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Capela was reused by the Rockets after the All-Star Game.
On April 14, the Rockets defeated the Kings 116-81 at home, Capela played 23 minutes and scored 6 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks, setting a career single-game rebound record!
Capela's athleticism and wingspan are impressive. He can easily participate in fast breaks, rush rebounds and score at the basket, but his jump shooting ability needs to be further improved.
Of course, his most outstanding ability is eating cakes.
Harden is much more comfortable playing with Capela than playing with Howard.
Capela is willing to block for Harden, and his ability to finish after blocking is also superb.
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Harden did not panic when he encountered Zhao Chen's pressure. Instead, he calmly pushed Zhao Chen with his big butt, and then turned around to protect the ball through half the court.
The top dribblers in the league were very careful after knowing that Zhao Chen had strong stealing ability, and they would not easily let Zhao Chen steal the ball.
After Harden arrived in the frontcourt, Capela immediately came up to cover.
There is a big gap between Tucker's position and Capela's matchup. Then, Capela is more flexible than Tucker. This leads to Capela blocking Zhao Chen. Tucker is hesitant to change defense, and Capela Following the pass, Zhao Chen failed to block Harden's passing route. Harden passed the ball to Capela. Jokic was blocked by Howard on the other side. Capela easily dunked with both hands.
2 to 0.
"Pay attention to blocking his attack frame. I would rather send him to the free throw line than let him score like this." Zhao Chen warned Tucker.
"No problem, this was mine just now." Tucker nodded.
Although Capela is not famous, Tucker will not underestimate him.
"After Capela was promoted to the starting position, the Rockets' offensive efficiency improved a lot." Barkley said.
"Hey, it's because this guy is willing to set a screen for James Harden and then finish better than Dwight does right now," Smith said.
The Rockets' tactics were easily accomplished. Zhao Chen was not worried. The game had just begun and the Lakers' defense had not yet fully entered its rhythm.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen took the ball and advanced.
The Rockets' speed limit for the Lakers was very serious. They didn't come to the frontcourt to press the defense at all, but stood back directly.
But after Zhao Chen dribbled the ball past half-court, Beverley came over like a mad dog.
"Zhao, I will make you feel uncomfortable!" Beverly clapped and shouted fiercely at Zhao Chen.
Beverley feels that his way to survive in the NBA is to defend fiercely!
No matter who he is, nothing can stop him from establishing a foothold in the NBA.
Zhao Chen did not reply to Beverly.
Zhao Chen doesn't talk trash to everyone. Among the Rockets, Zhao Chen is only willing to talk to Harden for a while, but Zhao Chen is too lazy to talk to others.
This is disdain.
Beverly felt Zhao Chen's arrogance, became even more angry, and stepped up his defensive actions.
Beverley's defense is a problem for many point guards, but for Zhao Chen, it collapsed easily.
Zhao Chen has a strong body and can dribble the ball skillfully.
Beverly fought directly against the chest, and Zhao Chen directly hit him!
"boom!"
The double crushing of weight and strength directly brought down Beverly!
"Beep!!"
Defensive foul!
The referee signaled Beverley's defensive foul.
Serving from the sideline, Zhao Chen took the serve from Jokic.
Zhao Chen can easily cause defensive fouls, and Beverley doesn't dare to make any big moves now.
As long as he gets another foul, he doesn't have to play in the first quarter.
Zhao Chen gave the ball to Jokic at the top of the arc and asked him to organize.
Harden and Beverley switch defenses, and Harden defends Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen and Harden stood on one side, waiting for Jokic's instructions.
"James, I've been thinking about a question recently, about you." Zhao Chen said to Harden.
"What's the problem?" Harden said. Harden was very talkative when he wasn't competing with Zhao Chen.
"Why do you like girls with big butts?" Zhao Chen asked.
"Why do you like girls with long legs?" Harden replied.
Zhao Chen has been involved in scandals several times because he took photos with some long-legged female fans, which led to gossips often ridiculing him like this.
"Um, OK, everyone has their own interests." Zhao Chen did not deny his hobby.
Only Zhao Chen and Harden were so relaxed in the playoffs.
As soon as Zhao Chen finished speaking, Jokic's instructions came. Tucker made an off-ball screen for Zhao Chen, and Zhao Chen inserted it diagonally from a 45-degree position.
Jokic's ball was immediately in place, Zhao Chen received the ball and attacked, Capela assisted in defense, Zhao Chen European-stepped over to the other side and succeeded in a layup!
2 to 2.
Zhao Chen's offense was also very satisfying.
"Jokic's passing is so accurate. He leads Zhao Chen's offense. He knows what Zhao Chen can do. I like this big man more and more."
"The existence of Jokic has given many support big men room to survive. Many scouts are now focusing on finding a second Jokic in the NCAA or Europe."
Zhang Weiping and Xu Jicheng discussed the Lakers' attack.
For the Lakers, Zhao Chen has an obvious advantage.
Neither Harden nor Beverley can limit Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen's offense can easily defeat them.
McHale frowned on the sidelines. Zhao Chen indeed entered too easily.
Rockets offense.
Beverley brought the ball across half court, and Kobe went to mark it.
Zhao Chen marked Harden, who has stronger offensive ability.
Beverley gave the ball to Ariza who came out to receive the ball.
Ariza didn't play it himself, but gave the ball to Howard who was stuck inside.
Howard caught the ball and walked toward the middle, resisting Jokic's interference and made a hook!
The arc of this ball is very low!
"frame!"
"frame!"
"Uh-huh!"
The basketball hit the front frame twice and then fell in.
4 to 2.
It was a nice dribble, and Jokic shrugged it off.
Howard exhaled. For Howard now, scoring is indeed a very difficult thing.
As his physical condition declines, he can no longer wreak havoc around the basket.
Lakers offense.
Beverly continued to keep an eye on Zhao Chen.
He stopped beeping and started to defend seriously.
When Zhao Chen went to the frontcourt, he did not give Jokic a pass, but chose to play by himself.
Beverly's defense was very forward, Zhao Chen dribbled with his back, leaned over and dribbled to the right.
Beverly couldn't defend after being occupied by Zhao Chen, and Howard quickly came over to help defend.
But Howard's movements seemed to Zhao Chen to be in slow motion. Zhao Chen easily lowered his hand and sent it to the back of Howard's waist to Jokic in the middle.
Jokic took the ball and hit Capela with a feint and then scored with a cricket ball.
Jokic's offense is now the same as that of Zhao Chen and Kobe, and his whole body is full of drama.
During the regular season, he often hit the opponent's inside line to fly up, and succeeded in an empty layup himself.
Jokic also has a keen sense of timing of attack and knows exactly when and how to attack him.
4 to 4.
