Harlan immediately added more stats. "What's even more terrifying is that his assist-to-turnover ratio this season is 3.2-to-1, ranking in the top five in the league! Keep in mind, he's still playing over 35 minutes a game. He has to score, grab rebounds, block shots, and now serve as the team's offensive playmaker! Could Michael Jordan do that? No! Could Shaq do that? He struggles just to get the ball into his teammates' hands! Li Fei is creating an entirely new position—the 'all-around center commander'!"
While the commentators were wildly praising Li Fei, the San Antonio Spurs had already launched a counterattack.
Parker dribbled across half court, his eyes locked on the Knicks' interior. Without the slightest hesitation, he ran a high pick-and-roll with David Robinson beyond the three-point line.
Knowing full well that he was slow on his feet, Sabonis did not dare step up recklessly to help. He could only watch helplessly as Parker sped past him and charged straight toward the basket.
Li Fei immediately abandoned Duncan, turning to rotate back on defense.
But Parker was incredibly quick. Instead of going for the layup, the instant he drew Li Fei's attention, he passed the ball back to Robinson near the free-throw line.
Sabonis had not yet recovered into position, and no one stood in front of Robinson. Calmly raising the basketball, he flicked his wrist and knocked down the mid-range jumper!
3–2, and the San Antonio Spurs quickly pulled back two points.
"Beautiful play!" Harlan's voice immediately shifted into tactical-analysis mode. "Popovich is too smart. He spotted the Knicks' Achilles' heel at a glance—Sabonis' defensive mobility! On that pick-and-roll, Parker's speed completely overwhelmed the aging Sabonis, while Robinson's mid-range shot kept Sabonis from easily abandoning his assignment. That is the essence of the Spurs' tactics: attack the