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Post-match technical statistics showed that Zhao Chen had 28 points, 20 assists, 16 rebounds, 8 steals and 4 blocks.
This is a rare time for Zhao Chen to score less than 30 points. Zhao Chen's scoring mainly came from the first half, and Zhao Chen also scored throughout the second half.
There's nothing I can do about it, my teammates are so awesome.
As for the Rockets, Harden continued to be sluggish, making only 5 of 22 shots and 12 of 12 free throws. He scored 22 points, 8 assists, 9 rebounds and 6 turnovers.
Harden did not hit a three-pointer in this game. He took ten shots from beyond the three-point line, all of which were iron.
Fans at the Toyota Center were sighing for Harden.
Howard played very well tonight, scoring 32 points and 23 rebounds. Many of his rebounds were offensive rebounds that Harden was able to steal.
Because the Lakers were too far ahead in this game, they were a little lax on the inside defensive rebounds, and were attacked by Howard many times.
at the post-match press conference.
Tucker said to reporters with a relaxed look: "This game is very easy. We all worked hard to implement the tactical arrangements before the game. Winning this game also means that we will advance."
Tucker was very uncharacteristic and began to brag in advance.
Jokic also said: "We didn't feel too much pressure and we all had a long rest. Of course, our opponents also worked hard, but we really should prepare for the next round."
Indeed, as the game entered the second half, the Lakers became more and more relaxed, while the Rockets became more and more tired.
The Lakers' rotation is much deeper than the Rockets, and anyone who steps up can score.
Kobe said: "They tried very hard to guard Zhao. Zhao gave them a big blow at the beginning, but in the end it was our team's efforts that defeated them. Their defense was going in the wrong direction."
The Lakers' interviews are all ruining their character.
In the interview with the Rockets, Howard seemed very unwilling.
Howard said: "James Harden didn't put all his energy into the game. We didn't look like we were playing in the playoffs. We couldn't beat the No. 1 team in the league."
Howard couldn't help it anymore and pointed the finger directly at Harden.
Beverley said: "If we want to win, we all have to stick together, so there is hope. I don't want us to be swept."
There were some tears in Beverly's eyes.
In these three games, he tried his best, but he failed to prevent the Lakers from winning the game.
Compared to the players' internal strife and emotions, head coach McHale seemed very calm.
McHale said: "The game is very difficult for us because the opponent is too strong, but we still cannot give up easily. Our series is not over yet. We need to win a game for our fans."
"Although James played badly, his efforts cannot be ignored. He is also looking for ways to break the game. This is not what he wants to see."
McHale's recent situation is very poor, and there are rumors that if this series is swept, he will also be fired.
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"The Lakers won this game very easily. The Rockets' season basically ended early. They should think about how to rebuild the team next season. Should they build the team around James Harden? Or trade Harden and replace him with another one? Not a bad pick," Barkley said.
"Of course, the outcome of the Rockets' playoffs has basically been determined. Now we are even more looking forward to the Lakers' opponents in the next round. The Clippers and Thunder played very hotly, and their scores were not one-sided. Almost every game was very competitive. Anxious, no matter who wins, they could cause problems for the Lakers," Smith said.
Although it was only 3-0, everyone believed that the Lakers would advance without any surprise.
A 3-0 lead in NBA history has never been overturned.
Of course, when leading 3:1, it was reversed by the opponent a total of 8 times!
As recently as 2006, the Suns defeated the Lakers 4:3
At that time, they overtook the Lakers after falling behind 1:3.
In 2003, the Pistons defeated the Magic 4:3
In the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Magic were defeated by the Pistons in three consecutive games despite a favorable situation of 3:1.
The final decisive point between the two sides was at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Detroit. In the seventh game, the Pistons completely froze McGrady, the then star of the Magic, (only 7 of 24 shots in the game). The Pistons finally won 108: 93 kicked the Magic out of the playoffs...
Although there was no precedent for a 3-0 comeback, Zhao Chen was not careless at all and still returned to the hotel to prepare for the fourth game.
Watching videos is Zhao Chen’s necessary preparation before the game.
G4 started the next day.
The Rockets players showed no confidence on the court. They had no desire to fight. It seemed that everyone wanted to start the season as soon as possible.
Compared with the long journey to Los Angeles, the honor of home court is nothing in front of them.
In the first half, Zhao Chen and Booker teamed up to defeat the Rockets outside.
Kobe also performed brilliantly on the court!
Kobe hit four consecutive three-pointers in the third quarter, which directly opened the gap between the two teams by as much as 48 points.
Rockets fans left the game early, and the famous star Olajuwon also stood up from the front row. It was impossible to watch such a game.
Some die-hard fans were there to boo the Rockets players without leaving the court. The Rockets players showed too little fighting spirit.
General manager Morey suffered another blow. Jokic and Zhao Chen saved the ball at the same time, and both of them pressed on Morey at the same time.
Morey once again appeared on a stretcher.
After being hit by Zhao Chen last time, Morey's wife came out and criticized Zhao Chen.
That expression is the same as that of a resentful woman who has not been satisfied...
This time, Morey's head was hit a bit seriously...
When the stretcher is taken out, the neck must be fixed.
All the fans stopped booing at this time and stood up to bless the brave general manager.
I finally got over the shadow of watching football from the front row, and it happened again today.
well!
All this seems to be God's arrangement.
In the fourth quarter of the game, the Lakers and Rockets both sent substitutes.
The Lakers' substitute strength is obviously better than that of the Rockets. Arab League and Harrell are crazy about the Rockets' inside.
In one round, Arab League grabbed two offensive rebounds in a row and then completed a dunk!
In the end, the score of this game was fixed at 152-94.
The Lakers won by 58 points and completed a sweep of the Rockets in the first round of the playoffs.
152 points is the most points the Rockets have lost in the playoffs, and 58 points is also the largest point difference the Rockets have lost in the playoffs.
58!
This is a magic number.
The Lakers' next opponents will be the Clippers and Thunder.
Clippers leader Paul may have fallen into memories when he saw 58 points.
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Lakers fans never imagined that the Lakers could win so much at Toyota Center.
Became the first playoff team to sweep an opponent.
Post-game technical statistics showed that Zhao Chen had 30 points, 17 assists, 11 rebounds, 7 steals, 4 blocks and 4 turnovers, Jokic had 28 points, 10 assists and 13 rebounds, Booker had 22 points, and Kobe had 27 points....
The Lakers had a triple-double, and Kobe blinded everyone by hitting 7 three-pointers in a single game.
Is this still a veteran who is retiring?
Compared with the performance of the Lakers generals, Harden's performance is not satisfactory.
18 points, 10 assists, 10 rebounds and 10 turnovers, with a shooting percentage of only 32%.
Harden's performance was disappointing...
In terms of team leadership ability, Zhao Chen also completely beat Harden.
