The foundation of the Bobcats' rise was Zhang Yang's significant improvement in scoring ability in his sophomore year, averaging 24 points in the regular season and surging to over 30 points per game in the playoffs. Since then, the team's structure has been built around Zhang Yang's scoring ability.
After the interval, both Kobe and Zhang Yang took a break on the bench for a while. One-third into the final quarter, the coaches of both teams, in a display of tacit understanding, sent their top scorers back on the court, and after a 4-minute respite, the shootout continued!
Both teams defended well, but the personal abilities of Kobe and Zhang Yang exceeded the limits of defensive tactics. Unable to be stopped, the only option was to enhance the offensive plays centered around their respective top scorers.
