This was a shot that was incredibly difficult, even for Chen Xi.
Giannis's build and athleticism were simply off the charts.
Even after losing the initiative at first, he'd still managed to catch up through his incredible quickness and terrifying wingspan.
Fortunately, Chen had seen it coming, so he'd deliberately adjusted his release angle and arc right away.
The ball left Chen Xi's fingertips, barely grazing Giannis's, then spun forward and sailed toward the hoop.
It had made it past him!
And beyond that, the path ahead was wide open!!
Swish~~
The ball swished through the net with a crisp sound that rang across the court as the microphones picked it up.
"Chris!! A clutch midrange jumper!! He rises up over Giannis and drains it with the defense right in his face!"
"That was terrifying! Both players in that possession were terrifying!"
"How did Giannis almost block that?! How did Chris still make the shot?!"
"I don't understand it, but I'm absolutely stunned!"
After calmly sinking another impossibly difficult clutch shot, Chen Xi showed no emotion. He simply turned with a cold expression and strode back on defense.
They were still down by two!!
The Bucks had the ball again!
Lillard brought the ball across half court, faced Chen Xi's defense at the top of the key once more, then called for Giannis to set a pick.
This time, Chen Xi once again showed off one of his defensive strengths—his outstanding ability to fight through screens.
Before Giannis even came up to set the pick, Chen Xi had already shifted sideways.
His right foot stepped across early, letting him just barely avoid Giannis's body. He immediately twisted around the screen and continued chasing Lillard.
Seeing this, Lillard got fired up.
"I may not have drawn my sword yet, but