Although Wazi felt that shot should have gone in, it hadn't, which was genuinely strange.
Still, he didn't think too much of it. It was just one missed layup. What NBA player hadn't missed a layup before?
When they turned back, he went right back to guarding Wang Yi.
His job tonight was to limit Wang Yi.
When the Kings reached the frontcourt, Wang Yi had been setting up around mid-range.
He figured Edwards couldn't guard his mid-range shot alone, so the Timberwolves would surely send a double-team. But to his surprise, they didn't.
A lot of people on the sidelines didn't understand. They thought the Timberwolves were stubbornly sticking to their plan.
So many of them shouted at Wang Yi, "Shoot! Take him on!"
But Wang Yi found it strange.
He had just made three straight mid-range shots, yet the Timberwolves still hadn't sent a double-team.
Many people thought Timberwolves coach Saunders was reacting poorly in the moment, but Wang Yi sensed something was off.
He turned to look at Saunders, sitting steadily on the bench with his slicked-back hair. He didn't look the least bit flustered, which only strengthened Wang Yi's suspicion.
This guy was definitely up to something.
After thinking it over, Wang Yi figured out part of the answer.
He had made three straight mid-range shots, yet they were still having Edwards guard him one-on-one. Clearly, they wanted him to keep playing that way.
He had already made three mid-range shots, and they still wanted him to keep isolating against Edwards. Were they out of their minds?
Of course not.
They wanted him to keep isolating for one reason: to wear him down.
Ever since his return, his stamina had been an issue. He had finally managed to improve it somewhat by coming off the bench,