The Celtics offense comes again.
Thomas still chooses his own emergency stop mid-range after using the pick-and-roll.
Thomas Jr. hopes to defeat Zhao Chen with his personal ability.
There are not many players who think like him these days, but he is so confident.
However, being too confident is arrogance.
Zhao Chen bypassed Sullinger's screen and directly interfered with Thomas's shot.
Thomas had to turn up the arc.
only!
"frame!"
The basketball hit the back frame high and bounced out.
The rebound was caught by Booker.
Johnson tried to grab an offensive rebound but missed it and fouled Booker.
The Lakers serve from the sideline.
Zhao Chen served the ball to Rose.
Rose organized after halftime.
Ross felt like Ming Jing in his heart now, knowing that Zhao Chen's touch was completely warm.
All he needs to do is give the ball to Zhao Chen smoothly.
Ah Lian provided an off-ball screen for Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen used the screen to run back to the left side beyond the 45-degree three-point line.
With space to catch the ball, Rose gave the ball to Zhao Chen, who took the ball and made a jump shot.
Little Thomas gritted his teeth and rushed over.
Zhao Chen collected the ball and it was a fake shot.
Little Thomas was completely blown away by Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen took advantage of the situation and took a step forward, then pulled his crotch back and retreated to outside the three-point line!
Still a step-back three-point jumper!
Reaching the highest point of your body, gently move the ball and release it!
There is no defense in front of Zhao Chen.
The basketball draws a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
70 to 74.
The score is catching up quickly.
TD North Shore Garden was beaten into silence by Zhao Chen.
Although the Celtics are still leading, all Celtics fans can feel the crisis.
"pause!"
It's not just the fans who feel the crisis, Coach Stevenson does too.
Zhao Chen has entered his period of dominance. At this time, the Celtics' defense is like paper to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen only needed a few simple offensive moves to crack it.
The Celtics team's touch has declined a bit, and some of them can't withstand such an offensive.
After a crazy streak of scoring, Zhao Chen's personal score has reached 53 points, and only four minutes have passed since the third quarter.
There is still so much time left, what will happen?
No one knows.
Today, the Celtics also suffered a hidden loss to the Lakers. It is basically impossible for Zhao Chen to clock out.
Will tonight be another 80-point night? Or is it 90 points?
"Zhao Chen is really fierce. In this game, he is aiming for 70 points in the third quarter."
"Everyone on the Lakers doesn't care about anything now, they just want to give the ball to Zhao Chen."
"Little Thomas really can't guard against Zhao Chen."
"Guess how much Zhao Chen will do tonight!"
"70 points is the final score, I think."
"Be bold, 80 points!"
"Why don't you be more bold? I think it's 100 points! Hahaha!!!"
"It's funny upstairs, 100 points is too difficult. With Zhao Chen's explosive performance, his score is only a little more than half of 100 points."
Domestic fans are talking a lot about Zhao Chen's high score.
When watching Lakers games, it's easy to fall into the trap of looking into Zhao Chen's personal data.
After returning from timeout.
The Lakers have been struggling a few times. Zhao Chen's touch is great, but he won't score every ball.
The Celtics made 6 consecutive free throws and scored 5 points, widening the point difference again.
70 to 79
After adjusting his feelings, Zhao Chen opened up the situation again.
Facing Thomas Jr., Zhao Chen made consecutive feints from outside and then directly tried to pull out.
Thomas's defensive moves and rhythm are great, but he is too short.
Zhao Chen just threw it on his head.
Thomas tried his best to defend, but it was of no use!
"Uh-huh!"
73 to 79.
Zhao Chen's point-chasing mode began again.
Celtics attack.
Little Thomas was very angry. He felt despised by Zhao Chen.
However, Thomas didn't have the idea of beating Zhao Chen one-on-one. He still called two people to cover. After the screen, he rushed in forcefully and continued to cause fouls!
A Lian raised his hands helplessly.
Today's referee is biased toward home court, and will call the ball whenever Thomas makes sudden contact.
This made the Lakers' already weak inside line even worse.
"Uh-huh!"
"Uh-huh!"
Two free throws!
73 to 81.
The Celtics still maintain their stubbornness!
Zhao Chen's eyes were full of fighting intent.
The referee factor is one of the inevitable troubles encountered in away games.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball into the frontcourt, and Claude kept confronting Zhao Chen physically, trying to prevent Zhao Chen from continuing to score.
Zhao Chen went crazy after the second half. The other Lakers players didn't have to attack, they just watched him perform.
Zhao Chen continued to pass the ball to Rose. Rose had no idea of offensive and gave the ball to Zhao Chen after facing a sudden ball from Bradley.
Rose's breakthrough helped Zhao Chen relieve some pressure, and Zhao Chen got rid of Claude's entanglement and cut in.
Zhao Chen made an air cut and took the ball out of the basket. Johnson and Sullinger helped defend at the same time. Zhao Chen took the ball and took a European step. He jumped into the crowd and then threw the ball high!
This shot is extremely difficult, and it is a throw completed while the body is drifting.
But this ball also reflects Zhao Chen's extremely soft touch.
75 to 81.
"The Celtics' defense was like paper. They couldn't guard Zhao Chen three times in a row."
"It's not that their defense is bad, but Zhao's offense is too sharp. Zhao quickly regained his touch after failing to score in the short attack."
Celtics attack.
The referee finally stopped calling a foul on Thomas's breakthrough.
Zhao Chen completed the chase behind Thomas. The ball was so clean that the referee couldn't find any reason to call it off.
The rebound was taken by Booker.
Booker dribbles the ball forward at high speed.
All the defensive attention was on Zhao Chen's side, and Booker dribbled the ball forward in one line.
When they got inside the three-point line, the Celtics players realized that Booker wanted to attack on his own.
In a hurry to help defend, Booker took three steps and threw the ball away just before a layup.
Follow up from behind to Zhao Chen who is outside the three-point line on the right side.
After receiving the ball, Zhao Chen drifted and hit a three-pointer!
The basketball draws a gorgeous arc!
78 to 81.
Booker's offensive moves are very realistic, but he still has to give Zhao Chen the ball.
"Boss, your three-pointer is so cool." Booker praised.
"Your fake moves are pretty good too." Zhao Chen complimented each other commercially.
"If we continue playing like this, the Celtics may not be able to survive the third quarter."
"Not long ago, Zhao Chen just made 21 three-pointers. Is he going to break the record again tonight?"
"Zhao Chen's three-pointer is so cool, he can score even if he drifts!"
"There is no solution. Rose and Booker will be Zhao Chen's best helpers."
"Booker's independent offensive ability is very strong, and defenders can't understand whether he wants to pass or attack."
Netizens got excited about it.
The point-chasing situation on the court has reached a fever pitch.
Zhao Chen led the Lakers team to continue to press the Celtics throughout the game!
