"Double-team him and don't let him score!"
"His passing can't kill the game."
"KD, don't hesitate on the offensive end. Russell, can you ask for a pick-and-roll to go in?"
Coach Brooks lays out the tactics.
Brooks doesn’t think the rest of the Lakers’ offense can beat the Thunder.
The only player the Thunder needs to guard against is Zhao Chen.
Westbrook and Durant don't want to lose to Zhao Chen, and Brooks is similar.
Zhao Chen is so popular!
Westbrook and Durant both nodded.
Facing the powerful enemy Zhao Chen, the two formed a united front.
There haven't been many changes on the Lakers' side.
Thunder is back.
Westbrook passed the frontcourt and handed the ball to Durant.
Durant faced Tucker from outside the three-point line and made a simple dribble change and then made a three-point jumper!
Durant's jump shot is difficult to guard because he is very tall.
Not only is he tall and has a long wingspan, he also has a high shooting point.
Tucker rushed over with all his strength, but Durant ignored the interference!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
3 to 8.
The Thunder finally scored.
After scoring the goal, Durant looked at Zhao Chen with provocative eyes.
As if to say, he is not afraid of scoring.
Since Zhao Chen appeared, Durant has nothing to do with the historical records and current rankings related to scoring.
Durant is also a player who relies on scoring, and this feeling makes him quite uncomfortable.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen pushed forward with the home cheering momentum.
When playing against other teams, the Lakers will increase their speed, but when playing against the Thunder, the Lakers cannot be too hasty.
Because Westbrook and Durant's switching abilities are too strong.
If the two of them fight back, the entire Lakers team will be very uncomfortable.
In the frontcourt position, Zhao Chen was flanked as soon as he came over.
Zhao Chen immediately distributed the ball to Jokic.
Jokic took the ball and raised it high, signaling other Lakers players to move.
Jokic passes the ball to Tucker.
Tucker was left open at the top of the arc and did not take a shot.
Tucker took the ball one step and gave it to Kobe.
Kobe faked a shot.
Without taking a shot, Kobe gave the ball to Zhao Chen on the right.
At this time, Zhao Chen and Adams had a one-on-one opportunity.
The audience watched Zhao Chen single out Adams.
Playing big men is Zhao Chen's obviously efficient way of scoring.
Almost every big man's defense will be ravaged by Zhao Chen.
The Lakers' players frequently cut inside, and the Thunder's players are difficult to flank.
Adams gritted his teeth and persisted. He knew that Zhao Chen was difficult to guard against, but he also wanted to work hard.
Next to him, Durant and Westbrook were always paying attention. As long as Zhao Chen moved a little in their direction, they would decisively attack from a flank.
Facing Adams, Zhao Chen is still crotchless!
"boom!"
"boom!"
Back and forth!
It wouldn't be too complicated for Zhao Chen to pass Adams, but Zhao Chen is just looking for a rhythm difference with Adams.
The problem with playing small and big is that the rhythm is poor.
Adams continued to change the focus of Zhao Chen's movements.
After continuous changes of direction, Zhao Chen suddenly rushed to the right side of Adams, and then quickly pulled back.
The instant retreat separated the space between the two of them.
This step back completely missed Adams' defensive rhythm.
Zhao Chen quickly made a three-point jump shot.
Basketball creates a rainbow!
"Uh-huh!"
3 to 11.
After scoring the goal, Zhao Chen nodded at Durant, and this was his response.
"Principle attack, don't worry about other people." Brooks yelled at other players on the field.
Watching Zhao Chen beat Adams in singles, isn't it a bonus?
"The Lakers' offense is still very clear. With Zhao Chen's condition, he can attack hard. As long as the big man inside is misplaced, Zhao Chen will attack resolutely. If there is a double attack, Zhao Chen will still distribute the ball." Barkley said.
"There is a problem with the Thunder's defense. They should attack from a double flank. Don't hesitate," Smith said.
When commentators explain the game, they will naturally turn to the Lakers' opponents.
There is no way, the Lakers are too strong, and they want to see the Lakers defeated.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook dribbles to the frontcourt.
Adams and Ibaka stepped up to block Zhao Chen at the same time.
Westbrook goes to the right side of the screen.
Jokic and Covington were also very decisive and retreated directly.
Release Westbrook's mid-range jumper.
Westbrook hesitated, and after a moment's hesitation, he chose a zombie jumper.
but!
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen, who bypassed the pick-and-roll, gave Westbrook a big block behind him.
It's easy to call a foul when blocking a shot from behind, but Zhao Chen jumped too high and the referee didn't even have to call it even if it didn't hit Westbrook's body.
The ball fell down and was controlled by Tucker.
Tucker swung his elbow to protect.
Then Tucker gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
The entire Thunder retreated quickly, and Westbrook had a serious look on his face to limit Zhao Chen's speed.
Zhao Chen continuously turned around and passed Westbrook to reach the frontcourt.
Durant also came over to attack.
Zhao Chen did not play the ball immediately, but used dexterous dribbling to constantly avoid the two men's attacks.
make life difficult for.
Zhao Chen quickly retreated and then threw a pass to Kobe inside.
Kobe easily caught the ball and scored a layup!
3 to 13.
The momentum at Staples Center continues.
The Lakers' offensive frenzy came one after another.
Playing against the Thunder seems to have eliminated the Lakers' previous state of being a little lost at the beginning.
The connection between Kobe and Zhao Chen is also very good.
Consciousness is smart.
Coach Brooks on the sidelines crossed his arms and looked serious.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook brought the ball across half court and gave it to Durant who was in the corner asking for the ball.
Durant did not pass the ball again, but leaned against Tucker with his back.
If you want to turn over directly from a high position to a medium distance, you need to lean back.
The basketball draws a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
5 to 13.
Durant took over the Thunder's first five points.
The momentum at home was also slightly suppressed.
Lakers offense.
Jokic pushed forward with the ball.
Jokic also wants to give it to Zhao Chen.
But Zhao Chen was caught between Westbrook and Robertson.
Jokic gave the ball to Covington, and Covington was open in the bottom corner.
Three-point shot! !
"frame!"
The iron is struck.
The rebound was taken by Ibaka.
This defense gave Coach Brooks hope.
"That's right, that's how you defend yourself."
After Ibaka got the rebound, he passed it to Westbrook, and Westbrook passed Zhao Chen in one step.
Zhao Chen's position was not good and there was nothing he could do.
High-speed impact, Westbrook easily advanced in a one-on-one frontcourt!
7 to 13.
After a lost start, the Thunder finally found their rhythm.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen still didn't catch the ball in this round.
Jokic gave the ball to Kobe in the low post.
Kobe beats Westbrook in the low post.
Continuous dribbling hits.
Westbrook was knocked out of space by Kobe.
Kobe's weight has increased now, and he has power without anything.
Westbrook also suffers in this regard.
Kobe used the rebound to turn over and fall back!
Looking back is picturesque!
"Uh-huh!"
7 to 15.
Kobe looks good.
After scoring the goal, Kobe also high-fived Zhao Chen who was passing by.
"Kobe, you are in good condition today. You can play more." Zhao Chen said.
"Yeah, no problem." Kobe nodded.
This is Kobe's retirement season. The veteran's youth can be used more by Kobe.
