In G2, the Warriors still centered their offense and defense around Green.
The Kings' head coach planned to have Wang Yi shut down Curry.
Just like the previous game.
But Wang Yi objected.
He figured that since Green was the other team's offensive and defensive centerpiece, he should keep guarding Green.
Since Wang Yi had suggested it, the Kings' head coach had no reason to refuse.
With Wang Yi guarding Green, James could be freed up to guard Thompson.
Paul would guard Curry, while Danny would cover Poole.
The only problem was that Xiao Qiao would struggle a little guarding Wiggins.
But that was fine. The other four matchups were all in their favor, so they could afford to give the Warriors some opportunities at this one spot.
Green had entered the game brimming with confidence, ready to take down Wang Yi. But after just three minutes on the court, he realized Wang Yi was in the same form as the previous game. Green was completely shut down by him on both ends of the floor.
With Wang Yi sticking to him, Green couldn't even get his hands on the ball.
That left the Warriors without their offensive hub. Meanwhile, Wang Yi kept targeting Green on offense, scoring on him and drawing two fouls from him in the first three minutes.
Green had no choice but to come off the court and rest.
The Warriors also weren't shooting threes as well this game.
The gap gradually widened.
But in the second quarter, Wiggins finally stepped up.
He had no trouble against Xiao Qiao.
He scored 15 points in the quarter alone.
Though he was known as the Human 18-Point Highlight Reel, he always went on a tear against teams led by James.
He racked up 22 points in the first