After receiving the ball, Chen Xi looked for another teammate to run a Pick-and-Roll.
This time, he chose Aquaman, Adams.
He accelerated around the screen, drove into mid-range, then pulled up for a jump shot.
Unfortunately, the shot missed.
The ball bounced off the rim and landed once again in... Hart's hands!
An offensive rebound for Josh Hart!
With Osman drawn away by Chen Xi's mid-range attempt, the Spurs once again had problems securing the rebound.
After battling for the offensive board, Hart turned and passed out to George on the perimeter.
George caught the ball and rose straight into a Three-Point Shot.
The ball zipped through the net.
The three was good!
Following Chen Xi's lead, the red-hot George fired away again!
The Spurs promptly called another timeout.
Popovich's face darkened.
Although the deficit had not changed, he was clearly furious that his team had just surrendered two straight defensive rebounds.
Who knew whether that fiery temper would hasten the onset of his illness...
He turned and called for Wemby.
San Antonio's new franchise cornerstone was about to return to the court.
Once the timeout ended and both teams returned to the floor, play resumed.
Spurs possession.
Brunson brought the ball up and organized the offense at the top of the key, waiting for Wemby to come up before passing to him, then turning to take his position.
After receiving the ball, Wemby took a dribble at the top of the key, turned, and handed it off to Vassell.
Vassell took one dribble around the screen, then rose straight into a Three-Point Shot.
But it missed.
The ball bounced off the rim and fell into Adams's hands.
The Knicks seized the opportunity and immediately pushed the other way.
They raced into the frontcourt, with Hart initiating the offense.
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