[{"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-1195":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},1444745,1896,"Chapter 1195 - 26: MVP\u002F93 Year_5","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1195",1195,"\u003Cp>The Suns maintained a strong offensive presence throughout the entire game tonight, with the Trail Blazers unable to suppress them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fans who frequently watch games can tell that if several players on a team perform smoothly at the start, they often hit critical shots during the pivotal moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, if they struggle initially, unless a few superstars manage to adjust in the final stages to redeem themselves with crucial shots, in most cases, they still miss under immense pressure during key moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This is because a player’s condition in a game is continuous, so the defense on a player throughout a game is often a systematic endeavor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once they are not contained at the start, it becomes increasingly difficult to control them as the game progresses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers’ strategy tonight proved ineffective, and the Suns’ situation is quite different from that of the Supersonics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Suns are a completely offensive team. They’ve decided to focus on offense rather than defense, unlike the Supersonics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, everyone had a great shooting touch. I am ahead, and I am better than you, making it increasingly difficult for Gan Guoyang to turn things around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A risky three-pointer missed, and Barkley grabbed the rebound, immediately advancing to launch a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He passed to Johnson, who returned the pass to Barkley. Barkley soared high, facing Gan’s defense, and scored a left-handed layup!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He also drew a defensive foul from Gan Guoyang. After scoring, Barkley sat on the floor, raised his arms, and roared, venting years of frustration against Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Barkley quickly calmed down, knowing the game wasn’t over yet, and that even winning tonight only makes it 1:0.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s still a long way to go to truly defeat Gan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pulled up by teammates, Barkley stood on the free-throw line and made the free throw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this basket, Barkley had already tallied 22 points, 13 rebounds, and 6 assists in the game.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The score wasn’t particularly high when facing Gan one-on-one, and it was difficult to tally high points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Barkley was very efficient. He didn’t take many shots, only shooting when confident.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The rest of the time, he created opportunities for teammates, and his 6 assists were just data, with many efforts not reflected statistically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His high-post playmaking, developed under Paul Westphal, was quite effective. In contrast, Sabonis’s only flaw was his shorter stature, affecting his vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang shook his head. After scoring consecutively earlier without missing, a turnover led to a fast-break, and the three-point play increased the gap to 6 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This illustrates the issue of a small margin for error, making the whole game a struggle and grueling experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers called a timeout, while the Suns, aware of Gan’s fearsome capabilities, substituted Salley and West back in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang had already scored 35 points, yet this seemed insufficient for victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the timeout, the Trail Blazers aimed for a three-point play.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the Suns fully defended against the three-pointer, willingly leaving the paint open rather than allowing the Trail Blazers to shoot threes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gan Guoyang could only pass inside. Sabonis received Gan’s pass and scored a two-pointer under the basket.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Suns were indifferent to this, as a 4-point lead was enough for them to maintain until securing the victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers had to resort to fouling, and Kevin Johnson made both free throws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Trail Blazers ran out of time, as Gan Guoyang’s final three-pointer missed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The game ended; the Trail Blazers lost their first Western Conference Finals match 113-119 to the Suns, trailing by 6 points.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After seizing the victory, the Phoenix media didn’t act smugly like Seattle’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead, their commentators and experts reported that \"the series has just begun.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s apparent that the entire Phoenix team is fully prepared for this Western Finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the lineup to tactics to mentality, the Suns showed little excitement over this victory.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Charles Barkley, unusually calm, said in an interview, \"We’ve taken a small step, just a small step. It doesn’t mean anything. Of course, we played well tonight, showcasing our level, a culmination of a season’s accumulation, which is more commendable than the victory itself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When a person undergoes numerous setbacks and hardships, they become humble and respectful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not because they become timid, but because they understand the cost of success.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As you climb upward step by step with that heavy burden on your shoulders, arrogance naturally departs from you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other hand, things weren’t looking good for the Trail Blazers. Porter and Petrović’s leg injuries were worsening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This consistently made them a step slower than their opponents during the game, whether on offense or defense, which was extremely detrimental.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Suns are inherently a speed-oriented team, and when the guards couldn’t keep up, they were at a disadvantage on both ends.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the first game, Kevin Johnson delivered 29 points and 6 assists, a rare outstanding performance by him against the Trail Blazers in the playoffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At night, after returning to the hotel, the Trail Blazers, as a whole, were filled with fatigue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calvin diligently performed his physiotherapy work, going from room to room to inquire about the players’ physical conditions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Calvin eventually knocked on Gan Guoyang’s room door, but it was Beelman who answered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed like Beelman was discussing tactical issues with Gan Guoyang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After entering, Calvin reported on the players’ conditions to both of them:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sabonis’s knee is somewhat swollen, and Petrović’s knee is in pain. I’ve given them both ice packs for a while and done massages and physiotherapy. Porter’s situation doesn’t look good. He’s been pushing himself too hard; I think he should play no more than 20 minutes in the next game. Curry’s ankle is feeling uncomfortable, an old issue. Reggie’s back is still sore, and I think he should have his heart checked; his heart isn’t great. Didn’t you notice his stamina issues in recent games?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",981,"2026-06-06T01:41:51.304Z",1,"novelbin.me","778b9fb31f437fcfcbd7aaf20ab8afb03f65c184a900d0cc19f0ec9ee2f0773c","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1196","the-golden-age-of-basketball-chapter-1333",2033,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-golden-age-of-basketball-cover.jpg"]