Never mind the three-point line—even if he dared to shoot, China Team would gladly leave him open.
The only two ways this guy ever scored were dunks and layups.
Pang Bo knew that, of course. So although it looked like he was lunging at Clarkson, he was actually holding a little back.
Just then, Clarkson fired a bounce pass to Malonzo.
Pang Bo immediately pushed off with his right foot, spun around, and lunged toward the basket.
Malonzo was already under the hoop. He dribbled once, sprang up, and went for a dunk.
But Pang Bo leapt right behind him. One massive hand clamped around the ball like an iron vise, then yanked it down from above Malonzo's head.
Pang Bo's first block of the game!
Yet after the block, as the crowd roared, Pang Bo looked a little surprised.
He had been keeping an eye on Malonzo, but Clarkson's shot fake had been so convincing that Pang Bo had committed a little too far forward. Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't have made it back in time.
But when he pushed off with his right foot and turned just now, he moved incredibly fast. His right foot and calf also seemed to have a lot more power, letting him recover faster and get back in time for the block.
Taken aback, he could only chalk it up to being in great shape today.
After swatting the ball away, Pang Bo flung it straight upcourt.
The two Philippines Team players nearest to midcourt had a head start, but Pang Bo knew Brother Yi would definitely catch up.
And he was right.
The two Philippines Team players were experienced. Clarkson went to cut Wang Yi off, while Ravena moved to collect the ball.
But they still underestimated Wang Yi.
When Wang Yi