The Number 0 Thug had returned!
On the very first possession, he spatially posterized Drummond and Capela.
The fans in the arena were thrilled.
So were the Kings fans online.
"When I get fired up, I even posterize my own teammates. Drummond, are you scared?"
"Drummond's trembling."
"Looks like Drummond's in for a rough night."
Back on the other end, Durant answered with a Chasing Three-Pointer for the Nets.
It was a response to Wang Yi's opening poster dunk.
When it was the Kings' turn to attack, Wang Yi didn't bring the ball up. Instead, he handed it to Beverley.
He let Beverley take it across half court while he settled into the low post and called for the ball.
Then he pointed toward the weak side, directing Capela over there.
He wanted Capela to clear out and leave him room to work.
It wasn't the play the coach had drawn up before the game, but Capela trusted Wang Yi completely.
So he went to the weak side, taking his defender with him.
That left only Wang Yi and Drummond on the strong side.
Drummond felt his stomach tighten.
What was this guy planning?
The crowd, meanwhile, was buzzing with anticipation.
"I feel like I've seen this kind of play before."
"You mean the Number Zero Thug?"
"Is the Number Zero Thug coming back?"
As they spoke, Beverley passed the ball to Wang Yi in the low post.
Drummond hadn't been ready for it, so Wang Yi got deep position with ease.
After catching the ball, Wang Yi didn't even dribble. He turned and rose straight up against Drummond, who stood several inches taller than him, and went for the dunk.
Drummond raised both hands to block him, but Wang Yi had better position, and today he seemed unusually strong.