Su Xi caught the ball, jumped, and released… His rhythm was perfect, smooth as silk.
SWISH!
The ball dropped through the net with flawless rhythm.
Prince's closeout was on time, but still a beat too late.
After making the shot, Su Xi turned and high-fived Reggie Miller, who was standing on the sideline. "What do you think, Reggie?"
"About eighty percent as good as I was in my prime," Miller commented.
Su Xi chuckled and ran back on defense.
On the defensive end, Su Xi didn't track Hamilton. Fred Jones took on that task… He had great stamina and was very athletic.
Su Xi guarded Billups at the top of the arc.
This was the Pacers' new strategy.
It was the product of a brainstorming session between Su Xi and Carlisle just three hours earlier.
It was Su Xi's proposal, and Carlisle was a bit worried. The shooting guard had to take on a heavy offensive load, and he was concerned Su Xi wouldn't be able to shoulder the perimeter attack.
