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Harden brings the ball over.
Zhao Chen went to defend.
Zhao Chen's defense didn't dare to get too close. Harden could easily be knocked down by a touch, and Zhao Chen didn't want to give him room to make excuses.
Zhao Chen's defense is still mainly to prevent Harden's breakthrough, and then catch the rhythm of Harden's retreat.
It is difficult for other defensive players to guard Harden's two offensive methods at the same time, but Zhao Chen can. Zhao Chen's physical talent is strong enough.
Harden also had a big problem facing Zhao Chen's defense. It was the first time he met a superstar player who didn't care about the bottom line like him, and he fell down at the first touch.
Harden felt that Zhao Chen was disgraced by doing this... Of course, Harden himself was not qualified to criticize Zhao Chen, because he often did this himself.
Harden had no doubt at all. As long as he dared to take the initiative to hit Zhao Chen, Zhao Chen would definitely fly away.
After much thought, Harden decided not to go head-on.
Harden called Howard's screen.
Howard helped Harden block Zhao Chen and Harden's breakthrough.
Harden broke in smoothly and hit Harrell's layup with a European step.
As long as he is not facing Zhao Chen's defense, Harden will not be so stressed.
Harden has scored 12 points in a row since the start of the second quarter...
42 to 46
The Lakers' defensive problem appeared after Zhao Chen was blocked, and no one else could restrain Harden.
After Harden entered his peak period, his scoring was a bit like Zhao Chen's, and no one could stop him.
The Lakers' defensive system was easily destroyed by Harden.
Zhao Chen finally understood why Harden's scoring average was so high. Harden scored really easily.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball forward. This time it was not Harden who was defending alone. This time it was former Lakers star Ariza.
Ariza once followed Kobe to win a championship in 2008, and then left the Rockets to be the cornerstone.
It's a pity that the ability is not enough, the cornerstone is not taken as the foundation, and he is awarded the title of Iron Bar.
Ariza is not too worried as a core player, but as a 3D player, Ariza is still okay.
Ariza has quick feet and rich defensive experience. He is often used to guard the opponent's arrow figures.
Ariza's stealing ability is even more outstanding.
However, facing an attacker of Zhao Chen's level, no defensive ability is easy to use.
Zhao Chen and Harrell cooperated. Zhao Chen handed the ball to Harrell who came out to respond.
Harrell knows his position very well and he will not take the ball and take action.
Harrell waited for Zhao Chen to move, and Zhao Chen entered the inside and fell into the low position.
Zhao Chen specifically looked for Harden.
Harrell lobbed the ball over.
Zhao Chen holds the ball and poses a three threat in the low post.
Zhao Chen first glanced at his teammates and found that they were all standing watching him play.
The Lakers' tactical system also has drawbacks, that is, when Zhao Chen holds the ball, many players just want to watch Zhao Chen perform, and are less willing to run when they are tired.
There is no way, Zhao Chen's one-on-one ability is too strong.
It couldn't be placed in such a close position, so Harden opened his hands and leaned over.
Zhao Chen's eyes lit up. Harden was all about eating but not fighting. Zhao Chen grabbed Harden's hand again and took off to make a jump shot.
"Beep!"
This time, before Zhao Chen made a move, the referee blew the whistle.
Harden was angry: "He's diving!!!"
The Rockets bench was also filled with indignation.
"Look at the replay!" Harden shouted at the referee.
Harden is really wronged...
Everyone in the Rockets was arguing with Harden.
Domestic fans burst into laughter.
Zhao Chen held the ball and stood on the free throw line as if nothing had happened. He had no sense of self-consciousness or shame as the first player in the league.
Today, Zhao Chen is going to kill Harden with Pengci.
"I didn't expect that James Harden would have such a day. James Harden committed four fouls." Barkley said.
"Yes, these four fouls were all committed by Zhao Chen." Kenny Smith sighed.
"Zhao also has this side, and he beat him the way Harden did," Barkley said.
"Yes, Zhao is not a player who likes to touch things. He will only do this when facing James Harden." Smith said.
Although Rockets players and coaches were filled with outrage, there was no change in the penalty.
NBA referees are sometimes so stubborn. I know I may be wrong, but I will not change it or admit it.
Zhao Chen stood on the free throw line and made two free throws steadily.
During this free throw, Harden went down.
There is no way, if Harden doesn't go on, he may leave the game with six fouls in the first half.
42 to 48.
After Harden went down, the Rockets' main focus became Howard.
Howard is in good condition today, and it is difficult for both the UAE and Harrell to restrict him.
The Lakers also tried to kill Howard, but failed. Howard made 5 of 6 free throws.
Howard played well, but his offense was still not as good as the Lakers led by Zhao Chen.
The Lakers continued to pull away in the second quarter.
In addition to his own offense, Zhao Chen also constantly assisted his teammates to score.
Without Harden, the game flowed smoothly.
At the end of the first half, the score between the two teams became 60 to 73, and the Lakers' lead reached 13 points.
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In the second half, the two teams changed sides and fought again.
Both teams are in the starting lineup.
When Harden came up, he found Zhao Chen and shouted to Zhao Chen: "Zhao, let's play again, you pissed me off."
It was the first time Harden played so depressed.
It doesn't matter if you lose, but it's aggrieved to be touched.
When he was away, Zhao Chen didn't touch others.
This was clearly aimed at him.
"Come on, let me see the consequences of irritating you." Zhao Chen said nonchalantly.
Zhao Chen also knows Harden privately. Harden is a person with a good temper and a high level of business intelligence.
In the third quarter of the game, the Rockets' offense.
Harden advanced with the ball, Zhao Chen continued to defend, and the two talked trash.
Harden first gave the ball to Howard at the top of the arc, and then started running.
Harden was troubled by Zhao Chen and could not find another chance to catch the ball.
Howard kept looking at Harden. Harden became anxious and rushed over.
"boom!"
Harden and Zhao Chen had a car accident...
Harden's impact was so powerful that Zhao Chen fell on his back.
When Harden saw this, he immediately jumped back.
Harden's performance is more realistic, after all, this is his natural skill.
The referee assigned Zhao Chen the responsibility.
Defensive foul...
Zhao Chen also suffered a loss.
"Come on, let's start again."
"The two superstars in the league are playing together."
"Haha, this is Hollywood..."
"Zhao Chen capsized this time."
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Harden and Zhao Chen are indeed competing.
The two of them are basically the kind of people who can't stand it anymore.
At 8 minutes and 11 seconds, Zhao Chen caused Harden an offensive foul, and Harden committed his fifth foul.
At 7 minutes and 12 seconds, Harden caused Zhao Chen to foul on a three-pointer, and Zhao Chen committed four fouls.
At 5 minutes and 33 seconds, Zhao Chen forced Harden one-on-one, causing Harden's thug to foul.
Harden ends with honor! !
Kobe next to him was speechless watching the performances of Zhao Chen and Harden...
Fortunately, it's finally over.
Harden's early six fouls left the game without any suspense.
In the end, the score between the two teams was fixed at 114 to 134. The Lakers defeated the Rockets by 20 points at home.
Although Zhao Chen also committed six fouls at the beginning of the fourth quarter and left the game, Booker and Rose steadily helped the Lakers win the game.
In this game, Zhao Chen played 33 minutes and scored 43 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists, 5 steals and 3 blocks.
Harden scored 40 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists in two and a half quarters...
The statistics of both of them are not the kind of full-field statistics, they both look shocking enough.
Zhao Chen and Harden's performance on the same stage made this game look more like a drama...
