Rest between sessions.
"Zhao, are you okay?" Kobe asked.
Kobe felt that Zhao Chen's offensive power was even stronger than last season.
"It's okay." Zhao Chen calmed down and said.
The regular season has just begun, and Zhao Chen feels that he still needs to improve emotionally.
Over there with the Timberwolves.
"Andrew, Ricky, you try to limit Zhao from driving the team."
"When Zhao is attacking, you can increase your defensive actions."
"Try to piss him off and make him irrational."
The Timberwolves head coach was roaring.
The Lakers' current lead is basically brought about by Zhao Chen's personal ability.
If Zhao Chen is restricted from passing the ball while constantly irritating Zhao Chen, he may have a chance to win.
When Zhao Chen is angered, it is easy for him to lose sight of his teammates.
The second quarter started quickly.
The Lakers fielded a full rotation.
The Timberwolves also sent out a second team headed by LaVine and Wiggins.
The Timberwolves' players are actually not much less talented than the Lakers players.
It depends more on the status of the players on the field.
The Timberwolves' LaVine was in great shape and rushed in for dunks many times.
Clarkson is out of control on the Lakers' side, and Booker is still a bit green when facing LaVine and Wiggins.
The Timberwolves quickly caught up with the score.
With 7 minutes and 11 seconds left on the clock, Zhao Chen returned to the court.
The Timberwolves' state was still maintained, but Zhao Chen was targeted.
In almost every round, Zhao Chen encountered almost brutal fouls.
The Timberwolves fouled quickly, and Zhao Chen also stood on the free throw line many times.
The Timberwolves were about to achieve the effect they wanted. Zhao Chen fell into frequent singles. Zhao Chen's efficiency was not as efficient as in the first quarter, but he took more shots.
It's not that Zhao Chen didn't pass the ball, but he tried to organize his teammates, but found that his teammates were in worse condition.
It can be seen from this game that after entering the new season, many Lakers players have not yet fully entered the rhythm of the game.
The Timberwolves entered the state faster than the Lakers, and they successfully overtook the score.
69 to 67.
The Lakers trailed by 2 points in the first half and only scored 27 points in the second quarter.
Zhao Chen scored 18 of the 27 points and scored 46 points in the half.
The Lakers played poorly in the second quarter, but the home fans still supported the Lakers.
The Lakers this season are completely different from before, and this downturn will only be short-lived.
Zhao Chen on the field is fighting with all his strength.
Zhao Chen showed his style as the first player in the league in the first half.
"The entire Timberwolves team played very well, especially No. 1 pick Towns and former No. 1 pick Wiggins. The two scored a total of 38 points in the first half. They were the main offensive points of the Timberwolves. With their combination, the Timberwolves' offensive Continuously.”
"Zhao Chen's performance was very good. He scored 46 points in the first half. This is a familiar Lakers style. The Lakers' lagging behind was mainly due to the poor performance of others. Not only did the defense frequently miss people, but they also had low-level performances many times. Turnover,” Kenny Smith said. ,
"Zhao Chen may want to know what these Lakers players did in the off-season. They were in good shape in the preseason, but why can't they perform well in the regular season?" Barkley joked.
After winning the championship, there was indeed a lot of gossip among the Lakers players. Clarkson and even Jokic were exposed in scandals.
On the outside, everyone seems to be in good shape, but their concentration and focus are not as good as they were in their rookie season.
........
In the Lakers locker room.
Scott highlighted the team's focus issues.
The Lakers' problem still lies in defense. Their team's efforts are not as strong as last season.
"Zhao, you should maintain this offensive and put enough defensive pressure on them." Scott said.
The problem is not with Zhao Chen, but mainly with other players.
Jokic's defense was always slow, and Clarkson made only 1 of 11 shots in the first half, which hurt the Lakers.
In the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again.
The Lakers made a rotation, and Booker replaced Kobe.
Kobe will retire after this season, and he will spend more time coaching newcomers.
Playing time in the regular season will also decrease further.
Timberwolves possession of the ball.
Prince came off the court and was replaced by LaVine.
Rubio carried the ball across half court.
LaVine used Towns' screen to get around.
Rubio gave the ball to LaVine, who jumped up and passed it to Wiggins in the bottom corner.
Wiggins took the ball and pulled it right on the spot!
Covington's defense blocked his face, forcing Wiggins to adjust the range of his shot.
Wiggins' physical talent is so outstanding that even if Covington's defense is in place, the highest point of Wiggins' jump shot is higher than the highest point of Covington's defense.
Wiggins successfully completed the shot!
"Uh-huh!"
72 to 67.
"Yeah!" Brother Zui raised his lips in excitement and smiled.
The three young men of the Timberwolves played very hard today, and they really wanted to kill Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen is a big mountain for all young stars.
The lead in the first half also gave them hope.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen took the ball across half court.
Jokic brings it up.
It's not that Jokic isn't active today, but he's just in a bad state.
Jokic failed to make a few outside shots, so Towns simply let him go, but Jokic hesitated to take action.
A moment of hesitation and the result is a bad pass...
Zhao Chen used Jokic's screen to pass Rubio.
Towns rushed over to help defend.
Zhao Chen immediately dribbled the ball from the right to the left.
Got rid of Downs.
Between the free throw line and the three-point line, Zhao Chen collected the ball and made a sudden stop for a high jumper!
Zhao Chen's shots are now more arbitrary. He doesn't care about the position, as long as the rhythm comes, whether it is three points or two points, he wants it.
The basketball draws a wonderful arc.
"Uh-huh!"
72 to 69.
Zhao Chen did not celebrate, but immediately followed Rubio by setting an example.
The third quarter is the key to this game, and the intensity must be raised.
Led by Zhao Chen, the entire Lakers team pressed on the defender.
Although the defense of a championship-level team cannot be brought out immediately, the momentum is coming out.
Rubio and Wiggins worked together to guide the ball across half court.
Rubio gave the ball to Towns in the low post.
Towns sat down and beat Jokic.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Towns is not good at sitting and playing. This kind of sitting and playing does not make Jokic move his center of gravity too much.
Towns forced an awkward independent jumper from the Golden Rooster!
Jokic's defense hit the ball with his fingertips, and the trajectory of the basketball changed and hit the basket.
The rebound was taken by Booker.
Booker brought the ball across half court to Zhao Chen.
Today is Booker's first show, and Booker is also very nervous.
Booker scored 6 points in the first half. With Zhao Chen taking most of the shots, his performance was pretty good.
Zhao Chen received the ball in the low post on the right side.
Defending Zhao Chen is Zach LaVine.
Although LaVine's physical fitness is very good, Zhao Chen still chooses to play hard.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen's toughness relies on beating!
LaVine was pushed directly into the inside line by Zhao Chen.
After Zhao Chen got inside, he turned around hard and then made a fake move to deceive LaVine and Towns, who was assisting in defense, for a layup.
When you have an absolute advantage in strength, it's easy to deceive people with fake moves.
After LaVine was deceived, Zhao Chen used his left foot as the axis and then turned to the right, easily hitting the board.
72 to 71.
"Haha, the young people of the Timberwolves are still too young on the defensive end. Zhao Chen's footsteps can easily overwhelm them. Zhao Chen's footsteps are very Olajuwon style."
"The main reason is that Zhao Chen's core strength is stronger than LaVine. Anyone who plays regularly knows that when the opponent is overwhelmed by absolute power, no matter what action the opponent makes, the defender must attack with all his strength. This gives Zhao Chen the opportunity to make moves. space."
