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Regular training as always.
The G3 game started two days later.
The area outside Chesapeake Energy Arena was packed with fans.
No way, tickets to Thunder home games are hard to come by.
Many Thunder fans came out because they didn't want to stay at home.
There are few pastimes in small cities. On this night, basketball is everything in this city.
The Lakers were escorted by police cars from the beginning of their hotel trip. This was the result of the league's intervention.
No way, this game is too popular.
When he came to the arena and looked at the blue and white ocean in front of him, Zhao Chen also fell into memories.
In the first season, the experience of winning the first championship here made Zhao Chen full of emotions.
At that time, there were cheers like a tsunami, but now, Thunder fans are booing when they see Zhao Chen. They need to use their own efforts to stop Zhao Chen from bullying the Thunder.
Zhao Chen wore the 4th generation of Flying General for this game!
Zhao Chen's sneakers are all hot-sellers, and almost every new product released is a hit.
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7:30pm.
After all procedures are completed, the game officially begins.
Before this game started, few experts and fans were optimistic about the Thunder.
Because the energy the Lakers unleashed in the first two games was something the Thunder couldn't resist.
At the beginning of the game, Zhao Chen used a one-on-two pass to pass Robertson and Westbrook, rushed in to meet Adams' pull-up layup, and gave the Lakers the lead.
2 to 0.
"Well done, Zhao Chen's breakthroughs are becoming more and more random."
"Yeah, he has a great sense of rhythm."
As soon as the two commentators finished praising Zhao Chen, huge cheers greeted him on the field.
It turned out to be a line up the front after Westbrook received the serve, and it was also a tomahawk dunk after passing Kobe Bryant without slowing down and changing direction at high speed!
2 to 2
Westbrook's impact buzzed the rim.
Thunder home fans are seated safely!
After scoring the goal, Westbrook looked at Zhao Chen with provocation in his eyes, as if telling Zhao Chen that this game would not be that simple.
"Westbrook's dunks are full of impact. Among active point guards, Westbrook's physical fitness is second only to Zhao Chen. Both Westbrook and Zhao Chen are the kind of players who can change the momentum of the team through dunks." Zhang Weiping shouted.
Jokic didn't have much reaction to the ball and it was passed very cleanly.
But Jokic didn't say anything and immediately served quickly.
Jokic's pace is not slow, but depending on who he is guarding, if he is not careful when guarding Westbrook, he will be passed by.
Soon, Zhao Chen gave Thunder a heavy blow.
Zhao Chen singled out Durant from outside the three-point line on the right side.
After continuous crotch shaking, Zhao Chen chose to step back, and then stepped back to take a three-pointer against Durant.
Durant gritted his teeth and rushed over: "Zhao, don't even think about scoring another three-pointer!"
Durant couldn't stand being slapped in the face by Zhao Chen every time.
Durant's defense came with anger.
After Zhao Chen successfully completed the shot, he was hit by Durant.
Durant did not interfere with Zhao Chen's shooting, but the referee blew the whistle.
"Beep beep beep!"
The referee first raised a three-point gesture, and then cut his arm off after seeing the ball go in.
Three points are valid, and there will be an additional penalty!
5 to 2.
Thunder fans fell into silence, Zhao Chen's counterattack came too fast.
"Zhao Chen completed a three plus one in front of Durant!" Barkley screamed.
Zhao Chen fell to the ground and kept waving his fists in celebration.
Jokic and Kobe pulled Zhao Chen up, and Zhao Chen stood on the free throw line and steadily hit the extra penalty.
6 to 2.
This game continued the rhythm of the previous two games, with both sides pushing for quick counterattacks and focusing on offense.
Everyone can see that the Thunder have no intention of using defense to defeat the Lakers. They just want to score more points than the Lakers.
Westbrook and Durant both rush in when they get the ball, reducing the number of shots they take from the outside.
At home, whenever they break through and make physical contact, there will be a whistle, and they take advantage of this very smartly.
The Lakers did not have a clear advantage because Zhao Chen's touch was too strong.
Even though the rest of the Lakers feel good, they still can't help the Lakers' downturn.
Zhao Chen had four free shots.
This is rare.
After the first quarter, the score between the two sides was 30 to 36.
The Lakers trailed by 6 points.
The Thunder's style of play tonight made the Lakers extremely uncomfortable.
The Lakers' rhythm was disrupted multiple times with the whistle in their favor.
8 minutes and 11 seconds of the second quarter.
Durant received Westbrook's pass at the free throw line, and Zhao Chen went up to get close to him.
As a result, Durant passed the ball to Ibaka, who was cutting inside. Ibaka hit the basket and was blocked by Jokic.
But the referee called a foul on the thug.
Jokic refused to accept the penalty and yelled at the referee, resulting in a technical foul.
Zhao Chen also went to negotiate with the referee, but his language was excessive and he also received a technical foul.
Zhao Chen and Jokic were both stopped by their teammates.
All Lakers fans and coaches know very well that this game is destined to be difficult.
Durant made two consecutive technical foul free throws, and then after Ibaka made two free throws, the Lakers fell behind by double digits.
Scott calls for a timeout!
The Lakers rarely fell into a difficult period of falling behind.
"Guys, focus on the game on the court, don't compete with the referee, just be ourselves. Zhao, you continue to strengthen inside breakthroughs. If they attack, you just move the ball outside." Scott tapped on the tactical board. Hitting.
The tactical idea is quite good, but unfortunately, this pause does not have much effect.
Zhao Chen's performance was still average. Under the crazy pursuit and interception of all Thunder players, Zhao Chen could not even get the ball.
Even if he occasionally got the ball, Zhao Chen's continuous attacks were blocked.
Fortunately, the rest of the Lakers' offense was in good shape. Kobe and Rose frequently scored to drive the Lakers, ensuring that the Lakers did not fall behind too much when Zhao Chen was sluggish.
The score difference between the two sides has been hovering in double digits.
In the last attack of the first half, Westbrook shot a long three-pointer before halftime with only two seconds!
Lucky throw!
This ball made the score between the two sides 55-68.
The Thunder lead by 13 points at home.
Westbrook scored 22 points in the half, and Durant contributed 18 points in the half. The two are the absolute main players of the Thunder.
For the Lakers, Zhao Chen was in average form and only scored 15 points, while Kobe scored 12 points, Rose 14 points, and Rose 10 points.
Halftime, here in the Lakers locker room.
Head coach Scott didn't look good.
Although others performed well, Zhao Chen's efficiency was not high, which greatly affected the Lakers' scoring.
Scott is used to using Zhao Chen to solve problems. He is not good at solving problems after Zhao Chen has problems.
The Lakers didn't make a good adjustment during halftime either.
"We finally saw a game where Zhao Chen was in poor condition, but it seemed that it was not the Thunder players who guarded him, but the referee who guarded him. Many of today's penalties were biased towards the home court," Smith said.
"Zhao Chen needs to overcome these troubles as soon as possible. This is one of the reasons why it is difficult to play away games." Barkley said.
