Because every Kings player was in top form in Game 2, they won easily, bringing the series score to 2–0.
At that point, the fans and former players who hadn't favored the Kings before the series started all changed their tune.
Some thought the Kings could sweep the Bucks 4–0;
Some predicted a gentleman's sweep, 4–1, while even the most cautious now thought the Kings would beat the Bucks 4–2.
With everything going their way, the Kings returned to Sacramento.
Back on their home court, everyone thought the Kings would easily win at least one of the two home games.
But things didn't go as expected.
In Game 3, Wang Yi was struck in the face by Antetokounmpo's elbow while fighting for a rebound, fracturing the bone above his left eye.
He had to leave the game.
An injury like that usually wasn't considered too serious for an athlete.
Some players with a fractured brow bone could keep playing, at most putting on a protective mask.
So Wang Yi didn't think much of it. But during the half hour he spent resting, he noticed that he kept getting dizzy.
When the team doctor heard this, he tested Wang Yi for a concussion and ultimately diagnosed him with a mild one.
Under NBA concussion protocol, a player had to wait at least 24 hours after suffering a concussion before resuming activity.
After that, a doctor and the concussion officer had to assess the player and decide whether he could begin light activity.
Only when they felt he was ready to train could he start training.
The NBA's protocol for a concussed player's return was also very strict.
First, the player had to get clearance from both a doctor and the concussion officer.
Then he had to complete a series of workouts.