"Postgame Analysis": scoring, playmaking, defense—an all-around, no-weakness performance. He was the most important cornerstone of the entire team.
And while delivering a stable performance, he also produced plenty of spectacular highlight-reel moments, such as dunking over Wembanyama and drilling shots in Brunson's face, adding another bold stroke to his career highlights.
Those incredible performances also kept boosting the team's morale.
It could be said that the New York Knicks had now gradually developed a remarkable kind of team-spirit mentality. As long as Chen Xi was on the court, their morale was unlikely to dip.
Next, the focus shifted to the other supporting players in tonight's grand performance.
Paul George played a total of 36 and a half minutes, once again steadily posting an excellent line of 32 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal. He remained the most reliable second-in-command by Chen's side.
If this season's New York Knicks could successfully win the championship, then without question, George would take on a Scottie Pippen-like role. As the team's second option, he would rise another level in the historical player rankings.
Then there was Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama played 33 minutes, going 11-for-19 from the field, 1-for-4 from three, and 6-for-8 from the free-throw line. He finished with 29 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 5 blocks, and 4 turnovers.
Judging by the numbers alone, Wembanyama's performance was beyond reproach.
He was an important interior core for the team, with unparalleled defensive pressure and Rim Protection deterrence. On the offensive end, his comprehensive offensive toolkit was also displayed well throughout the game, especially in the first quarter.
Even if one insisted on picking faults with him, they would probably only be that his youthful fire sometimes made it difficult for him to control the pace of the game and his