As the leader of the team, Durant was wondering whether he should instruct his teammates with something like, "Don't be afraid of Zhang Yang," but he didn't know how to say it, nor did he understand how to command on the spot. Seeing his strongest follower proactively gathering the teammates and inspiring them, emphasizing the details of cooperation, Durant felt at ease—there was nothing better than having his followers handle everything!
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After the halftime break, Zhang Yang cleared his mind and stepped back onto the court to keep swinging!
The situation was similar to the first quarter; when Zhang Yang led the offense, the Lakers had the upper hand, but once the ball stopped going through him, their offensive efficiency plummeted. Not only that, his dominance waned significantly, as the Thunder Team performed better in both defense and offense than in the first quarter!
