Wemby's very first attack already gave everyone a different impression.
Although Wemby had occasionally taken three-pointers before, he had never started a game by shooting one, let alone with such confidence.
The Kings had studied their opponents' plays countless times. They knew the Hornets had this kind of play, but it was so rare that it wasn't a major focus of the Kings' defense.
So for now, the Kings weren't paying much attention to it.
The Kings quickly pushed the ball upcourt, with Wang Yi and Danny leading the way.
The Kings' approach had been worked out by Wang Yi and De'Anthony. If they had a chance to fast-break, Wang Yi and Danny would push the ball up quickly.
The towering Wemby would have a hard time keeping up with them.
If their first fast-break attempt didn't work, they would slow things down. Once the Kings' three big men got into position, they would pass the ball to them and let them attack.
On this possession, Wang Yi dribbled straight upcourt and whipped a pass out to Danny on the perimeter.
Danny came through, rising and firing in one smooth motion to knock down the three.
The Hornets came back on offense.
The Kings stuck with their strategy of using their three big men to guard the paint.
That left Danny to match up with Wemby on the perimeter. But Danny was more than twenty centimeters shorter than Wemby, with a wingspan shorter by over thirty centimeters. There was no way he could defend him.
With Danny in front of him, Wemby casually rose onto his toes and shot. The ball traced another perfect arc and dropped through the hoop.
Another three-pointer.
Wang Yi had no intention of making any adjustments.
He dribbled forward at once, pushing the pace and