Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• LaMelo Ball is provoked by Tagore, who curses his family, leading to a tense situation.
• LaMelo scores two three-pointers, but misses the third due to anger and a slight error.
• Wang Yi scores three consecutive three-pointers, with the last one being a bank shot, causing a crowd eruption.
• The Hornets' coach calls a timeout to strategize against Wang Yi's threes.

Character Developments

• LaMelo Ball shows restraint despite provocation, demonstrating maturity.
• Wang Yi proves his skill and resilience under pressure, scoring a lucky yet skillful three-pointer.
• The Hornets' coach shows strategic awareness, focusing on Wang Yi's threes.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and Restraint: LaMelo's ability to control his anger and not let Tagore's provocation affect his game.
• Skill and Luck: Wang Yi's three-pointer shows the intersection of skill and luck in basketball.
• Adaptation: Wang Yi's ability to adjust his shot under pressure and with a less-than-perfect jump.

Character Interactions

• Tagore and LaMelo Ball: Their trash-talking and provocation lead to tension on the court.
• Wang Yi and the Hornets' Defense: Wang Yi's threes challenge the Hornets' defense, leading to a timeout and strategic adjustment.
• Wang Yi and His Teammates: Wang Yi's threes involve his teammates, with Zhang Yu and Lonzo Ball playing supporting roles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Raptors' coach, Charles Lee, predicts Wang Yi's next moves: he'll shoot three-pointers, drive to the basket, or pass to teammates.
• The Hornets lead the series 3-1, the first time in recent years any team has led the Raptors by this margin in the playoffs.
• Wang Yi scores a mid-range shot, which the Hornets' coach, Charles Lee, had intentionally left open.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi: Shows strategic thinking by predicting the Hornets' defense and adjusting his game plan accordingly.
• Charles Lee: Demonstrates his deep understanding of Wang Yi's playing style and tactics, predicting his moves and setting up a defense to counter them.

Significant Themes

• Strategic Thinking: Both Wang Yi and Charles Lee exhibit strategic thinking, adapting their tactics based on the opponent's moves.
• Defense Priorities: The Hornets' defense focuses on preventing three-pointers and drives to the basket, leaving the mid-range open.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and his teammates: They discuss and adjust their strategy based on Wang Yi's insights.
• Charles Lee and his assistant coaches: They discuss and agree on the defensive strategy, with Charles Lee displaying his deep understanding of Wang Yi's playing style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi figures out the Raptors' defensive strategy, focusing on three-pointers and the basket, leaving the mid-range open.
• He takes advantage of this, scoring multiple mid-range shots, leading the Raptors to a 5-point lead.
• The Hornets struggle with their three-point shooting, while Wang Yi continues to score from the mid-range, leading the Raptors to an 11-point lead in the first quarter.
• The Hornets' coaches acknowledge the effectiveness of Wang Yi's mid-range shots, despite their initial belief that two-pointers couldn't win games in this era.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi demonstrates his adaptability and strategic thinking by exploiting the defensive gaps left by the Hornets.
• Coach Charles Li shows his analytical skills by predicting Wang Yi's Stamina consumption and planning to exploit it in the later quarters.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in basketball, as seen through Wang Yi's ability to adjust his game plan.
• The role of Stamina management in a game, highlighted by Coach Charles Li's strategy to tire out Wang Yi.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi interacts with his teammates, such as Big Lock Locke, who sets screens for him, and Zhang Jiacheng, who steps up when Wang Yi rests.
• The Hornets' coaches interact with each other, discussing their strategies and acknowledging Wang Yi's impact on the game.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The Raptors' pick-and-roll struggles against other teams' starting lineups but performs well against reserves.
• Raptors extend their lead from 11 to 17 points in 9 minutes.
• Coach Lee puts in the full starting lineup for Hornets after 4 minutes of the 2nd quarter.
• Raptors' "one big, four small" lineup holds on for a few minutes, then substitutes back to full lineup.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi (Raptors): Scores 40 points in two quarters, mostly from mid-range two-pointers, demonstrating exceptional consistency and efficiency.
• Zhang Jiacheng (Raptors): Handles the ball, organizes offense, and helps Wang Yi share pressure. His presence creates offensive opportunities for Wang Yi.
• LaMelo Ball (Hornets): Struggles with shooting due to Tagore's constant harassment and trash talk.

Significant Themes

• The effectiveness of two-point shots in modern basketball, challenging the notion that only three-pointers and high-percentage shots matter.
• The importance of role players and their contributions to team success.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Zhang Jiacheng: Effective pick-and-roll partnership, with Zhang Jiacheng creating opportunities for Wang Yi's mid-range shots.
• LaMelo Ball and Tagore: Ball's shooting percentage declines due to Tagore's constant harassment and trash talk.
• Xu Jingyu and the audience: Xu Jingyu's entertaining commentary and questionable English add humor and engagement to the broadcast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Raptors are down by 25 points at halftime, causing concern for Ball Dad and Xu Jingyu.
• Wang Yi's ankle injury worsens during the first half, swelling and bruising.
• The Raptors' team doctors advise Wang Yi not to play in the second half to prevent further injury.
• Wang Yi decides to play, aiming to finish the game, despite the risk of severe consequences.
• Baiyin agrees to help Wang Yi manage his pain and swelling temporarily, but advises him to limit his playing time.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi shows determination to finish the game despite his injury, revealing his commitment to his team and the upcoming Olympics.
• Ball Dad and Xu Jingyu display concern for the Raptors' situation and Wang Yi's health.
• The Raptors' team doctors demonstrate their professionalism and care for Wang Yi's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Wang Yi's refusal to give up despite his injury highlights his determination and resilience.
• Teamwork: The Raptors' players and coaches show unity and support for each other, even in difficult circumstances.
• Sacrifice: Wang Yi is willing to risk further injury to help his team, demonstrating his commitment to their shared goals.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Baiyin: Wang Yi seeks Baiyin's help to manage his pain, and she agrees despite her reservations, showing a level of trust between them.
• Wang Yi and the Raptors' team doctors: Wang Yi's decision to play goes against the doctors' advice, creating tension between them.
• Ball Dad and Xu Jingyu: The two commentators share their concerns about the Raptors' situation, showcasing their professional bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Head Coach Charles Li discovers Wang Yi's worsening right foot injury through game analysis.
• He instructs his team to intentionally worsen Wang Yi's ankle injury to gain an advantage.
• In Section 3, Hornets' Power Forward Ultraman steps on Wang Yi's right ankle, causing him pain and a foul.
• Wang Yi's fans express concern, and he suspects the foul was intentional.

Character Developments

• Charles Li demonstrates cunning and ruthlessness in his strategy.
• Wang Yi shows resilience and determination by continuing to play despite the injury.
• The Hornets players, especially Ultraman, show willingness to follow their coach's controversial strategy.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Win-at-all-costs Mentality: Charles Li's strategy highlights the intense competition and the lengths teams will go to secure a victory.
• Injury and Perseverance: Wang Yi's injury and his determination to continue playing despite the pain emphasize the physical toll of the game and the players' resilience.

Character Interactions

• Charles Li interacts with his players, particularly the Ball Family Brothers, to convey his strategy and gain their cooperation.
• Wang Yi's fans express concern and support for him, showing their loyalty and investment in his well-being.
• Wang Yi and Charles Li have a silent exchange, with Wang Yi realizing the intentional nature of Ultraman's foul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi decides to retaliate against the Hornets' dirty tactics.
• He scores mid-range jump shots despite his injured ankle.
• The Hornets' coach instructs his players to foul Wang Yi.
• Wang Yi avoids fouls and scores, widening the score gap to 33 points.
• Fans and coaches notice Wang Yi's injury is worsening.
• Wang Yi scores again, feigning injury after Ultraman crashes into him.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi shows determination and strategic thinking in his revenge plan.
• His injury worsens, affecting his mobility and jump shot.
• Wang Yi's resilience and adaptability are evident in his continued play despite the pain.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retaliation for injustice.
• The physical toll of sports injuries and the pressure to perform despite them.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in competitive situations.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and the Hornets' players, particularly Ultraman, engage in a tense cat-and-mouse game.
• Wang Yi's teammates, like Big Locke and Dauding, support him with screens and rebounds.
• Fans and coaches, like Xu Jingyu, notice Wang Yi's worsening injury and express concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi is intentionally fouled by Ultraman, who tries to stomp on Wang Yi's injured ankle.
• Zhang Yu and other Raptors teammates rush to Wang Yi's defense, but Zhang Yu, understanding Wang Yi's plan, prevents a fight.
• After a review, Ultraman is given a Flagrant 1 Foul, and Wang Yi makes both free throws.
• Wang Yi reveals to Ultraman that he has sent opponents off on stretchers four times before, hinting at his ability to commit malicious fouls without getting caught.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu shows restraint and understanding of Wang Yi's strategy, demonstrating growth in his ability to control his temper and think tactically.
• Wang Yi exhibits his cunning and ability to manipulate situations, hinting at his past reputation for sending opponents off on stretchers.
• Ultraman shows fear and caution after learning about Wang Yi's past actions, abandoning his initial plan to retaliate.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Manipulation: Wang Yi uses his knowledge of the rules and the referee's bias to outmaneuver Ultraman.
• Reputation and Fear: Wang Yi's past reputation precedes him, instilling fear in Ultraman and influencing his actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yu and Wang Yi: Zhang Yu understands and supports Wang Yi's plan, showing trust and teamwork.
• Wang Yi and Ultraman: Wang Yi taunts Ultraman, revealing his past actions and causing Ultraman to abandon his plan to retaliate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi maintains his dominance, increasing the lead to 34, then 40, and finally 47 points by the end of the third quarter.
• Wang Yi's right ankle injury worsens, affecting his movement on the court.
• The Hornets struggle to keep up, their morale crumbling as the score difference grows.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi shows resilience and determination, aiming to secure a victory before his injury forces him out.
• Coach Charles Lee sees an opportunity in Wang Yi's injury and wants to target it to turn the game around.
• Second Ball, a Hornets player, tries to intentionally foul Wang Yi again.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance in the face of adversity (Wang Yi's injury)
• The impact of a single player's performance on a team's morale and chances of winning
• The strategic thinking of coaches and players in response to changing circumstances

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Ultraman (Ultraman's earlier foul aggravated Wang Yi's injury)
• Wang Yi and the Hornets (Wang Yi's dominance demoralizes the Hornets)
• Coach Charles Lee and the Hornets (The coach sees an opportunity in Wang Yi's injury and encourages his team)
• Wang Yi and his teammates (They show concern for Wang Yi's injury and continue to support him)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi scores a super long-range three-pointer from half-court, leading the Raptors to a 50-point lead over the Hornets in the third quarter.
• Wang Yi's right ankle injury worsens after taking a hard step from Ultraman. He struggles to play but continues, leading to severe swelling and bruising.
• Wang Yi decides to leave the game after Baiyin's treatment, but not before inspiring his teammates to not let him down.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi: Demonstrates incredible resilience and determination, pushing through severe pain to lead his team to a significant victory. His injury highlights his dedication and sacrifice for his team.
• LaMelo Ball: Struggles with the weight of expectations and the fear of being dominated by Wang Yi, leading to a lackluster performance.
• Hornets' Players and Coaches: Initially overwhelmed and demoralized by the 50-point deficit, they rally after Wang Yi's departure, determined to not let him down.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and Resilience: Wang Yi's refusal to give up despite his severe injury embodies these themes.
• Leadership and Inspiration: Wang Yi's brief but impactful words to his teammates inspire them to play their best and not let him down.
• Rivalry and Competition: The intense competition between Wang Yi and the Ball Family Brothers fuels Wang Yi's determination to win by a large margin.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and His Teammates: Wang Yi's injury and subsequent departure unite his teammates, who are now determined to win the game in his honor.
• Wang Yi and the Ball Family Brothers: Wang Yi's impressive performance serves as a response to the Ball Family Brothers' provocations, fueling their desire to win.
• Wang Yi and His Supporters: Wang Yi's injury and determination to continue playing evoke strong emotional responses from his supporters, who are now more invested in the game than ever.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi leaves the game due to injury, boosting Raptors' morale instead of demoralizing them.
• Raptors maintain a 50-point lead against Hornets, with players determined to defend it.
• Zhang Jiacheng, despite having only one arm, defends LaMelo Ball effectively, demonstrating exceptional defensive skills and foresight.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi: Shows leadership and strategic thinking by boosting team morale despite his injury.
• Zhang Jiacheng: Proves his worth as a defensive player, predicting and countering LaMelo Ball's drives.
• Raptors' players: Display unity and determination to defend their lead, valuing Wang Yi's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and unity: Raptors players rally together to defend their lead, valuing Wang Yi's reputation.
• Leadership: Wang Yi's influence boosts team morale despite his absence from the game.
• Perseverance: Wang Yi plays with a severe injury, demonstrating incredible willpower.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Raptors' players: Wang Yi's injury speech inspires the team to defend their lead.
• Zhang Jiacheng and LaMelo Ball: Zhang Jiacheng successfully defends against LaMelo Ball's drives, showcasing his defensive skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Raptors' defense, inspired by Wang Yi's absence, becomes exceptionally strong, with Zhang Jiacheng leading the man-to-man defense successfully.
• The Hornets struggle to score, leading to a 60-point deficit by the end of the third quarter.
• The Hornets fail to narrow the gap in the fourth quarter, with the Raptors winning 157:82, a 75-point victory.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi's influence on the team is evident, even when he's not playing.
• Zhang Jiacheng steps up as a defensive leader.
• LaMelo Ball and his father's (Ball Dad) overconfidence is humbled by the crushing defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of team spirit and unity, even in the absence of a key player.
• Overconfidence leading to underestimation of opponents.
• The importance of defense in basketball strategy.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jingyu, the commentator, expresses excitement and mocks the Hornets' situation.
• Ball Dad and Bales, the commentators, are speechless due to the Hornets' performance.
• Charles Lee, the Hornets' head coach, tries to limit the defeat to a respectable margin.
• Wang Yi decides to attend the press conference despite his injury, showing his commitment to the team.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Wang Yi, despite a severe ankle injury, attends a press conference and announces he'll play in the next game, boosting team morale.
• His declaration sends shockwaves, with fans and opponents alike anticipating his return.
• An American sports commentator, Bales, argues that Wang Yi is not crucial to the Raptors, sparking a backlash from fans.
• Sports Illustrated invites both Wang Yi and Bales for a 30-minute interview, offering Wang Yi $3 million.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi demonstrates leadership and confidence, putting his team's needs above his injury.
• Bales shows his provocative nature, attempting to stir controversy and gain attention.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity (Wang Yi's injury and his resolve to play).
• The impact of public opinion and media on sports (Bales' comments and the subsequent fan reactions).

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Bales have a tense interaction during the interview, with Wang Yi maintaining composure and humor.
• Wang Yi's fans rally behind him, countering Bales' arguments and showing their support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Commentators led by Bales claim the Raptors could have won the last game by 18 points without Wang Yi, implying his absence doesn't matter.
• Wang Yi publicly agrees with Bales' statement, hoping the Raptors are strong enough to win without him.
• The Hornets, particularly the Ball family, train intensely after their loss, fueled by anger and determination to redeem themselves.
• Wang Yi recovers to 80%-85% from his ankle injury in four and a half days, but his recovery speed is slightly slower than last year.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi demonstrates maturity and sportsmanship by agreeing with Bales' statement, showing he's more concerned about the team's strength than his individual role.
• The Ball family, despite their big mouths, prove their dedication and work ethic through intense training.
• Sister Bai, the team doctor, shows concern for Wang Yi's health and recovery, noting a slight decrease in his recovery speed.

Significant Themes

• Team Over Individual: Wang Yi prioritizes the team's strength over his personal impact, reflecting his leadership and team spirit.
• Anger and Motivation: The Hornets, particularly the Ball family, use their anger from the previous loss to fuel their training and motivation.
• Aging and Physical Fitness: Wang Yi's slightly slower recovery speed hints at the impact of aging on his physical fitness.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Bales' public exchange highlights Wang Yi's maturity and Bales' lack of sportsmanship.
• The Hornets' players, led by the Ball family, interact with Coach Charles Lee, showing their determination and anger.
• Wang Yi and Sister Bai discuss his recovery progress, revealing her concern for his health and his acceptance of aging's effects on his body.

In this chapter, Wang Yi's physical decline is a source of concern for Baiyin, who compares it to the twilight years of a once-great general. Wang Yi reassures her that he will retire when his performance drops below his standards. Meanwhile, the Raptors face the Hornets in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals. The Hornets, fueled by anger, lead by 13 points at halftime, with the Raptors struggling offensively due to poor three-point shooting from Wang Yi and Zhang Yu. Tagore, however, has a strong first half, keeping the Raptors in the game. During halftime, the Hornets' coach encourages his team to maintain their rage, while the Raptors' coach praises Tagore's performance and encourages Zhang Yu to improve. Locke also reflects on his lack of improvement in three-point shooting compared to Tagore's persistence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi's ankle injury worsens during the first half, affecting his performance.
• Wang Yi returns to the locker room, takes responsibility for the team's 13-point deficit, and declares, "In the third quarter, give me the ball!"
• In the third quarter, Wang Yi scores 12 points from the free-throw line after drawing three consecutive three-pointer fouls from the Hornets' Ball brothers.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi shows leadership and determination, taking responsibility and inspiring his team.
• The Hornets' Ball brothers display aggressive defense, leading to fouls.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and team spirit: Wang Yi's declaration rallies his team.
• Strategic shooting: Wang Yi's reputation as a strategic shooter influences the Hornets' defense.
• Officiating: The referee's calls on the three-pointer fouls spark controversy.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi encourages and motivates his teammates in the locker room.
• Wang Yi interacts with the Hornets' Ball brothers on the court, drawing fouls and sparking controversy.
• The Hornets' head coach, Charles Lee, expresses dissatisfaction with the officiating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Charles Lee's challenge fails, and Wang Yi must shoot three free throws.
• Wang Yi makes all three free throws, reducing the score gap to 10 points.
• Wang Yi draws multiple fouls, leading to a total of 21 free throws for the Raptors in the third quarter, scoring 17 points from the line.
• Wang Yi's right foot injury flares up, but he can continue playing with caution.
• The third quarter ends with the score tied at 101.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi demonstrates his exceptional free throw percentage and ability to draw fouls, leading the team in scoring from the line.
• Zhang Yu feels motivated by Wang Yi's injury and starts making his three-point shots consistently.

Significant Themes

• Leadership: Wang Yi leads the team not by scoring all points himself, but by drawing fouls and leading the team to the free throw line.
• Perseverance: Wang Yi plays through an injury, inspiring his teammates.
• Teamwork: Zhang Yu steps up after Wang Yi's injury, contributing significantly to the team's score.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and the referee: Wang Yi's legitimate fouls are acknowledged by the referee, despite crowd disapproval.
• Wang Yi and Zhang Yu: Wang Yi's injury motivates Zhang Yu to make his three-point shots, contributing to the team's score.
• The Raptors' players: They rally together after Wang Yi's injury, determined to win the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Yu scores four three-pointers in the fourth quarter, giving Raptors a five-point lead.
• Hornets focus on defending both Zhang Yu and Wang Yi, limiting their scoring.
• Neither team scores for three minutes due to cautious play and foul trouble.
• Hornets tie the game with 30 seconds left, setting up a dramatic finish.
• Tagore hits a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, giving Raptors a 127:124 victory.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu proves to be a reliable three-point shooter.
• Wang Yi's earlier exhaustion limits his performance but sets up Tagore's game-winning shot.
• Tagore steps up as a clutch player, hitting the game-winning shot and solidifying his value to the team.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and resilience (Raptors' comeback after a tough third quarter and Hornets' foul trouble).
• Teamwork (Raptors' play design to create an opening for Tagore's buzzer-beater).
• Overcoming expectations (Tagore proving his worth after being projected undrafted).

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Tagore: Wang Yi encourages and trusts Tagore, while Tagore looks up to Wang Yi.
• Tagore and his parents: Tagore's emotional outburst after the game highlights his strong bond with his parents.
• Raptors' players: The team comes together to celebrate Tagore's game-winning shot, showcasing unity and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi's foresight in selecting Tagore is praised.
• Tagore makes a game-winning shot, crediting Wang Yi's confidence in him.
• Wang Yi's strategic thinking and trust in Tagore are highlighted.
• The Raptors win Game 6, setting up a Game 7 rematch.
• Wang Yi's injury recovers to 90% for Game 7.
• In Game 7, Wang Yi plays a strategic, supportive role in the first three quarters, scoring only 20 points.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi: Shows exceptional scouting skills, strategic thinking, and trust in his teammates. He plays a supportive role in Game 7 due to his injury and strategic planning.
• Tagore: Proves Wang Yi's faith in him by making the game-winning shot in Game 6. He's dedicated, hardworking, and humble.
• Coach Dako: Admires Wang Yi's trust in his players and his strategic prowess.
• Coach Charles Lee: Tries to motivate his team by berating them, leading to improved performance.

Significant Themes

• Trust and belief in teammates (Wang Yi's faith in Tagore, Tagore's gratitude towards Wang Yi).
• Strategic thinking and adaptability (Wang Yi's game plan in Game 7).
• Perseverance and hard work (Tagore's dedication to training).

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and Tagore: Wang Yi's trust in Tagore's abilities leads to Tagore making the game-winning shot. Their relationship is one of mutual respect and trust.
• Wang Yi and Coach Dako: Coach Dako admires Wang Yi's strategic prowess and trust in his players.
• Coach Charles Lee and the Hornets' players: Coach Lee's berating motivates his players, leading to improved performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yi scores 20 points with minimal screen presence in the first three quarters, surprising the team and fans.
• In the final 17 seconds, Wang Yi hits a game-winning three-pointer, securing a victory for the Raptors against the Hornets.
• Post-game statistics reveal Wang Yi as the leading scorer with 30 points and the highest number of assists, despite his low visibility during the game.

Character Developments

• Wang Yi demonstrates his ability to control the game's score and deliver crucial shots, proving his strategic prowess and confidence.
• LaMelo Ball and the Hornets suffer a humiliating defeat, leading to intense backlash from fans.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the concept of a master strategist in basketball, where a player's true value lies in their ability to control the game and deliver when it matters most, rather than constant, conspicuous performance.
• It also highlights the cultural differences in communication and insults, with Chinese logic proving more impactful and intimidating to Westerners.

Character Interactions

• Wang Yi and LaMelo Ball engage in a silent taunt after Wang Yi's game-winning shot, symbolizing their intense rivalry and mutual respect.
• The Raptors' fans and Wang Yi's fans launch a full-scale attack on the Hornets and the Ball family, leading to the temporary disabling of comments on their social media accounts.