[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-golden-age-of-basketball":3,"chapter-the-golden-age-of-basketball-the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1040":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Golden Age of Basketball",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1444807,1896,"Chapter 1040 - 10: The Ugly Americans","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1040",1040,"\u003Cp>There is a significant difference in pace between FIBA games and NBA games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NBA games consist of four quarters, each 12 minutes long, totaling 48 minutes, with precise timing used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time there is a dead ball, backcourt throw-in, the clock stops to ensure every minute and second is played.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, FIBA games have two halves of 20 minutes each, totaling 40 minutes, using running time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Except for free throws, timeouts, and fouls, generally, the backcourt throw-in does not stop the clock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, NBA games have many pauses, breaks, more frequent fouls, and referee deliberation periods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These delays in game time and pace do not exist in FIBA games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the pace of FIBA games is much faster than NBA games, and even if a 40-minute game is played intensely, it usually ends just past an hour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No matter how it’s delayed, it’s hard to drag it to an hour and a half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, since commercial sponsorship and advertising increased in NBA games, game time has dragged on longer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finishing in an hour and a half is considered fast; stretching to two hours is normal, and sometimes intense games can go for two and a half hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This results in more highs and lows in NBA games, with possible different scenarios and storylines every quarter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first quarter might be neck and neck, the second quarter widens the gap, the third quarter sees a comeback, and the fourth quarter culminates in key plays and counter key plays.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It can be said to be a dramatic show with twists and turns, made even more exciting if the referees keep control of the pace and situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While FIBA games are fast-paced and intensely played, they don’t have as many ups and downs as the NBA but are just as exciting in the final stages.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>NBA games are like a three-hour blockbuster with twists and turns, while FIBA games resemble a 90-minute movie with a distinct theme and quick pacing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s game for Lithuania, there isn’t much time and opportunity left, as the game clock runs quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trailing by 6 points, Sabonis hit a very critical three-point shot from the top of the arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deficit was reduced to 3 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subsequently, Gan Guoyang, facing a double team at the top of the arc, passed the ball to Sun Jun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Jun feigned a breakthrough, then returned the ball to Gan Guoyang, who scored a mid-range jumper over Sabonis’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When his touch was uncertain, Gan Guoyang used a lot of breakthroughs, fast breaks, and drawing fouls to maintain the scoreline, keeping close with the opponent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once taking the lead, and with his touch gradually improving through free throws and lay-ups, he started to attempt some high-difficulty shots to break through Lithuania’s solid defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under FIBA rules, with Sabonis and the tall Lithuanian perimeter, their half-court defense is very strong, particularly on the inside, which is quite solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Gan Guoyang keeps working from the low post, under FIBA’s potential early double-teams, he would definitely face continuous sieges from Lithuania.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, with his shooting touch emerging, Gan Guoyang started his shooting performance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis made a brilliant pass during an offensive play, a bounce pass to Kurtinaitis, who reversed layup to avoid Gan Guoyang’s block and scored successfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang no longer had time to criticize China’s defense for missing the man, quickly inbounding from the backcourt, dribbling forward himself, while Lithuania didn’t dare to press up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis was in an awkward position now, whether to follow or not?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he follows, the inside becomes vacant, and China Team’s cuts and backdoor plays would penetrate it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not following? Gan Guoyang starts offense directly from the outside, which is hard for others to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, even though it’s difficult for Sabonis himself, his height is a factor and he is well familiar with Gan Guoyang’s style of play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Going one-on-one against Sabonis, Gan Guoyang still needs to put in some effort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis decided to follow, extended to near the three-point line, and lowered his center of gravity for one-on-one defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang turned to back-dribble, leading with calmness as he observed Lithuania’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Hu Weidong and Sun Jun were both on the court, tirelessly running as two young forwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lithuanian guard Jomicki suddenly approached from behind, attempting a steal from the rear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang reacted quickly, immediately moving the ball away from Jomicki’s reach, and promptly passed it to Hu Weidong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Weidong received the ball, broke through from the wing, the Lithuanian inside line helped defense, and Hu Weidong passed it to the cutting Sun Jun in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Jun caught the ball and dunked it with both hands!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sun Jun learned from the first half, dunking without hesitation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 23, he still had plenty of stamina and leapt energetically to slam the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Gan Guoyang drawing a double team, Lithuania’s defense inevitably had gaps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if their rotations were fast, they couldn’t keep up with the ball’s speed, and, importantly, Sabonis, the main inside line barrier, wasn’t there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The margin stayed at 6 points as China Team quickly retreated to defense and reverted to using zone defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang loudly directed the zone defense formation, as at this stage, relying on man-to-man marking makes it easy to get disrupted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>China Team often found themselves on the weaker side in clashes, so they simply used a zone, betting on Lithuania’s mindset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lithuania was indeed anxious, continuously passing the ball around the perimeter before finally giving it to Matulionis, who made a strong attempt from the wing for a three-pointer!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scored! The Lithuanian player’s shot was indeed tough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap returned to 3 points, and Lithuania still had a chance for a comeback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Gan Guoyang quickly caught the ball in the corner and shot from mid-range to score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis responded with a hook shot, while Gan Guoyang suddenly stopped and shot a jump shot during a fast break to score.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis assisted a teammate for a jump shot score, while Gan Guoyang received a pass from Sun Fengwu and made a three-pointer from the wing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every time Lithuania scored, Gan Guoyang was quick to respond with a score, maintaining the lead advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>",1034,"2026-06-06T01:41:48.991Z",1,"novelbin.me","6335600c5c4f6b85957505b860d38219f4c81a81283783933a6724cae6315fbb","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1041","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1039",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]