After a between-the-legs crossover in place, he suddenly drove forward, then leaned into Chen Xi as he pushed his way inside.
He drove right, reaching a spot just above the free-throw line, then abruptly stopped and pulled back. As he did, he used his off hand to try to push Chen Xi aside and create room for a shot.
The problem was, Chen had already seen all these moves.
He knew exactly what Alexander was trying to do.
Chen Xi deliberately let Alexander's arm push him back half a step, then exploded upward, his core still rock steady. With his quick leaping ability, he managed to catch up to Alexander just as he went into his shooting motion.
Sga jumped at Chen Xi's sudden appearance. To avoid getting blocked, he panicked in midair and turned to pass the ball.
Smack!!
Tari Eason!
Another steal!
He intercepted Alexander's pass.
This season, as he gradually earned more playing time and spent more minutes on the court with Chen Xi, Eason's steals had increased dramatically.
Over the past six games, he'd averaged 3.6 steals per game—a terrifying number.
Even over the season as a whole, he was already averaging 1.9 steals per game, putting him near the top of the league.
The main reason Eason could put up numbers like that despite his limited playing time was his outstanding Physical Talent and keen instincts. Another factor was the sheer pressure Chen Xi exerted when guarding the ball handler up front.
Whenever Chen Xi locked down the ball handler, Eason focused completely on the passing lanes, waiting for the perfect moment to pounce.
That approach had let him deliver some spectacular highlights on night after night of games.
How should I put it...
He was basically feeding off Chen's success~~
On the court, Eason