More outside shooting options have indeed given James more passing choices during his breakthrough.
But Qin Yue and Brown each completed a steal in the latter half of the first quarter because of it.
The angle of James' passes after jumping is limited...
So with the coordinated play of Qin Yue and Brown, only one needs to seal off the passing angle to one side after James' breakthrough, and the other can easily take this gift from the Kings.
End of the first quarter, 17 to 34.
During the intermission, James, biting his thumb continuously, began to feel anxious and uneasy.
Meanwhile, his "close brother" Shaquille O'Neal walked onto the court with a complex expression.
According to the Warriors' usual rotation strategy, the first half of the second quarter would be one of the few opportunities for O'Neal to prove himself during this finals series.
However...
