He sank both free throws.
Su Xi kept the Pacers' hopes alive with his do-or-die style of play.
Even the fans at Auburn Hills Palace could see Su Xi's reckless abandon. They continued to rain down their loudest boos and harshest jeers, but they couldn't help but respect his fighting spirit.
Sitting courtside, Scarlett Johansson clenched her fists, a determined look on her face. Watching Su Xi's repeated, desperate drives—like throwing himself against a brick wall—her heart was tied in knots.
She worried Su Xi would get hurt.
In fact, as the game wore on, Su Xi was hitting the floor more and more often after collisions.
His energy was draining faster than the Pacers were closing the gap on the scoreboard.
Finally, with 21 seconds left in the game, Artest took the final handoff. He caught a pass from Su Xi and sank a floater, putting them ahead by one point.
He didn't celebrate. Instead, he rushed over to pull Su Xi up from the floor.
