So as he leaped into the air, he suddenly changed the direction of the pass he had intended for Duke Jin and sent it straight toward the basket.
But just as he released the ball, he noticed Wang Yi, who had been running toward Duke Jin, suddenly slam on the brakes halfway there. He planted his front foot, shifted his weight, and pushed off hard, launching himself straight at Mashat.
Bryce was shocked.
Every Pistons player and coach was taken aback as well.
Fortunately, Mashat caught the pass a moment later, and everyone felt a secret surge of relief.
As long as Mashat caught the pass, even if Wang Yi blocked his shot, there wouldn't be enough time left. He couldn't turn around and attack again.
Mashat thought the same. The moment he caught the ball, he spun toward the basket and prepared to leap for a dunk.
At that moment, only 1.5 seconds remained in the game.
And in that desperate situation, Wang Yi chased Mashat down with everything he had.
He reached Mashat from behind, then thrust out his right hand and swiped at the ball in front of him.
Mashat had assumed Wang Yi couldn't get there so quickly, so he hadn't been guarding against him.
Then Wang Yi's hand came down with a smack, hitting the ball hard.
The ball was knocked loose and slammed into the floor.
Mashat was startled and hurriedly bent down to grab it.
But Wang Yi had already knocked the ball away. How could he let Mashat pick it up so easily?
Wang Yi bumped Mashat with his body while stretching out his long arm to slap at the ball.
Mashat had the better position, and his arms were long enough to reach the ball first. But Wang Yi's body check