The coach then said to the others, "The Raptors are switching on defense, so we can use the matchup-hunting tactic. The ball handler can call for a screen and get Wang Yi switched onto him, then go one-on-one!"
The three perimeter players who could drive were delighted and eager to try it.
A matchup-hunting tactic—and the target was Wang Yi. Just thinking about it got their blood pumping.
Matchup hunting usually meant going after weak defenders. For example, in the Finals between the Cavaliers and the Warriors, they kept targeting Curry.
Curry was slender, and he was cautious about putting too much force on his ankles, so his lateral movement was a little slow. James went after Curry, and Irving went after Curry.
Even J.R. Smith could occasionally get the better of Curry.
Later, when the Celtics played the Mavericks, they targeted Doncic.
Every player on the team who could drive took turns going after Doncic.
It was because Dongzi's lateral movement was too slow. He was the weak link in the Mavericks' defense.
As for targeting Wang Yi, no one in the league had ever even considered it.
Everyone knew that Wang Yi was the best perimeter defender in the league. Targeting him was just another way of handing him free kills.
But today, with Wang Yi's right ankle injured, they could go after him. Even if winning that way would feel unsporting, at least they'd get to take a shot at Wang Yi. That was better than losing.
However I went after him, all that mattered was winning.
Meanwhile, on the Raptors' side.
As soon as Wang Yi came off the court, Baiyin hurried over to ask how his right foot felt.
"It still hurts a little when I put weight on it, but it barely hurts when