The Warriors had to adjust their defensive strategy.
At the very least, they needed to make an adjustment to deal with Paul George.
Should they maintain their high-pressure defense, double-team Chen Xi, and test George's offensive consistency, or spread their resources around and put some pressure on him?
It was undoubtedly a very difficult choice.
The brief timeout soon ended, and play resumed.
Back on the court, the Warriors regrouped and launched another attack.
Stephen Curry held the ball at the top of the key, called Green over for a Pick-and-Roll, then drove and dished.
Green caught the pass on the roll, took two dribbles, and passed to Wiggins, who was cutting in from the corner.
Wiggins caught the ball on the move, gathered into his steps, then rose against Hartenstein and tossed the ball up through heavy contact.
The ball landed on the rim, bounced twice, and dropped through the net.
A tough two-point finish.
Andrew Wiggins's individual ability was still outstanding.
After converting their first possession out of the timeout, the Golden State Warriors hurried back on defense.
At the other end, the Knicks inbounded in the backcourt.
Rose brought the ball across half court and, as usual, looked for Chen Xi at the top of the key.
Chen Xi came up from the wing to receive the pass, then attacked Klay again.
He went through a stationary Between-the-Legs Crossover, followed it with a Drag Step to the right, then changed direction between his legs, linked it into a behind-the-back dribble and a little hop, and drove right again.
After two accelerating strides, he pounded the ball down, stopped abruptly, and spun, then gathered and rose straight into a long two-point Fadeaway Jumper.
A one-man show from Chen Xi!
His combinations were as silky as ever, one