This substitution connection period ended with a score of 35 to 41 on the court.
Durant continued to score after returning in the second quarter, but the Cavaliers' offensive momentum did not weaken.
Ross's drives and JR's three-pointers, the Cavaliers played with great flair during this stretch.
Just as it was shown at the beginning of the second quarter, the Cavaliers' offense was not reliant on Hansen's isolation plays, but on his strategic playmaking.
Hansen's scoring ability is outstanding, but what he can do is definitely not limited to just scoring. With his top-level passing skills, he can orchestrate the team like "Magic" Johnson.
Moreover, Hansen's choice of post-up offense not only attracts double-teams but is also a more energy-efficient style of play.
So by the end of this connection period, Stevens was completely outplayed by Malone tonight.
