The Kings had displayed suffocating defense on that possession.
It wasn't just the Lakers' players on the court—even the spectators in the arena couldn't help feeling a little suffocated.
Every time the Lakers managed to create a bit of space, a Kings player would rush over to defend them.
The Lakers had no chance to take an open shot.
When the Lakers were called for a 24-second violation, the fans in the arena all roared with excitement.
Their massive cheers rolled toward the Lakers like waves.
They nearly suffocated the players.
That was home-court advantage.
On the sidelines, De'Anthony watched the scene and kept waving his arms, urging his players on.
Wang Yi high-fived each of his four teammates. "Beautifully done. Let's keep it up next possession."
Wang Yi's 180-degree airborne spin into a back-dunk had already lifted the team's morale. Now, the entire team's defensive effort had forced the Lakers into a 24-second violation, giving them an even bigger boost. Every player roared in unison.
"Yeah!"
Back on offense, Bronny set a screen for Wang Yi.
Wang Yi drove straight into the paint.
King Arthur had been dunked on by Wang Yi countless times, and this time he was determined not to let Wang Yi dunk in front of him. He lunged straight at him.
But Wang Yi slipped a gentle pass behind his back to Bronny, who was trailing the play.
Bronny raised the ball and slammed it through the hoop, hammering it in over King Arthur's head.
King Arthur couldn't take it anymore.
He shoved Bronny aside and cursed, "Get the hell away from me!"
That Chinese guy was always dunking on him, which had already pissed him off. Now even a benchwarmer was dunking on him. Did he really think any Tom, Dick, or Harry could