Michael Jordan shook his head. "I understand what Wang Yi is thinking. When I came back to play for the second time, stamina was also a problem.
"So I understand Wang Yi's current situation very well.
"But if he keeps resting, the point difference will stretch beyond ten points.
"It'll be very, very difficult to catch up in the fourth quarter.
"So he has to tie the score late in the third quarter.
"As for whether he'll still have the stamina in the fourth quarter, that can only be dealt with in the fourth quarter.
"If he doesn't tie the score now, there might not even be a fourth quarter."
LeBron James also agreed with that idea.
He said, "Yeah. I often had that feeling late in my career too.
"If you don't push yourself, you can see the team's deficit about to grow.
"But if you do push yourself, you won't have the stamina to sprint at the end of the fourth quarter.
"It's a real dilemma."
Michael Jordan asked, "If it were you, what would you choose?"
James shrugged. "My choice was usually random. It depended on my physical condition and how the game was going that day.
"If I felt I could still hold on a little longer, then I'd push myself now.
"If I felt my stamina couldn't last until the fourth quarter,
"then I'd keep resting on the court first.
"As for whether my teammates could hold on until the fourth quarter for me, that would depend on their condition."
Michael Jordan nodded. "That's right. That's the voice of experience.
"But one thing is certain: Wang Yi's situation tonight may be even tougher than ours was.
"Because he burned a massive amount of stamina in the first half.
"What he needs now is rest.
"But