Green's original plan was to use his strength to throw Chen Xi off balance and seize an opportunity to strip the ball.
That move often worked wonders against undersized guards who didn't know their limits.
But surprisingly, Chen Xi's strength and ability to hold his ground were incredible!
Green's impact had barely affected him at all.
It might have seemed ridiculous to anyone watching, but Chen Xi himself had expected it.
After all, his strength stat was maxed out~~
Once he'd braced himself and met Green's force, Chen Xi didn't hesitate. He steadied himself, maintained control of the ball, and used the momentum to step back. Then he quickly gathered the ball, spun around, and made a shot fake.
Dream was startled, but he hadn't let his guard down for a second. He immediately rushed forward, stretching out an arm to contest the shot.
Unfortunately, it was a fake.
By the time Dream realized what was happening, it was already too late.
Chen Xi used the fake to get Green off balance, then spun around his pivot foot once more. He took a step-through into the paint and went up for the basket.
Otto Porter, whom Kerr had put in the starting lineup, arrived late to help from the side.
He leaped with all his might, but still couldn't touch the ball, which had been sent on a perfect arc.
In the end, the ball slipped cleanly through the net, giving the Thunder Team the first two points of the game.
2–0.
"Chris! He posts up against Draymond, spins and fakes him into the air, then finishes with a step-through!"
"Beautiful footwork in the post, and superb technique! He showed off his individual skills perfectly on the opening possession. What a performance!"
"An Offensive Kaleidoscope! The title is well deserved."