Luke Daniel passed to Juan. Using his speed as he drove toward the basket, Juan spun with the momentum, got past Dauding and Akur, and once again threw down a dunk at the rim.
The point difference was cut to 11.
The Lakers went on offense at the other end.
This time, Wang Yi got the ball to Zhang Yu. Zhang Yu drew the defense, while Wang Yi cut into the mid-range area, took Zhang Yu's pass, and knocked down a mid-range jumper.
The point difference widened to 13.
But the instant the basket went in, Juan quickly inbounded the ball and immediately charged toward the frontcourt.
This time, when he reached the three-point line, Point Guard Luke Daniel got him the ball.
Wang Yi had originally wanted to steal the pass, but his right foot lacked explosive power. He was just a little too slow getting there and failed to pick it off.
After receiving the ball, Juan used a Crossover Dribble to get past Akur, who was guarding him, then soared into the air.
With an ultra-long Slam dunk, he scored again.
The point difference returned to 11.
Juan's string of successful attacks finally got the fans in the arena cheering, stirring up their emotions.
They began chanting in unison for Juan:
"Juan! Juan! Juan! Juan!"
The cheers echoed throughout the entire arena.
The Timberwolves' morale also seemed to rise because of Juan's recent attacks, and their players were visibly more active on defense.
The Lakers moved the ball continuously but still failed to create an open look. Akur could only attempt a three-point shot with a defender in his face, and it missed.
The Timberwolves went on offense again at the other end.
This time, after Juan drew a double-team, he passed to the cutting Edwards. Edwards