On the next possession, Brown went back to the Pick-and-Roll, bringing Horford up to set the screen. After driving, he passed the ball back to Horford, who had popped out and caught it before taking a Three-Point Shot. (Horford)
Swish~~
At last, they got their first basket and ended the Celtics' scoring drought.
But could the Celtics build on it?
They couldn't.
The Thunder's momentum hadn't faded yet.
Westbrook and Chen Xi pushed up the court together. Once they reached the three-point line, Chen Xi set a Pick-and-Roll for Turtle Turtle.
Westbrook drove off the screen, took two steps into the free-throw line, and leaped straight up. He twisted in midair to evade Baynes's block, then laid the ball in.
Westbrook, with his signature layup.
He threw himself into the air first, then figured out the shot afterward.
If he weren't actually that damn good—with enough height on his leap, incredible quickness, and a strong enough core—
you could just as easily say he was playing recklessly.
After all, most people would have a hard time pulling off a move like that.
11–3
It was a terrible start for the Celtics.
Sadly, it wasn't just the start that went badly.
Even after Horford ended the team's scoring drought, the players on the court started to find their touch again and chipped in a few baskets here and there.
But they still couldn't handle the Thunder's defense.
Westbrook was eager to attack and shooting well, and he did considerable damage to the Celtics both inside and out.
That left Chen Xi with a lot less to do.
He just needed to stick to his off-ball game and move around the court as usual.
Even Butler, beside him, had all but disappeared.
When Westbrook went all out and unleashed himself, he really