The China Team got the ball back and went on offense. At first, Wang Yi really didn't go for the ball.
He moved to the right sideline in the frontcourt, seemingly with no intention of attacking.
That made Edwards, who was guarding him, let his guard down a little.
But at one moment, Wang Yi suddenly cut straight into the paint. After circling through the lane, he went directly back out beyond the three-point line.
Zhang Yu passed him the ball right away.
Fortunately, Team America was using an extended defense, so its players were guarding farther out. Wang Yi didn't have a chance to shoot a three.
But his three-point attempt had only been a pump fake.
After sending King Arthur flying with the fake, he dribbled straight past him and drove just inside the three-point line.
Before Antetokounmpo could come out from the paint, Wang Yi shot.
He hit the two!
On the next possession, Wang Yi did the same thing on the other side and hit another two.
At that point, the Team America players were all a little bewildered.
Hadn't the coach said that once Wang Yi came in, he'd draw the defense and let his teammates get a few shots?
Why was Wang Yi still doing all the attacking himself?
They couldn't help glancing toward the coach, seated in the stands by the court.
Phil Jackson was staring intently at Wang Yi on the floor.
He understood that this was Wang Yi's own choice. It seemed Wang Yi had seen through his prediction.
That guy really wasn't easy to deal with.
No wonder so many coaches said that if Wang Yi became a coach, he'd definitely give the other coaches a headache.
Still, Phil Jackson wasn't too worried.
He could tell Wang Yi was on