After seeing his opponent set a screen, Tagore took a step back and joined his teammates in forming a 2-3 Zone Defense.
The advantage of this defensive scheme was that none of the Raptors' five players had to rotate.
That saved the players' energy, and it also protected Wang Yi.
Wang Yi was positioned at the right elbow.
When the two players up top were under pressure from the opposing offense, Wang Yi barely had to move at all. He didn't even have to make contact.
Of course, everything had two sides. What had advantages also had disadvantages.
The drawback of this scheme was that when Tagore dropped back, LaMelo Ball had a brief window to shoot uncontested.
And LaMelo Ball seized the chance, going straight up for a three.
Bang—swish!
Another three-pointer!
And this time, before the shot even went in, LaMelo Ball had already raised his left hand high and held up three fingers.
After the ball went in, LaMelo Ball turned and taunted Wang Yi.
It was as if he were saying, Aren't you supposed to lock me down?
But on the surface, Wang Yi didn't respond at all.
Seeing this, Ball Dad couldn't help laughing loudly.
"See that? LaMelo Ball has taunted Wang Yi twice in a row, and Wang Yi doesn't even dare to respond."
"He's 36. He's old—really old. He's not the Wang Yi who once ruled the court anymore. He's just an ordinary old player, and he'll only get older and more ordinary."
Bales rubbed his hands together and said excitedly,
"Just looking at these two shots, I'm sure LaMelo Ball is going to absolutely demolish Wang Yi in this game. And starting with this game, Wang Yi will completely lose the dominance he used to have over other stars. His dynasty is