The game against the Bucks was a nationally televised game.
The Bucks have only three live broadcasts in the United States this season, one of which is tonight against the Lakers.
The Bucks' national broadcasts are entirely driven by the popularity of the Lakers. Otherwise, based on their record last season and their own market, they would not have a single national broadcast.
TNT studio booth.
Kenny Smith asked: "Charles, what do you think of the matchup between Zhao Chen and Giannis tonight?"
Barkley said: "This may be the highest matchup between two point guards in the history of the NBA. Jason's idea is very interesting. Let Giannis be the starter to limit Zhao Chen. Giannis' talent is indeed great. He is indeed very talented. I hope I can create some trouble for Zhao Chen."
Kenny Smith said: "Yes, in past games, Giannis did not often play point guard, but occasionally he would make a guest appearance. It can be seen that Kidd is training him in this direction, and it has been done. Giannis It has improved a lot compared to the previous two seasons, and his ball control ability and man-ball combination ability have improved significantly."
Barkley said: "Shooting is this guy's Achilles' heel, and his ability to attack the frame is very strong..."
The commentator kept talking about the matchup between Antetokounmpo and Zhao Chen.
The point guard matchup between these two tonight is indeed eye-catching.
February 22nd.
Bradley Center Arena.
Fans filled every seat here, and tonight was one of the few times the Bucks had a full house.
Although tickets are expensive, tickets for tonight are hard to come by.
Not all of them are home teams, many come to see the Lakers.
Look at Kobe, look at Zhao Chen, look at Rose, look at Booker.
The current Lakers want to have feelings and feelings, have superstars and superstars, and have a future. Everything looks so promising.
After the pre-game appearance ceremony, Antetokounmpo and Middleton both came over to greet Kobe, Zhao Chen, and Rose.
Antetokounmpo said to Zhao Chen: "Zhao, I will let you enjoy a different defensive experience tonight."
Zhao Chen shrugged and said, "I've been expecting someone to do it."
Zhao Chen felt that it was necessary to teach letters tonight.
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Bucks starting Giannis Antetokounmpo, OJ Mayo, Khris Middleton, Jabari Parker, Myles Plumlee
The Lakers started with Zhao Chen, Kobe, Covington, Tucker, and Jokic.
Jokic's jump ball with Premley.
Jokic jumped the ball to Zhao Chen.
As soon as Zhao Chen got the ball, Antetokounmpo came over.
Antetokounmpo's height and wingspan do have an absolute advantage at the No. 1 position.
But when facing Zhao Chen, this advantage is not very obvious. Zhao Chen is only a few centimeters shorter than Antetokounmpo. You can't tell it unless you look carefully.
"boom!"
Zhao Chen first gave Antetokounmpo a tough confrontation, and then turned around and passed him.
Antetokounmpo quickly chased back, Zhao Chen suddenly stopped in a rhythm, and Antetokounmpo rushed over and returned to the three-point line.
Zhao Chen stopped the ball one meter outside the three-point line and made a jump shot.
Antetokounmpo was a little confused. He didn't expect Zhao Chen's rhythm to be so strange.
Bucks fans also covered their mouths, Zhao Chen's style of play was too arrogant.
But basketball draws a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
3 to 0.
Zhao Chen's first long shot hit.
After the goal, the momentum of the scene continued to drop.
Zhao Chen raised three fingers in celebration.
"nice shot!"
"Well done!"
"Zhao Chen is coming by himself again tonight."
"Brother Antetokounmpo was not flexible enough to defend Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen was able to dodge him."
Fans watching the live broadcast were talking a lot.
"Defense, don't let up." Bucks coach Kidd shouted to the players on the court.
Kidd had a very high start as a coach and quickly became a head coach after retiring as a player.
Antetokounmpo nodded at Kidd, his expression serious.
Antetokounmpo has identified Zhao Chen as the strongest opponent he has ever encountered.
The Bucks attack.
Antetokounmpo advances with the ball.
Antetokounmpo's dribbling ability is indeed good, and few people can intercept his ball.
If you start to steal easily, you will easily get passed.
But Zhao Chen has a lot of defensive experience, and he constantly throws his stealing skills at Antetokounmpo.
Finally, when Antetokounmpo tried to pass Zhao Chen with a large early change of direction, Zhao Chen took action.
"Snapped!"
Antetokounmpo passed, but the ball stayed.
Zhao Chen steals +1, Antetokounmpo mistakes +1
Fortunately, Mayo next to him reacted quickly and hugged Zhao Chen immediately, preventing Zhao Chen's first counterattack.
The Bucks' defensive strategy is to rather foul than let Zhao Chen rush.
The Lakers attacked, Jokic received Tucker's sideline serve and slowly dribbled it over.
After halftime, Jokic returned the ball to Zhao Chen, who was stepping on the LOGO position.
Antetokounmpo was smart this time and didn't stand too close to prevent Zhao Chen from passing him by.
However, Zhao Chen did not hesitate at all. Seeing that there was a slight opening, he directly raised his hand and shot.
The fans at the scene were also speechless. Zhao Chen's shooting was too casual.
"Fuck, I dare to vote for this."
"The letters jumped in and interfered."
"This distance is too far."
The fans at the scene were strangely shocked.
The basketball flew towards the basket, finally!
"Uh-huh!"
6 to 0.
Zhao Chen hit three points and two consecutive hits at the beginning, which meant that he felt good at the start.
"pause!"
Just 37 seconds into the game, Kidd stopped the game.
"Zhao Chen 6666!"
"Zhao Chen is ready to use his own efforts to help the team change its momentum."
"I've long wanted to see Zhao Chen's God-killing mode."
"Zhao Chen should fight like this, hit him with 70+, 80+!"
The Lakers fans watching the live broadcast were very happy, but the Bucks fans at the scene were a little uncomfortable.
Zhao Chen's scoring looked really easy.
Returning to the bench, Scott patted Zhao Chen on the shoulder with a smile.
Jokic also shouted at Zhao Chen: "Boss, are you going to score high points again tonight?"
Zhao Chen shrugged and said, "It doesn't matter whether you have high scores or not. Don't lose in a row."
Now Antetokounmpo fails to put too much pressure on Zhao Chen, leaving Zhao Chen with a lot of shooting space, which also allows Zhao Chen to complete the shot very calmly.
Zhao Chen's shooting range covers half of the court. As long as his rhythm and condition are up, he can shoot without restraint.
Zhao Chen's three-point shooting range has also changed the shooting habits of many three-point shooters.
Among them, the most influential ones are Curry and Lillard. These two are now shooting three-pointers from far away...
On the Bucks side, Kidd said to Antetokounmpo: "Stay close to him and don't guard him from shooting. His breakthrough is okay. I won't arrange for anyone else to help you tonight, just you to deal with him."
Kidd obviously values Antetokounmpo very much, and he hopes that Antetokounmpo will grow in the matchup with Zhao Chen.
In comparison, the Bucks' winning or losing actually doesn't matter much.
Zhao Chen's long-range shot was too powerful, and Antetokounmpo nodded seriously.
In the first two attacks, Antetokounmpo understood why Zhao Chen is known as the number one attacker in NBA history.
As long as he has a slight opening, he can take action and score!
It's really difficult to restrict Zhao Chen...
