A precise bounce pass threaded past Claxton at the free-throw line and went straight to the left side of the basket.
At the same time, Green, who had just cut inside, caught the ball at exactly the right moment and took off, finishing smoothly with a one-handed slam dunk.
15–9.
After easily recording his third assist of the night, Chen Xi turned and jogged back on defense.
He even had enough leisure along the way to high-five and interact with the fans sitting in the front row beside the court.
There was no sign that the predicament facing his team had placed any pressure on him.
"Someone who doesn't eat pressure~~"
The next possession.
The Nets counterattacked again.
Harden passed the ball to George above the break.
George faced up and isolated against Reddish.
After driving past him, he forced his way to the basket and tried to attack the rim.
But with Ghost Brother and Little Jordan trapping him from front and back, he missed.
The ball ricocheted off the rim.
Westbrook grabbed the defensive rebound, turned, pushed up the court, and found Chen Xi again.
Chen Xi caught the ball beside the left sideline, then raised a hand to signal Little Jordan to move up for a pick and roll.
Once Uncle's screen was in place, he used a front crossover followed by a crossover step to attack in the opposite direction.
Using his speed and the element of surprise, he blew past George and reached the extended free-throw-line area in the mid-range, then stopped and gathered the ball.
After forcing Claxton to step up again, he gently sent the ball toward the middle.
Westbrook cut inside, caught the pass, and attacked the basket again!
He jumped early and glided through the air, twisting away from Claxton