"That incredible block really reminds me of Anthony Edwards' spectacular rejection from not long ago! Their outrageous physical talent is truly enviable."
"Come to think of it, the two of them seem to get along pretty well off the court, too. AZ once admitted that Chris had coached him last summer."
On the court, Harden went out of bounds along the baseline, took the ball from the referee, and put it back into play.
Durant received the ball at the top of the key, then faced up against Chen Xi.
After dribbling in place and moving a step sideways, he suddenly took a huge step to the right as if to drive, then followed with his signature, wide change of direction, pulling the ball back to his left hand. He crossed over and drove down the left lane toward the paint.
Chen Xi lost position slightly because of the difference in their strides, but thanks to his astonishing chase speed, Durant never managed to pull away.
When KD noticed Chen Xi keeping up, his heart tightened. He quickly stopped, then spun with the ball, trying to use the sudden change of pace to shake Chen Xi and create room for a shot.
But Chen Xi's body control was simply too good.
He forcibly twisted his body around at once.
He kept his balance while sticking right back to Durant.
This sort of clingy defense, where the defender just wouldn't come off, was undoubtedly Kevin Durant's least favorite kind.
And with no room to shoot, Durant didn't dare force up a shot.
He knew from experience just how quick and accurate Chen Xi's hands were.
So he lowered his center of gravity and suddenly drove into Chen Xi, trying to use his body to create a little space before shooting.