The People's Version of Chen Xi

After a brief break between quarters, the Second Quarter got underway.

While the ten players on the court were locked in a heated battle, Chen, down on the sidelines, didn't get much of a chance to rest either...

After playing the entire First Quarter as usual, Chen Xi had barely sat down to catch his breath before he was back on the job.

"Hello, Chris."

The ESPN reporter, who had arranged the interview well in advance, showed up right on time and began the in-game interview.

"We saw your team take a slight lead in the First Quarter. You also put up 19 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals in the quarter. So I'd like to ask how you feel about your performance and your team's play in the First Quarter."

"Uh, it was okay. I'd say it was okay. We're still in the lead, but our opponent is the Pelicans, one of the best defensive teams in the League. I'm pretty satisfied with scoring 19 points against them in one quarter, but obviously, there are plenty of things we could've done better."

Holding a white towel, Chen Xi lightly wiped the sweat from his cheek, then looked toward the camera.

"We didn't do a very good job of reading and executing against their defensive schemes in the First Quarter. That gave them a lot of open looks they could take without much trouble. And we also missed a few easy balls, myself included. We could've scored more. When you're up against a strong team like the Pelicans, if you don't make the most of every opportunity and put more points on the board, there's always a risk of losing hanging over you. That's not a pleasant feeling."

"Okay. What do you think you need to do better