Roger, of course, refused to be weak, and elbowed Artest's lips during the position battle.
Artest's mouth was instantly filled with the taste of blood, and his dwindling sanity threatened to burn out under the catalyst of the blood.
Andrae Patterson broke free of Rasheed Wallace's grip on his shoulder, grabbed the rebound, and handed the ball to Roger.
Roger quickly counterattacked, knowing that once he scored a few more points to push the game into garbage time, it would all be over.
By then, those Detroit bastards would have no choice but to accept defeat.
Roger dribbles and sprints, Artest catches up to him and attempts a steal. But due to his impatience, Artest's attempt is too reckless, easily evaded by Roger with a behind-the-back switch.
After bypassing Artest, Roger looks back once more, shaking his head while mocking Artest's incompetence.
Artest attacks Roger again, but this time he doesn't go for close defense or try to steal.
