Coach Mike Malone on the sideline didn't call a timeout, instead waving for the players to decide for themselves.
Time had already entered the last minute, with both Zeng Xingyang and Jokic on the court. Mike Malone trusted they knew how to play this out.
Zeng Xingyang got the ball and dribbled past half-court, then passed the ball with a bounce to Jokic on the right side of the free-throw line.
Jokic, at this time, did not trust anyone else. He was waiting for Zeng Xingyang to position himself.
Zeng Xingyang kept running back and cutting in. He looped around to the left side for a receiving opportunity, and Jokic quickly passed the ball.
At this moment, Ariza was on defense against Zeng Xingyang, his hand resting on Zeng Xingyang's waist, not giving him a chance to simply shoot.
The crowd continuously booed, trying to disrupt Zeng Xingyang's offense.
