Chen Xi moved up to the top of the key, then took the ball from Rose in a handoff and quickly moved toward the left sideline.
Once he reached his "sweet spot," Chen Xi slowed down, settled into position, and began working one-on-one.
He faced Strus's defense.
He tested him with two stationary between-the-legs crossovers, then suddenly accelerated and drove left.
After taking two steps into the defense, he spun, switching the ball to his right hand, then immediately pulled it back between his legs.
That move sent Strus flying.
Chen Xi smoothly gathered the ball and rose into a mid-range jumper.
The shot dropped cleanly.
He had just as easily scored his fourth point of the game.
When it came to individual skill and offensive efficiency, Chen was second to no one!
The smooth play in the opening few possessions had promised plenty of excitement.
But it wasn't long before both teams started making mistakes.
First, the Heat tried to get back to playing team basketball. Kawhi didn't let his hot hand tempt him into monopolizing the ball.
But Herro immediately made a mistake, stepping on the line as he caught a pass in the corner and giving possession to the Knicks.
Then it was New York's turn to put on a show.
Rose brought the ball up and started the offense.
He waited at the top of the key for Chen Xi, on the opposite wing, to use Hartenstein's screen and move up for the pass.
But the Heat played excellent defense this time, sending a double-team at Chen Xi before he even got the ball.
After hesitating for a moment, Rose turned and called Grant over for a pick-and-roll instead.
He drove, then passed the ball back.
Unfortunately, Grant fumbled the catch.
He couldn't hold on