The [Ten Dimes] badge once again played a crucial role.
Paul George's three-pointer went down cleanly.
The score moved to 5–2.
Thanks to Chen's terrifying ability to draw defensive attention and his superb "assisting skills," George had enjoyed a career renaissance after joining the Knicks.
Last season with the Nets, PG had devoted much of his energy to defense, while his own offense had swung wildly between hot and cold. His regular-season averages had dropped to just 22.3 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 4.2 assists.
This season, however, PG's numbers had risen in defiance of his age, climbing all the way to 25.6 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game so far.
And that was despite his averages being dragged down by the previous two games against the Heat and Raptors, when he and Chen had clocked out early.
Even so, he had already comfortably surpassed his numbers from last season.
In fact, if he could keep those numbers steady, George's scoring average of over 25 points this season would become the second-highest of his entire career.
And he had achieved that without any decline in his defensive numbers—they had even improved slightly!
Seen in that light, Chen's value was still rising~~
It had to be said that playmaking badges such as [Ten Dimes], [Playmaking core], [Passing Master], and [Special Delivery] had contributed plenty to that success~~
Back to the game.
After the Knicks scored, possession returned to the Thunder Team.
Westbrook dribbled across half court again.
He still tried to set up SGA.
This time, though, he chose a handoff up high, then used his solid frame to screen off Chen Xi as he pursued.
Having briefly shaken off Chen Xi, Alexander got his chance to go at Hart.
Afraid Chen Xi would catch up, SGA immediately launched an