Although he had a double-digit lead, Zhao Chen did not dare to be careless at all.
If the all-out James mode is really turned on, it will be equivalent to the peak of his personal state. James' peak is probably about the same as Zhao Chen's hot hand.
It's another level of dominance.
The current James is not James who gave up the game early when he went to the Lakers in his previous life. He is still very young and he is still very tough.
If he charged forward, Zhao Chen would be unable to stop him either, and they could only explode each other.
This is the strength of James.
What's more, James now has Love and Irving as helpers.
Such a Cavaliers can come back and defeat the Super Warriors after 73 consecutive wins...
This also made Zhao Chen extremely serious and did not dare to be careless in the slightest.
Even with a high-level fiery touch, Zhao Chen's mentality cannot be relaxed.
A 10-point advantage may seem like a lot, but in fact, it only takes a small climax to get it back.
The Cavaliers attack.
James first dribbled past Covington one-on-one, then rushed inside, dodged Jokic's block in the air and scored a layup.
James' layup percentage is too high, and his talent exceeds Jokic's defensive limit.
75 to 65.
James scored 5 points in a row, which basically confirmed his full-power James mode.
Next to them, Irving and Love have also given up asking for the ball from James. Now the Cavaliers need heroic balls like James at the most dangerous moment.
Of course, this is also because Irving does not have a strong desire to attack when facing Zhao Chen's defense.
Covington sent the ball to Jokic, Zhao Chen was guarded by James, and Jokic dribbled the ball forward.
"LeBron is right to play like this. I like to watch him and Zhao play against each other."
"This kind of confrontation between superstars is the charm of this series."
"LeBron can't do worse than Steph."
Van Gundy and McBrin shouted a barrage of words.
As the atmosphere at the scene became more and more lively, the commentator continued to add fuel to the fire.
Jokic's advancement was not hindered much.
Mozgov is obviously not used to picking up Jokic's balls.
Jokic can clearly feel that the Cavaliers team's defense is strengthening.
There is no good place to hit the ball.
Jokic dribbled with his back to the corner.
Jokic passed the ball to Kobe who was outside the 45-degree three-point line on the right.
Kobe caught the ball and took a tentative step to try to get rid of Irving. Kobe changed his direction and passed Irving.
High emergency stop and mid-range!
"frame!"
The Los Angeles little blacksmith still refuses to give up and wants to try to regain the touch he once had in the third quarter.
It’s just that the reality is a bit sad.
Zhao Chen wanted to grab an offensive rebound, but was blocked by James.
James did not let Zhao Chen rush in.
Mozgov protected the rebound.
Mozgov passes the ball to Irving.
Irving didn't stop and gave the ball to James.
Zhao Chen and Covington switched defenses, and Zhao Chen focused on James.
James saw that the defender was Zhao Chen, and his eyes hesitated for a moment.
James originally wanted to beat Zhao Chen one-on-one, but he quickly gave up. He was not very sure that he could beat Zhao Chen.
Love quickly put up the screen.
Zhao Chen was delayed, and James' breakthrough was decisive.
Helping to defend James is Tucker.
Tucker tried very hard to resist James' impact and used tugging and hugging.
But it didn't work. James hit Tucker for a layup and succeeded again.
75 to 67
"James scores easily. After a pick-and-roll, there is space to attack."
"The score is quickly approaching. It seems that James is going to go all out."
"With 7 points in a row, James is strong."
After scoring the goal, James still retreated with an expressionless expression.
Zhao Chen frowned. Sure enough, it was difficult for James to defend when he exerted his strength.
Lakers offense.
Jokic moved forward with the ball.
Zhao Chen communicated with Kobe.
"Kobe, give it to me later, I will respond to LeBron." Zhao Chen said.
"Yeah, I get it." Kobe nodded.
Although Kobe doesn't want to admit it, his condition has indeed declined sharply.
Kobe can score goals, but not in this way.
The current situation is very delicate. If the Lakers' offense can't hold on for a while, the game will easily fall into a tug-of-war.
Zhao Chen tried his best to save some face for Kobe.
It expresses the idea that I will take care of it and you can just watch the show.
Jokic brought the ball to the frontcourt and handed it to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen received the pass two meters outside the left three-point line.
James had his foot just outside the three-point line.
James kept an eye on Zhao Chen very seriously. He ensured that he could prevent Zhao Chen's breakthrough and at the same time defend Zhao Chen's three-pointer.
Looking at the position James wanted to defend at the same time, Zhao Chen saw through his defensive thoughts.
Want to defend yourself? Then there is no way to prevent it.
Zhao Chen made a decisive move across the field, collected the ball, stepped back and shot a three-pointer from far away!
Bend your bow and draw an arrow!
Facing the sea!
Spring is blooming!
James felt his scalp numb when he saw Zhao Chen forcing space to take action, and he rushed over quickly.
But it's too late.
Zhao Chen hit a super long three-pointer!
The basketball draws an extremely long arc!
Accurately drill into the basket! !
"Uh-huh!"
78 to 67
Zhao Chen used his powerful touch to open the point difference to double digits again.
"Well done!"
"Oh oh oh!!"
"You're so far away and you're forced to retreat!"
"Zhao Chen is a typical bullying style."
"James' defense is very good, but he just can't stop it."
"It's so defiant, who can guard against it?"
The substitutes on the Lakers bench were cheering.
Scott was also high-fiving the assistant coach.
Sometimes Zhao Chen's style of play is so arrogant. It is not an opportunity for other players, but it is an opportunity for Zhao Chen.
As long as there is a small gap, Zhao Chen will be within attack range after half the court.
"Good job, just slip him away like this!"
"Beware of him!"
"Zhao Chen and James competed against each other, great job."
"Well done!"
In the CCTV studio, Zhang Weiping also kept shouting.
Zhao Chen shouted at James on the court: "You shouldn't be so defensive, you will pay the price."
James still didn't respond to Zhao Chen, and James' pressure continued to increase.
Zhao Chen's shot selection was a bit unconventional. He didn't even have much defensive response, so he could only watch Zhao Chen retreat and take action!
"Stay steady, don't panic! LeBron, continue your style of play." Head coach Blatt on the sidelines continued to encourage the players, trying not to be dampened by Zhao Chen's ultra-long three-pointer.
The Cavaliers attack.
James rushed forward at high speed.
Zhao Chen's defense was passive and James rushed past him from the right.
Covington and Tucker help defend James.
James passed the ball to the bottom corner.
Love made an open three-pointer from the bottom corner!
With the Cavaliers and James, Love became a corner three-point shooter...
An open three-pointer, big heart, Love's hand rises and falls!
78 to 70.
The knight's response was decisive!
Lakers offense.
Jokic passes the ball to Covington who is nearby
Originally, I just asked Covington to overshoot, let him pass the ball, and then carry it through the half court.
But Mozgov suddenly came up, Jokic had no chance to catch the ball, and Covington dribbled forward by himself.
James and Irving saw the opportunity and flanked Covington at the same time.
Covington was forced into a blind spot near the midline. He wanted to pass the ball to Zhao Chen, but was intercepted by Irving!
Irving stole Covington, easily passed Tucker on the move and then made a layup and scored in one stop!
For players of the level of Irving, James, and Zhao Chen, it is basically impossible to defend one-on-one.
At the very least, it will result in a foul!
78 to 72!
Even though Zhao Chen continued to score, the point difference continued to be narrowed.
