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The main function of Scott's timeout is to make substitutions and contain the Thunder's offensive momentum.
The playoffs will test the head coach's on-the-spot changes.
The Lakers have strength and lineup advantages, but this advantage cannot crush the Thunder.
If the tactics and substitutions are not appropriate, the Lakers will also lose.
After returning from timeout.
Zhao Chen found Rose on the court and said, "If you have a chance, you can rush in by yourself. You don't need to deliberately play for me."
Ross nodded seriously: "Yes, I understand."
Zhao Chen believes that Rose will make judgments about when to attack and when to pass the ball.
The Thunder's defense is very targeted, with Robertson playing the main defense and others switching to guard Zhao Chen, trying to prevent Zhao Chen from misaligning himself with the inside line.
Zhao Chen would not have such a comfortable offensive opportunity.
Kobe's current offense is not as good as it was in his prime, and the Lakers will not arrange many low-post tactics for him. Most of the time, Kobe is a 3D player, and it is difficult to count on his offense.
Lakers offense.
Rose bounced and dribbled across half court.
Westbrook also knew Rose's power. He didn't get too close, but kept retreating to defend.
Due to injuries, Rose's explosive power may be a little worse than that of Westbrook, but it's not too different. If Westbrook gets too close, it's normal to pass him in one step.
After arriving in the frontcourt, Rose called Jokic's pick-and-roll.
With the help of the pick-and-roll, Rose accelerated past Westbrook and hit the Thunder inside.
While Rose was attacking, Adams also came to help defend.
"boom!"
Rose was blocked in the air by Adams.
Rose was at a disadvantage and his movements were deformed.
The ball was a foul, but the referee did not blow the whistle and Rose missed the ball.
"This is a foul." Zhao Chen shouted at the referee.
The referee gave Zhao Chen a gesture that was a normal confrontation.
Zhao Chen did not argue with the referee because the game did not enter a dead ball state.
Fortunately, the offensive rebound was obtained by Jokic, who threw the ball out with one hand.
Zhao Chen received the ball from outside the three-point line.
Robertson's attention was attracted by Rose, and Zhao Chen instantly opened the distance between the two with just one sideways step.
Zhao Chen's three-point jumper comes again!
A furious three-point shot.
"Uh-huh!"
8 to 6.
Zhao Chen helped the Lakers continue to score.
"Nikola, good pass." Zhao Chen nodded towards Jokic.
Jokic has great rebounding awareness and can rush for both offensive and defensive rebounds.
Thunder offense.
Neither Westbrook nor Durant seemed frustrated because they had just scored. They were used to this rhythm of facing off against the Lakers.
The ball went into Zhao Chen's hands, and then Zhao Chen had a gap, which meant that the defense failed.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook did not give Rose too much trouble in the frontcourt, but quickly sent the ball to Ibaka.
The biggest difference between Westbrook and before is that he no longer sticks to the ball.
This is a very good thing for the Thunder. All players have a strong sense of participation in the game, which has greatly improved their strength.
Ibaka was hesitant about his height when facing Tucker, and he was also very decisive in his offense, catching the ball and making a lateral jump shot.
Tucker blocked as many shots as he could, but!
"Uh-huh!"
10 to 6.
Ibaka has also thoroughly developed his mid-range, and his offensive methods are more advanced than in the season when Zhao Chen left.
Lakers offense.
Rose was tightly defended by Westbrook, and Zhao Chen came over to catch the ball.
Zhao Chen is very clear about the current situation of the Lakers. Others on the Lakers still think that the Thunder will be as easy to play as the Rockets, but this is not the case now. The Thunder's offense and defense are obviously not as strong as the Rockets.
Rose's breakthrough layup was not called, and then the Thunder could make all kinds of shots, which the Rockets couldn't do.
Zhao Chen went to the frontcourt to organize the attack.
Robertson's defense was very aggressive, and Zhao Chen still gave the ball to Jokic as his first choice.
As soon as Jokic got the ball, Zhao Chen started running.
Tucker's screen came as expected.
When Zhao Chen moved, Jokic gave the ball to Rose.
Rose changed direction and rushed Westbrook. Westbrook was also very fast. Rose's first breakthrough was blocked.
Rose immediately gave the ball to Kobe on one side.
Kobe didn't look for Zhao Chen. When Zhao Chen ran to the inside, he was entangled by the Thunder's flanking defense.
Kobe chose to take a step forward and make an emergency stop in the mid-range at a high position!
"Uh-huh!"
10 to 8!
"Kobe Bryant!"
"When Zhao Chen was trapped in a trap, Kobe stepped forward to solve the problem."
Buckley yelled.
The offensive rhythm of the two teams is very fast and the shooting rate is also very high, showing the level of strong teams.
After hitting the ball, Kobe took a deep breath, with murderous intent in his eyes. He also wanted to make a contribution in the last year of his career.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook quickly advanced to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Robertson who was cutting through the air.
Kobe's steps were slow and he failed to keep up with Robertson.
Robertson's layup and Jokic's assist in blocking the shot.
"Snapped!"
Jokic's growth lies on the defensive end. Although he can't jump very well, he can definitely jump when it's time to jump.
Jokic blocked the shot like a magic weapon descending from heaven.
Rose got the rebound, accelerated suddenly, and started the attack in transition!
Zhao Chen started at high speed on the other side.
Westbrook and Durant retreated quickly.
Both sides showed the ultimate collision of talents!
"oh!!!"
Soon, the game turned into a two-on-two confrontation.
Rose reached the midfield position and was caught up by Westbrook. He quickly gave the ball to Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen countered Durant's high-speed impact.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen challenged Durant hard, and when he got to the basket, Zhao Chen suddenly dropped his rhythm and stopped to collect the ball.
Durant couldn't control his speed and took off directly.
But Zhao Chen didn't just do a fake layup.
Durant was sent flying by Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen didn't move his feet, turned around and kicked the ground, jumped up on the spot, grabbed the ball and hit a big windmill dunk!
"frame!!"
The basket makes a swaying sound!
10 to 10.
The score was tied.
After scoring the goal, Zhao Chen challenged Durant: "Your defense is too bad. You need to go to the elementary school to ask the elementary school coach for advice."
"Damn it!" Durant was angered by Zhao Chen's trash talk.
"Nice shake."
"The Lakers' transition is so fast, and the collision of talents is really awesome."
"Zhao Chen completely deceived Durant."
"Zhao Chen's core strength is really awesome."
"Zhao Chen + Rose VS Durant + Westbrook"
After watching this conversion, netizens sighed.
This is a collision of talents, and only Westbrook can stop Rose's fast break, otherwise Rose's point can be ended directly.
Unfortunately, Durant couldn't stop Zhao Chen. Zhao Chen almost used a tank-style attack to suppress Durant.
The cheers at Staples Center reached a crescendo.
Durant's eyes looked at Zhao Chen even more full of fighting spirit!
