The home fans became silent as the score difference widened.
The ease of G1 once made Lakers fans think that this series would be easy.
But today, their hearts became as heavy as those of the Lakers players.
This is a huge challenge!
Zhao Chen scored 23 points and 7 assists in the first half. He couldn't criticize his teammates too much.
Many Lakers players do not have the ability to play in the Finals, but he has brought them here this season, and the ups and downs in state are normal.
The playoffs are a long war, a battle of physical and mental exhaustion.
Including Zhao Chen himself, his shooting percentage has declined.
Zhao Chen is in a blessed state, but he still feels worse than before.
In the locker room, unlike the laughter before the game, all Lakers members were a little silent.
Scott was also writing and drawing on the tactical board, and he was 22 points behind. This is enough to show that the offensive and defensive tactics before the game failed.
The Lakers players don't have much hope for the head coach. Apart from letting Zhao Chen play, the head coach has no other option.
As everyone guessed, Scott said to Zhao Chen during the tactical arrangement: "Zhao, go score and score as much as you can."
"The other starters rested off the court first, and Zhao played as a substitute in the third quarter."
Scott was dissatisfied with Kobe Bryant's starting performance, and he did not want Zhao Chen to pass the ball.
Zhao Chen was still the most efficient player on the field in the first half, and he was Scott's only hope for a comeback.
Kobe Bryant patted Zhao Chen, who nodded and said: "No problem, but everyone must work hard to defend."
"Um!"
"OK!"
Letting the invincible Zhao Chen take turns is the Lakers' strongest offensive tactic.
Of course, the defense has to work together to win.
Scott watched Zhao Chen nod and breathed a sigh of relief. Zhao Chen saved the Lakers countless times this season.
Every time the Lakers are in trouble, Zhao Chen's presence keeps the Lakers from despair!
Compared with the silence of the Lakers' locker room, the Cavaliers' locker room is much more cheerful.
JR said: "If we win tonight, we will regain the home field advantage."
James said: "The game is not over yet, so we can't be careless."
JR said: "LeBron, don't worry, we are leading by 22 points. It's hard to lose."
JR scored 18 points in the first half. Except for the mistake at the beginning, he was very hot from the outside at other times.
James didn't answer again.
James always feels that tonight's game will not be that simple.
In the third quarter of the game, the two teams changed sides and fought again!
Lakers: Zhao Chen, Dinwiddie, Clarkson, Grant, Randle.
The performance of the Lakers' starters was unsatisfactory, and Scott held them all down.
The Cavaliers have their entire starting lineup.
The Cavaliers attack.
James dribbles to the frontcourt.
Cover by Mozgov.
James used the screen to force his way to Clarkson's right side.
After attracting Randall's help, James gave the ball to Love in the corner.
Love took one step after receiving the ball, directly clicked Grant away, and took another shot from beyond the three-point line!
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball draws a wonderful arc and then accurately drills the frame!
75 to 50
25 points difference.
Staples Center fell silent.
No one could have imagined that G2's situation would take a turn for the worse!
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen took Randall's serve.
Zhao Chen caught the ball and moved quickly across the half court.
Because the leading score was larger, the Cavaliers no longer flanked Zhao Chen.
It's just Irving's single defense.
Irving seriously opened up both sides to defend Zhao Chen.
But unfortunately, Zhao Chen changed his rhythm and passed Irving in one step.
Zhao Chen dribbled to the free throw line.
James' assisting defense, Zhao Chen's rapid crotch dribbling, continuously mobilized James' center of gravity, and accelerated to sprint past Kobe for the second time.
Mozgov and Love were defending under the basket.
Zhao Chen was not afraid at all and took off directly into the air. He showed his super strong waist and abdominal strength in the air. When he took off first, when Love and Mozgov fell, he easily picked up the basket and went up!
75 to 52.
It is difficult for others to score more than four people in a row, but it is easy for Zhao Chen.
The teammates wanted to come over and high-five Zhao Chen, but Zhao Chen glanced at him: "Pressure and defend!"
The score difference was still huge, and Zhao Chen was not in the mood to celebrate.
Irving failed to catch the ball, and Dellavedova caught the ball and was directly pressed out of the baseline by Dinwiddie's defense.
Lakers offense.
Clarkson quickly sent the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen received the sideline ball without any hesitation, taking advantage of the looseness of the defense.
Kick off the ground two meters away from the three-point line! !
Zhao Chen's action was very straightforward and decisive.
Owen didn't react much.
Zhao Chen's shot drew a wonderful arc!
The basket seems as big as the ocean!
"Uh-huh!"
75 to 55.
Zhao Chen's five consecutive points instantly closed the gap.
Staples Arena was quickly boosted by Zhao Chen's consecutive scoring.
The Lakers have faced too many dangerous moments, and it was Zhao Chen who stood up, and now this scene is about to happen again.
Scott's intention of replacing other starters was also very clear. This game was completely up to Zhao Chen.
Cavaliers' offense.
The Lakers continued their high-intensity defensive pressure.
The Lakers rookies are extremely motivated. Although they may not have enough defensive experience, they are active and young enough.
There are advantages in physical fitness and willpower.
James dribbles to the frontcourt and then continues to play in the low post.
James sits down and beats Clarkson.
Although it hurt, Clarkson pushed hard with his body.
James was speechless. No matter how hard he tried, he would get an offensive foul.
James' roll back.
"frame!"
This is not the style of play that James is good at. The basketball hit the basket and was collected by Randall.
Randall gave the ball to Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen continued to speed forward.
"come on!"
"come on!"
"reverse!"
Lakers fans were shouting.
They hope that Zhao Chen can stand up and lead the team to complete the reversal of this point difference.
The Cavaliers' defense got a little more focused.
Outside the left three-point line.
Zhao Chen faced Irving's defense.
"Bang!"
"Bang!"
After dribbling continuously under the crotch, he broke through to the right!
Owen followed closely, Zhao Chen pulled back and quickly took a step back!
Irving's defense caught up, and Zhao Chen met his defense with a jumper for a three-pointer!
James also pounced from the other side.
But it didn't affect Zhao Chen's rhythm.
"Uh-huh!"
75 to 58.
Zhao Chen's scoring streak began! ! !
The cheers at Staples Center are back! ! !
The Cavaliers also attacked quickly, but they made mistakes.
Love wanted to pass a long pass to James, but Clarkson saw through it and successfully intercepted it.
Clarkson gave it to Zhao Chen again.
Zhao Chen catches the ball and takes a step to the right, then steps back!
It's still James and Irving's defense! !
Zhao Chen ignored the defense!
The basketball draws a beautiful arc! !
"Uh-huh!"
75 to 61.
Previously, David Blatter wanted the team to take the ball past half-time before calling a timeout.
But now I can't bear it anymore.
The game was immediately stopped.
