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Old Age_5","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1096",1096,"\u003Cp>This is the guidance from the greatest interior defender in NBA history, immensely beneficial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PJ Brown quickly secured the first defensive rebound of his career.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was eager to pass to Gan Guoyang, but was intercepted by the opponent, leading to a fast-break layup, and then he fouled, sending the opponent to the free-throw line.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang patted him, signaling him not to rush, \"Our opponents should always be more anxious than us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nuggets scored both free throws, Curry dribbled past midcourt, Gan Guoyang set a pick, and the defense’s attention was drawn to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Curry’s floater missed, but PJ Brown grabbed the offensive rebound, this time without rushing, and passed it out to the perimeter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mario Ely in the corner faked a shot, didn’t take it, drove again, and passed to Gan Guoyang at the top of the arc, who easily hit a mid-range shot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now with this Trail Blazers lineup, they can only play this simple and honest tactic, nothing more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PJ Brown, after all, is young, continued to make mistakes, and Beelman subbed him out, with Gan Guoyang returning to the three-second zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nuggets immediately felt that entering the paint became significantly harder, struggling to score inside for three consecutive possessions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers capitalized on fast-break opportunities, and Gan Guoyang continued playing calmly, dribbling and skillfully distributing the ball to his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ely, Davis, and Curry all had scoring chances, and they capitalized on them, the Trail Blazers countered the Nuggets with a 7-0 run.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The score tightened, prompting Dan Issel to call a timeout, during which this former Trail Blazers rival said to Gan Guoyang: \"Sonny, you’re starting to play like an old man, are you preparing to retire?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang waved his fist at Issel, saying, \"Watch your teeth! Haven’t I beaten you enough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After waving his fist, Gan Guoyang explained to the referee, \"I was just waving my hand!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight’s head referee, Madden, said, \"Don’t make it difficult for us, Sonny, let this be an exception.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang knew the referee wouldn’t dare eject him directly because he’s a superstar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the later part of the first half, with his passing and good timing, Gan Guoyang gradually brought the team back on track.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even without four main players, with a group of second-tier and third-rate players, they can still play spectacularly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Nuggets tried to use energy and tough defense to block the Trail Blazers’ less smooth offense, but slowly the game’s rhythm was brought into a more relaxed pace by Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By halftime, the score was tied at 51:51, with Gan Guoyang having 10 points, 10 assists, and 6 rebounds, securing a double-double.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During halftime, Beelman proposed to his girlfriend in the stands behind the bench, presenting the long-prepared ring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The applause thundered, and a shower of rose petals fell from the air, as this championship coach seemed to reach the pinnacle of life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In front of his girlfriend’s tears of excitement, he felt both happy and a bit empty and fearful, inwardly whispering, \"I’m really crazy... Ah Gan, where are you Ah Gan?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he called out to Ah Gan in his heart, wanting to see Gan’s figure applauding and cheering in the blessing crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he couldn’t see Gan, searching continually, unable to find him. Where had he gone? Where is he?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beelman suddenly realized that all his success and happiness in life so far seemed inseparable from Ah Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Including winning the crucial Olympic gold medal, Ah Gan was there on the podium receiving the silver.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah Gan never appeared until the ceremony was over and the second half was about to start, with Gan Guoyang reappearing on the bench with his teammates.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his emotions calmed, Beelman exhaled a deep breath and casually asked, \"Sonny, where did you just go? I thought I didn’t see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Me? I was just by the side, on the bench next to Little Curry, you looked incredibly handsome, Bobby.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so? Is that so.\" Beelman scratched his head, thinking he must be getting old and confused.\u003C\u002Fp>",681,"2026-06-06T01:41:49.959Z",1,"novelbin.me","7bad1ee67a2bc7c17d3f28d7d24cebba1bf466c22b8de65b62c74bfddac96dbe","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1097","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1095",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]