Back on offense, it was the Thunder's turn.
Chen Xi was near the right sideline when he caught Westbrook's pass and launched another attack.
He faced up and took his man one-on-one. After a Drag Step into a Front Crossover, he accelerated past his defender and drove straight into the paint. Then, with Jokic in front of him, he broke into a Euro Step.
He twisted in midair to avoid Jokic's massive body as the big man turned, then quickly passed the ball out.
In the opposite corner, Batum caught the ball and moved it up the sideline without a moment's hesitation.
At the wing, Jeff Green caught the pass and faked a shot, then drove into the paint and kicked the ball back out.
Anthony Davis caught it and immediately went up for a close-range layup.
With Jokic unable to get back in time, AD easily put in another two points.
Chen, the hardest player to defend, was dangerous for more than just his unstoppable scoring moves.
What really drove the Nuggets crazy was that no matter how hot his shooting was or how badly he wanted to score, he was always willing to trust his teammates and share the ball.
That was the biggest difference between him and players like Kobe.
Of course, Chen himself might have thought he was simply putting his faith in his two badges, [Ten Dimes] and [Playmaking Core]~~
Back on the other end, the Nuggets went on offense.
Gordon tried again to get the ball in the low post and attack.
But this time, Chen Xi didn't even give him a chance to catch it cleanly.
Just as Jokic prepared to lob the ball inside, Chen Xi used his agility to spin around Gordon in a flash, suddenly slipping in front of