Wang Yi had figured it out, too.
Compared with Jordan, he had a slight edge in speed, leaping ability, and mobility.
But under the intensity of this matchup, all three advantages would be neutralized.
His other advantage was his three-point shot.
Jordan had shot 32.67 percent from three over his career.
So far, Wang Yi had shot 46.72 percent from three over his career.
In that area, he had a huge advantage.
If he still couldn't adjust to the physicality of the '80s and '90s, then he'd use his greatest advantage—the three-pointer—to beat Jordan!
Jordan came back on offense.
He didn't choose to shoot a three, instead continuing to use his body to battle Wang Yi as he drove toward the area inside the three-point line.
Jordan's three-point percentage was much lower than his two-point percentage.
And the more crucial the moment, the more important the game, the more likely players were to rely on their most dependable scoring options.
So naturally, Jordan wasn't going to shoot a three now.
He overpowered Wang Yi all the way to the free-throw line, then used a spin and a step-through to shake Wang Yi before softly banking in a layup.
The score was now 7–10.
Then Wang Yi went on offense. After Jordan passed him the ball, Wang Yi once again made a motion as if he were going to pull up immediately.
As a former DPOY, Jordan had plenty of defensive experience. Seeing Wang Yi prepare to shoot, he didn't recklessly jump.
He merely straightened his upper body slightly and raised his right hand to contest the shot.
But even though Jordan hadn't been fooled into jumping, that was enough for Wang Yi.
He pounded the ball with his left hand, then quickly took a lateral step to the right.
Then