Therefore, Marion also wanted to first test Qin Yue's touch before deciding on his defensive strategy for the night.
At least in the first quarter, the defensive strategy Marion adopted was successful.
At the end of the first quarter, the scoreboard showed 29 to 35.
Although Qin Yue scored 15 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block for the Warriors, shooting 6 out of 9, including 1 out of 3 from three-point range and 2 out of 2 free throws.
But in the second half of the first quarter, Marion effectively limited Qin Yue's explosive impact on the Warriors with his defensive strategy.
Does effective defense necessarily mean stopping the opponent's offense?
The answer is obviously no.
Marion's success tonight lay in applying intense pressure on Qin Yue in every low-post confrontation and daringly betting on Qin Yue's consecutive three-point misses by giving him space to shoot.
