[{"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-1185":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},1444729,1896,"Chapter 1185 - 24: I’ll Get 50 Points (Part 7)","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1185",1185,"\u003Cp>Subsequently, Gan Guoyang was called for an offensive foul on the offensive end, bringing him to 5 fouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amidst the overwhelming boos from Seattle fans, the Trail Blazers lost again 104 to 108, a 4-point difference.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The series was tied 2-2, and the Supersonics became the first Western Conference team in four seasons to win two playoff games against the Trail Blazers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this game, the \"quick defeat theory\" once again dominated the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The end of the Trail Blazers is imminent.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The death knell for Portland has already sounded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is the dynasty finally crumbling? The young Seattle people will be the terminators.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In 1978, the Seattle SuperSonics ended the Portland Trail Blazers’ dynastic dreams. Now, will Seattle people once again shatter the Trail Blazers’ dynasty?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the Northwest Region, discussions about the Supersonics and the Trail Blazers were everywhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On television, radio, magazines, newspapers, people spoke freely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the Trail Blazers team, there was a mood of frustration due to the defeat, which was quite normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past few years, they had been too smooth in the Western Conference with no true rivals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now the team was facing many difficulties, and the opponents were aggressive, seemingly reversing the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the past, Gan Guoyang mostly remained silent in the face of difficulties, proving everything with his performance on the court.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time was different; the difficulties and noise were truly affecting the team, and he had to step up to boost morale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After returning to Portland, the team held an open practice session before the fifth game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an interview after the practice, Gan Guoyang stated clearly: \"We will definitely win the fifth game, I guarantee it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Seattle people have angered me with their words and actions. Some fans used discriminatory language against me at the sidelines, and I’m very angry. But I won’t do anything; my only revenge is to crush their team.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What kind of discriminatory language, can you elaborate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No, absolutely not. I am trying to erase it from my mind. But the impact it has will be shown in the fifth game. I will score 50 points.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang’s statement caused an immediate stir.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, some Seattle fans were discriminatory toward the Chinese-American community, but it was difficult to verify since it was said by fans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in this West Coast area, there are indeed bodies of Chinese laborers buried underground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place also has a large gathering of Asian and Chinese people, with cultural and racial conflicts being common.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, many people were willing to believe that Gan Guoyang’s words were true.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, a small wave of protests erupted in Portland, Seattle, and other places.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, Gan Guoyang’s clear declaration before the game to score 50 points was a blatant declaration of war.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Supersonics players would certainly try their best to prevent Gan Guoyang from scoring high, especially since the Supersonics coach is Karl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Karl had to consider the possibility that Ah Gan might be bluffing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying he would score 50 points could draw defense and allow for more assists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy’s passing ability is quite high, with an average of over 10 assists per game in the series.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hearing what Ah Gan said, Payton immediately called George Karl, \"Don’t believe him, don’t believe him! This guy is a liar, we absolutely cannot double-team him throughout the game, he will definitely pass to coordinate with teammates. I fell for it in the first game, that ** said he would play the entire fourth quarter, I said I would play when he came on, and once I went on, he sat down to rest!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Payton’s words further increased Karl’s hesitation; the fifth game was undoubtedly crucial, a decisive battle determining the final outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Karl didn’t have much time to think; there was only one day between the fourth and fifth games, and he had to make a decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, some immediately saw that Ah Gan was just stirring up trouble for nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the noon of the game day, Gan Guoyang received a call from Jordan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sonny, you’re lying, no one said anything racially discriminatory to you, right, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t understand what you’re saying, Michael, I’m just sharing my experience, I’m not lying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand you, you’re creating an enemy, harnessing your energy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How do you know, do you always do this?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Never mind, I didn’t expect you to start using such tactics, good luck, Sonny!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After hanging up the phone, Gan Guoyang took a deep breath; Jordan was right, he also had to use some tactics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Terry Porter’s return for the fifth game was not promising; he might have to wait for the next round.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Peterlovic couldn’t get injured again; Gan Guoyang had to take on more responsibilities on the perimeter, making psychological strategies more important.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At times like this, every advantage is precious, and it must be utilized well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After making some mental adjustments, Gan Guoyang prepared to take the car to the arena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, Gan Youwei came out and suddenly asked, \"Son, can you really score 50 points tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang looked at his father, recently Gan Youwei had been somewhat strange, showing unusual interest in basketball games.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cared not only after games but also before, having deep discussions with Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang was curious, asking his father if he was applying for the head coach position of the team.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Youwei laughed it off, saying he wasn’t focusing on cooking anymore, just basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang thought it was a good thing that he had something to occupy his mind, especially basketball.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, I always keep my promises.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good, good, that’s good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Youwei nodded and added: \"Wait, let me change clothes, I’ll go with you, I also bought a ticket for tonight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s still early, why are you going so early? You can go later with Fuxi and them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I want to feel the atmosphere early, staying at home is boring, let’s go together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang felt his father’s addiction to basketball was growing, like old men playing chess in the park.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helplessly, he took Gan Youwei with him to the Rose Garden Arena, ready for the crucial fifth battle.\u003C\u002Fp>",1030,"2026-06-06T01:41:51.304Z",1,"novelbin.me","974b5a26beec7e14d1950a4a73f9bced29f0687e1b4435435c06c430771493ee","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1186","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1327",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]