In order to limit Qin Yue from using mismatch advantages to exert his explosive creativity on teammates, the Supersonics adopted the same defensive strategy as the previous Knights.
However, facing the Supersonics' setup of man marking combined with a zone defense, Warriors head coach Mike Malone did not underestimate their "kids' tactics."
First offensive play.
From positioning to forcing the Supersonics to change their defense when Qin Yue received the ball at the top of the arc, the Warriors spent nearly thirteen seconds on the offensive.
This is precisely the main reason why Malone does not underestimate the Supersonics' man marking with zone defense.
In the process of obstructing Qin Yue from receiving the ball, Garnett, the veteran, through positioning and direct interception, made Davis have to approach Qin Yue actively and use a more conservative passing route to pass the ball to Qin Yue.
