Zhao Chen high-fived Kobe.
"Good cut inside." Kobe nodded to Zhao Chen.
"Hey, you passed it on well." Zhao Chen smiled.
Business exchanges ran through the exchanges between Zhao Chen and Kobe.
Win, keep winning, and play the right way of basketball, and the relationships in the team will get better. This is the core of how Zhao Chen handles all relationships among team members.
Spurs attack.
Duncan is still resting, and the main point of attack in this round is Leonard.
Compared with Zhao Chen's performance of 40 or 50 points at every turn, Leonard, the Spurs' leading scorer, is very low-key. His career-high scoring average is not as high as Zhao Chen's...
Leonard's highest score in the regular season was 26 points, yes, only 26 points...
He scored 26 points four times, but just couldn't break it.
Covington is away, Zhao Chen defends Leonard.
Zhao Chen's defense is a bit overwhelming for Leonard now.
Leonard tried to dribble past Zhao Chen, but failed.
In the end, Baynes came over for Leonard to barely fend off Zhao Chen, and Leonard made a high mid-range jumper.
Leonard's rhythm was not good and his jump shot missed.
The rebound was taken by Randall.
"Manu, you go attack." Popovich directed the players on the court to give tactical instructions.
On the court, the Lakers launched a counterattack at high speed.
Randall learned from Jokic's long pass and threw it forward vigorously. This pass was very bold.
But Zhao Chen caught the ball. Zhao Chen immediately accelerated on the spot and used a change of direction to pass Manu.
Rushed across half court, then turned sharply past Mills at the three-point line.
The inside line is empty.
Zhao Chen collected the ball, took off, and kicked off the ground! !
Tomahawk gliding to the basket! !
"frame!"
24 to 32, the score difference widened to eight points.
After scoring the goal, Zhao Chen also opened his arms and enjoyed the cheers of Staples fans!
"Zhao Chen's transformation is incomprehensible!"
"If you dribble past someone, just surrender to Zhao Chen."
"After passing people continuously, he came back with the Tomahawk Smash. After entering the playoffs, Zhao Chen further unleashed his firepower."
"Zhao Chen is unstoppable when he runs."
"Zhao Chen is particularly handsome tonight."
Lakers fans are discussing Zhao Chen's offense.
Zhao Chen's attack was too overbearing.
Leonard wiped the sweat from his forehead on the court. No one had ever given him such great offensive pressure.
The Spurs attack again.
Ginobili faced Kobe for a singles on the right side.
The two had the same pace and were very familiar with each other. Ginobili barely passed Kobe after changing directions continuously.
Belinelli and Mills were separated on both sides, and Randall was the only one in the Lakers' middle.
Ginobili used a European step to get past Randall. When everyone thought Ginobili would receive the ball safely.
Another figure rushed over like lightning.
Compared to him, Ginobili's speed is really too slow, like a slow-motion replay.
It was Zhao Chen who decisively gave up his defense on Leonard and went straight to Ginobili.
The moment Ginobili picked the basket, Zhao Chen slapped the ball onto the backboard!
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen's blocked rebound was caught by Kobe.
"Zhao Chen's speed is beautiful!"
"Zhao Chen also has a strong awareness of assisting defense, so he concluded that Ginobili would not pass the ball."
"Honestly, I support Zhao Chen to win the best defensive player."
"Ginobili is far enough away from Zhao Chen, but still failed to complete the attack."
"After entering the playoffs, Zhao Chen will not let go of every opportunity to defend successfully."
Zhao Chen's wonderful defense was once again replayed on the big screen at Staples Arena, and the fans at the scene continued to cheer.
Ginobili was completely stunned. He never expected that Zhao Chen could block such a layup.
Kobe dribbled the ball past half court, and Zhao Chen rushed over from behind.
Kobe quickly gave it to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen looked like he was going to hit again when he caught the ball.
Leonard and Green instinctively retreated.
As soon as their center of gravity changed, Zhao Chen could simply collect the ball and jump from one meter away from the three-point line!
Super long three-pointer, direct shot! ! !
The basketball draws a fast and spinning arc! !
"Uh-huh!"
Simply go through the heart and enter the net! !
24 to 35.
The score difference entered double digits.
"Oh, Zhao Chen is full of firepower on both ends of the offense and defense. Zhao Chen is obviously excited. His long three-pointer is a direct challenge. The Spurs' defense can't keep up."
"The point difference widened and the Spurs entered their first dangerous situation tonight."
On the court, Ginobili rushed in with the help of Baynes's screen and caused Randall's foul.
Ginobili steps to the free throw line!
Two free throws!
26 to 35.
After the free throw, Zhao Chen was hugged and fouled by Baynes.
Popovich requested a substitution, Duncan and Parker were replaced, and Mills and Baynes were replaced.
The Spurs need more contributions from their main players.
Jokic from the Lakers also came up.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and continued to face the attack.
Zhao Chen has dealt with attacks from all teams this season, and he has very rich experience, otherwise he would not have averaged 40+ per game.
Give the ball out first, and then run without the ball to cover and break it.
As long as Zhao Chen doesn't hold the ball, he can't have a strong flank attack. At most, he can just stick to the defense.
Jokic waited for Zhao Chen to come over and handed him over, then provided Zhao Chen with a smooth cover.
However, the cover was not tight this time, and Leonard continued to pursue Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen kept circling around Jokic.
The Spurs' defensive attention was all on Zhao Chen, leaving a big gap for Boban inside.
Zhao Chen quickly stuffed the ball.
Simple stand button! !
"frame!"
26 to 37
The 11-point difference was like a huge mountain suppressing the Spurs.
The Spurs have always relied on defense to win, but they couldn't defend at this time.
.....
Under the leadership of Zhao Chen, the Lakers maintained their suppression of the Spurs in the second quarter.
The Spurs' offensive rhythm was disrupted, and the Lakers frequently counterattacked.
In the last attack of the first half, with only 2 seconds left, Zhao Chen threw a long three-pointer at the buzzer without passing halftime....
Zhao Chen just threw the ball blindly.
But it happens!
The basketball went right in! !
44 to 65.
The Lakers' halftime lead reached 21 points.
Zhao Chen scored 30 points and 10 assists in the first half. Zhao Chen is still the initiator and main end point of the Lakers' tactics.
90% of the Lakers' offense has a certain degree of correlation with Zhao Chen.
The key to the Lakers' big score win in the second quarter also lies in Boban.
Boban's defense against Duncan was miraculous. Duncan couldn't hit Boban in the paint at all. There were several times when Duncan clearly used his feet to get away from Boban, but Boban always easily defended Duncan for the second time and blocked Duncan's layup. Get rid of the interference.
Duncan has slowed down, his confrontation is not as good as when he was young, and his offensive end is severely limited.
Kobe's restriction on Ginobili was good. Ginobili could not score explosively, but only scored from time to time. This kind of scoring method is acceptable to the Lakers.
The first half ended up being like this.
