It's not that Zhao Chen doesn't want to use his hot touch in this game, but it's hard to change the situation too much with his hot touch.
The problem for the Lakers is that they are in an overall slump. No matter how outstanding an individual is, it is difficult to stop this momentum.
Zhao Chen is not absolutely sure and will not waste his hot touch easily.
After the game.
Zhao Chen, Kobe and others left the arena with bad expressions.
Head coach Scott also made a rare move to criticize the team at the press conference.
This game may be the Lakers' worst performance since entering the playoffs.
Unlike Scott's rage, Rivers seemed very Versailles: "Our players are all very good, Chris is a great leader, and I feel honored to coach them."
Reporters who supported the Clippers also gave timely compliments: "Coach, can you explain in detail how you defeated the Lakers?"
Rivers said: "All of us increased our concentration. Everyone was fighting hard for a ball. We played with tenacity, so we defeated them."
Rivers doesn't know how the Clippers won, but it's okay to just blow it.
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After this game, the Lakers and Zhao Chen finally stopped being praised all the time.
Those fans who hate the Lakers and Zhao Chen's anti-fans also came out.
"The Lakers' foundation is still not good, haha. It can be seen in one game that they are unable to reverse the situation."
"Scott was helpless when Zhao Chen felt bad."
"Kobe is getting old, Zhao Chen has been thoroughly studied, and Scott should be dismissed."
"The Lakers' internal problems were completely exposed. Jokic was beaten to six fouls and left the game. Griffin, Joe and even Paul were targeting him."
"After the referee was changed, the Lakers immediately fell into trouble. Was it really the referee who helped them win in G1?"
"The Lakers' lineup is still not good, and they are still not a championship team."
The wall fell down and everyone pushed it down, adding insult to injury.
The Lakers' record this season and Zhao Chen's excellence have slapped too many people in the face.
These people will not let go of the Lakers' embarrassment when they lose.
This is not the regular season, this is the Western Conference semifinals, and there is no question of whether you want to lose or not.
Of course, the vast majority of Lakers fans and Zhao Chen fans still support them.
After the end of G2, there is two days of adjustment time, which is one day longer than the rest period between G1 and G2.
The afternoon after losing the game.
Scott held a tactical meeting to readjust tactics.
The Lakers' G2 loss was not due to referee issues, but more to tactical and state issues.
Staples will become the visiting team's home court in G3.
Although the location remains the same, the atmosphere will always have some impact.
The tactics have only been slightly adjusted, but the overall idea has not changed much.
The Lakers' grand strategy is still to switch and open up the perimeter. If they keep attacking the inside, it will be difficult to defeat the Clippers.
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After the tactical meeting, Zhao Chen felt that the team's mood was not good, and there were not many changes in the coaching staff.
He needs to consider using his trump card.
Should you use beginner, intermediate, or advanced fiery touch? Zhao Chen hasn't thought about it yet.
During the period before the start of G3, the momentum of being pessimistic about the Lakers continued to increase, and the comments that were optimistic about the Clippers also continued to emerge.
May 9th.
On the afternoon of the day when G3 started, Zhao Chen and his family were about to go out.
Father Zhao said to Zhao Chen: "Xiao Chen, your Uncle Zhang and Uncle Li came to Los Angeles for a trip. Last night at dinner, I heard they said they couldn't get tickets, so I gave them two tickets. Tonight Your mother and I have no tickets for the game. I forgot to tell you. Do you still have tickets?"
Zhao Chen's father suddenly said this...
"Uncle, Brother Chen doesn't have any tickets anymore. Now there are four family tickets for the players' home game, but tonight is an away game and there are only two family tickets. I guess I can't buy any tickets now. How about I give you this one?" You go and see it live." Enna said immediately from the side.
The ticket in Enna's hand was not a family ticket. Zhao Chen had called the Lakers' marketing staff long ago and spent $10,000 to reserve it in advance.
"Enna and I will just watch tonight's game at home. We won't go to the venue. It's true, Lao Zhao, that you didn't greet Xiao Chen earlier. You just said it now, it's already so late." Zhao Chen's mother also said Chatting up and complaining about Father Zhao.
Father Zhao also touched his glasses, feeling a little embarrassed. He had indeed forgotten.
Zhao Chen said: "It's okay. I'll make a call first."
Uncle Zhang and Uncle Li had a close relationship with Zhao Chen's father, so giving tickets was a convenient matter, and Zhao Chen wouldn't say anything about his father.
If you have a son who plays in the NBA and his friends come from afar and can’t even watch the game, it would be too embarrassing.
After Zhao Chen went out and made a few calls, he bought two tickets at a high price for seats in the front and back rows, but the location was slightly worse than the family area.
It's worth spending some money to let your parents go and watch you play.
Zhao Chen then drove to the arena first, and Enna would take his parents off later. There was no need for the audience to arrive so early.
Zhao Chen's drive to Staples Arena was not smooth. He met many crazy fans along the way.
There was also a fight between fans on both sides at the entrance of Staples Arena, and a large group of Los Angeles police officers were maintaining order at the scene.
After two consecutive tit-for-tat clashes between the Clippers and the Lakers, there was still some smell of gunpowder off the court.
There are more and more fanatical fans, and the atmosphere of the fans on both sides is also somewhat irrational.
At 6 p.m., the arena began to let spectators in, and the scene was a bit noisy.
Zhao Chen ignored these, he was focusing on preparing for tonight's game.
Tonight's game is very important and will determine the trend of this series to a certain extent.
locker room.
Zhao Chen got a piece of news.
His dad got into a fight with a group of Clippers fans in the seats.
When the stadium staff learned about this situation, they immediately took Zhao Chen's parents to the Lakers executives' box to watch the game.
"Dad, are you and mom okay?" Zhao Chen made many calls before dialing his father's number.
"It's okay, hey, why are their quality so low? We just asked where the seats are, and they didn't tell us. They even cursed." Dad Zhao said angrily while holding the phone.
"Xiao Chen, don't worry about this. Play with peace of mind. It's nothing to do with your parents. Your dad is too impulsive." Zhao Chen's mother said.
"Well, as long as it's okay, you can just watch the game in the box with peace of mind, and leave the rest to me." Zhao Chen said.
Zhao Chen knew that his father was not a troublemaker, and if the other party hadn't gone too far, things wouldn't have gotten into trouble.
After understanding the process with the venue staff, Zhao Chen knew the general process.
It was Zhao Chen's father who found a seat and then asked about the Clippers fans. The Clippers fans saw Zhao Chen's father wearing Zhao Chen's jersey and made rude remarks...
The two sides exchanged insults, and the other side used racial slurs and other language.
After determining the problem, Zhao Chen called the Lakers staff and agents to make arrangements and let them deal with the matter.
After the game, you need to see favorable coverage from the media.
Zhao Chen would not let his father suffer in vain.
After hanging up the phone, Zhao Chen's eyes turned cold.
Originally, Zhao Chen only planned to use the fiery touch of the elementary level, but now Zhao Chen is ready to use the advanced level.
Whatever the Clippers fans cause, let the Clippers take responsibility!
