Captain America Rogers was clearly a little deflated when Wang Yi made that shot.
After all, the team had entrusted him with the important task of guarding Wang Yi because they believed in his defensive ability.
He was indeed somewhat proud of his defense. During the preseason, he had even blocked Morant and stolen the ball from Edwards right in front of him.
The media had loved talking about those plays.
Yet now, a guard half a head shorter than him had faced him without making a single fake and scored right in his face.
It made him doubt his defensive ability a little.
But Captain America Rogers wasn't some rookie in his first year. He'd already played two years in the NBA, so he was better than most rookies at managing his emotions and staying mentally tough.
After failing to stop Wang Yi on one possession, he immediately turned his attention to offense.
On the offensive end, Wemby held the ball at the top of the three-point arc. The other players began making cuts around him, constantly moving without the ball and setting screens for one another as they went.
When the Raptors set up on defense, Wang Yi called out, "2-3 Zone Defense!"
The Raptors' five players immediately formed a zone defense.
Wang Yi and Mad Tiger Tagore stood on opposite sides of the free-throw line extended.
Dauding and Big Lock Rock took up positions on the left and right sides of the paint.
Pang Bo stayed mobile near one end of the paint, ready to help whoever drove to the basket.
The Raptors' zone defense immediately shut down the Spurs' constant off-ball cuts.
The purpose of those cuts was to keep looking for chances to drive straight to the basket.
But now the 2-3 Zone Defense practically