The Thunder's offensive rhythm has also improved again.
Their offensive style changed back to doubles and singles.
The scoring points once again became Westbrook and Durant.
As for the Lakers, Zhao Chen is connecting the whole team.
The internal and external lines are extremely efficient under Zhao Chen's series connection.
Although Westbrook and Durant have excellent personal abilities, they did not successfully chase points for the Thunder.
The Thunder's counterattacks were suppressed by the Lakers.
After three quarters, the score became 90 to 100.
The Lakers lead by 10 points.
Leading by 10 points entering the final quarter also made the Lakers' momentum very high.
"The Lakers easily controlled the situation at home, and at this pace, the Thunder won't have many chances," Barkley said.
"Yes, the Lakers have figured out the Thunder's tactics, but the Thunder are a bit uncertain about the Lakers' tactics. The Thunder can only wait and see if the two young men can continue to explode and chase points. Then there is still hope for this game. ." Smith said.
"I'm afraid this will be difficult. Scott will also pay attention to their counterattack and will not make mistakes easily." Buckley said.
The characteristic of Scott's coaching is stability.
He rarely makes mistakes because he often puts Zhao Chen on the court. As long as Zhao Chen is on the court, the Lakers are stable.
"We have to withstand their counterattack and we can successfully win tonight's game." Scott shouted.
In the final battle, both sides put on their starters.
This is different from previous rotations. Both sides have little trust in the second lineup.
Durant took the initiative to take responsibility, and Ibaka became calmer.
In the first round, Durant dribbled the ball across half court, and Ibaka helped Durant block Zhao Chen's defense.
Durant made an emergency stop jumper after a sideways step!
A precise three-pointer.
93 to 100.
Durant showed his determination to chase points in the first round of the final quarter.
But the Lakers responded quickly.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt, and Zhao Chen and Jokic started a pick-and-roll. After the pick-and-roll, Zhao Chen took a step forward and was flanked.
Zhao Chen went to Kobe Bryant in the bottom corner to score the ball.
Kobe catches the ball and makes a three-point baseline jumper!
"Uh-huh!"
Precise strike!
93 to 103.
The Lakers are confident from top to bottom.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook scissor-stepped past Kobe.
In the mid-range position, before Jokic's help came up, he made a zombie jumper!
The basketball was thrown straight by Westbrook, but the ball went in.
95 to 103.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball to the frontcourt and gave the ball to Kobe on the right.
Kobe gave the ball to Jokic in the low post.
Jokic relies on beating Adams.
Entering the final quarter, Jokic's foul count was no longer a problem.
Jokic doesn’t have much need to control his movements.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Jokic's technique is very good. After continuous hits, he turned around and passed Adams.
With Ibaka assisting in defense at the basket, Jokic sent the ball underhand but to Zhao Chen in the outside corner.
After Zhao Chen caught the ball, he immediately faked a shot.
It shook away Durant who was defending.
Dribble upward and move one step laterally.
Decisive three-point shot!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc!
"Uh-huh!"
95 to 106.
Zhao Chen responded decisively to the ball.
The cheers at Staples Center reached a climax.
Durant was furious at this time. Zhao Chen put huge pressure on him. As long as there was a chance and an opening, Zhao Chen could score.
Thunder offense.
Durant used Ibaka's cover to rush in, took a long step and kicked off Jokic, and dunked with one arm!
Jokic didn't dare to make a move, and Durant completed the dunk.
97 to 106.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen also used Jokic's cover to break in, break through the defense of Ibaka and Adams, and glide from the right to the left for a double-handed dunk!
97 to 108.
Zhao Chen responded that Durant was still firm.
These two rounds are the epitome of the final quarter of the two teams.
Every time the Thunder want to chase points, someone from the Lakers will always step forward.
Either Zhao Chen or Kobe.
The Thunder's offensive efficiency is very high, and the shooting percentages of the two young men are also very impressive. Zhao Chen has no complete restrictions if he wants to restrict Durant.
With 2 minutes and 11 seconds left in the final quarter, the score was 120 to 128.
The Lakers still lead by 8 points.
When all Thunder fans still had a glimmer of luck, in the next two meetings, Kobe and Zhao Chen directly smashed this glimmer of luck with a three-pointer each.
In the end, the score was fixed at 128-136.
The Thunder team worked very hard, but they still lost this game.
The Lakers controlled the situation until the end.
When the final whistle sounded, Kobe kept tearing up his jersey and shouted loudly in celebration.
Kobe hasn't enjoyed such a satisfying playoff victory in a long time.
It was really tiring to lead the team alone from 2008 to 2010!
Only during the Lakers' dynasty at the beginning of the new century could they win so happily.
The Lakers are celebrating their two consecutive playoff wins.
On the Thunder side, there was deathly silence.
Donovan finally accepted the fact that he lost two consecutive home games.
This season, the Thunder haven't been in such big trouble for a long time.
The Thunder fell into a crisis of falling behind 0-2. When they returned to their home court, they could not lose a game.
This is a very heavy result.
Although he lost, Donovan quickly regained his composure and went over to shake hands with Scott.
"You guys played well." Donovan praised sincerely.
"Same for you, we haven't encountered such a troublesome opponent for a long time." Scott pretended silently.
"You're lucky, Zhao is powerful."
"Luck is also a kind of strength."
The two head coaches were laughing at each other.
Donovan was really envious of Scott for scoring two goals so easily.
Unlike the Thunder's various arrangements, the Lakers only need to put Zhao Chen on the court to solve the problem.
Technical statistics after the game.
Thunder:
Westbrook had 43 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists and 6 turnovers.
Durant had 47 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
The two young men scored 40+ points in two consecutive games, but they still could not bring the Thunder a victory.
This makes them extremely depressed.
The two of them didn't know how to beat the Lakers. They felt that they had done their best, but they still couldn't win.
Lakers: Zhao Chen scored 54 points, 20 assists, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 4 blocks, Jokic 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists, Kobe 12 points, Booker 18 points, Rose 16 points, 4 assists and 2 steals, Arab League 10 points and 4 Rebounds and 2 blocks.
UAE's performance today surprised many people.
Today's Ah Lian can only be described in one word, "Hard!"
Kobe, Booker, and Rose also performed very steadily, and they gave Zhao Chen a lot of help.
Zhao Chen's high number of assists also came from them.
The Lakers won this game not easily, and the Thunder also caused them enough trouble.
The Lakers tried to limit the two young players but failed, but they used a stronger offense to win.
