In Coach Finch's eyes, Wang Yi had played two quarters without using up much energy at all.
Assistant Coach White noticed Finch's unusual expression and asked, "Is something wrong with the game plan?"
Coach Finch frowned. "See that guy? He's played two quarters, but he doesn't look tired in the slightest. If anything, he looks full of energy. Don't you think that's strange?"
Coach White had been surprised at first too, but soon said:
"I think it's because he scored 60 points in the first half and is still riding that adrenaline high. We've all experienced it: when your offense is clicking on the court, you get so fired up that you don't feel tired at all."
"Of course, that's only on a psychological level. Even if you don't feel tired while you're fired up, your body is still accumulating fatigue. Give yourself a little time to rest, and when you get back on the court, you'll suddenly find yourself feeling exhausted."
"These fifteen minutes of halftime should make Wang Yi feel unusually tired when he gets back on the court in the third quarter."
Coach Finch nodded. "That makes sense. Let's wait and see what happens in the third quarter."
Meanwhile, on the way back to the locker room, the Raptors' reserves all wore dark expressions and sneered to themselves.
Watching Wang Yi's towering figure from behind, George Shig sneered inwardly. You can only keep going like this for two quarters. Let's see what you can do in the third. You'll run yourself into the ground.
Charlie Hannum rubbed his nose and sneered inwardly. Mad Dog in the first half, dead dog in the second.
Gates watched Wang Yi's number 0 jersey and sneered to himself:
*What an idiot. An NBA game lasts 48 minutes, not 24. Asians really