As long as this guy's body can bear it.
It is easy to overdraw the youth of veterans when used, but it has no other side effects.
Zhao Chen could feel how seriously the Thunder paid attention to his flank attack.
The Thunder's double attack is among the best in the league.
Facing the defense of Westbrook, Robertson, and Durant, Zhao Chen also had to be careful.
In this way, Kobe will have many opportunities, and the veteran's youth will try to see which quarter it is used in Kobe's game.
Zhao Chen believed that if Kobe Bryant, who was at his peak, gave the Thunder a quarter like this, it would definitely be uncomfortable for the Thunder. It would be up to them to see if they dare to attack from a flank.
Westbrook shook his head, trying to completely ignore Kobe's offense.
Thunder offense.
The defensive intensity of the Lakers team is increasing as the game time goes by.
Zhao Chen was targeted by Thunder.
The Lakers are targeting Westbrook and Durant.
Neither had a good chance.
Finally, Robertson passed the ball to Ibaka inside.
Ibaka hit Covington out of position, pushed it in, and made a layup from close range.
9 to 15.
Although he scored, Brooks expressed concern off the court.
If the Thunder's two young players are also restricted, the role players will not benefit much from the Thunder's competition.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen brought the ball to the frontcourt.
Westbrook and Robertson made too many moves to defend Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen was fouled by Westbrook's thug.
Side kick.
Jokic sent the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen continued to organize.
Zhao Chen dribbled toward Westbrook.
Westbrook backed away.
Yes, Westbrook is afraid of fouling again.
Robertson and Durant flanked Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen distributed the ball to Jokic at the top of the key.
Jokic was completely left open and Adams couldn't defend him.
Jokic raised his hand and shot a three-pointer.
"frame!"
Jokic's three-pointer hit the basket.
Zhao Chen has blessed the team with attributes, but he still hasn't been able to make his teammates feel completely hot.
Jokic himself shook his head regretfully.
His three-point shot is still pretty good.
After this round, other Lakers players took action one after another, but unfortunately their touch was average.
The Thunder's offensive efficiency was not high, but they scored after all and slowly caught up with the score.
Zhao Chen encountered many flanking attacks, but none of the balls he sent out went in. There was nothing he could do.
After becoming the leader of the team, Zhao Chen rarely used assist skills. He also wanted to use the youth of a veteran and needed to stay focused.
The Thunder's main focus is Durant's mid-range. Neither Tucker nor Covington can guard Durant's mid-range.
The game lasted 6 minutes and 33 seconds.
The score reached 15-17, and the difference was only two points. The Lakers took the initiative to stop the game.
The fan momentum at Staples Arena has also returned to normal.
Sure enough, the Thunder is a strong team, and they are not easily killed in one wave.
During the timeout, Scott continued to encourage Zhao Chen to break the attack.
No way, the rest of the Lakers' offensive feel is a bit bad.
Pause back.
Lakers offense!
Jokic brought the ball across half court and threw it to Zhao Chen.
Westbrook no longer guarded Zhao Chen, but was with Kobe.
Kobe specially took Westbrook to Zhao Chen's side and gave it directly to Zhao Chen to provide cover.
Pick-and-roll between guards.
Westbrook was forced to switch to defend Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen stayed close to Westbrook and dribbled the ball while avoiding Robertson's steal.
Zhao Chen dribbled to the high post and squeezed Westbrook with his body.
A light impact did not knock Westbrook away, but took advantage of the situation.
Westbrook rushed over.
Zhao Chen smiled and braked suddenly!
"boom!"
Crash!
"Beep!!" The referee raised two fingers.
Zhao Chen threw the basketball casually and flew directly out of the court.
The purpose of the ball itself was not two plus one, but to make Westbrook get his second foul of this quarter.
Westbrook knew he had been fooled. He gritted his teeth and said to Zhao Chen, "Don't use this trick if you have the ability."
Zhao Chen fired back: "Russell, this is the stadium, you can do this too, no need to say such childish words."
Westbrook walked down the court without looking back.
"What a ball!"
"Awesome!"
"This will take away one of Thunder's hands."
Zhao Chen greeted the crowd with cheers and went to serve.
Two solid free throws.
15 to 19.
Replacing Westbrook is DJ Augustine.
Thunder ball possession.
Augustin carefully carried the ball across half court.
Durant's expression was serious.
Although he doesn't like Westbrook, Durant also admitted that Westbrook is the only teammate he feels is reliable in the Thunder.
Without him, the game would be more difficult to play.
Durant dropped to the low post, and Tucker was still on guard. Covington was ready to flank at any time.
Augustin immediately gave the ball to Durant.
The others pulled away.
Facing Tucker, Durant made a big change in front of his body and then chose to lean back from close range!
Tucker is very familiar with Durant's move, and his defense is as good as possible.
But I just can’t prevent it!
"Uh-huh!"
17 to 19,
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen brought the ball to the frontcourt, but was still flanked.
Zhao Chen gave the ball to Jokic, but Jokic was open and didn't shoot anymore.
Tucker put up the screen, and Zhao Chen rushed into the inside with a reverse run and cover.
Jokic hit the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen took the ball and headed inside at high speed.
Ibaka and Adams helped defend at the same time.
Zhao Chen distributed the ball to Kobe in the bottom corner.
There was no one within two meters of Kobe's eyes.
Jokic didn't dare to take action when he was open, but Kobe didn't.
Kobe's jumper three-pointer!
"Uh-huh!"
17 to 22.
Kobe is the player with a pretty good touch besides Zhao Chen.
"I like this kind of pass." Kobe shook his finger at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen also nodded towards Kobe.
"The cooperation between Zhao Chen and Kobe!"
"The Thunder focused all their defensive attention on Zhao Chen and were not at all wary of Kobe."
"It's very easy for Kobe to make a shot like this."
Barkley and Smith were discussing.
Thunder offense.
Or Durant.
Durant faced Tucker on the right side and made a three-point jumper after changing directions continuously! !
The basketball draws a beautiful arc.
"Uh-huh!"
20 to 22.
Durant's offense has reached his peak.
Tucker's defense is great, but it's not enough to guard Durant.
Zhao Chen understands Tucker's difficulty.
Even after recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon, he couldn't guard Durant, let alone now.
After scoring the goal, Durant shouted to Zhao Chen: "Zhao, let's compete to score, don't rely on your teammates."
Zhao Chen did not respond to Durant.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen gave the ball to Jokic to organize at the top of the arc, and then fell into the low post.
It was Robertson who defended Zhao Chen in the low post.
Jokic passed the ball over.
Zhao Chen launched an attack as soon as he got the ball.
Zhao Chen caught the ball and turned over to lean back.
Robertson's hand touched Zhao Chen's face.
But Zhao Chen still maintained a stable hand shape and shooting movements!
Basketball continues to draw picturesque arcs!
"Uh-huh!"
20 to 24.
Only then did Zhao Chen respond to Durant: "It's a competition, come on!"
