[{"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-1163":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},1444692,1896,"Chapter 1163 - 20: An Imperfect Ending (Part 2)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1163",1163,"\u003Cp>Anyway, he has plenty of time to practice and develop his three-point shooting before next season.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once Lewis also develops his three-point shot, he, Petrović, and Guoyang will have the strongest outside firepower in the league.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All-around, no dead angles in their offensive capabilities, no team will be able to stop them by then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lewis is only 27 this year, one year younger than Guoyang and Petrović.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The \"Iron Triangle\" is stepping into their peak together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, some basketball experts say that as long as the Trail Blazers have a solid \"Iron Triangle,\" their dominance over the league will continue for three to five years, or even seven to eight years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All teams can only hope for the best, as scenarios like Olajuwon, Miami Heat big trades, and superstar alliances will likely become more common; otherwise, they can’t truly compete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the two were resting and chatting, on the court, Petrović and Pippen were battling back and forth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the Olympics, Petrović scored heavily when facing the Dream Team, alone against Jordan and Pippen’s defense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Returning to the NBA stage, with stronger teammates, Petrović played even more aggressively when Ah Gan wasn’t on the court, like a sharp knife.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Bulls closing the score by consecutive scoring, Petrović seized the opportunity, and on a fast break, he charged down the lane fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He utilized very quick speed and change of direction to break into the basket and scored a reverse layup, while also drawing a foul from Pippen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Petrović’s play, Guoyang shook his head, thinking, \"Is Pete not worried about his legs and knees?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Change of direction at high-speed ball handling puts a lot of stress on the knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrović still wears a thick knee brace on his left leg; his torn cruciate ligament is only temporarily remedied, not fully healed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This kid plays recklessly, regardless of his body; charging forward like this, what if he gets injured again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it, slow down a bit, Pete! Do you want to lose your knees?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making the free throw, Guoyang shouted towards the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrović only smiled upon hearing this, then continued to focus on the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this point, Petrović isn’t as meticulous as Sabonis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis has been an ’old patient’ for a long time; he knows well how to protect his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under injury conditions, Sabonis controls his movements and workload.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sabonis’ injuries are numerous, primarily due to his large physique and the side effects of unsystematic training during his youth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After coming to America to play in the NBA, he is very adept at protecting and using his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past two seasons, Sabonis has rarely dunked or joined fast breaks, purely to protect his knees and ankles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrović is different; once on the court, he plays with adrenaline rush, having been suppressed for a month, he’s definitely not willing to slow down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Bulls’ side, Rodney McGrady received a pass from Parkson and made a mid-range jump shot successfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trail Blazers counterattack, Petrović once again rushed holding the ball, executed a pick and roll with Davis in the middle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrović accelerated and broke into the Bulls’ inside line, attacking the basket and drawing Bulls’ defensive foul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the free-throw line, both free throws were made, and the Trail Blazers maintained a lead of around 10 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rodney McGrady received at the low post, backed down twice, turned around for a jump shot, and scored again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>McGrady was a major bench addition for the Bulls last summer, adding depth in offense and defense on the wing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He enjoyed his most glorious years with the Houston Rockets; back then people believed the Rockets would dominate the Western Conference along with the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time has passed, with Olajuwon being traded to the Heat, traces of the Rockets’ Twin Towers era have vanished completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, McGrady can still score with his decent offensive skills from the bench, continuing the firepower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Bobby Berman took the dead-ball opportunity to substitute Bernard King in, to alleviate Petrović’s offensive pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After losing Cliff Robinson, the Trail Blazers’ bench’s self-initiated offensive strength indeed decreased sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King took the court, used screens and movements to get a chance at the left corner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>PJ Brown’s screen was well placed, Petrović passed the ball to King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>King received the ball and made a mid-range jump shot, scoring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both teams’ scores alternated, increasing by two points at a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Bulls’ offense tonight was indeed subpar, not only feeling off at the start; they also lacked some luck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trail Blazers attempted a missed three-pointer outside, Pippen grabbed the rebound and began a counterattack, a two-on-one with McGrady.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Dale Curry at the basket, Pippen’s layup, seemingly sure to go in, missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grabbing the rebound and trying again, still missed, until the Trail Blazers recovered defensively, and the ball was knocked out of bounds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The score is now 31:41, Bulls still trailing Trail Blazers by 10 points, both teams’ starters are about to return to the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guoyang stood up from the bench, substituting PJ Brown, and Lewis substituted Petrović.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guoyang patted Petrović’s shoulder, saying, \"Take it easy, Pete, your knees aren’t well yet.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Petrović only smiled; during the game, he forgets about the pain, fully immersing himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once back to the bench, he then realizes his knees feel a bit uncomfortable; indeed, he needs to take it easy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guoyang enters the game, naturally Jordan has to return to the match too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the second quarter progressed, the confrontation intensified, the Bulls increased their siege on the Trail Blazers’ outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jordan drove into the basket, causing Davis’s foul, standing at the free throw line, made 1 out of 2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To block the Trail Blazers’ passing routes, the Bulls rearranged their defense.\u003C\u002Fp>",958,"2026-06-06T01:41:51.304Z",1,"novelbin.me","9e8097ba9516f82991263287721208f25bacc88fece4f0fbea111d4563440e0b","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1313","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1312",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]