In the second half, Qin Yue, jinxed by Garnett's comment, started with 0 for 3 in shooting.

The mismatch advantage Qin Yue created by combining his perimeter skills with physical attributes isn't everything.

At least in a high-intensity, frequent contact game where the defense can get physical, his aggressive pull-ups occasionally go off-target.

Moreover, Qin Yue's relentless attacks in the paint, which were a headache last season, are not effective against this Supersonic team.

Because the Supersonics essentially play a zone defense.

Apart from Garnett, they also have Yao Ming in the paint.

TNT TV Station, both to crack a certain Jordan's defense and to demonstrate its expertise, saw Charles Barkley comment on the second half's blacksmith-like Qin Yue: "The Messiah is undoubtedly a player who can use his mismatch advantage to have the 'first guess on the coin toss', similar to Michael (Jordan) back in the day?

But the moment the coin lands, they still might guess wrong. And that's the charm of basketball, where no one can predict the future; we only know the result once the coin lands."

First guess on coin toss—one must admit, Barkley described Qin Yue's on-court mismatch advantage very aptly.

However, his good colleague Smith had a different perspective.

"Who says basketball cannot foresee the future? I can foresee the outcomes of certain games."

In the studio, with eyes turning to a confident Smith, Barkley asked, puzzled, "Like what?"

The next second, Smith laughed, "If Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan each led a team and met in the playoffs, I believe no one would bet on Charles Barkley to win."

Barkley: "..."

As the unfortunate guy who got swept by Jordan's Bulls in the finals back in the day...

"Can't beat Jordan" is forever a thorn in Barkley's heart.

A thorn he cannot refute and can only be furiously helpless about.

Oracle Arena.

The dip in Qin Yue's shooting posture gave the Supersonics hope of re-establishing a lead.

The Supersonics' offensive possession.

First, a hand-off with Yao Ming, then a screen from Garnett, Ray Allen launched a three-pointer from the perimeter.

This is a scene that makes all perimeter stars envious.

At that moment, the high-quality screens from two superstar big men are so reassuring, making one wish to take Ray Allen's place.

However...

Throughout the third quarter, the lead the Supersonics desired did not reflect on the scoreboard.

Because since last season, the Warriors, labeled by the world as a "single-core team"...

It's only due to their having an exceptionally dazzling superstar.

A remarkable Kwame Brown, who excels in sweeping and has mastered the art of stealth.

Ron Artest, who can be suppressed by Qin Yue and is willing to hustle on the court.

Jason Richardson, increasingly showing the flair of Golden State Ray Allen.

Baron Davis, a great guy as long as he doesn't play recklessly, who also loves to brag.

Coupled with quality backups like Deng Liwei, Murphy, Jack, Barnes, Biedrins, and Foyle.

Who dares say this Warriors roster isn't strong?

In the long history of the NBA, it's not just the so-called big three, or big four lineups that can be called a super team.

When Qin Yue tightly unites his diverse teammates...

Then this highly centralized Warriors team is destined to see its fighting power increase exponentially.

On the court, it's the Warriors' offensive possession.

Even knowing the opponent is in a cold shooting streak, Garnett still didn't dare to slack off his defense on Qin Yue.

The Old Wolf King squeezed every ounce of his limits, trying to make his steps as quick as five years ago.

With the referee's tacit consent, he grabbed and pulled, leaving scratch marks all over Qin Yue's arm without holding back.

He successfully limited Qin Yue to only twelve seconds to organize his play once he received the ball.

Then, he swung his wolf claws with all his might...

Desperately blocking Qin Yue's passing lanes and hindering his offensive initiation.

He kept a close watch on every one of Qin Yue's moves to guard against any sudden assault.

But in an instant...

Single-handedly holding the ball high like a quarterback, Qin Yue threw it to Richardson, who was lurking in the left corner.

Seeing this, Garnett quickly turned around.

But...

Garnett, unable to teleport, could only watch as Ray Allen, completely blocked by Artest, was unable to navigate the damn screen before Richardson's release.

Swoosh —!

Richardson's two fake cuts in this offensive play, followed by using Artest's screen to slip to the baseline, were key to the Warriors' successful attack.

At this moment, Qin Yue only needed to utilize his model advantage and press the pass button, allowing Richardson to get an open three-point shot opportunity.

The Warriors' bench was ecstatic with this play, Mike Malone especially.

Because after setting up the framework...

This Warriors team, filling in the content bit by bit within the framework, now executed Mike Malone's most anticipated offense!

In fact, from the moment he took the Warriors' helm, Malone was fully aware of Qin Yue's mismatch advantage, which isn't limited to just giving him the first guess of heads or tails on the court.

By drawing attention from the opposing defense with Qin Yue's inherent gravity...

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