Zhang Yang didn't choose to go head-to-head with Kobe; Kidd's defense was tighter with strong anticipation. The opportunity for a turn-around step-back shot was gone, so he proactively drove inside. If he had the chance to shoot, he would, and if heavily double-teamed, he'd pass to Millsap or Hill. He became cautious with perimeter shots, taking them only when the opportunity was good, maintaining the threat of long-range shots, and paying attention to rebounds on the defensive end...
Millsap and Hill, along with another responder and one-on-one point Jarett Jack, didn't disappoint Zhang Yang. Even though they were missing shots, unlike Ariza who wouldn't dare to shoot if he was missing, they would still take shots when the opportunity arose, treating missed shots as entertainment for the two Ironsmiths on the court.
