Post-match press conference.
Several people on the Spurs team looked ugly.
Popovich did not put the blame on the Spurs players. He believed that the biggest reason for the loss was that the Lakers played more passionately at home and their offensive end was incredibly strong.
Popovich did not talk about the team's problems, but Parker said: "Our defense was so bad that it didn't cause Zhao any trouble. He always easily got shots from the outside or burst in to change our defense, man. , he is the league's scoring leader, a player who averages more than 40 points per game in the NBA! If we continue to play like this, it will be difficult for us to win."
Ginobili is also full of worries: "Compared with them, we are not talented enough. Our entire team needs to work harder."
Not many people from the Spurs came out to speak, but the overall mood was relatively pessimistic.
Zhao Chen made them feel difficult to match.
As for the Lakers.
Kobe was in a good mood and said: "I feel like I'm in better shape than ever before, as if I'm back to my youth."
Kobe scored 20 points tonight, and he performed well at critical moments on the court.
The reporter asked: "Would you still consider retiring after this year?"
Kobe said: "If I keep playing like this, I think I can play until I'm 40, haha."
Zhao Chen on the other side joked and joked: "50 years old, I think Kobe can break all records."
The audience burst into laughter, and Kobe laughed too.
Zhao Chen doesn't want Kobe to retire so early. Maybe if he plays for a few more years, Kobe's accident won't happen.
The reporter asked Zhao Chen: "How does it feel to beat the Spurs in the playoffs?"
Zhao Chen said: "I don't feel anything, they are very strong?"
The reporter continued to ask: "They have Popovich, GDP, Leonard..."
Zhao Chen said thoughtfully: "The players are good, but the tactics are not good. They are too rigid and cannot be changed."
The reporter originally wanted to hear Zhao Chen praise his opponent, but he never expected to be blocked.
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After entering the playoffs, the media's focus has increased, Zhao Chen's reputation has also continued to increase, his sneakers have been in short supply, and the second generation of Flying Stars has also been released under Li Ning's control.
Compared with the 1st generation, the 2nd generation Feijiang is much easier to buy.
This is due to the huge domestic manufacturing line. Li Ning has acquired multiple sneaker factories for Zhao Chen’s sneakers.
In addition to the rising sales of sneakers, Zhao Chen's endorsement contract value is also rising.
But Zhao Chen has passed the period of spending a lot of time making money.
When Zhao Chen signs an endorsement deal, it all depends on the product and his mood.
Zhao Chen's time is precious, and he doesn't want to waste it on these business activities. He is no longer short of money.
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Zhao Chen's continued dominant performance in the playoffs has also been recognized by many celebrities.
Reggie Miller said: "Zhao will become the best scorer in the NBA. His three-point shooting ability makes me ashamed."
Barkley said: "As long as this continues, it will be a matter of time before Zhao Chen surpasses Kobe and James and catches up with Michael. Of course, it is also possible that he does not need to catch up with them and he will become another Michael."
Magic Johnson: "Zhao is the king of Staples. He has taken over the banner of the Lakers. Judging from his performance this season, Zhao has become an athlete on another level. He is so different."
Jordan: "Zhao is the most like me. I'm talking about will. This guy has that kind of unwillingness to admit defeat."
The God of Basketball always speaks with an air of pretentiousness.
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In addition to celebrities, the media also spoke highly of Zhao Chen.
In major news media, Zhao Chen is compared with historical legendary superstars.
The media almost all believe that Zhao Chen's status will not be too low in the future.
As long as Zhao Chen stays healthy, he will enter the All-Stars every year, and his personal data will fill the data list beautifully.
Of course, if a few more champions build a dynasty, he will soon become the most powerful basketball player on the planet in the evaluation of the media.
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Judging from the results of the G1 game, it may be difficult for the Spurs to stop the Lakers. The Lakers' pursuit of the championship is no longer empty talk.
If Zhao Chen wins another championship this season, he will achieve consecutive championships on a personal level, which will greatly improve his historical status.
After Zhao Chen came to the Lakers, too many things happened that shocked many people.
No one expected that he could average a triple-double per game as big as O.
No one expected that he could win the scoring and assists titles at the same time.
No one thought he could score 85 points!
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"Experts admit frankly that the Lakers already have the temperament to compete for the championship! 》
"Zhao Chen "only" scored 45 points and failed to reproduce the 50+ magic in the playoffs. 》
"The Lakers defeated the Spurs easily, without any pressure. 》
"Zhao Chen claimed that the Spurs' tactics are old-fashioned. 》
"The series between the Lakers and Spurs was surprisingly easy. 》
The news about G1 didn't last long. One day later, G2 started.
Before the game, Popovich said to reporters: "We played very poorly in the last game and lacked flexibility. We will be different tonight and we will win tonight."
Parker said: "We discussed new strategies after we went back, and I think the situation should be improved tonight."
After G1, the media generally belittled the Spurs, and many news said that the Spurs were about to be swept.
This makes the Spurs very depressed.
Jordan's Law, this is the Spurs' tactic to deal with the Lakers tonight, treating Zhao Chen as Jordan.
The reason why Jordan achieved nothing in the first seven years of his career was largely due to the tactics adopted by the Pistons.
As soon as the game started, Lakers fans felt that Leonard was doing everything he could to defend Zhao Chen.
Pushing, pulling, pulling, all kinds of little movements going on.
Zhao Chen played very calmly, he didn't panic.
Since the Spurs don't talk about martial ethics, they don't talk about football ethics either.
Zhao Chen fell to the ground again and again in front of Leonard's little moves...
The power of [Pengci Tianwang] has been exerted to the extreme.
Zhao Chen frequently stood on the free throw line.
Leonard was fouled six times by Zhao Chen and left the game with 1 minute and 11 seconds left in the third quarter.
At 5 minutes and 11 seconds of the fourth quarter, Ginobili also committed six fouls and left the game.
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In the end, the Lakers once again defeated the Spurs with a score of 120 to 100, winning another 20 points!
Zhao Chen contributed a triple-double of 43 points, 12 assists and 14 rebounds.
Jokic also completed a counterattack tonight, scoring 22 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
Zhao Chen and Jokic have become very close to each other during the regular season. The two of them usually know what tactics to use and what kind of movements to make just by looking at each other.
The Spurs kept fouling Zhao Chen tonight, and Zhao Chen's rhythm was disrupted. Jokic's connection is very important to the Lakers.
Bonner is not as good as Jokic in terms of basketball awareness or physical talent. In short, it will be difficult for the Spurs to guard Jokic today.
Then the Lakers' overall defense did well today, and Kobe once again restricted Ginobili.
Kobe's experience is comparable to Ginobili's. Ginobili is no longer young, so it is difficult for him to cause too much trouble to Kobe.
On the bench, the Lakers are also slightly better. After getting over the discomfort in G1, the rookies are showing their own characteristics.
In the G2 battle, the Spurs continued to lose!
