This made it even more difficult for him, Curry, and even Thompson to find opportunities.
With other opponents, it wouldn't matter if the supporting players were a bit cold; they could accept Green's 40+35 shooting percentage even against the Spurs.
But this opponent is different. They scored in all four of the last rounds, with DeRozan hitting 3 consecutive shots for 7 points, Harden scoring a step-back three-pointer, and even though Zhang Yang hasn't started firing yet, that's the scariest thing…
They definitely need to direct Green to the inside, at least to draw Zubac's attention to rim protection; his chances to score with a drive would be better.
Yes, after seeing through the opponent's tactical intentions, Durant's in-game adjustment was precisely — to respond with isolation plays!
At this critical moment that might determine the direction of the game, Durant withstood the pressure, drove to a close-range stop, and hit a jump shot!
