ESPN studio.
"Ahem…"
Mike Breen clears his throat, straightens up, and smooths his sleeves, finally settling back into the composed tone of a professional broadcaster after the earlier excitement.
He says, "Blake Su, the rookie center, went head-to-head with both Westbrook and Durant tonight and came out on top, showing real control in those matchups.
As for Harden—
He's still a developing second-year player and didn't get many direct matchups with Blake Su. But overall, Blake Su outdueled the Thunder's 'Big Three' and led his team to seven straight wins.
And that game-winning three in the final quarter—
That showcased serious poise. That's star-level composure.
Keep in mind, Blake Su isn't known for three-point shooting. Before tonight, he hadn't attempted a single three in his career. He took two earlier in the game and missed both. And yet, in that moment, he had the confidence to take the shot.
That's composure.
More importantly, Blake Su is a center—not a perimeter guard like Kobe Bryant. Three-point shooting isn't supposed to be a primary part of his skill set.
That's what makes the shot even more impressive.
And let's not forget—Blake Su is still just a rookie.
What a performance."
Mike Breen's energy starts to rise again as he speaks.
Jeff Van Gundy smoothly takes over:
"The Thunder's 'Big Three' were solid tonight. Durant had 33 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists. Russell Westbrook finished with 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. Harden added 13 points, 2 rebounds, and 4 assists.
For the Suns—
Steve Nash recorded 9 points, 3 rebounds, and 7 assists. Stephen Curry knocked down 7 three-pointers for 27 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists in an impressive debut performance.
But the MVP of the night is clearly Blake Su.
He poured in 54 points, grabbed 10 rebounds, dished out 8 assists, and added 5 blocks—a 50+ near triple-double—while extending the team's winning streak to seven games.
Those are remarkable numbers."
He flips through the stat sheet in front of him and continues:
"Not only did he outshine the Thunder's 'Big Three,' but those 54 points make Blake Su the first player this season to score 50 in a game.
At just 18 years old, he also surpasses Jennings to become the youngest 50-point scorer in NBA history.
Congratulations to Blake Su.
What a milestone."
...
Inside the arena.
Still slightly disappointed about failing to complete his System task, Blake Su is approached by ESPN's well-known reporter "Woj" for a postgame interview.
Woj smiles.
"Blake Su, you just defeated the fourth-seeded team in the West, led by the Thunder's 'Big Three.' And you did it with a fadeaway three at the buzzer—as a center. That's incredible.
You're also the first 50-point scorer of the season and now the youngest 50-point scorer in NBA history, surpassing Jennings.
You were outstanding tonight. The clear MVP of this game."
"Thank you."
Caught off guard by the praise, Blake Su smiles politely, a little embarrassed.
Woj continues, "I have to ask—knowing three-point shooting isn't your strength, and after missing two earlier tonight, what gave you the confidence to take that final shot?
And how did it go in?"
"Uh…"
Blake Su thinks for a moment.
"There wasn't enough time to pass. As for why it went in… honestly, I just guessed it."
"Guessed?"
Woj pauses, then laughs.
"Blake Su, that looked like a confident shot. That looked like real composure."
"I really just guessed."
Blake Su answers seriously.
And it's the truth.
Given the choice, he wouldn't have taken the three. He had wanted to hit a mid-range jumper to force overtime and complete the System task.
But time didn't allow it.
Without Peak Curry's three-point ability and with Durant's long arms contesting hard, that fadeaway three was a last-resort attempt.
If it went in, it was luck.
That said—sometimes luck is part of strength.
He's made just one three-pointer all season.
And it happened to be a buzzer-beater.
That's luck.
And maybe, in its own way, it's also real ability.
But the more Blake Su insists it was luck, the less Woj believes him. Fans think the same.
Fine.
What else can he say?
...
The Suns–Thunder showdown ends with Blake Su's buzzer-beater.
But the discussion is just beginning.
The next morning, the first day of December, headlines about Blake Su are everywhere.
At the Rockets' practice facility, Yao Ming is asked about Blake Su's performance.
Yao smiles broadly.
"Perfect. Truly perfect. Can you imagine a center attacking from the perimeter like that and hitting a fadeaway three to win the game?
In terms of individual ability, I think Blake Su has already surpassed me—and he's done it with a completely different offensive style.
It's great to see a player with that kind of talent emerging. I hope he continues to grow and carve out his place in the league.
At the very least… he should do better than this big guy."
Meanwhile, Wizards forward Yi Jianlian is asked the same question. He laughs.
"If the full score is 100, I'd give Blake Su 120.
I'm not worried about him getting overconfident. He's just that good—so good that all I can do is applaud.
And that's exactly what I want to see.
He'll keep improving. He'll make the league take notice."
Among peers, it's simple—support and praise.
Online, fans are just as animated.
"What? You're telling me Blake Su hit a game-winning three against the Thunder's 'Big Three'?"
"Seriously? He's a center! His mid-range game was already wild—now he's hitting clutch threes? Has he even made one before?"
"It sounds crazy, but it's true. Blake Su won it with a fadeaway three.
And get this—that was the first three-pointer of his career.
First three ever. Game-winner. That's unreal."
"My god."
"Blake Su keeps redefining what a center can be. Honestly, he doesn't even play like a traditional center at all."