When Wang Yi made the game-winning shot, the fans went wild.
Wang Yi had scored 60-plus, and the Kings had eliminated the Grizzlies.
It was a double celebration.
The DJ in the arena started playing a festive song with a distinctly Chinese flavor:
"Good luck is coming, wishing you good luck..."
At that moment, the commentators were marveling at Wang Yi's incredible streak of three straight 60-point games.
Shaquille O'Neal said, "Three straight 60-point games, and in the Playoffs, no less. That's never happened before in NBA history."
Barkley secretly wiped away a bead of sweat. "I'm just glad I wasn't born in the same era as Wang Yi."
Shaquille O'Neal said, "You weren't in the same era, and you still never won a championship."
Barkley punched Shaquille O'Neal. "If you can't talk, keep your ass shut!"
While they were bickering, the replay of Wang Yi's game-winner came on, and they were both stunned.
Shaquille O'Neal said, "The first time I watched it, I thought Wang Yi's movement in the air was just a little awkward. Now I realize he switched the ball from his right hand to his left while airborne, dodging the defender's block. My God, this guy is a god!"
Barkley had to admit he was impressed, too:
"In the final moments of the game, he waited until the last three seconds before running out to get open. Then, after catching the ball, he didn't shoot right away. He switched hands in midair before taking the three. I doubt anyone else in NBA history could pull off a move like that."
Yang Yi was just as astonished by the move.
"We've seen players switch hands for layups under the basket, and we've seen them switch hands for dunks. But a switch-hand shot from beyond the three-point line?