The Big Three Unleash Their Power
Sometimes Xiao Qiao could also post up. Wang Yi would handle the ball up top, ready to attack at any moment, then pass to Xiao Qiao in the post and let him finish.
Xiao Qiao could do more than just pass.
He was a little slender, but very tall.
His footwork in the post was solid.
He could often shake off his defender with his footwork and finish.
So whenever Wang Yi passed to Xiao Qiao up top, Xiao Qiao could finish successfully.
Jordan nodded as he watched. "De'Anthony made a good substitution this time. There are all kinds of ways a big man who can pass and a small man who can pass can work together. Especially with a small guy like Wang Yi, who can attack the basket with power. The two of them can produce unexpected results. Add Danny's three-point shooting from the perimeter, and their offensive firepower is on par with the Nets' Big Three."
"On defense, Beverley can guard the Nets' backcourt, while Tucker focuses on their big men. Wang Yi can guard the backcourt, the wings, and even protect the basket. He's a defensive free agent."
"So the Kings' lineup shouldn't be underestimated."
Jordan's analysis made a lot of sense.
For the next few minutes of the second quarter, the Kings and Nets traded blows.
Although all three members of the Nets' Big Three were contributing, Wang Yi's scoring ability was even greater than theirs.
And tonight, the damage he was doing in the paint was simply too much.
By the end of the second quarter, the Kings were already leading the Nets by as many as 22 points.
That wasn't even the worst of it. The Nets' three centers had committed far too many fouls while guarding