Wang Yi saw the opposing team run their double-cross action. Magic Hand Jack, in particular, dished out several brilliant passes in a row, drawing wave after wave of excited shouts from the crowd.
With a wave of his hand, he subbed Westbrook out and put himself in.
He would take Magic Hand Jack himself.
When Magic Hand Jack saw Wang Yi come over to guard him, he got even more excited.
As a young man—especially a hot-blooded young man playing in the NBA—who didn't dream of challenging the King?
Now that Wang Yi was guarding him, he wasn't the least bit intimidated. If anything, he was thrilled.
He'd heard Wang Yi was a great passer, so this was the perfect chance to challenge him.
On the first possession, Wang Yi still let his teammates run the play.
He simply stood on the weak side to draw the defense.
Although he didn't take part in the possession and just stayed on the weak side, the other Kings players felt far less defensive pressure.
After all, as long as Wang Yi was on the floor, at least two defenders had to keep an eye on him. That left the other Kings players with a four-on-three, naturally making things easier for them.
So Mane finished with an easy layup for the Kings.
The Hornets had the ball on the next possession.
Their backup center, Zod, stood at the top of the three-point arc in place of Wemby.
Then Magic Hand Jack and Little Prince set up on either side.
They cut in from opposite wings.
Wang Yi stayed right with Magic Hand Jack, shadowing him closely.
The Hornets' coordination was clever, too.
Little Prince first moved to the free-throw line. After leaping to catch the pass, he quickly faked a cut toward the