NBA: Built to Dominate

A Shattered Backboard and a Broken Shot Clock—What a Start!

"Wow! First, Shaquille O'Neal breaks the shot clock, and now our Celestial Dynasty champion refuses to be outdone!"

Inside the CCTV studio, commentator Zhang Geli jumped up in excitement.

"Look at this dunk! Alex Mo just shattered the entire backboard!"

His co-commentator Qun Yuan was just as stunned.

"This is insane, Director Zhang! As far as I know, the NBA upgraded the basketball hoop durability across all home courts this season, right?"

That was correct.

After the 1995-96 season, the NBA mandated that all teams reinforce their rims and backboards due to past incidents.

Commissioner David Stern had even singled out the Boston Celtics, criticizing their old hoops for barely withstanding an NCAA center's dunking power.

Now, with the league about to expand into the Chinese market, Stern wasn't about to let poor-quality baskets ruin the game.

And yet, even after those upgrades, Alex Mo had just demolished a reinforced backboard!

"This is unreal!" Zhang exclaimed.

"Wait—didn't Alex Mo already break a hoop at North Shore Garden in college?!"

Two Giants, Two Destructive DunksShaq destroys the shot clock.Alex Mo shatters the backboard.

The arena exploded in chaos.

Fans cheered wildly, the noise overwhelming the PA system.

But while the crowd enjoyed the spectacle, the arena staff were in full panic mode.

As the crew scrambled to fix the damage, some prayed that Shaq and Alex Mo wouldn't destroy another basket.

A Heated Exchange on the Bench

"Yo, Shaq—is this kid trying to send a message?"

Bryant Reeves, who had just been posterized by Alex Mo, turned to Shaq.

"It's not every day you see a guy break a backboard like that."

Shaq scoffed.

"Man, please. I was breaking backboards before that kid even picked up a basketball."

If Alex Mo wanted to make a statement, Shaq was ready to answer back.

The Lakers' Bench: Keeping It Cool

On the Lakers' sideline, head coach Del Harris had only one concern.

"Alex, you good? No injuries?"

Harris wasn't worried about sending messages—he was only worried about his star's health.

"Coach, I'm fine."

Alex Mo grinned, brushing off the concern.

"This isn't my first time breaking a backboard."

Harris sighed.

"I know. I saw your Georgetown tapes."

He nodded and gave a serious warning.

"But listen—staying healthy is the key to greatness."

Plenty of young players with insane talent had flamed out due to injuries.

"Yeah, I get it," Alex replied.

"But Coach, it's not my fault their basket was weak."

He smirked.

"Besides, Shaq broke the shot clock too!"

Harris chuckled.

He knew Alex was joking to lighten the mood, but his point still stood.

With Shaq and Alex Mo going full force, the Lakers' defense needed to step up.

Game Resumes—And Shaq Strikes First!

After a long delay, the arena staff finally repaired the damage, and play resumed.

"This might be the first time in NBA history a game was delayed twice within two minutes!"

The American commentators couldn't stop laughing.

"Between Alex Mo and Shaq, we might need backup rims on standby!"

Shaq Goes Right Back to Work

The Grizzlies had the ball.

Greg Anthony crossed half-court.He immediately passed to Shaq in the paint.BOOM!

Shaq powered through Campbell for another thunderous dunk.

The rim shook violently, but this time, it held firm.

The staff on the sidelines breathed a sigh of relief.

"Okay," one muttered.

"At least we know the new hoop can survive Shaq's dunk test."

Alex Mo—The 6'11" Ankle Terminator

The Lakers' turn.

Derek Fisher ran a pick-and-roll with Campbell.He found Alex Mo at mid-range.Bryant Reeves stepped up to guard him.

Reeves wasn't a bad defender.

At 7'0" (2.13m) with a massive wingspan and solid strength, he could hold his own against most big men.

But Alex Mo wasn't "most big men."

He didn't even need to force his way through.

Instead—

He crossed Reeves up.

"BEEP, BEEP, BEEP!!"

Reeves bit on the first move, but Alex Mo suddenly pulled back, then crossed again.

Reeves tried to keep up.

He failed.

His ankles buckled, and he collapsed to the floor.

The crowd gasped.

The arena commentator lost his mind.

"OH MY GOD! ALEX MO JUST BROKE REEVES' ANKLES!"

"I HAVE NEVER SEEN A 6'11" PLAYER DO THAT IN NBA HISTORY!"

The Tallest Ankle Terminator in History?

Most players known for deadly crossovers were under 6'5".

At 6'11" (2.11m), Alex Mo moved like a guard.

That wasn't just rare.

That was unreal.

"Talent. Pure talent."

In the CCTV studio, commentator Zhang Jianli shook his head in awe.

"Shaq could never do this."

"Hell, no big man in the entire NBA could move like Alex Mo!"

The nickname was born.

"The Tallest Ankle Terminator in NBA History."

Shaq and Reeves Explode on the Bench

Meanwhile, Bryant Reeves was furious.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn't keep up with Alex Mo.

Alex blew by him for another dunk.The Grizzlies coach was furious.

"Bryant, move faster!"

Winters yelled from the sideline.

"Can't you even guard a rookie?!"

Reeves snapped.

"Coach, do you have any idea how hard it is to guard this guy?!"

He turned to Shaq, who had been mocking him all quarter.

"Shaq, you think it's easy?! Then you guard him!"

The bench went silent.

Even the Grizzlies' coach was shocked.

Bryant Reeves—a usually quiet guy—had just snapped.

Shaq vs. Alex Mo—It's Personal Now

Shaq glared at Alex Mo from across the court.

"Fine."

He threw his towel aside.

"I'll take care of him myself."

The real battle was about to begin.