The commentators outside the court were seriously analyzing the possible scenarios that might play out in tonight's game.
On the court, both teams' starting players had also made their way onto the floor, ready for the game to begin.
Thunder Team starters: Westbrook, Alexander, Barrett, Davis, Mitchell Robinson
Knicks starters: Rose, Chen Xi, Grant, Toppin, Hartenstein
Beside the center circle, Chen Xi stood and habitually tugged at the elbow sleeve on his left arm. After adjusting it, he strode over to stand in front of Westbrook.
The two exchanged smiles, then opened their arms at the same time and pulled each other into a tight embrace.
It was a reunion after a long separation, after all.
Of course, this "passionate" hug didn't last long. They soon let go.
Before the game began, they didn't exchange many words. After releasing Westbrook, Chen Xi gave him a light pat on the head, tossed out a bit of trash talk, then turned and headed back to his half of the court.
"Get ready to be crushed, Russell."
"My Christmas gift to you this year is a pack of diapers, kid!"
A master of trash talk himself, Turtle Turtle wasn't about to let Chen Xi get the better of him~~
After the classic pregame ritual of catching up and trading threats was over, the game finally got underway.
At the referee's whistle, Brow and Hartenstein, who were already at the center circle, prepared to jump for the ball.
With his health restored, AD had a fairly easy time overpowering Hartenstein with his superior athleticism.
Thanks to his quicker leap, he easily tipped the ball back to his own half.
The Oklahoma Thunder then launched their first attack of the night.
Russell Westbrook dribbled across half court and came to the top of the