4–5.
That was a very Westbrook kind of attack.
It was his favorite way to score.
In semi-transition, he suddenly floored it, moving so fast that the defense never had time to react.
At the other end, the Knicks went on offense.
Rose held the ball at the top of the key and looked to run another pick-and-roll with Chen Xi.
After using the screen, he chose to pass the ball back.
So, one minute and thirteen seconds into the game, Chen Xi finally got his first touch of the ball and immediately went to work in isolation.
He held the ball on the right side of the top of the key, facing Barrett after the switch.
A classic triple-threat move.
He took a jab step to the right, then quickly brought his foot back and raised the ball, faking a shot. He got his defender off balance, then immediately dribbled and drove to the right.
After two steps, he suddenly slammed the ball down, flowing into a sideways step-back before rising for his signature jumper.
Even RJ Barrett, despite adjusting his position and hustling to contest the shot, couldn't make a difference.
Chen Xi sent the ball on its way. It traced an arc the fans in the arena knew all too well, then dropped cleanly through the hoop.
A trademark long two-pointer!
It was Chen Xi's first basket at the Thunder's home court as a visiting player.
This time, the fans in the arena didn't cheer for his shot.
After all, no matter how much they liked Chen Xi, during a game they only cheered for their own team's baskets.
It was a matter of "principle"!
Possession changed hands, and the ball went back to the Thunder.
Westbrook brought the ball to the left wing, then signaled for