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James has always been an excellent scorer in the playoffs, averaging 28.9 points per game in the playoffs during his career and shooting 49.1% from the field.
In the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals, the Cavaliers led by James met the Pistons, who eliminated them last season, and the two games ended in a 2:2 tie.
In the crucial fifth game, James played like a miracle. At the last moment of the game, James scored the Cavaliers' last 25 points, including all 18 points of the Cavaliers in overtime.
With this performance, the Cavaliers finally defeated the Pistons, won the key battle of Tianwang Mountain, and finally surpassed the Pistons!
The Pistons were a very difficult threshold for James at the beginning of his career.
Winning this time also means that James has officially surpassed this opponent!
Scoring 25 points in a row was touted by many fans and media as a record that could never be broken.
But today Zhao Chen broke this record in front of James.
Of course, not only Zhao Chen is awesome, but Lakers head coach Scott is also awesome. The Lakers did not make a single rotation in this quarter, and the five players on the court played the entire quarter.
The Lakers' young players gave full play to their respective characteristics.
In the last two minutes of the third quarter, Zhao Chen's offense had declined. It was their continuous scoring that kept the pressure on the Cavaliers.
The third quarter of the game made the Lakers' other four starters sit a little awkwardly off the court.
Kobe tried his best to maintain an awkward but polite smile.
"Zhao Chen is so cruel in this section!"
"It turns out that it was the other Lakers starters who tricked Zhao Chen, hahaha."
"Zhao Chen is really awesome, the Lakers are really boss!"
"When Zhao Chen is about to use his strength, everyone gets out of the way to watch the performance."
"I feel sorry for my emperor!"
Fans are discussing the past third quarter.
Although Zhao Chen has won 30+ games more than once, it is still shocking enough every time.
Zhao Chen consumed a lot of energy in the third quarter, and everyone around him could feel that Zhao Chen was a little tired.
In the fourth quarter, Scott put four other starters on the field.
At the end of the decisive battle, James hit a three-pointer to help the Cavaliers widen the point difference.
Fortunately, Kobe, who had rested for a whole quarter, responded immediately, almost from the same angle to James.
Several of the Lakers' starters have had enough rest, and their hands are almost open. Every time James scores, they can respond.
The match between the two sides lasted 7 minutes and 11 seconds.
Zhao Chen was replaced by Scott again.
The score at this time was 103 to 104, and the Lakers took the lead by 1 point.
As soon as Zhao Chen appeared on the stage, James became obsessed with Zhao Chen.
James no longer cares about physical exertion, he just wants to hold Zhao Chen down tonight.
The whole Cavaliers team worked hard tonight to get the game like this. If they can't win tonight, it will be a huge blow to morale.
Cavaliers' offense.
Irving, JR, James, Love, and Mozgov, these are the five strongest players in each position of the Cavaliers.
Irving held the ball for half the game.
Zhao Chen mainly defends James.
The absolute core of the two teams defending each other shows that the game has officially entered the decisive stage.
James received the ball high on the left side.
After catching the ball, James rushed Zhao Chen with the ball.
Without committing a foul, Zhao Chen doesn't have many good ways to face James' impact!
"Bang!"
James carried Zhao Chen and scored the ball with difficulty!
Compared with Zhao Chen, James' offensive method can only be described as simple and unpretentious.
But such an unpretentious attack is difficult to defend against!
talent!
James is synonymous with the pride of heaven. In NBA history, his talents belong to the top group!
105 to 104, the Cavaliers took the lead.
After the goal, James shouted at Zhao Chen: "Zhao, you can't guard me, your confrontation is still a bit weak."
Zhao Chen said: "You can continue to try in the next round."
There was an element of luck in James's goal. Zhao Chen's defense was very good, but James just got in.
Lakers offense.
Jokic carried the ball across half court.
James and Zhao Chen fought against each other all the way.
Neither Zhao Chen nor James made any extra moves, and both of them were very civilized.
It's the collision of physical talents that makes people feel that if other players were to confront these two, they would definitely be knocked away.
The close-ups on the big screen also continued to show off the muscles of the two people.
Jokic reached the frontcourt and gave the ball to Kobe.
Kobe Bryant scored 12 points tonight. Except for his outstanding alley-oop game with Zhao Chen and the occasional three-pointer, he was not the protagonist.
After playing beside Zhao Chen for such a long time, Kobe also accepted his role.
Nor does he mind paddling by himself during key races.
Zhao Chen got stuck with James in the low post on the right.
Kobe passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen caught the ball and leaned against James, testing the ball forward and back in a triple-threat posture.
James remained unmoved and put defensive pressure on Zhao Chen.
If an average player is pushed by James, he will easily lose his balance.
But Zhao Chen won't.
Zhao Chen didn't find a chance, so he immediately turned around, held the ball in front of the frame, and started dribbling facing James.
Continuous underhand dribbling.
Small changes in direction.
This is not the first time that James has played against Zhao Chen, and he is very familiar with Zhao Chen's rhythm.
It's just that familiarity and defense are two different things.
Zhao Chen is more flexible than James.
Zhao Chen changed directions continuously to find a rhythm that was different from James.
Zhao Chen completed the breakthrough from James' left side!
Zhao Chen's breakthrough was a breakthrough, but it was difficult to get rid of James easily. Zhao Chen just occupied his position.
Zhao Chen rushed to the basket, and James followed closely.
Love's defense wanted to put some pressure on Zhao Chen, but Zhao Chen passed him while completing the high ball!
Zhao Chen took off into the sky, and James also jumped up.
Amid the cheers of the fans at the scene, Zhao Chen took the lead in grabbing the ball with one hand and hitting it into the basket!
James' shot-blocking hand hit the backboard!
105 to 106
Zhao Chen pulled the frame with one hand and looked at James after landing.
"Buzz!"
The basket made a buzzing sound, as if Zhao Chen was about to forcefully pull it off.
Zhao Chen's tough dunk continued the cheers at the scene.
Zhao Chen's offense is so strong that there are very few players who can overpower James for layups.
Compete with James for talent and not fall behind! !
Zhao Chen put a lot of pressure on James, and James also proved that he is a big-hearted player.
At the critical moment, James dribbled to the right side of the three-point line, simply stepped back to collect the ball and then faced Zhao Chen's defense and shot a three-pointer! !
"Uh-huh!"
108 to 106
Lakers offense.
Jokic directly passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen passed Irving in one step, then turned and passed Love, and succeeded in picking up the basket at high speed! !
108 versus 108.
Zhao Chen and James entered into a confrontational state.
Both sides worked hard to defend, but neither could guard the other.
The game came to the last 30 seconds.
The score between the two sides became 120 to 120!
The final decisive moment!
