And without Wade, the Knicks' sharpest weapon, who can their offense rely on?
KG has never been the kind of star player who can break through in playoff intensity.
Yao Ming's low post is impossible to defend; even if he's double-teamed, he can continue to score with his obvious height advantage.
But the premise is that he can get the ball every possession, and his offensive stamina doesn't reach the level to compete with Roger.
Yao Ming isn't a qualified primary offensive option; he can occasionally help relieve pressure, but if you let him lead the offense, the team's output will not be significant.
The Knicks' offense became sporadic, with Yao Ming as the sole threat point, a clearly insufficient threat.
Alright then, they have to find a way on defense, continuing to press and double-team Roger.
But the Warriors' role players' three-point touch hasn't cooled off; when the double team occurs, each three-pointer that lands causes the Knicks more damage.
