Su Xi started attacking hard at the beginning of the second half. He wasn't doing anything fancy, just forcing the issue and scoring from the wing. The Dallas Mavericks had no choice but to throw multiple defenders at him.
But Su Xi dominated their defense, just like Kobe had dominated it in the regular season.
Little General Johnson rubbed his eyes. He could have sworn he was seeing Kobe's shadow.
What made Su Xi even more terrifying than Kobe, however, was his potent passing threat. He could shoot through a double-team, but he didn't always force it. When he chose to pass, his teammates would put the ball in the hoop.
Dallas was playing great on offense.
But the lead was shrinking.
The reason was simple: the Knicks' offensive efficiency surpassed theirs.
The momentum shifted, and the Knicks gradually took control of the game.
And their control solidified as Crawford unleashed his own offensive firepower.
