As the game clock wound down, every possession became incredibly valuable.
Billups carefully managed the possession, quickly using a screen from Rashid Wallace.
But just as he came off the screen, drove inside, and dished the ball to Rashid Wallace, Su Xi pounced. Rashid Wallace had just caught the ball and was about to attempt a fake when Su Xi clamped down on it. With a fierce yank, Su Xi ripped the ball away.
Rashid Wallace was furious. He clapped at the head referee, gesturing as if to ask, "Why wasn't that a foul?"
The head referee considered it a reasonable level of defensive intensity.
Moreover, Rashid Wallace didn't have full control of the ball. This could only be considered a steal, not a foul.
Su Xi's anticipation was spot-on.
Su Xi rushed the ball up the court, his path blocked by Billups.
