In just the first quarter, Ray Allen noticed Qin Yue's influence on the offensive end that couldn't be measured by technical statistics.
Even at the end of the first quarter, Qin Yue already had an impressive stat line of 7 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists, and 1 block.
In the second quarter, even with both Ray Allen and Lewis still on the court, the Supersonics could not turn the game around.
Due to the lack of a "breakout point" on the court...
Even if Ray Allen and Lewis ran well off the ball, it was difficult for them to consistently find open shots.
In basketball, a "breakout point" doesn't just refer to a player good at driving to the basket.
Simply put, as long as you can attract the opponent's defense with your individual ball-handling offense, you are your team's "breakout point" on the court.
Before getting backstabbed by Bowen, Ray Allen was undoubtedly the Supersonic's "breakout point."
But now...
Even if Ray Allen wanted to charge forward on his steed...