He turned around and arrived at the Knicks' fast break.
Rose quickly dribbled across half court, then passed directly from the top of the key to Chen Xi.
Chen Xi settled near the right sideline. After receiving the ball, he squared up as if he intended to isolate Allen, drawing Middleton over from the other side for a double-team. He then decisively passed to Grant.
Grant immediately rose after catching the ball and took the three.
The basketball swished through the net just as smoothly.
"Good shot! That's it!"
As they retreated on defense, Chen Xi proactively reached out and exchanged another high-five with Grant.
This was the Grant he needed.
After drawing a double-team, Grant had to calmly knock down this kind of lightly contested shot and punish the opponent's strategy.
If he hit a few more like that, tonight's game would become much easier.
At least it meant Chen Xi's earlier defense of him and assumption of responsibility hadn't been in vain~~
The Bucks' offensive possession began again.
Lillard continued to initiate from the top of the key. He used the pick-and-roll to accelerate past the defense and reach the left side of the free-throw line, but Toppin caught up with him.
After pausing briefly with the ball, he chose to pass directly to Middleton on the opposite side.
Middleton then went to Giannis again for a pick-and-roll.
Repeating the same play, he drove inside before sending a bounce pass to Giannis rolling down the lane, allowing him to catch the ball in a deeper position and begin his attack.
Giannis took a big step into the low post. After catching the pass, he continued inward, but Hartenstein blocked his path. He spun with the ball and moved toward the midcourt line, then gathered and jumped, attempting to