DPOY

This was the formation teams often used against the Thunder.

They put their on-ball defender up high, guarding against drives but giving up the shot, and hounded Chen Xi. The other four dropped back into a zone defense, setting a trap and waiting for Chen Xi to drive into it, then focusing on forcing him to stop.

And even if they couldn't make Chen Xi pick up his dribble and he managed to pass the ball out, they could still test the Thunder's role players' ability to shoot from outside.

That was still more reliable than letting Chen Xi take the clutch shot~~

Over a large sample size, this strategy was already one of the most effective ways to defend the Thunder when Chen Xi was on the floor.

But the problem with defending this way was that it gave Chen Xi the chance to isolate against his primary defender on the perimeter.

So Chen didn't hesitate. He went straight into his moves, facing up against Gordon.

First, he switched the ball between his legs to the right, then quickly followed with a front crossover. He took a crossover step to drive left, then suddenly stopped. After pausing for about half a second to give Gordon time to react, he abruptly turned his hips and exploded into a double crossover, shaking Gordon off completely.

It wasn't especially flashy, but the subtle changes of pace were packed with detail, helping him create a half-open look on the perimeter.

He gathered his feet, brought the ball in, and rose up. Chen Xi released the three-pointer with picture-perfect form.

When the [Volume Shooter], [Range Extender], [Clutch Performer], [Limitless Range], and [Volume Shooter] badges lit up one after another, the outcome of the shot was no longer in doubt.

After releasing the ball, Chen