After the timeout, the two teams made adjustments to the lineup, and three ups and three downs at the same time.

The Thunder mainly replaced Sefrosa with Harden, while the Lakers mainly replaced Kobe with Vaugacic.

Although he was worried that Vujasic could not defend Harden, Li Zhe did not play singles in a crazy manner. Instead, he deliberately activated the entire team. He waited patiently for his teammates to run on the spot every time he attacked, and shouted about tactics without getting tired of it, as rigorous and serious as playing in the playoffs.

He originally thought that this would lead to backwardness, but Westbrook seemed to be suppressing for a long time, shooting continuously and making various fancy irons.

In addition, the Lakers deliberately lowered the offensive and defensive rhythm, and the number of shots of both sides dropped sharply. In the last four minutes of the first quarter, Harden only touched the ball once in total, and when the offensive time was only five seconds left, he made a hasty shot and failed to hit.

This lineup lasted until the first TV timeout in the second quarter, and the two teams replaced the main players.

Durant intends to take over the game and starts to play Li Zhe in a row with the help of pick-and-roll misaligned singles.

The difference in height and wingspan between the two is too big, and Li Zhe is really difficult to defend, so he can only choose to make a move and not make a mistake.

Seeing this situation, Westbrook was like a shark smelling blood, and he also grabbed Li Zhe and beat him.

Phil never asked to make adjustments during the timeout, but it was entirely up to Kobe and Ate to take turns to make up for defense.

At the end of the half, Durant and Westbrook made 7 shots on Li Zhe's head, but none of them were three-pointers. The Lakers' offensive efficiency decreased, with only 10 shots in 20 shots in a single quarter. The Thunder took the lead 5-52.

During the halftime break, the Lakers team returned to the locker room.

After Phil summed up the gains and losses in the first half, Kobe took the initiative to find ways to limit the Thunder's large number of misplaced singles as soon as possible.

Phil said that the coaching staff would think about countermeasures and comforted Li Zhe not to feel frustrated.

Because in his opinion, for thirty NBA teams, point guards are always the weakest part of the defense. Even if they are as strong as Payton, they need the whole team to help defend Jordan, so he will not blame him.

This statement completely denies all efforts. Li Zhe is quite unhappy, but he does not reveal it.

When the third quarter started, Li Zhe intended to increase his defensive intensity and began to put pressure on the ball holder at the center line several times. When he encountered cover, he communicated with Atae in advance. Through fast rotation and early delays, he successfully reduced the number of misplaced singles.

The Thunder's offensive efficiency decreased accordingly, and only made 9 shots in 20 shots in a single quarter.

However, due to the significant increase in defensive intensity, Li Zhe and Atai's offensive efficiency were also affected. Kobe was unable to find his form for a long time. On the Lakers, only Odom made 2 efficiently and scored only 19 points in a single quarter.

With a two-point difference, the two teams entered the fourth quarter.

The cold touch continued between the two teams, but Li Zhe, Kobe and Atai rushed into the inside one after another, using muscle collisions to exchange for the number of free throws. With the last two minutes left, he helped the Lakers take the lead 86-8.

…

The game was paused as the referee blew his whistle.

NBATV commentator seat, Kamara held the data table in his hand, and said angrily: "The Thunder should continue to target Jamie Lee, using him as a breakthrough point, and obtain more points through singles. The other methods are relatively inefficient."

McHale nodded: "I agree with you! The Lakers' defense is excellent, but Jamie Lee is seriously dragging his legs. This is why Durant and Russell feel so bad tonight, but they can score multiple times on his head."

"Coach Brooks can definitely think of it, it depends on whether the arrangement is made. After all, not every team's point guard is so weak in defense. It is hard to say that this time can be done next time. Now the entire Thunder team is in the training stage and must make some choices."

"Yes! It must be a good thing to make the players feel that the game is too easy."

"As a commentator, we must remain fair, and now we talk about how the Lakers should consolidate their lead?"

"I think Fisher should be replaced with Jamie Lee. Although the defense is average, there are three steals..."

The timeout ended in a blink of an eye and the game between the two teams continued.

The Lakers changed back to the lineup, but the Thunder replaced Sefrosa with Harden, replaced Edon Thomas with 21 cm Costic, and put forward a small lineup, expressing their desire to speed up the offense and defense.

The Lakers attacked first, and Li Zhe dribbled the ball and advanced.

When he reached the top of the arc, he saw Kobe raise his hand and ask for the ball with his back. After thinking for a while, he chose to pass it over.

Harden was as if he was facing a great enemy, stance steadily, with one-handed pushing back, and his defensive posture was quite standard.

But Kobe turned around and passed directly, running towards the basket.

Itang shrinks and makes up for defense, and Kobe is getting stronger after collecting the ball.

With a bang, the referee blew a whistle and blew a foul.

Kobe stood on the free throw line, ignoring the boos of the game, and made both free throws.

The Thunder attacked, Westbrook dribbled the ball to the top of the arc, passed it to Durant on the right wing, and then rushed forward to cover.

Seeing this, Li Zhe stepped forward to delay and secured time for Atai to cover.

But Westbrook just raised the wall and immediately removed it and went as he picked up Durant's return pass to attack the ring.

At this time, Bynum was still in the left half and had no time to shrink and make up for defense. Kobe, who was squatting in the bottom corner, moved sideways to intercept.

Li Zhe ran straight towards Harden and prepared to change defense, but Westbrook suddenly became rational and calm, throwing the ball towards the bottom corner without hesitation.

Harden took the ball, aimed calmly, and took a steadily.

Swish! The basketball was hollowed into the net, and the two teams scored 88 to 86.

"As we expected, Jamie Lee became a defensive black hole, and did early delays without communicating with his teammates, resulting in a domino-like collapse of the Lakers' defense, which even Kobe couldn't save it."

"That's why I'm optimistic about James Harden. He will definitely be a superstar in the future. The Thunder will have four outstanding young people, plus Giselle Ibaka, and the future is bright!"

The Lakers attacked, and Li Zhe dribbled the ball to the frontcourt. Seeing that Harden was the only one around Kobe, he took the initiative to pass the ball over.

Kobe started with three threatening positions, followed the tentative steps and moved, and finally crossed the steps towards the bottom line.

Harden seemed to be ready, quickly moving sideways and catching up.

But Kobe stopped suddenly and turned around, rushed to the free throw line and jumped backwards to shoot.

The whole set of movements is smooth and smooth, the posture is as beautiful as a picture, and it is still a large empty space, but it’s a pity that the iron was hit.

Westbrook grabbed the rebound and took it to the top of the arc and passed it to Harden.

Jeff Green stepped forward to cover, Harden took the opportunity to get rid of Kobe and rushed to the short corner, faced Odom's defense, retreated and jumped out.

Basketball came into the net, Harden scored 5 points in a row to help the Thunder tie, and fans cheered throughout the Ford Center.

The Lakers attacked, Li Zhe dribbled the ball and pushed forward. Seeing that the attack time was only 4 seconds left, he raised his hand to show his tactical gestures.

Kobe fell into the bottom corner, Bynum stood at the low position, Odom squatted on the right elbow area, and Ate mentioned above to the top of the arc.

Li Zhe crossed the center line, passed the ball to the top of the arc, and rushed to the right bottom corner.

Westbrook chased after him, not only not falling behind, but instead intercepted him slightly in advance.

But Li Zhe stopped and ran back, using Odom to position the cover to return to the 45th degree position of the three-point line.

Jeff Green quickly changed defense, but at the same time, Kobe rushed to the basket with Bynum's cover.

Li Zhe received the return pass and threw it to the basket.

Kobe received the ball and took off, faced Idon to make up for defense, and handed the ball to Odom, who also rushed to the basket.

Bang! One-handed buckle!

The Lakers lead 90 to 88, with only 20 seconds left in the game, and the Thunder requested a timeout.

Kamala asked: "Do you think the Thunder will grab two points quickly or bet three points?"

McHale frowned: "I think I will grab two points, because the Thunder team's shooting percentage is relatively low tonight, and Jamie is used as a breakthrough point, so there is no reason to bet on three-pointers, not to mention that Durant missed all three-pointers before."

The timeout ended in a blink of an eye, and the Thunder served in the frontcourt.

Durant took the ball on the right wing, raised his hand to signal to cover, and asked the whole team to open up space.

Seeing this, Westbrook stepped forward to set up a wall to block Atai. Li Zhe did not dare to delay first and directly changed defenses.

Seeing Durant spending time holding the ball, Ford Center fans stood up and cheered.

Considering that Durant's only weakness is that he cares too much about other people's opinions, Li Zhe chose to make a move, not make a move, and at the same time deliberately looked at both sides, pretending to call his teammates to prepare for defense, as if he didn't believe he would take a three-pointer.

Durant indeed fell into the trap, and he closed the ball in the last three seconds and rushed towards Li Zhefei.

When! Shooting!

Ford Center was wailing in an instant.

After 08 seconds, Jeff Green jumped high at the basket and made a tip-in.

The tie was 90 to 90, and the time was over, and the two teams entered the overtime stage.
Chapter completed!