Thompson's consecutive three-pointers helped the Warriors stop the bleeding.
The Warriors regained their momentum in the way they do best.
Zhao Chen did not respond verbally to the provocation.
Zhao Chen talked less trash after reaching the playoffs, and his trash talking skills did not have much effect.
At this point in the game, almost every opponent is a player with a good mental quality. Those who don't have a good mental quality will not be able to become a superstar who affects the team.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen used Randall's cover to complete the breakthrough again.
After this breakthrough, Zhao Chen did not choose to distribute the ball.
Facing Iguodala and Green who were assisting in defense, Zhao Chen broke through the defense and glided to the basket.
47 to 38
For others, it is difficult to score with the defensive intensity of these two people, but for Zhao Chen, it is not difficult to score. The main thing is whether it is worth the physical exertion.
If Kobe is not in his prime, he won't be that reliable.
Playing against the Warriors is different from playing against other teams. You need to maintain offensive efficiency in every round so that you can maintain high pressure against them.
The impact of Jokic's absence on the Lakers is very obvious. The Lakers are missing a playmaker, and their offense cannot be careless.
Warriors attack.
This time it's still Thompson, but he's not shooting three-pointers.
Thompson made a reverse run from the outside and cut inside.
Iguodala passed the ball to Thompson, who bypassed Randall and scored a layup.
The inside combination of Tucker and Randall is not enough to protect the frame.
Boban had a miraculous effect against the Warriors at first, but after the Warriors discovered his slow pace and slow turning speed, Boban became a cash machine, and the Lakers did not dare to play this big man easily.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen and Randall's pick-and-roll, Zhao Chen continued to break through after the pick-and-roll.
Zhao Chen rushed to Green's right side. Green realized that he was in position, but his body was not in position. He could only watch Zhao Chen throw him away.
After Zhao Chen passed Green, he met Iguodala. This time there was no force. Zhao Chen threw the ball to Kobe who was at a 45-degree position.
To be on the safe side, Zhao Chen added a passing skill.
Kobe catches the ball and shoots! ! !
"Whoa!" Three-pointer hit! ! !
50 to 38
"The Warriors always wanted to gain momentum and chase points, but the momentum just couldn't build up."
"Zhao Chen's personal condition today is relatively average, but Zhao Chen did a good job connecting the team. Of course, the other Lakers teammates are no longer separated, and they all seem to have found their confidence."
"Come on Kobe, look forward to the explosion!"
Kobe fans on the Internet once again shouted when Kobe hit a shot.
On the court, Kobe Bryant said to Zhao Chen: "I can score a ball like this again."
Zhao Chen smiled and nodded: "Of course."
Curry smashed the ball to the floor in frustration.
For Zhao Chen, the Warriors have been feeling helpless for the past two seasons.
Before they played against each other, they always had enough confidence to be able to guard against Zhao Chen, but after every battle, Zhao Chen would destroy their confidence again.
Warriors attack.
Iguodala was directly released at a 45-degree position on the right.
This gap was too big, and the Lakers players went after Curry and Thompson.
Encouraged by the fans at Oracle Center, Iguodala shot a three-pointer!
Super high arc!
"Uh-huh!"
Really put in the effort!
Finally, someone other than Curry and Thompson stepped up to score.
50 to 41.
Iguodala's three-pointer helped the Warriors narrow the point difference to single digits.
Iguodala and Green's three-pointers have always been missed by the Lakers. Even if they make some three-pointers, they will still be decisively given up.
Lakers offense.
The Warriors are still Iguodala's one-on-one defense, and the Warriors also let go a little bit.
That is the remaining four Lakers.
As long as Zhao Chen is willing to pass the ball, the Warriors players will clap their hands and encourage him.
All they did was to play the ball for Zhao Chen.
The threat of the ball in Zhao Chen's hands is too great.
Iguodala's defense against Zhao Chen is personal.
To be honest, this kind of action is very ambiguous.
Even though Zhao Chen continued to be violated by Iguodala, the referee did not blow the whistle.
Iguodala's action was very clear, he would rather foul than let Zhao Chen pass easily.
"Iguodala's defense is really tough!"
"Zhao Chen's offense is even better. If Iguodala hadn't been helped by the referee, he would have been sent off long ago."
"Iguodala was beaten by Zhao Chen in the first four games."
Zhao Chen barely occupied the position and then forced a breakthrough.
With Green's help in defense, Green also made great moves, but Zhao Chen didn't give him a chance to touch him.
Zhao Chen distributed the ball!
Randall was left unguarded in the three-second zone.
Catch the ball and dunk! !
Zhao Chen immediately dodged after passing the ball, and Green and Iguodala couldn't avoid it.
"Bang!"
The two collided unexpectedly and both fell to the ground.
"Too cruel!"
"Zhao Chen is really evil!"
"Awesome!"
"I dodged it, and my opponent crashed."
There was chaos on the field, and the referee paused the game to see if the two men had lost.
Iguodala and Green stood up after a while.
They were not hurt by it.
After this collision, Iguodala and Green seemed to have knocked out Rendu's two veins. The two were missed many times and the two scored many times.
With the offensive attack of these two people, the Warriors slowly caught up with the score.
Of course, the root cause of the Warriors' pursuit of points is their defense.
Except for Zhao Chen, no one else on the Lakers can score points stably.
Rookies are ultimately just flashes in the pan.
If they were that efficient all the time, they wouldn't be rookies, they'd be superstars.
Of course, Zhao Chen's own scoring efficiency is also declining, which gives the Warriors a chance.
66 to 60.
The Lakers entered the locker room with a 6-point advantage!
The Warriors locker room at halftime.
Cole applauded Green and Iguodala: "Well done, keep playing like this, don't hesitate, keep your defensive intensity!"
The two nodded, and then Green said: "They're going to pay for shorting us."
There was a fierceness in Green's eyes!
Now Green is not too timid on the offensive end.
Lakers locker room.
Scott first affirmed the team's performance, and then focused on praising Zhao Chen and Grant.
Zhao Chen scored 30 points and 8 assists in the first half, and Grant had 10 points and 3 assists.
Zhao Chen's performance was as good as ever, and Grant was very surprising.
After praising the two, Scott mentioned some shortcomings.
For example, in the second half of the first half, the team's defense and offense were not good enough.
Scott's speech is very artistic. When he needs to say something, he always follows the order.
Immediately afterwards, Scott proposed the tactics for the second half.
Still prepared to give it to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen had been silent before. When arranging tactics, Zhao Chen said: "I think we can let Kobe try to play."
Scott nodded and said: "Well, that's a good idea, let's do this."
Scott is very good at adapting to the situation!
The reason why Zhao Chen asked Kobe to play is simple, because he wants to use the "veteran's youth" again.
My own condition is average, so let Kobe's condition explode!
The Warriors are notoriously difficult to play in the third quarter. Let's see if Kobe can replicate the magic of the last game!
