The loss on defense affected his offense, which is a major issue for traditional big men in the modern game.
Even if they technically transition, it's hard to maintain a stable mindset.
Once their defense becomes a breakthrough, they want to help the team recover on offense, which adds psychological pressure on themselves.
Affected by the mindset, Yao Ming's shooting became inaccurate.
Halfway through the quarter, the Miami Heat took an 8 point lead. Yu Fei immediately reminded Rivers to make substitutions.
Rivers agreed, immediately substituting Jokić for Yao Ming, then giving Yao Ming some clichéd words of encouragement.
During the Warriors' free throw, Yu Fei gathered everyone together for on-the-spot deployment: unlimited switching, bold and fast counterattacks, and assaulting the opponent's offensive rebounds.
These three points were precisely aimed at the Warriors' small-ball lineup.
After just one round, the Clippers' style of play changed.