After Stephen Curry soared into the basket with a three-pointer, Zhao Feiyang was not idle either. When the Timberwolves started serving again, Zach LaVine took the ball into his own hands just after halftime.
Snapped.
After getting the basketball, Zhao Feiyang immediately got into a singles stance and signaled to his teammates to pull away.
Stephen Curry immediately defended closely. Zhao Feiyang did not pull away in a hurry, but suddenly rushed out from the right side.
Just when Stephen Curry thought he was about to rush to the basket, Zhao Feiyang suddenly pulled the ball back, followed by a step back.
The whole movement is done in one go.
Uh-huh.
A crisp three-pointer fell firmly into the basket.
Zhao Feiyang, who scored the goal, also deliberately glanced at Stephen Curry, "Man, how do you feel? This is how I feel when your three-pointer was missed in seconds... Now you finally feel it too!"
Stephen Curry was speechless.
Soon, the Warriors struck back again.
This time Stephen Curry passed the ball and Klay Thompson ran to the wing to catch the ball. After getting the ball, Draymond Green also moved under the basket.
Snapped.
The ball was transferred to the basket. Draymond Green was double-teamed just as he was about to force it in. He did not hesitate and quickly transferred the ball to the bottom corner.
Andre Iguodala caught the ball and took a shot.
Uh-huh.
The basketball fell steadily into the basket.
The Warriors' tactics confused the Timberwolves.
After all, they had never encountered such a team before. Fortunately, the Timberwolves have a core like Zhao Feiyang. Under his leadership, although the Timberwolves were slightly lacking on the defensive end, they still stabilized the situation.
The change in the first quarter occurred 6 minutes and 9 seconds into the game.
When the Warriors called the next timeout and came back on the court, although the team's lineup had not changed much, the players' tactical execution had changed a lot.
Timberwolves serve.
Zach LaVine advanced toward the half court. Just as he was about to pass the ball to Zhao Feiyang, he suddenly discovered that Zhao Feiyang was double-teamed by Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry.
"what's the situation?"
While Zhao Feiyang was double-teamed, Zach LaVine was successfully missed by the opponent. The Warriors don't seem to care about the threat of Zach LaVine, and only put all their defensive energy on Zhao Feiyang.
"here."
Zhao Feiyang was about to catch the ball, but within a few steps of running out, Klay Thompson jumped directly in front of him. Not only that, Stephen Curry, who was a little lacking in defense in the past, is also quite tough. This time he started to fight physically!
The double-teaming between the two made Zhao Feiyang very uncomfortable. He tried several times but failed to get out of the open space, so he had to signal Zach LaVine to cooperate with others.
Snapped.
The basketball was given to the wing, and Andrew Wiggins got the ball. When he was about to break through with the ball, Andre Iguodala appeared in front of him.
The two met each other, and Andrew Wiggins dribbled the ball into the basket. He forced a shot and threw the ball. However, the basketball failed to score and instead bounced on the basket.
boom.
The rebound fell into Gorgui Diang's hands.
After Gorgi Diang got the ball, he glanced at Zhao Feiyang again. Seeing that Zhao Feiyang was still being stared at, he had to pass the ball back to Zach LaVine.
Zach LaVine got the ball and chose to take a three-point shot.
Stephen Curry only stretched out his hand symbolically from the side to interfere, and did not put much defensive pressure on him.
boom.
Zach LaVine's shot failed.
The basketball bounced out of the basket.
This time the rebound was taken away by the Warriors.
Compared with the "rigid" behavior of desperately targeting Zhao Feiyang on the defensive end, the Warriors are too flexible on the offensive end.
The ball was transferred quickly, first from Draymond Green to Stephen Curry. Before Stephen Curry could cross the half court with the ball, he passed the ball to Klay Thompson who followed. inside.
Klay Thompson raised the basketball and shot a three-pointer.
Uh-huh.
A crisp three-pointer fell firmly into the basket.
The Warriors' restrictions on Zhao Feiyang also really affected the Timberwolves' performance.
In the remaining minutes of the first quarter, the Timberwolves have been troubled by this problem. Although they have scored from time to time, compared with the performance led by Zhao Feiyang, the offensive efficiency is really much lower. .
Beep.
The timer stops and the first quarter ends.
The Timberwolves played the Warriors 21-33.
12 points difference.
Players from both sides take a break.
"Zhao, do you want to take a rest?"
"The Warriors are a very strong opponent. It doesn't matter even if we can't win... Anyway, we have just created a new lineup..."
"If you want to rest, I can give you some more rest time..."
Head coach Phyllis Sanders asked with concern.
Zhao Feiyang, who was sitting next to him, just shook his head, "Coach, I'd better play as much time as possible! No matter how strong the Warriors are, this is my own business... Others don't need to care. , but I have to prove myself..."
So, after the second quarter started, Zhao Feiyang appeared again.
This time Zach LaVine took a break, and Ricky Rubio was responsible for holding the ball. Also because Zhao Feiyang insisted on playing, the playing time of Kevin Martin and Maurice Williams was compressed.
Originally, their arrangement was to come on as a substitute. Although they were unable to serve as the starter, their playing time would not be compressed too much.
After all, they are all part of the team's main lineup!
But because of Zhao Feiyang's choice, Kevin Martin and Maurice Williams can only sit on the bench now.
"Why?"
"Is the team owned by his family? Why does he have to sacrifice our time if he wants to play more?"
Head coach Philip Saunders did not respond to the two's dissatisfaction.
The Warriors did not insist on playing both Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry, but only sent Klay Thompson to guard Zhao Feiyang. There were also adjustments in other positions.
call out.
The game started soon.
Without Stephen Curry, the double-team treatment that Zhao Feiyang enjoyed is temporarily gone. He worked very hard to guard Klay Thompson alone. As soon as he came up, he threw a super long three-pointer in front of Klay Thompson.
Uh-huh.
The basketball fell steadily into the basket.
Klay Thompson was not convinced and planned to respond with a three-pointer, but when he asked for the ball after half court, Zhao Feiyang suddenly came out from halfway to steal his basketball.
Zhao Feiyang, who took away the ball, ran with the ball, but Klay Thompson did not catch up immediately.
Draymond Green had not yet passed halftime because he had to tie his shoelaces. When he saw Zhao Feiyang rushing towards him, he excitedly stood in front of Zhao Feiyang.
"Is it finally here?"
Draymond Green subconsciously planned to block Zhao Feiyang, but the moment his eyes met with Zhao Feiyang's, he clearly saw disappointment in Zhao Feiyang's eyes.
"Yeah! I made a mistake on purpose and sent him to a snowy place like Minnesota... If I hit him again, wouldn't it be a bit..."
Before Draymond Green could figure it out, Zhao Feiyang had already rushed in front of him.
The two met each other, and Zhao Feiyang leaped high and slammed a one-handed dunk towards the basket on Draymond Green's head.
boom.
The ball went in.
This was an unprecedented dunk in Zhao Feiyang's career that instantly shocked the entire audience.
