Westbrook felt Zhao Chen's contempt, and Zhao Chen's defense against him was really letting go of shots.
"Zhao, I will pay the price for being so defensive." Westbrook nodded towards Zhao Chen.
"I want to see what the price is!" Zhao Chen smiled.
Zhao Chen is not afraid of any threats now.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen was still in a pick-and-roll with Jokic. After the pick-and-roll, Zhao Chen broke through in the middle.
The pick-and-roll between Zhao Chen and Jokic made the Thunder defensive players extremely uncomfortable. As long as the defense change speed was slightly slower, Zhao Chen could hold the ball and get inside.
Fortunately, Ibaka changed defense quickly and did not give Zhao Chen a chance to directly attack the frame.
But Jokic's alley-oop flicked out, and Booker cut inside.
Zhao Chen scored with a low hand at high speed to the middle. Booker took the ball in the air and faced Adams and then scored the ball!
Then there was a foul on Adams and an additional penalty.
Booker's offensive power is the strongest among this year's rookies. Although he is not first in points per game, he is first in efficiency.
Everyone can feel the potential of this guy.
If he is on a weak team, Booker will quickly occupy the starting position.
It's a pity that he is with the Lakers, and the starting guards are Zhao Chen and Kobe.
Booker made a solid hit with the free throw.
13 to 4.
The Lakers gradually opened up the score.
Thunder offense.
This time Durant went to the baseline to catch the ball and carried it across half court.
It's true that Westbrook has improved, but he also has a higher share of the ball.
Adams and Ibaka both came up to cover Durant.
After the horn screen, Zhao Chen switched to Durant.
Durant faced Zhao Chen's continuous changes of direction, but Zhao Chen blocked his changes of direction.
Durant collects the ball strongly and wants to pull it out!
"Snapped!"
Zhao Chen took the ball away the moment he collected it.
Durant dropped the ball, but Durant reacted quickly and recovered the ball.
Unable to dribble, Durant passed the ball to Ibaka in the low post.
Ibaka took a step behind Jokic, then jumped to the middle and took a hook shot!
"Uh-huh!"
13 to 6
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and used tactics to make a high-speed change of direction to pass Westbrook.
Westbrook turned around and gritted his teeth to chase Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's first step to change direction was no worse than his. Westbrook was just a little careless and failed to keep up with Zhao Chen's rhythm.
With Durant's help on defense, Zhao Chen took advantage of the situation and passed the ball to Kobe at the free throw line.
It can be said that Kobe was deliberately relaxed by the Thunder on offense.
There is no way, Zhao Chen always needs two people to defend, there is always a choice.
Kobe jumped up from the free throw line, leaning back slightly and flicking the ball with his fingers.
A picturesque standard pose.
"Uh-huh!"
15 to 6.
Kobe never imagined that in the last year of his career, he would enjoy so many open looks.
Zhao Chen continued to make assists.
When returning to defense, Kobe and Zhao Chen high-fived to celebrate!
The two no longer need much communication to know what the other wants to express on the court.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook carried the ball across half court and continued not to look at Durant.
Zhao Chen continued to shoot his three-pointers, and Westbrook did not hesitate to shoot a zombie three-pointer!
It can be seen that Westbrook's touch is not good today, and his shots are all in a low arc.
"frame!"
It hit the front frame and was picked up by Jokic.
Just as Jokic wanted to counterattack, he was held back by Adams.
Jokic's passing was so sharp that it was difficult for Adams to limit his first long pass.
Foul, re-service throw-in.
Jokic gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen caught Westbrook and successfully caught the ball.
Robertson quickly came over to attack, and Zhao Chen threw the ball to the right baseline without dribbling with one hand.
Kobe received a pass from Zhao Chen and seemed about to make a jump shot from outside the three-point line. Ibaka pounced on it.
Kobe collected the ball back, passed Ibaka, and scored an easy three-step layup under the basket.
17 to 6, a double-digit score difference.
Kobe's whole body is now full of fake moves.
This goal can also be regarded as Zhao Chen's assist...
Coach Brooks quickly requested a timeout.
The Lakers' offensive efficiency is too high, no matter how hard they play, they can do it.
The Thunder's tactic before the game was to defend Zhao Chen's offense. Who knew that Zhao Chen didn't attack himself and always passed the ball to his teammates. He penetrated the Thunder's defense with just passing the ball.
I have no choice but to relax the restrictions on Zhao Chen's offense. If there are no restrictions, Zhao Chen will hit 80+ and 90+ every minute.
Zhang Weiping said: "The Thunder knew Zhao Chen too well and did not dare to relax on Zhao Chen's personal defense. As a result, Zhao Chen easily connected the team. With Zhao Chen's current ability, Zhao Chen scored two goals in a single quarter. It’s not difficult to do both.”
Xu Jicheng said: "The Lakers' rhythm is getting faster and faster. If they can avoid fighting with the Thunder, they will not fight. Zhao Chen basically goes over to attack, which also drives the Thunder's rhythm. Westbrook just goes over to attack. No more passes to Durant."
Zhang Weiping said: "Zhao Chen's ability to control the rhythm of the court is better than last season. It can be seen that many times he will choose an easier way to attack, which is good for his career."
After returning from the timeout, the Thunder made tactical changes.
Let Westbrook guard Zhao Chen alone, and let Durant take the lead on the offensive end.
On the Lakers side, Scott praised the entire team and then made no arrangements. Everyone knew that just give the ball to Zhao Chen.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook dribbled the ball across the frontcourt and gave it to Durant.
Durant took a step high to meet Booker's emergency stop in the mid-range!
"Shua"!
Finally scored.
17 to 8.
Lakers offense.
The cooperation between Zhao Chen and Jokic.
The two of them were having too much fun.
Zhao Chen hit Jokic through Adams' crotch.
When Jokic was able to lay up, he chose to pass the ball around the waist to Zhao Chen.
The ball was intercepted directly by Ibaka.
Ibaka also reacted quickly. Jokic played the ball too much.
Ibaka gave the ball to Robertson, and Robertson gave the ball to Durant again. Durant suppressed Booker with a high-speed one-on-one and easily made a layup and scored the ball.
17 to 10
Thunder fans kept cheering for Durant, and Durant's consecutive scoring halted the Thunder's decline.
But Durant on the court was not happy at all because Zhao Chen was preparing to play solo.
After the Thunder changed to one-on-one defense, it was difficult for the other Lakers to have a chance. This simplest tactic was to use one-on-one duel, forcing the opponent to change the defensive system!
Facing Westbrook, Zhao Chen started dribbling continuously with his hips!
"boom!"
"boom!"
left!
right!
After Zhao Chen made two consecutive changes of direction, he took the ball to the right, and Westbrook followed Zhao Chen closely.
On the right side of the free throw line, Zhao Chen leaned half sideways against Westbrook's shoulder to collect the ball and shook continuously from side to side.
Westbrook couldn't tell which way Zhao Chen was going to turn, so he pounced on the left side.
Zhao Chen turned to the other side and turned over for a jumper.
What a picturesque arc!
"Uh-huh!"
Zhao Chen's mid-range is also as stable as a dog.
19 to 10.
Zhao Chen's move is very similar to Kobe's. He has a crushing height for the guard position. When he uses a fadeaway jumper, it is impossible for his opponent to cover him.
Barkley shouted: "Zhao Chen's fadeaway jumper looks more and more like Michael's."
Smith shouted: "He stayed in the air better than Kobe. It was like he was stuck in the air."
Barkley shouted: "Zhao Chen may be the player with the largest offensive skill set currently. He can always put the ball into the basket in various ways."
Smith yelled, "One on one, no one can guard him."
