As the battle songs of the Seven Nations Army rang out, the third quarter continued.
This time, Coach Spoelstra was determined to stick with his strategy of double-teaming Wang Yi.
At least two players stayed glued to Wang Yi at all times.
Even though this meant leaving one Kings player open, they still double-teamed Wang Yi every second.
Coach Spoelstra was an extremely cautious coach. Even a double-team didn't make him feel secure.
So he ordered his players to send the nearest defender to join the other two in double-teaming Wang Yi as soon as he crossed half court, forming a triple-team.
That would make it very difficult for Wang Yi to get a shot off.
As for the other Kings players being left open, that was fine.
If they beat us, so be it. But I can't let you, Wang Yi, beat us.
So as soon as the third quarter began, before Wang Yi had even touched the ball, Herro and Butler were already guarding him tightly from either side, leaving Wang Yi sandwiched between them.
That left Hield open.
After receiving the ball, Hield went straight up for an open three.
The ball bounced on the rim three times before finally rolling into the basket, barely staying in.
The Kings' lead grew to 21 points.
Coach Spoelstra showed no reaction.
It was obviously a lucky shot.
He didn't believe every Kings player could keep making shots like that.
On the next possession, Wang Yi was still sandwiched between defenders.
This time, Bagley was the one who got the opportunity.
Barkley seemed just as determined. He caught the ball and drained a three.
On the following possession, Barnes made it a three-point play.
Wang Yi didn't get the ball for three minutes, but as the saying went, press down