Soon, the second quarter began, and the Hawks team began their offense... but committed a turnover right away!
Hill, with his rich experience, anticipated Pierce's passing direction, pressed forward, and slapped the ball just as it left Pierce's fingertips!
Both of them pounced toward the ball but didn't grab it. Pierce swatted the ball toward the baseline in the scramble.
If you can't get it, slap the ball toward the opponent's baseline; it effectively reduces the likelihood of counterattacks, taught by his boss Kenny Anderson.
But with perfect timing, Zhang Yang, who was guarding Morris Evans at the corner, rushed forward... He bent down to pick up the ball, dribbled and dodged the charging Darius Songaila, and initiated a counterattack!
He reached a step outside the right arc of the three-point line, calculating quickly as Horford and Asi Lao rushed toward him, knowing they couldn't block his shot, he suddenly stopped, grabbed the ball, jumped, and shot...
