The defensive strategy employed by the Magic Team was something Zhang Yang had never seen before. Was it designed specifically for him? Or was it a reaction to their recent defeat by the Lakers targeting Kobe?
The analysis and speculation flickered in an instant as Zhang Yang faced Courtney Lee's tight defense and decisively chose to utilize a fake backward move.
Courtney Lee realized Zhang Yang's move was a fake, but knowing Zhang Yang's comprehensive skill set, he didn't allow Zhang Yang to convert the fake into a real step-back shot, pressing forward instead.
Zhang Yang sidestepped half a step to avoid Courtney Lee and dashed towards the free-throw line.
Lewis had already moved up, and after Courtney Lee's rush to defend, he quickly turned to catch up.
Howard was ready to provide secondary defense after Lewis was beaten, but when he saw Zhang Yang stepping hard into the free-throw line, he quickly charged from the restricted area arc line... but it was still too late.
