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"pause!"
Thunder coach Donovan stopped the game.
The Thunder has reached a dangerous moment in this game again.
Zhao Chen used three three-pointers to reduce the difference between the two teams to only 1 point.
The teammates rushed towards Zhao Chen excitedly, one by one patting his chest, one by one patting his butt...
Zhao Chen's most trusted method at critical moments is still his best three-point shot.
On the sidelines, Westbrook was furious: "We can't let him shoot anymore."
If Zhao Chen can't hold on, no one will be as good as him in scoring ability.
Durant also felt that trouble was coming. Even though the Thunder were still 1 point ahead, the momentum had been taken back by the Lakers.
In the playoffs, this kind of momentum is very important.
In the previous games, the Lakers had been playing according to the established rhythm. This rhythm made Zhao Chen a little uncomfortable.
So, Zhao Chen took the initiative to break this rhythm, and it was Lei Ting's turn to feel uncomfortable.
Among the three three-pointers, two were willful long three-pointers and one was a conversion three-pointer.
This is a three-pointer beyond the defensive capabilities, which makes the Thunder's defense difficult to cope with.
Fans at Chesapeake Energy Arena went silent.
Zhao Chen is still the familiar Zhao Chen. As long as he exerts his strength, everyone will give in.
Durant's outburst in the third quarter of this game once made people think that G4 would end like this.
But in the final quarter, Zhao Chen told the fans watching that this game was not that simple.
Everyone knew clearly that when Zhao Chen exploded, no one could stop him.
104 points in a single game, the Thunder was even scored 85 points and other crazy deeds are still circulated in the mouths of fans.
Everything indicates that Durant took over the game in the third quarter, and now it is Zhao Chen's time in the fourth quarter.
Donovan's timeout was just to slow down Zhao Chen's momentum, and then focused on the defense of Zhao Chen.
Thunder offense.
Westbrook brought the ball to the frontcourt, and Westbrook gave the ball to Robertson.
Robertson observed Durant's position, and Zhao Chen was confronting Durant.
Kobe was very experienced and immediately pressed Robertson. Robertson felt the pressure and passed the ball.
"No!!" Durant's eyes widened before he got into position.
This ball is going to be over.
Just as Durant predicted, Zhao Chen immediately stepped between the ball and him to complete a direct steal.
Zhao Chen's ball-stealing ability is top-notch in the league. To him, this kind of ball-stealing is like picking it up for free.
After Zhao Chen got the ball, he immediately launched a fast break. Rose on the left and Kobe on the right started simultaneously.
Although Kobe is getting older, he is still running with all his strength. He knows that as long as he can reach the frontcourt, he can help Zhao Chen share the defensive pressure on the fast break.
All members of the Thunder quickly returned to defense. They were very afraid of the Lakers' counterattack because the speed was really too fast.
How could Zhao Chen miss such a good conversion opportunity.
Even though Westbrook was careful to guard against Zhao Chen's high-speed change of direction, he was still passed by Zhao Chen's change of direction. Westbrook was unable to keep up with Zhao Chen's pace while retreating to defend.
After Zhao Chen passed Westbrook, there was only center Adams left in the backcourt who had not yet fully passed the half court.
Adams retreated into the three-second zone as soon as his teammate made a mistake.
Zhao Chen did not challenge the basket or pass to Rose on one side, but chose to drop the ball after halftime.
Another three-pointer in transition was shot quickly and in rhythm.
Or a three-pointer in fast break transition.
There are few defenders in the league who dare to play like this with Zhao Chen. They are not as sure of their three-pointers as Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's fourth three-pointer of this quarter was successfully shot without any defense.
The basketball is like having a scope on it.
"Uh-huh!"
Hit the bullseye!
84 to 82.
Go-ahead goal!
Zhao Chen shook three fingers and pointed at the sky.
It's quiet at Chesapeake Energy Arena!
Domestically, fans watching the game cheered.
Many elderly fans in front of the TV stood up and pumped their fists heavily.
An extremely exciting three-point lead.
On the sidelines, Lakers head coach Scott was smiling and acting calm.
As the best head coach, Scott conducted an expression management course with the photographers.
On the other side, Donovan's expression was complex and changeable. First he was confused, then furious, and then he shook his head helplessly and smiled bitterly.
"It can be seen that Scott has adapted to Zhao Chen's outburst. He knows that Zhao Chen has such ability. He knows Zhao Chen very well and knows what Zhao Chen will do when he wants to score."
"But Donovan is obviously not used to it. Zhao Chen's offensive made him a little stunned."
Barkley and Smith were discussing.
Although Scott looked calm, he was actually screaming "Fake" and "Fake" in his heart.
It’s just that he is really experienced.
If it was an ordinary team, it might have been crushed by Zhao Chen's four three-pointers, but the Thunder did not.
Durant chose to dribble over by himself, and Durant played the tactics calmly.
Zhao Chen kept confronting Durant, but Durant's dribbling was very reluctant.
Zhao Chen knew that Durant's dribbling still had many loopholes, and his center of gravity was too high.
But Durant is very smart. If he doesn't try Zhao Chen, he just wants to cover it.
Ibaka and Adams came up to block Zhao Chen.
Durant leaned over to dribble, rushed past Jokic from the left, and stopped at the free throw line!
Jump shot.
"Uh-huh!"
84 to 84.
Durant's response made the Thunder fans at home breathe a sigh of relief.
This game is not completely over yet.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen was closely guarded by Robertson and Westbrook from the moment he caught the ball.
The Thunder's changes came decisively.
Rose dribbled the ball across half court.
Ross has been looking for Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen's touch is very hot, and now it is even more important to give him the ball.
Jokic's timely screen helped Zhao Chen get out of the no-ball press.
Zhao Chen successfully received the ball.
At a 45-degree position on the right, Zhao Chen faces Durant's defense.
"boom!"
"boom!"
Zhao Chen began to dribble the ball frequently and hit the ground.
Zhao Chen was looking for Durant's flaw, and Robertson also came to attack.
Zhao Chen's dribbling ensures that he can still move flexibly between two people!
No matter how hard Robertson and Durant try, they just can't take the ball away from Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen first dribbled the ball with his back two consecutive times to attract the two defenders, then shot the ball into the gap between the two, and then pulled back and stepped back, creating an instant difference in rhythm!
He jumped up and quickly shot a three-pointer. Durant and Robertson tried their best to defend, but they could not stop Zhao Chen's shot.
The cold three-point arrow pierced Thunder's heart once again!
87 to 84
This score made fans as far away as Los Angeles scream.
"It's all there!"
"With five consecutive three-pointers, Zhao Chen went crazy."
"What I didn't expect was that the Thunder could still carry Zhao Chen's wave of attacks and only fell behind by 3 points."
"Thunder is also very strong."
Countless students in the country who are watching the game in the school cafeteria are enjoying themselves. Zhao Chen's continuous scoring ability is so domineering.
After the game entered the fourth quarter, it seemed that as long as the ball got into Zhao Chen's hands, it would get into the basket. This feeling is very stable!
