As the game began, both teams' first offensive plays were definitely led by Paul and Zhang Yang. Fans were expecting a big showdown, but both players missed their initial shots.
However, Paul's miss was even bigger...
Paul was thrilled to see Zhang Yang miss under James Posey's defense.
In the summer, when he learned that the team had unexpectedly acquired James Posey, he had been eager to face off against the Bobcats. While Zhang Yang's off-the-ball offense was challenging for Posey to guard, one-on-one with the physically superior James Posey was sure to greatly limit Zhang Yang.
But as soon as Paul got the ball and moved forward, he realized he was the one who had performed the worst in the opening round.
James Posey had stopped Zhang Yang, Zhang Yang had stopped him...both men had shown great defense from the start, leaving him the only one getting hammered!
Paul's mood instantly soured, but he didn't rush to continue playing solo upon reaching the frontcourt.
