Thunder offense.
Durant's breakthrough ball was passed to Ibaka, and Ibaka hit Jokic with the ball and caused a foul.
Ibaka stepped to the free throw line.
The Lakers took this opportunity to start making substitutions.
Zhao Chen, Harris, Booker, Yi Jianlian, Harrell.
These are the five players left on the court by the Lakers after the substitutions, while there are no changes on the Thunder side.
Ibaka made two free throws.
19 to 12
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Arab League.
Facing Ibaka's defense in the low post, UAE failed to gain shooting space after taking a tentative step. He returned the ball to Zhao Chen, and then ran to the bottom corner to create the maximum space for Zhao Chen.
Ah Lian has shooting ability on the court, and opponents dare not let him go completely easily.
Facing Westbrook's one-on-one defense, Zhao Chen used continuous under-crotch dribbling combined with a step-back to open up space, and a step-back jumper from outside the three-point line!
Westbrook ran the ball too fast to keep up with Zhao Chen's rhythm. Even after being shaken away, he tried to pounce on Zhao Chen's retreat. As a result, he lost his center of gravity and slipped. He didn't fall down, but He put his hands on the ground.
Zhao Chen's step-back jump shot went through the heart!
22 to 12.
Zhao Chen does whatever he wants in combining passing and personal offense.
Zhao Chen pointed three fingers at the sky and shook them, which was a signature personal celebration.
Although Zhao Chen often passes the ball at the beginning of the game, he will never pass it all the time. As long as there is a chance, he will not hesitate to play it himself.
Westbrook's defense could still pose a threat before, but now it can no longer threaten Zhao Chen.
Director Zhang shouted: "Zhao Chen is playing with him like this. Although he is a good brother, he cannot be polite on the court."
Director Xu shouted: "If Zhao Chen hits Westbrook like this, the two of them may not be friends."
Directors Zhang and Xu also know that Zhao Chen has a good personal relationship with Westbrook, and they will tease them a little during the commentary.
Westbrook's mentality was obviously unbalanced when facing Zhao Chen.
After coming to the frontcourt, he stopped giving the ball to Durant and took a sudden step to meet Zhao Chen's zombie jumper.
"frame!"
His touch was very poor. Neither Ah Lian nor Harrell protected the rebound, and Adams got it.
After Adams got the offensive rebound, he passed the ball out, and Robertson in the bottom corner was released.
Robertson made a three-pointer!
Under normal circumstances, Robertson's three-point shooting ability is unreliable.
But he looked good today.
"Uh-huh!"
22 to 15.
He helped Westbrook respond to Zhao Chen's three-pointer.
Lakers offense.
This time Zhao Chen is still Zhao Chen's singles player.
Zhao Chen's offensive method is simpler. After halftime, he dribbles from his hip to his left hand, collects the ball, retreats, and shoots a long three-pointer.
The ball was thrown toward Westbrook.
"Uh-huh!"
25 to 15.
One more.
After consecutive assists, Zhao Chen's personal offense also completely opened up.
Brooks frowned on the sidelines. After the start, almost all of the Lakers' offense was related to Zhao Chen. Westbrook couldn't guard Zhao Chen at all.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook passed the ball to Durant, and Durant made a big change of direction and then passed the Arab League and rushed inside to hit the board.
The ball came out of the frame.
The rebound was protected by Arab League.
Lakers offense.
After Zhao Chen reached the frontcourt, he played singles again, and Westbrook was passed by Zhao Chen again.
Zhao Chen rushed inside and the Thunder shrank its defense to attack. Zhao Chen distributed the ball to a 45-degree position on the right.
The man who caught the ball was Joe Harris.
When playing downwind, Joe Harris's three-pointer is awesome!
Joe Harris' open catch-and-shoot.
"Uh-huh!"
Zhao Chen's assist comes again!
Zhang Weiping shouted: "If we keep playing like this, Zhao Chen will have a double-double in a single quarter."
Xu Jicheng shouted: "Yes, Zhao Chen has such ability."
The game after the first quarter was under Zhao Chen's control. After the single quarter, the score was 44 to 28.
The Lakers' lead reached 16 points.
Zhao Chen scored 13 points and 11 assists in a single quarter, shooting 100% from the field.
There are many data maniacs in the NBA who produce double-doubles in a single quarter, especially in ancient times.
However, most of their double-doubles are points + rebounds. It is not unusual to get such a double-double in a single quarter inside.
But it is difficult to achieve a double-double of points + assists in a single quarter. Except for Zhao Chen, no one else in NBA history has done it.
Scottoton has performed in double figures in assists in a single quarter many times, but unfortunately he did not score in double figures.
During the break, Zhao Chen himself heard the data, but he didn't have much emotion.
He has set too many records in a single quarter, and it is not surprising no matter what performance he performs.
The Lakers now have many players who can score. As long as Zhao Chen creates space with a double attack, his teammates can score the ball in, and the assists will come quickly.
In the second quarter of the game, the Lakers' bench came out.
Rose, Harris, Booker, UAE, Harrell.
The Thunder are led by Durant.
The Lakers' second lineup is in unstable shape. Without Zhao Chen, their offense seems a bit mediocre. Booker and Rose are out of touch, and Harris also misses shots.
Durant led the Thunder to a 14-4 shock wave, narrowing the difference between the two teams to 6 points.
The Lakers' 4 points were obtained by Rose and Booker from mid-range.
Scott stopped the game and replaced Booker with Zhao Chen.
After Zhao Chen came on the stage, the effect was immediate, and the Lakers' offense became unstoppable.
Whether it was individual defense or zone defense, Zhao Chen beat the Thunder's defense into a sieve.
Neither Westbrook nor Robertson nor Durant can guard Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's singles ability is terrifying.
Of course, Zhao Chen's sense of connection is also very high today.
Under his leadership, the Lakers' offense was as smooth as clouds and flowing water.
At halftime, Zhao Chen's statistics reached a double-double with 27 points and 17 assists in the half.
Durant scored 31 points, and he was the Thunder's main scoring point.
Fans compared the words of Zhao Chen and Durant and found obvious differences between the two.
Durant is a more pure scorer, while Zhao Chen is a versatile player.
The score at this time was 74 to 54.
The Lakers' lead reached 20 points.
This made Durant feel angry when he returned to the locker room.
After seeing Westbrook, Durant became even more angry. Westbrook made only 4 of 16 shots in the first half, which seriously dragged down the team.
Durant immediately yelled at Westbrook, complaining that he played too badly.
Westbrook was not afraid of Durant, and responded immediately, saying that he would not attract the defense and pass the ball like Zhao Chen...
Then, the reporters waiting at the door of the locker room became excited...
After the start of the third quarter, the Lakers, who had gained the lead, played more easily, and the two teams started to attack.
Zhao Chen gave up the main role to his teammates, scoring 4 points and 6 assists in a single quarter.
Harris was very accurate, hitting three three-pointers and scoring 9 points in a single quarter.
The UAE also performed well, making 2 of 3 shots and making two free throws, scoring 6 points in a single quarter.
On the Thunder side, Westbrook and Durant broke out after their argument, and the two helped the team get closer to some points.
After three quarters, Zhao Chen's statistics reached 31 points and 23 assists, and he was about to reach 40+30 again...
The score at this time was 112 to 95, and the Lakers' lead reached 17 points.
