After five rounds of attempts, Zhang Yang finally tore a hole in the Lakers' pseudo-zone defense. The Bobcats' team coordination seamlessly switched from high post isolation to a breakthrough-based triangle offense.
The existence of defensive three seconds makes 'real zone defense' impossible in NBA games. Kwame Brown, Yao Ming, and even Howard and Big Ben at the tail end of their prime are greatly affected in rim protection.
Perkins, a Center with almost no offensive ability, can still play a restraining role against the strongest defensive centers. As long as he stands one arm's length outside the three-second area boundary, the opposing center must leave the three-second area every three seconds.
As long as Zhang Yang seizes the opportunity to 'bully the old guy,' he can avoid Kwame Brown's intimidation. His long-distance breakthrough is extremely unfriendly to the Lakers' 'strongest defensive backcourt.'
