After Wade slipped past the screen and broke through, even if Stoudemire switched directly, he might not keep up. With just a gap, Wade could score from mid-range. If Yao Ming set a pick on Marcus Camby, Wade could easily attack the basket.
Moreover, Yao Ming could also indulge in low-post offense without restraint.
Though everyone jokes about Kevin Garnett's tough jump shots, it's undeniable that he is an elite level mid-range shooter.
Once Yao Ming secured a deep position, Wade feeding him the ball basically meant that the Warriors' defense would fail.
No matter how hard Marcus Camby tried, it was difficult to stop this giant, who seemed to have his legs rooted 500 meters underground.
The Knicks' offense flowed smoothly, and their defense was even more intimidating.
Yao Ming could secure the rim with peace of mind because Kevin Garnett would handle other matters.
