in position without the ball!
"Beep beep beep!!"
Offensive foul!
The scene became even louder, with Lakers fans shouting loudly.
Zhao Chen and Randall went over to start a fight with Jokic.
Zhao Chen's three consecutive steals were eye-catching, but Jokic also caused a lot of trouble to Anthony Davis, and his contribution is no worse than Zhao Chen's on the defensive end.
The Lakers' defensive momentum has been established! !
