After receiving the ball, Durant strode forward with great speed.

His bright, piercing eyes were fixed on Paul George, who was responsible for guarding him, as if he could see right through his defensive strategy.

He slightly bent his knees, exerted force, and jumped up in a flash.

The movement was very powerful.

Another incredibly accurate three-pointer! The basketball seemed to be under a spell, soaring over Paul George's head and hurtling towards the basket like a cannonball.

The speed was astonishing; with a loud "bang," the basketball swished through the net and went into the hoop.

The ball went in again, a sight that made people marvel at how incredibly good Durant's shooting touch was.

It's as if he's the Grim Reaper today, always managing to make the shot at the most crucial moment.

After scoring, Durant appeared particularly arrogant, his eyes sparkling with excitement. He even raised three fingers to the sky, as if declaring his strength to the whole world.

Thanks to another brilliant goal from Durant, the score difference between the two sides narrowed to single digits at an astonishing speed, and the atmosphere on the court became increasingly tense.

With the first quarter about to end, Curry demonstrated his composure and resourcefulness as the team's playmaker.

After receiving the pass from his teammate, he didn't hesitate at all and decisively lobbed the ball directly to Su Hao under the basket.

He believed in Su Hao's abilities and thought that Su Hao would be able to make a beautiful attack under the basket by taking advantage of his strengths.

However, no one expected that Su Hao, who usually seemed calm and collected, would start playing his unique tricks again.

He dribbled the ball with ease with one hand, as if playing with a small toy, and then slowly brought the ball to the free throw line.

Despite being double-teamed by Harden and Ibaka, two formidable defensive players, he showed no sign of panic, instead revealing a confident smile.

Then, he released the ball with an extremely elegant motion, as if he had practiced it countless times. The basketball drew a perfect arc in the air, passing over the heads of Harden and Ibaka, heading straight for the basket.

"Shh!"

The crisp sound rang out, and the ball once again fell steadily into the basket, another mid-range shot made.

The audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers, as if they were about to lift the roof off the entire stadium.

"Su Hao, that last move of yours really scared me! We finally gained the advantage under the basket, why didn't you just dunk it in? Why did you have to go to the outside to shoot? You need to take it easy, don't be so reckless! You know, our lead isn't that big to begin with, we can't afford to mess around like this!"

Curry's tense expression seemed to reveal his inner anxiety.

Indeed, the score difference between the two sides is not large at present, and they could be overtaken if they are not careful.

Especially Durant, his outside shooting touch is incredibly hot. If he really gets hot, it's not impossible for him to tie or even surpass the score.

Curry hasn't found his touch from beyond the arc yet, so Su Hao is leading the charge, using his sharp offense to support the team's scoring.

That's why the Thunder saw a glimmer of hope for winning in the first quarter.

Despite the Thunder's hot shooting from beyond the arc, they are still trailing.

Right after Su Hao hit that mid-range shot, the Thunder quickly launched a counterattack.

Westbrook steadily advanced the ball, but when faced with Gordon's full-court press, he almost lost the ball and committed a turnover while dribbling.

In that instant, the surrounding air seemed to freeze, and everyone's hearts were in their throats.

Fortunately, Westbrook reacted quickly and caught the ball, then passed it to Harden, who was not too far away.

After receiving the ball, a determined look flashed in Harden's eyes. He knew that the team needed him to step up and lead them to victory.

After receiving the ball, a sly glint flashed in Harden's eyes. He stared quietly at Curry, who was guarding him, as if he could already see a thrilling duel about to unfold.

The confidence and determination in his eyes undoubtedly indicated a strong desire to go it alone.

Just as Harden was about to shoot without hesitation, Su Hao appeared silently behind Curry as if by magic.

It turned out that they were in the tense first quarter of the game, with only a few seconds left.

This shot was a crucial buzzer-beater for Harden, impacting the team's morale and the score.

With his keen insight, Su Hao realized that Harden intended to take the shot alone, and he was already fully prepared. He quickly moved to a key position on the outside, ready to help defend his teammates at any time.

As the ball passed over Curry's head, Su Hao displayed amazing reaction speed and defensive skills. He stretched out his long arm like lightning and swatted the ball out of bounds without mercy. The force was so great that the basketball was almost crushed!

As the basketball was swatted away by Su Hao, the first quarter officially ended.

Led by Su Hao, the Clippers took control of the game with a nine-point lead over the Thunder, laying a solid foundation for the rest of the game.

The cheers from the audience rose and fell, as if they were about to lift the entire stadium up. They had witnessed the thrilling moments of the game and were full of praise for Su Hao's performance.

Harden stood there with a look of regret on his face, his eyes flashing with resentment. He knew that this time, he had failed to achieve his goal under Su Hao's tight defense.

He would take that shot again if he faced the same situation again.

He simply didn't believe that Su Hao could appear at the crucial moment and place to stop him from taking action.

"Su Hao, thank goodness you were there to help me defend! Otherwise, Harden would definitely have made that shot again!" Curry shouted excitedly at Su Hao.

"Come on! When have I ever been the one cleaning up your mess? Next time, remember to defend yourself properly!" Su Hao joked.

Both teams' players returned to the bench to prepare for the second quarter.

The Clippers' beautiful cheerleaders took to the court for a performance.

Back on the sidelines, the Thunder players hadn't even sat down when the head coach called them together.

"Don't rest yet, everyone, come and see the tactics I've set up!" Brooks shouted to Durant and the others.

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up and gathered around.

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