At this time, the second quarter of the Lakers and Jazz game was also over.

Ye Zheng only scored 13 points in these two quarters, which is completely different from his brave performance in the regular season.

In fact, Ye Zheng used assists to connect the team in these two quarters, and scored 8 rebounds, 9 assists, 3 steals, and 3 blocks, with relatively good results.

When this result appears on the big screen above the stadium, the content explained by the hosts of almost all major TV stations is very similar.

"Ye Zheng, who entered the playoffs, has changed a lot. He has less single-player fighting and more ability to connect the team, allowing the entire team to gradually adapt to the rhythm of the playoffs."

"Although King Yan only scored 13 points in these two quarters, he is like the team's hub, and his role is extremely huge."

"It seems that in these two quarters, King Yan's purpose is to allow the whole team to feel the rhythm of the playoffs and adapt to the playoffs as soon as possible. After all, the Lakers are still facing the relatively weak Jazz team. The teams will become stronger and stronger in the next team, and the game will become more and more intense. In this case, only the teams that are the first to enter the playoffs can go further."

In the Lakers' lounge, coach Walton's face was red and he was extremely surprised because Ye Zheng chose the best way to play in this game, which is to play in the inside. Especially Ye Zheng's inside method is extremely comprehensive, not the previous standing rebounding style, but more like a space-type inside line, which can not only pick-and-roll, grab rebounds, block shots, and also cut without a ball and hit long-distance jump shots!

"Ye Zheng, your choice today is really great. There is no doubt that the Jazz are almost in a state of anxiety. It's almost a season, and I can't believe that you are still a rookie."

The Lakers players were shocked at this time and looked at Ye Zheng collectively.

Since Ye Zheng used his strength to establish the core position of the Lakers, everyone has gradually forgotten the fact that he is a rookie, and has been used to winning all the way under Ye Zheng's leadership and making rapid progress, just like Kobe, the Lakers' spiritual totem.

Kobe, who had such a shocking effect, took six seasons to achieve it, while James took five seasons, and even the leader of the God of Basketball Joe had completed it in four seasons. Ye Zheng only had a simple rookie season, and he had such an effect.

It's amazing to see this, but to put it in an exaggeration, it's almost unprecedented and no one comes after another.

Of course, there are some luck elements. Ye Zheng appeared just right, and it was the most difficult period for the Lakers. The Lakers have not entered the playoffs for five consecutive seasons. The team urgently needs a strong player to lead the Lakers into the playoffs.

At this time, Ye Zheng came into being, leading the Lakers to break records repeatedly in the regular season, thus becoming a strong team in the league.

Compared to the relaxed atmosphere on the Lakers, the air on the Jazz seemed much more solemn. Everyone sat on the bench without saying a word, and the atmosphere was very dull!

"Hey, the Lakers are even harder than I thought." Rubio said first.

"Ye Zheng played a key role in this," Mitchell added.

Hearing the name Ye Zheng, the Jazz's lounge became even quieter.

"Yes, Ye Zheng broke our advantage and made the team very passive. We were sure of winning this game. But I didn't expect that Ye Zheng, who was in the inside, could show such terrifying strength." Gobert said with great emotion.

"So, will we change the tactics next?" Rubio continued to ask a little decadently.

Coach Schneider was also a little helpless. Although the Jazz team was not reorganized, their offense and defense were remarkable, and they had the possibility of becoming the top five teams in the league. But this time, Ye Zheng lost their morale.

"Yes, adjustments must be made, that is, only Gobert is left in the interior, and change the tactics that originally rely on the inside offense. Focus on the outside, as long as Ye Zheng is at the basket, do not hit the basket, and be safe. In addition, strengthen the defense, which is our advantage and must not be discarded." Schneider changed his tactics again.

Time passed minute by minute, and the third quarter began to get closer and closer.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Jazz were already 12 points behind the Lakers.

Even in such a harsh situation, Rubio is still working hard to organize the offense. At least the Jazz did not lose to the Lakers in the battle of fighting will and spiritual qualities. This is also the main reason why the Jazz can still enter the playoffs without superstars.

This time, the Jazz are obviously much more secure. The basketball passes one after another on the outside, and the players keep covering the pick-and-roll to create opportunities.

Suddenly, Rubio hit the ground and passed the ball to Mitchell who was inserted into the free throw line. Mitchell moved horizontally with the ball, avoiding Randall who came to make up for defense, and using the open position to shoot.

Unfortunately, luck seems to be not on the Jazz's side. Mitchell hastily shot to avoid defense, which leads to a blacksmith.

Mitchell shook his hand helplessly. He felt that his hands felt like the ice coke I just took out, which was so cold.

Ye Zheng grabbed the rebound again and started a fast break, but the Jazz had returned to defense and strengthened the defense density.

Seeing this scene, Ye Zheng started to steadily advance to the frontcourt with the ball. Even when facing the constant interference of Rubio beside him, he still firmly controlled the basketball.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

The basketball kept ringing in Rubio's ears like dense war drums.

Rubio was facing a great enemy, and Ye Zheng put great mental pressure on him. The importance of this ball to him is even better than any defense in his career.

Puff! Ye Zheng suddenly took the first step, and his right foot quickly stepped on Rubio's left side, and Rubio quickly adjusted his body shape.

This time, he learned to be smart. He no longer defended himself in close combat, nor tried to fight physically. Instead, he used a driving force to force Ye Zheng to rush to the bottom corner.

As long as he is driven out of the basket, the possibility of scoring at the basket can be greatly reduced.

Ye Zheng has taken a more rapid second step, and is still breaking to the left. After two steps, he has already entered the free throw line.

Rubio followed closely and drove away the defense in advance: trying to interfere with Ye Zheng's breakthrough path.

At this time, Ye Zheng suddenly rotated and his body changed direction towards Rubio's right.

Rubio moved sideways quickly.

But as he moved sideways, Ye Zheng suddenly smashed the basketball into the basket.

At the same time, he kicked his legs hard and rushed towards the basket at the maximum speed.

Rubio tried to chase, but he could not change his body inertia.

When he adjusted, Ye Zheng had already taken off at the basket. He grabbed the gap between Mitchell and Gobert and both retreated from the three-second zone!

boom!

He poured the basketball into the basket with both hands.

Another five-ball-level self-throwing and self-drawing!!

The Staples Arena even more popular with Ye Zheng's dunk, and a boiling voice resounded again.

Offense and defense conversion, Jazz offense.

Mitchell was the one who took the ball, and Lonzo Ball was the one who played against him.

Ye Zheng's dunk just now gave Mitchell a huge impact, especially at such a critical period of the Jazz, he always made a fuss.

As a rookie who is focused on training for the Jazz, Mitchell felt his face was extremely disappointed when he achieved such a result in the playoffs.

After playing in the third quarter, Mitchell scored 9 points, which looked OK. However, he shot 4 of 15 shots in total. The shooting percentage was terrible. He was extremely tired and did not expect that the Lakers would be abused like this.

"Mitchell's face is not good! Are you sick? You're so out of shape today." The Jazz's assistant coach said from the side.

"Swap him off later and adjust it." coach Schneider said. He understood Mitchell very well. After all, as the Jazz's future, he was under great pressure, especially when he couldn't score in a critical moment, and the anxious mood was very uncomfortable.

Half of the time passed in the third quarter, and the score difference between the two teams has reached 15 points.89:74.

The Jazz are 15 points behind the Lakers. Such a big score difference occurs in the first round of the playoffs, and it appears in the Lakers who entered the playoffs for the first time, which is very incredible.

Until the end of the third quarter, the Jazz still did not turn the tables.

Although Mitchell has already finished the game, the tradition of iron-striking has been passed on to Rubio. On the offensive end, he played iron twice in a row before he shot the basketball in.

"The Jazz are going to lose, and the morale is gone for the Lakers." TNT host Johnson shook his head and sighed.

"On the offensive end, the Jazz did not have an effective offense; on the defensive end, it could not defend Ye Zheng. It can be said that the Jazz this time is completely opposite to the momentum we have seen in the past. How can we play well in this state?" Charles Barkley said with emotion.
Chapter completed!