While Wang Yi was receiving treatment, the Rockets' postgame press conference was underway in the media room next door.
The two players attending tonight's press conference were, as always, their twin stars, Jalen Green and David Mason.
It had practically become a Rockets tradition. After all, these two were the team's best performers in every game.
A slightly overweight, middle-aged reporter asked Jalen Green:
"Green, in his first game back tonight, Wang Yi beat your Rockets with a game-winning shot. As one of the top five players in the league, how would you rate his performance?"
That question really hit a nerve.
Imagine getting beaten up by someone.
Then a reporter interviews you and asks how you'd rate his performance.
Wouldn't that sting?
Wouldn't it make you furious?
If he hadn't been at a press conference, Jalen Green probably would've punched that reporter right there.
Of course, that was par for the course with reporters.
They specialized in throwing tricky questions at young players.
After all, young players were prone to putting their foot in their mouths—and when they were riled up, they were even more likely to do so.
Jalen Green took a deep breath and took a moment to calm himself. Then he glared at the reporter before answering:
"Wang Yi is pretty good, sure. But we didn't lose because of how good he is. We lost because we made too many mistakes."
"And luck was on their side, too. That last shot was pure luck."
The reporter smiled, then asked, "Sounds like you're not happy about losing to Wang Yi?"
Jalen Green sneered. "Of course I'm not. If—if we meet them in the Playoffs, I'll teach him a lesson."
In short, Jalen Green was completely unwilling to accept the loss.
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