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Zhao Chen scored 25 points and 10 assists in the first half. Zhao Chen passed a lot of good balls. The other Lakers players were also in good condition and were able to hit the open balls passed by Zhao Chen.
Kobe had 10 points and 3 rebounds, and Jokic had 8 points, 2 assists and 5 rebounds.
For the Cavaliers, James and Irving scored 40 points combined, and Love scored 7 points, which was an average performance.
Love's statistics have shrunk greatly next to Irving and James.
The Lakers are also willing to let Love handle the ball. Love's ability to handle the ball is slightly worse, and his offensive ability is not that strong.
"The Cavaliers struggled to survive the first half without Zhao Chen's aggressive attack. Zhao Chen should launch a fierce attack in the third quarter. Let's see if the Cavaliers can withstand this wave of real pressure."
"The point difference between the two teams has been hovering in double digits. It's not that the Cavaliers have no chance to narrow the point difference, but every time they want to go further, they will be beaten back by Zhao Chen's efforts."
"The Cavaliers need to play strong defense in the third quarter to make Zhao Chen feel some trouble. They also need to put some pressure on other Lakers players and not let their gaps appear too easily."
"Zhao Chen mobilized all the Lakers in the first half. In terms of overall status, the current Lakers are better than the Lakers in the Western Conference Finals. This is also the reason why the Cavaliers are difficult to beat."
The enthusiastic McBreen and Van Gundy have been helping the Cavaliers with ideas.
The same goes for Director Zhang and Director Xu of CCTV, with smiles on their faces.
The Lakers were so up to date today that they looked like they were about to overwhelm the Cavaliers.
If it goes 3-0, the Lakers will lock in the championship in advance.
"My emperor is in danger!"
"Come to the rescue!"
"Zhao Chen is so handsome, he dominates the field!"
"The Lakers are better than when they played the Warriors."
"The next few years for the Lakers are worth looking forward to."
"The Lakers are going to build a dynasty."
"Lakers Championship!!"
"Zhao Chen is awesome!!"
"If Zhao Chen wins the championship, he will almost be able to become the number one point guard in history."
"Magician, Smiling Assassin, Scottton, Nash, Kidd... Zhao Chen's capital is still a bit insufficient."
"Hey, the Magician's championship has to stabilize Zhao Chen. If you look at the next few, the number of championships is not as good as Zhao Chen's."
"Today's NBA is not as good as it used to be. A second-year player can defeat all the players on the team."
"If Zhao Chen keeps playing like this, he will surpass Jordan and reach the pinnacle of his life!"
"It's not easy for the Cavaliers to use a double attack on Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen's passing is too accurate."
"I feel like Zhao Chen is playing so easily. Is the Cavaliers' defense really that bad?"
"It's not that the Cavaliers' defense is poor, it's that Zhao Chen's offense is too strong. In which game did Zhao Chen not overwhelm his opponent's defense?"
Domestic fans are also howling.
Cavaliers locker room.
The tactics are laid out.
David Blatter didn't lay out any tactics that looked like they had a chance of changing the situation.
James is very disappointed in him!
James sat in front of his closet, sweat dripping from the top of his head.
After transferring from the Heat to the Cavaliers, James wants to come back and win the championship, rather than come back and experience failure again.
If you lose, you will face huge pressure!
The cloud of failure hangs over my head.
At this moment, James seems to have returned to the G6 game where the Heat faced the Celtics in their second season!
It was a game where if you didn't win, you would be ridiculed and beaten to the extreme after the game!
James has always been accustomed to carrying all kinds of pressure forward.
But the pressure never broke him down easily.
James has always been confident in himself.
Gradually, James' eyes became profound!
This game is far from giving up yet!
"Guys, cheer up and fight hard!"
"There is still the second half of the game and this is our home court!"
"We can't lose anymore, we are already 2-0 behind."
“A season’s worth of hard work comes down to tonight.”
Some locker room veterans began to encourage everyone.
James didn't say anything, just stood up and walked towards the door of the locker room.
James stopped halfway, and then said to his teammates behind him: "We must win tonight!"
James' tone was firm.
James feels that if anyone doesn't fight hard in the second half, that player will get out!
Compared to the seriousness of the Cavaliers' locker room, the Lakers' locker room was full of laughter.
The relief is felt by all.
Zhao Chen's games have always been so stable.
They are all confident!
"Do you feel stable?" Kobe asked Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen did not answer.
"They still have no experience. LeBron will attack like crazy in the second half. Are you ready?" Kobe asked with a serious expression.
"Ready." Zhao Chen nodded.
The reason why James is James is that he is not easily defeated.
Only by being able to survive James' impact in the second half can the game be truly won.
In the second half of the game, the two teams changed sides and fought again.
The starting showdown between the two teams!
Just as Kobe expected.
James showed his strength from the very beginning.
James didn't hesitate and decisively entered the paint with the help of Love and Mozgov's cover.
Zhao Chen and Covington's defense were blocked.
James hits Jokic.
Jokic confronted James, but James used Jokic's confrontation to complete a layup.
At the same time, James also caused Jokic's blocking foul, which was a two-plus-one opportunity.
James made the ball steadily from the free throw line!
73 to 63.
After making the free throw, James didn't have any celebrations and his expression was very cold.
Zhao Chen and Kobe looked at each other.
Both knew that the Lakers' challenge was coming.
James is about to turn on his full power mode!
Jokic shook his head and felt helpless. If James charged like this, he would be completely unable to stop him and would only be charged with a foul.
Although James is a small forward, his impact is much stronger than most centers.
Not to mention the current Jokic, even Jokic at his peak couldn't handle it.
There is a difference between MVP and MVP.
The great thing about Jokic lies in his support and tactical fulcrum for the team, not in defense...
Jokic sent the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen holds the ball and pushes forward.
The Quicken Loans Center arena was filled with boos.
"Zhao, go back to your country."
"We will make a comeback!"
"you are nothing!"
"Get out!"
Cavaliers fans continued to insult Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen is their biggest trouble in this series.
Boos resounded throughout the audience, and the Kecun fans showed great unity at this moment.
James also gave Zhao Chen a high five because he wanted to guard Zhao Chen.
But Zhao Chen didn't give James a chance to defend alone.
In the frontcourt, Zhao Chen did not pass the ball to Jokic, but chose to let Jokic come up to cover.
Jokic blocked James, and Zhao Chen took a step to the right.
High position!
Between the free throw line and the three-point line.
There was a small gap at the two-point distance, and Zhao Chen followed the rhythm and pulled up!
The iconic fadeaway jumper is very Kobe’s style!
Soft and silky!
Dial the ball and shoot!
For Zhao Chen, the high-level fiery touch means that as long as there is such an opportunity, he will not be nine out of ten, but ten sure!
The basketball draws an arc!
"Uh-huh!"
75 to 63!
Zhao Chen glanced at James after scoring the goal!
You want to exert force!
Just right, I want it too!
