Volume 4: Golden State Prosperity

Volume Four: Golden State's Golden Age

Chapter 660: The Opportunity Had Arrived

Young people's values were not yet set, making them more susceptible to influence. They were energetic, naturally enjoyed sports, had more free time than middle-aged people, and could devote more energy to their hobbies. The Warriors' crushing victory over the Cavaliers was not merely a contest between two American teams—it was also Zhang Yu bringing honor to his country. In the first two games, Zhang Yu's tactical adjustments had produced remarkable results. The Cavaliers had been unable to crack the Warriors' switching defense, and the group of shooters specifically assembled for James's drive-and-kick game had been rendered useless, leaving their offense bogged down in the mud. On the other side of the scorer's table, Coach Lu pressed his lips tightly together, his expression grave. On the sideline, Zhang Yu raised an eyebrow and muttered to himself, "Green comes up to the top of the arc to screen for Curry. Love follows him out and gets in front of Curry. Smith ignores Green too, fights over the screen, and rushes at Curry." But after Klay's shot, the Warriors immediately sprinted back on defense. They moved extremely quickly, with no one fighting for the offensive rebound, ruining James's plans to push the fast break. It was also right after the Huaxia college entrance exams had ended. The pressure of getting into college that had weighed on high school seniors' shoulders suddenly vanished, and after being set free, they all felt the urge for compensatory indulgence, wanting to make up for the years they had spent buried in books. With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. "The Cavaliers lost badly in the last game too. Maybe Coach Lu thinks that whether they trap Curry or not, they'll lose anyway, so