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Although they won the G4 game, the Cavaliers did not get a change in public opinion.
The G4 game was even considered by some media to be deliberately leaked by the Lakers.
Lakers fans also believe that the Lakers just want to win the championship at home.
Return to Staples Center.
All the Lakers enjoyed huge cheers.
The knights all enjoyed huge boos.
Tickets for the Lakers' G5 game set a new high in Lakers history, but demand still exceeds supply.
Lakers fans all hope to come to the scene to witness the Lakers' consecutive championships!
The Lakers showed up.
A big lineup of Zhao Chen, Rose, Kobe, Harrell, and Jokic.
The Cavaliers have a small lineup of Irving, JR, Dellavedova, James, and Love.
In the first round of G5, the Cavaliers launched an attack.
Irving dribbled to the frontcourt, passed Rose one-on-one and then passed the ball to JR on the outside.
Rose's defensive movement is relatively slow, and it is difficult to guard the current Irving.
JR also broke through and passed the ball to James who was cutting inside.
Zhao Chen was blocked by Love, James cut inside to catch the ball, and dunked successfully with both hands! !
2 to 0.
James showed his physical talent in the first round.
Not everyone can rush in and beat Harrell for a dunk like this.
"LeBron James declared to everyone in Los Angeles with his dunk that he will do his best to win here in this game."
"The Lakers should not easily think that this series is over."
Van Gundy shouted hoarsely.
Zhao Chen didn't say anything. Such a dunk seemed very difficult, but it was very easy for James.
Lakers offense.
Zhao Chen's breakthrough ball was given to Rose.
Rose made a sudden stop mid-range shot after passing JR in a change of direction.
Rose's rhythm was disrupted by Love's help on defense.
The ball didn't go in.
The Cavaliers attack.
After Irving dribbled the ball over, he did not choose to distribute the ball. Instead, after dribbling continuously from the outside, he stepped back and shot a three-point jumper against Rose's defense.
Rose's rhythm was staggered, he didn't pounce, and Irving successfully completed the shot!
"Uh-huh!"
5 to 0.
The Cavaliers' first two offenses were successful, showing their spirit of wanting to complete the reversal.
"pause!!"
Coach Scott is decisive.
The game was stopped just 1 minute and 02 seconds after the game started.
"It can be seen that Coach Scott does not intend to let the Cavaliers continue to expand their advantage. He is very cautious."
"Irving showed his value with an assist and a three-pointer. The Cavaliers won the last game, which had a lot to do with Irving's performance and connection."
The momentum at the scene was also slightly suppressed because the Cavaliers scored 5 points in a row.
"Zhao, score first!" Scott shouted impatiently at Zhao Chen.
Zhao Chen nodded.
After returning from timeout.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball forward.
For Zhao Chen, the game has just begun, so there is no need to worry too much, just focus on it in time.
To the frontcourt.
Harrell and Jokic put on the screen at the same time.
James was caught like a hamburger.
Zhao Chen dribbled the ball and moved laterally. Love and Irving attacked at the same time. After the two flanked each other, Zhao Chen directly accelerated to break through the two defenses.
Zhao Chen's breakthrough attracted all the Cavaliers' defensive attention, and almost everyone rushed in Zhao Chen's direction.
Zhao Chen passed the ball to Kobe who reached the baseline without looking at anyone.
Kobe was completely unguarded.
Kobe Bryant's three-point jumper!
The basketball draws a wonderful arc! !
"Uh-huh!"
5 to 3.
"Kobe's condition can definitely survive in the NBA. Look at his stable touch. After Zhao Chen came to the Lakers, Kobe's efficiency has improved a lot."
"If we win tonight, Kobe will retire. I don't want Kobe to retire so early. How about Zhao Chen keep playing until the tiebreaker?"
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On the court, the Lakers high-fived Kobe in celebration.
It's not that the Cavaliers wanted to let Kobe go, but that they couldn't help but be attracted by Zhao Chen's offense.
The Cavaliers continued their hot offensive touch.
Irving dribbled the ball over to James, and James and Love set up a pick-and-roll.
After the pick-and-roll, James broke through and Love bounced out.
James made a sudden pass to Love at the top of the key.
Zhao Chen's defense change was in place, but Love faced Zhao Chen's defense and successfully shot a three-pointer!
"Uh-huh!"
An arrow to the heart! !
8 to 3.
The Cavaliers' Big Three scored in the opening three rounds.
After scoring the goal, Love roared at Zhao Chen.
Love was venting his frustration at losing.
The Cavaliers played very hard in the away game in Los Angeles. In the first quarter of the game, their outside shooting rate continued the feel of G4, only slipping slightly at the end of the quarter.
But the Lakers scored 7 points in a row in the last minute of the quarter to catch up.
The Lakers also showed their explosive scoring power.
After the first quarter, the score was fixed at 37-37.
The two teams ended in a draw.
Cavaliers fans were a little disappointed after watching the first quarter.
The Cavaliers fought like this, but still couldn't get the lead.
The Lakers felt average today, but they couldn't stop them from frantically grabbing offensive rebounds.
The Cavaliers put up a small lineup to improve their outside firepower, but they need to accept the premise that they cannot hold up inside.
After the second quarter started.
The Cavaliers' outside touch slipped slightly, but for the Lakers, Zhao Chen and Rose launched a quick counterattack.
After three consecutive rounds of fast breaks, the score between the two sides gradually widened.
The Cavaliers repeatedly fouled Zhao Chen and Rose but did not stop the two from starting fast.
The Cavaliers' own offense fell into a struggle with the Lakers. The Lakers no longer easily gave the Cavaliers three-point openings from the outside. They switched defenses every time they encountered a pick-and-roll, and everyone moved quickly.
The pace of the game was gradually controlled by the Lakers.
At the end of the first half, the score reached 62-70.
The Lakers led by 8 points.
Cavaliers fans finally know why the Lakers can easily win the game.
As long as they attack and defend normally, their strength is higher than that of the Cavaliers.
The Lakers have too many ways to score, and Zhao Chen and Rose are too fast, so they have to follow their rhythm.
Zhao Chen scored a triple-double of 18 points, 12 assists and 13 rebounds in the first half.
The number of Zhao Chen's rebounds increased. One was a tactical defensive rebound, which was blocked inside for Zhao Chen. After Zhao Chen got the rebound, he directly counterattacked.
The second one is offensive rebounds. The Lakers' touch is somewhat different from previous wins, but Zhao Chen can always pick off rebounds with his hard work and talent.
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"Irving and James both played great, but they still couldn't prevent the team from falling behind."
"Zhao Chen's contribution is all-round. He fulfilled his promise after the last game and led the Lakers to control the situation in this game."
"We need to look at the Cavaliers' adjustments in the second half. The Cavaliers are a little dangerous now. After all, the third quarter is what the Lakers are good at."
Van Gundy and Mike Breen were conducting a halftime summary!
