Bucks head coach Budenholzer told his players, "With Wang Yi off the floor, this is our best chance to make up ground."
The Bucks players all secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Wang Yi was on the court, he was like a massive mountain, pressing down on them until they could hardly breathe.
Once he left the floor, the Kings' offense and defense would clearly drop a level.
On the Kings' side, head coach De'Anthony told Wang Yi, "Wang, you need to rest."
Wang Yi shook his head. "Coach, I'm not tired yet."
He had already recorded seven blocks, but Wang Yi figured that if he could get a few more, he'd complete the system mission sooner and unlock that new Personal Domain.
De'Anthony looked at Wang Yi. He was clearly used to behavior like this by now, but still wanted to make sure.
"You're sure you're okay?"
Wang Yi nodded. "Of course. I'm sure."
De'Anthony had no choice but to nod.
So when the Kings took the floor again, they sent out their full Starting Lineup once more.
Bucks head coach Budenholzer couldn't help but freeze.
What the hell!
It was only the first game of the season, and they were already going this hard?
The Bucks players looked at the Kings' lineup on the court, then turned to their coach.
Coach, didn't you say he'd be resting?
Fairy tales really were all lies.
When play resumed, the Bucks had the first possession.
With Irving and Durant off the court, Wang Yi was now guarding Middleton.
With Wang Yi keeping him under such tight pressure, Middleton couldn't just dribble his way into an attack. He needed screens and off-ball cuts to get open, then catch and shoot.
But today, Wang Yi seemed to have endless energy