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Thunder starting lineup: Westbrook, Robertson, Durant, Ibaka, Adams.
Both Robertson and Adams have secured their starting positions.
Lakers starting lineup: Zhao Chen, Kobe, Covington, Tucker, Jokic.
Zhao Chen stood on the floor and recited silently!
"Team leader!"
Zhao Chen activated his first ultimate skill.
The attributes of all members are increased! !
Zhao Chen's own condition also feels great.
Zhao Chen could realize that tonight might be a little different.
The game officially begins.
Jump ball between Jokic and Adams.
Jokic passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
Jokic's jump ball success rate is very high this season.
After successfully losing weight, Jokic became more confident.
Adams also looked at Jokic in disbelief. Jokic was famous for his jump ball last season among centers.
Anyone who loses to Jokic will be embarrassed.
"attack!"
"attack!"
"attack!"
The fans at the scene seemed to still remember the 85-point night last season.
That was the first time Zhao Chen performed an ultimate scoring feast for Lakers fans, and it was also the first time Zhao Chen surpassed Kobe Bryant in scoring.
Fans hope that Zhao Chen will come out and recreate that scene.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Westbrook and Robertson's double attack came as expected.
Zhao Chen is used to dealing with opponents' flanking attacks. Jokic and Tucker also stepped up at the same time, blocking each other.
It was Adams who switched to guard Zhao Chen.
Tucker and Jokic took the defender away, leaving Adams with Zhao Chen.
Adams shouted at Zhao Chen: "Boss, please be merciful."
As a former younger brother, Adams knows how abnormal Zhao Chen's singles play is.
Zhao Chen will not stop moving because of Adams' shouting.
Facing Adams, he shook Adams with two consecutive crotches.
Adams was too afraid of Zhao Chen's retreat, and was passed directly by Zhao Chen on the right side.
Zhao Chen didn't hesitate. He stopped mid-range between the free throw line and the three-point line!
Zhao Chen's jump shot drew a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
0 to 2.
Because opponents have stepped up their guard against Zhao Chen's three-pointers, the restriction on Zhao Chen's two-point mid-range shots is not that serious.
Zhao Chen often chooses this scoring method without too much defensive pressure to score.
Lakers fans cheered.
Thunder offense.
Everyone in the Thunder can feel the difference between the Lakers this season and last season.
The Lakers' defensive strength has improved rapidly this season.
Everyone on the Lakers has become faster and faster.
After Westbrook dribbled the ball into the frontcourt, he was never able to hand the ball to Durant.
Tucker stuck Durant tightly.
Tucker uses a semi-forward defense.
Westbrook is guarded by Zhao Chen himself.
Zhao Chen was too familiar with Westbrook, and Westbrook's continuous changes of direction were blocked by Zhao Chen.
Westbrook finally gave the ball to Ibaka in the low post.
Ibaka hit Covington out of position.
Since Ibaka was injured in the 2012 Finals, his talent and ability have declined a lot.
After continuously beating Covington in the back, Ibaka chose to turn over and finish with a jump shot.
This is not the offensive method that Ibaka is good at. The basketball bounced off the rim. Adams wanted to rush for the offensive rebound, but Jokic stuck him firmly. Kobe jumped up and grabbed the rebound.
After Kobe got the ball, he dribbled the ball across half court.
Kobe's game is becoming more and more stable now, and he usually doesn't take any chances unless there is an absolute chance.
Kobe passed the ball to Zhao Chen.
After Jokic provided Zhao Chen with a screen, Zhao Chen faced Ibaka's dislocation.
Zhao Chen decisively launched an attack.
Zhao Chen exploded with speed and rushed to Ibaka's right side.
Ibaka's center of gravity shifted, and Zhao Chen immediately swung the racket to the left!
With the rapid change of direction, Ibaka wanted to follow, but couldn't.
Ibaka's weight was too much, he staggered and fell directly! !
After Zhao Chen moved the ball to the left, he immediately took another step back to collect the ball.
After Zhao Chen collected the ball, he stared at Ibaka who fell to the ground.
Ibaka struggled to get up, but ultimately failed.
Zhao Chen could tell from Ibaka's eyes that after this round, the two of them might not be friends anymore.
Zhao Chen takes action steadily! ! !
"Uh-huh!"
Friendly goal!
0 to 5
"Zhao Chen is so cruel, he actually treated his former friend like this!"
"Ibaka's eyes are full of unwillingness."
"I'm done with my friends, Zhao Chen!"
Domestic fans are familiar with Ibaka.
The fact that Zhao Chen is destroying Ibaka now makes them feel that Ibaka is very pitiful.
On the court, after hitting a three-pointer, Zhao Chen shouted at Ibaka: "Segi, it seems your defense still hasn't improved much!"
Although Ibaka is very talented, his defense has been criticized and he is not a good frame protector.
Ibaka didn't reply to Zhao Chen, and he didn't know how to reply.
Zhao Chen's one-on-one ability is superior to Durant.
It was normal for him to be unable to defend against an attack of this level.
The Thunder's defense is strong at the back line and forward line. Their interior defense, whether it is Ibaka or Adams, cannot be said to be top-notch.
Zhao Chen was a bit targeting the Thunder's insiders today.
In Zhao Chen's impression, the Thunder's two young men almost killed the 73-win Warriors this season.
If it hadn't been for Curry's killer shot, he might have been killed.
The Warriors were reversed by the Cavaliers 1-3, while the Thunder were reversed by the Warriors 1-3 in the playoffs.
Being able to defeat the Warriors in three games in the playoffs is strong enough.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook brought the ball upcourt and gave it to Durant.
Durant caught Tucker with his left hand and caught the ball with his right hand.
Thunder's tactics are the same as when Zhao Chen left.
It's still a one-on-one challenge for a superstar.
Durant singled out Tucker.
Continuous dribbling moves forward to Tutak's right side.
Tucker failed to prevent Durant's breakthrough and was rushed in by Durant, but Durant did not get rid of Tucker.
Durant made an emergency stop in the middle distance, and Tucker seemed to be stepping forward when he pounced...
Durant was interfered with and missed the shot!
The rebound was controlled by Jokic!
"Let me wipe it, this Tucker is really dirty!"
"The Lakers' defense did a great job."
"It's really great to have Tucker target Durant. Durant doesn't have that free will."
Domestic fans are talking a lot.
Zhao Chen once played in the Thunder, which made the Thunder have a lot of fans.
Durant and Westbrook's unique playing styles have a lot of loyal fans.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen pushed forward with the cheers from the home field.
Thunder's attack comes again.
Zhao Chen gave the ball to Kobe.
Kobe received the ball and launched an attack decisively, breaking through.
Kobe's offense was a feint, and then he immediately gave the ball to Jokic.
The cooperation between Jokic and Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen ran over, and Jokic gave Zhao Chen a hand-to-hand screen!
Zhao Chen used this cover to pull out directly! !
Quick three-point shot.
Westbrook was delayed by Jokic and failed to interfere with Zhao Chen much.
"Uh-huh!"
0 to 8.
"pause!"
Brooks stopped the game without hesitation.
Zhao Chen pointed three fingers at the sky! ! !
The Lakers suppressed the Thunder at home in the opening game! !
