After completing a series of back-to-back home and away games, the Bobcats team got a two-day rest period before the next away game.
On the 28th, the coaching staff didn't schedule any training, allowing the players who had just played back-to-back games to take a day off. They also needed to prepare for strategy adjustments, which are simpler than tactical adjustments. Of course, there are challenges, primarily regarding control, but this isn't a problem for the adaptable Carlisle.
Zhang Yang didn't take a break on his rest day. He left Charlotte at 9:30 in the morning, heading to Chicago a day earlier than the team.
He went a day earlier because of an endorsement activity. He and Yao Ming endorsed the same fast-food brand, with only two promotional events scheduled in the contract during the season. The first was during the New Orleans All-Star Weekend, and the second was arranged for this afternoon, with the Bobcats set to face the Bulls the day after tomorrow.
