Jalen Green felt that Wang Yi had deliberately let him score on that last play.
Of course, he knew how absurd the idea was. If he said it out loud, everyone would think he was crazy.
So he could only mutter to himself.
At that moment, every player and coach in the Kings' resting area was watching Wang Yi.
Wang Yi had said earlier that he wouldn't let them lose.
So what did he have to say now, with 42 seconds left and his team down by 10?
Yet Wang Yi showed no sign of nervousness. Instead, he wore a smile as he looked at all the players.
Then he calmly uttered those seemingly eternal words.
"Give me the damn ball."
Hearing Wang Yi say that, everyone relaxed again.
Wang Yi had worked miracles countless times before. They knew today would be no exception.
Head coach De'Anthony wasn't as nervous anymore either. He said to the players, "Then we'll look for a chance to pass the ball to Wang. As soon as he gets it, set a screen for him. Three-point Shooter, stay as wide as possible and give Wang room."
The Kings players all nodded.
Dog, sitting at the very end of the bench, watched Wang Yi put on that over-the-top act and muttered, "Tch, what a damn show-off!"
The timeout ended, and the Kings returned to the court.
The Kings inbounded from the baseline.
Wang Yi caught the ball and slowly advanced toward the frontcourt.
In the COS livestream, the Kings fans who had stuck around saw Wang Yi taking his time with only 40 seconds left. They grew anxious.
"Brother Yi, hurry!"
"There's no time! Just chuck one!"
Wang Yi couldn't hear them, of course. Even if he had, he wouldn't have paid them any mind.
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