I'll Handle the Rebounds-All of You, Get Out of My Way!

As Wang Yi had predicted, the Kings opened the third quarter with a lineup of tall players.

Not only did they put TT and Holmes on the court together, they also had Danny replace Hield. Danny was five centimeters taller than Hield.

The commentators were dumbfounded.

Wang Meng said, "My goodness, what are the Kings doing? They're putting out a three-big lineup? And they've got Danny replacing Hield. That makes the Kings' lineup incredibly tall."

Yang Yi shook his head again and again. "I can understand why the Kings are eager to protect the boards after grabbing five fewer rebounds than the Warriors in the second quarter. But putting out such a tall lineup is taking things too far. They've certainly added a lot of height, but they've also lost a lot of mobility. The Warriors will run them off the court on fast breaks."

Yao Ming also couldn't make sense of the lineup.

"Back in our day, a lineup like this would have made perfect sense. But in today's small-ball era, they won't be able to keep up with the Warriors. The Warriors can wear them down with ease. Of course, we're not there, so we don't know what the Kings' head coach is thinking."

Jia Yi murmured, "Could Brother Yi have suggested it?"

Wang Meng laughed. "Don't get Brother Yi dragged into this. If it works, fine. But if it doesn't, his fans will tear into you."

Jia Yi smiled, showing her two little tiger teeth. "I'm only guessing. It makes things a little more entertaining."

The commentators weren't the only ones baffled. Warriors head coach Kerr was just as puzzled on the sidelines.

He stared at Walton across the court in disbelief.

What was this? Was he handing Kerr a gift?

Just because Walton had been his