The collapse of an adult often happens in an instant.
On the court, when James, who had always been low-key and tolerant, and indeed contributed a lot to the team, was turned around and criticized by Westbrook, James, who had never suffered such indignity back in Cleveland, fell to the depths of despair in an instant.
On the sidelines, D'Antoni certainly noticed the visible change in James's emotions.
But considering that in the first quarter, Westbrook was substituted for his favorite Harden after just a few minutes, D'Antoni, wanting to maintain his balance, had no choice but to put both Westbrook and James, who had budding conflicts, on the court simultaneously.
The Knicks were on the offense, and after three futile attempts to get the ball, James, following Westbrook's missed aggressive shot under the basket, unwillingly retreated to his side of the court.
