Game 649: 2-1, Reclaiming Home-Court Advantage

After the sideline re-inbound pass, Alexander dribbled across half court, then passed to Chen Xi at the top of the key.

Chen Xi jogged over, took the handoff at the top of the key, then turned with the ball and looked for Little Gasol's screen.

Using the screen, he drove into the paint, drew the defense, then passed the ball back.

Little Gasol, waiting above the arc, caught the pass and immediately launched a long two-pointer from the high post.

The ball bounced awkwardly off the rim, but luckily, after rattling around, it rolled into the basket.

Little Gasol wasn't particularly good at mid-range shots, but fortunately, Chen Xi's offensive impact was enough to give him plenty of room and time to shoot.

Back at the other end, James brought the ball up again. This time, he dribbled around on the perimeter, looking for an opportunity.

After waiting a long time without a good open look for a teammate, Old Zhang suddenly rose up and fired an unexpected, deep three-pointer.

Dang!!

The ball bounced off the rim.

At a crucial moment, James failed to hit the three that might have kept his team alive.

The long rebound fell into Batum's hands.

Seeing that, Chen Xi immediately turned and took off on a fast break.

The Thunder's counterattack was on again!

Batum spotted Chen Xi and raised his hand, launching a long pass.

Upcourt, Chen Xi caught the ball at the three-point line and immediately took three steps toward the rim.

He soared into the air and slammed the ball down toward the basket with a powerful one-handed dunk.

James, who had chased him all the way from behind, leaped into the air, trying for the chase-down block he was best known for.

But Chen Xi was no slouch when it