The double-team came, and Parker decisively passed the ball; Zhang Yang would shoot if he could, and if not, he'd pass.
The two fought back and forth, with the score fluctuating between a 3 to 7 point difference. At 5 minutes 35 seconds, Popovich couldn't hold out any longer and called for a timeout!
90 to 94, the Spurs trailed the Bobcats by 4 points.
In those five and a half minutes, Parker scored 4 points and 4 assists, Duncan 4 points and 1 assist, leading the team to score 14 points; their offense was impressive, but their opponents scored 15 points!
Zhang Yang made 3 out of 6 shots plus 2 out of 2 free throws, scoring 8 points and 1 assist, bringing his total to 30 points, surpassing Parker's 29 points, the highest in the game!
Including his free throws, Zhang Yang took 7 shots in five and a half minutes, a spree that made Popovich tremble.
Shoot if there's a chance, create opportunities to shoot if not, and pass only if absolutely necessary.